Used 2002 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
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Buy a chevy !!!
nick from nj, 08/16/2005
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I thought I was the only person with transmission problems. The dealer acts that way !! Has been back 3 times for trans slamming and shuddering, still not fixed !! I am glad I purchased the extended warranty, even with 0 % financing you can not keep up with depreciation so you can trade them in. I will bite the bullet and lose money so I can trade it in before warranty runs out.
Wished for better
MIBobG, 05/16/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I had owned the previous model Explorer and liked it. Pluses for this model included a nicer ride with less cornering sway, a bit roomier interior. Cargo space is excellent for hauling all kinds of camping gear. Only initial downside was that the car is noisy on the highway. That having been said, the car has been a turkey. Transmission #1 failed at just past the warranty mileage for a $2.5K repair. Now that transmission is failing at the same point - perfect planned obsolescence. By 80K miles I had to replace all four wheel bearing sets, and both rear springs. Had several expensive cases of engine oil leakage which required replacing engine seals. Interior trim falls off. On & on.
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Brad, 01/31/2008
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought my Explorer with 20K miles on it. This is/was my second Explorer. All vehicles were 4X4. My first Explorer had in excess of 117K miles on it. Both Explorers had the 6cly in it. I towed a travler trailer through the mountains of New England and had plenty of power. I also towed a 22 ft boat. I have not towed with my second explorer. I've driven it from Canada to Fl. forging rivers, hunting, fishing, snow, rain, family vacations, Boy Scouts and have few issues with its performace. 161,000 miles on my current Explorer and it may be time to replace it due to transmission trouble. With that many miles who could complain? Only two questions? Another Explorer or an F150?
fixed or repaired daily
rick, 05/22/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The looks and the 4.6 shifted me to buy this big piece of junk, I owned limos with the 4.6 that got over 300k with no problems, so I brought this xlt, my mechanic hugged me and said we might as well be family now, so many problems with this suv. Omg. Maybe I'll be lucky, nope 111,000 miles tranny acted up, Wayne county Ford pa, said we don't bother rebuilding that tranny, new 1 $4,600, . Installed, rear wheel bearings, broken springs, alternator, rear seal, a/c gets warm then boom overheats twice... Uhaul refuses to let this car be used to tow, my sable can LOL, to all who love there explorers good luck cause your gonna need it, my last Ford
Luving it..
Icefan, 06/29/2002
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Very happy with my 2002 1/2 Explorer. The exterior design is very sharp, and the interior extremly well thought out. Abundant cup holders, two power points, big center console. Third seat is comfortable and useful. Vehicle defect free with 1500 miles on it. The automatic four wheel drive system kicks in immediately when needed, tested it 'off-road' and it worked great. A very good vehicle IMHO!