Used 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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184,000 miles and doing GREAT
benzcrazy1, Elizabethton, TN, 10/17/2014
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
Have owned this car since 2004. Bought with 45k miles, have right at 184k miles on it now and is still driven daily. It has never left me stranded. Decent gas mileage for an older SUV, keep it serviced at the Ford dealership and have had to put the usual front hubs and upper contol arms on it, which they are known for but aside from that, just routine maintenance. Great looking, relaible and reasonable cost to own!
2002 Ford Explorer XLT - WEIRD EXPENSIVE REPAIRS!
prazb2jc, Appleton, WI, 03/16/2012
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
Purchased used in 2004. Clear CarFax, 1-owner, under 50,000 miles. 2 mths later Oil Leak, output seal leaking, replaced seal. In '06, replace leaking axle seals, May '07 loose front driver's side wheel bearings, rear noise inspected on lift, differential removed to find cause, replaced both front wheel bearings; noise STILL there. June '07 vibration & noise, remove rear differential, disassemble, left carrier bearing and cup failed, discoloration of bearing, replaced pinion & carrier bearings & cups, replace axle support bearings and seals, replace pinion seal, replace left rear wheel bearing, replace speed sensors, just tip of the iceberg repair list. Not worth it - horrible riding!
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stevieray573, Lancaster, PA, 02/09/2012
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle used 3 years ago. Currently has 115,000 miles on it. two years ago, rear differential started to whine (very common problem on this vehicle). I was told by several sources that the rear will last anywhere from 1,ooo to 1o,ooo miles and will cost a few grand to replace. Two windows died during the past winter (one was the motor, the other was the track). This vehicle will coat alot to maintain. If you can get over the rear differential problem, it is a good vehicle that will get you anywhere (I have taken it off road a few times, and the snow & ice of PA has never stopped me). Also, the little problems seem to add up alot!
160,000 & like new
George, 10/05/2010
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought this truck with high miles & you would never know it had that many miles. Fun to drive, tons of room, reliable & looks good on me. Plastic trim inside & out is faded. Easy fix with a few cans of plastic seal matched color paint. Fine machine.
a follow up on a earlier post
coloradobell, Butte, MT, 05/09/2013
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just finished our first winter with out 02 Ford Explorer. No problems. We are taking trip to NV in June. I went down to the dealership and had the transmission flushed and transmission housing oil changed. The cost for both was $299.00. When returned the mechanic noted that the engine was in excellent shape..he did say the coolant should be changed, and the right rear seal has small leak.if they do it 299.00.l hubby say he plans to changed coolant and oil same time before the trip. my husband also he will take of seal when we get back.. They also fixed the airbag wiring problem under the driver seat, that kept coming unplug when seat got moved up @ NO Charge! 64000 miles