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Think Twice
Kevin Kolff, 09/08/2005
2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have owned three Explorers since 1991 and I can guarantee this will be my last Ford Vehicle. I have had so many problems with my 2002 Explorer, where do I start. AC went out at 38K, tranny replaced at 60K, rear tailgate plastic strip cracked at 39K, clear coat on all plastic parts gone, interior door material coming unglued, power steering pump replaced 71K, power lock motor replaced 66K. These are only the major problems; the list of the smaller problems is too long to list.
very good truck
big_guy, 01/26/2010
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
very nice to drive not exactly used for normal things but took every thing i put it through got it with 33000 on it and now have 230000 and still going
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CAR BUYING
cynthia daniels, 06/10/2018
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Ford Explorer is a very good , safe and reliable car. Yes it is a 2002 and I had it for 6 years and just sold it. I fought wit myself to not sell my baby. Never had a problem with it starting in the winter, traction was very good going around the S curve on lake shore drive. The engine is awesome , would have liked to put in my new explorer. Overall I am gonna miss this car. It had a good run with me and will continue for it;s new owner. Love this car.
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FORGET FORD, 07/06/2008
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been nothing but problems for me from day one. I am on the 4th set of hinges for the lift glass, with the first set breaking within a year and being told that I was lucky because it usually breaks the glass. Rear trim piece cracked do to manufacturing flaw and will not be fixed unless I pay. Transmission (XLS) has had problems due to flaw in design and had to have serviced. Luckily, caught problem before I had to replace transmission.
Bearing(s) Down
chennung, 11/04/2007
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
When I moved to the US in 2002, I was so proud I bought an American SUV, contrary to my friends who bought Japanese cars. True, the first 5 years were without any problem. Last month, noise from the front drew me to the dealer. Diagnosis: front AND rear hub bearings worn out, diff pinion and bearings also to be replaced -- total $ 2750. I wish I had read the reviews before...hub bearings issue definitely bearing down on Ford Explorer. If this is such a widely known issue, am not sure why Ford is not replacing it for free -- ...one would think that an SUV would have strong bearings. My second car which I bought this month is definitely not a Ford. Ford has lost its bearings.