Used 2002 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
Used Explorer for sale
Probably not with the $$
Roadtripper, 06/19/2004
2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Several issues from the start, power seats broke, stereo didn't work, moon roof track broke, auto seat adjustment broke and this was all with the first 5,000 miles. Power steering replaced at 20,000. Purchased extended warranty to 75,000. Started taking to dealer at 56,000 for sound of gear grinding. Dealer unable to locate problem for 5 visits. At 75,500 dealer locates problem and refused to cover, new differential, $1,000. Ford states it is up to dealer as to coverage. Automatic transmission needed replaced at 76,000. Probably 80% of driving is highway. Not a dependable vehicle.
more "premium" than expected
pooldude, 06/08/2002
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I've just leased an "02 Explorer (XLT, V8, leather, moonroof, 3rd row, Sport pkg.), and left the dealer less than thrilled. I was disappointed at not being able to lease a more premium suv in my business, and I settled for good old Ford. Some 200 miles later, I find myself grinning alot, driving as much as possible, and wondering "WHAT WAS I THINKING???". My new sled amounts to nothing less than a combination of performance car, tow vehicle, mini van, trail runner, and stylin' cruiser. Everyone admires and respects her. I think I'm falling in love.
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iwurn, 09/23/2002
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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great truck, fun to drive, good visibilty, good power , good handling
Great for city driving
GW Carro, 06/23/2004
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I have ahd my Explorer for almost three years now. I have found it to be a reliable and versatile vehicle. The engine is a little noisey. The front end quality is poor due to plastic parts in the bumper area and headlight area. The Explorer offers plenty of room and easy access to loading and unloading cargo. Gas milage is average, with approx 20 mpg on the road. I have noticed several rattles starting to appear in the front of the vehicle, which is irritating. If I had it to do all over again, I would probably opt to buy the larger Expedition V8 or the Chevy Tahoe.
Very Disapointed
Disapointed Ford Fan, 06/21/2004
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I'm very disapointed in what the Ford engineers did to an awesome SUV. This is my third Ford SUV. They ruined the Explorer. It has car mirrors instead of truck mirrors. HELLO! IT IS A TRUCK, IT SHOULD HAVE TRUCK MIRRORS! Now in order to sit up high, you have to raise the seat all the way up, but then the rear view mirror gets in the way. I now HAVE to drive the recommended speed limit on a clover leaf. If I don't, I can feel the SUV lose traction. Teach people who are used to driving corvettes how to drive an SUV instead of giving a knee jerk reaction to the bad roll over publicity!!! People who knew how to drive trucks & SUV's weren't the ones rolling it!