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4.5 out of 5 stars

Still Loving It, Except For...

MBC, 06/11/2003
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Since Day 1, I have loved everything about my Explorer-it’s roominess, style, sound, handling, and more. 3rd row seat is great, although it may pinch your hand when lowering it from behind. Only 2 complaints; First, I keep finding plastic covers around my car that have come off where the seats are bolted to the floor; must be pretty useless since they have experienced only gentle use. Secondly, the front seat belts have gradually worn away some of the plastic framing at the seat belt adjustment location.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

REGRET BUYING A FORD PRODUCT

STEVENS, 04/17/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Well.where do i start. I bought it 2004 and its been down hill ever since. The wheel bearings,replaced rear struts and springs twice, I've spent a $1,000 dollars and the truck still shakes and dies at stop lights. I feel we as consumers need to take issue with FORD and press the issue with recalling these 30,000 dollar piece of junk. So I challenge you all with me and lets pursue a recall for all these mishaps with the FORD EXPLORERS.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

3rd XLT

Tim, 04/12/2010
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Have had three Explorers since the first in 91, No unusual trouble with any of them. The latest, a 2002 has been with us the longest 103,000 + miles. Just replaced the rear struts, the only other real expense was tires at 75,000 miles. Bought all 3 new and was pleased with every one. Quality is job one - well done!

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2 out of 5 stars

Break Downs

Dan, 05/01/2010
2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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With less than 90,000 miles, I have replaced four wheel bearings, rear coil springs and struts, four wheel drive module, "Transmission" and now the starter. This is the worst ford I have ever owned, and Ford will not stand behind any of my break downs. I have owned fords all my driving life and this is the last one. I have over $6,000.00 in repairs to this vehicle in just under a year.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Worth Mud

Ford Explorer, 04/28/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Don't buy this unless you have money to waste. Every year since I have owned this vehicle I have had to put money into it. All four wheel bearings at about $400 each, now the rear differential is going out. If you have money to throw away buy this Explorer. If not better buy foreign! America needs to catch up or the big 3 will fail in the near future.

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