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My Troublesome 2002 Ford Explorer
Tom Martin, 07/26/2006
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I take pride in maintaining my vehicles. But this has been nothing but trouble. At 45,000 miles, the transmission had to be rebuilt. Earlier, the rear end was replaced. At 50,000 miles, I try to start up and put in reverse to back out of drive. The gearshift broke off. Had to replace at over $1,000. I've had an Explorer before with very satisfactory performance, but this one...nothing but trouble. The dealer has been great. But bottom line, it's still a dud. Oh, by the way, seems I now have some sort of electrical problem. Odometer reading is so dim I can't read it. It comes and goes. How frustrating. I'm just trying to get my money's worth now before I move to Japanese brand.
My Baby (a 2002) has over 200,000 miles!
nikkio, Orlando, FL, 10/27/2011
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have to tell you .. this is a reliable family vehicle! I have a 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 (4x4). We have the third seat. We purchased it in 2002 with about 18K miles on it. I am a mother of 3 & 5'10". I have total confidence in this vehicle! You will always have slight issues with vehicles but, this vehicle held out for many years! I have over 200,000 miles and have only done the following: - basic tune ups - brakes -oil changes every 3,000 miles (Motorcraft synthetic blend) - all four wheel barrings (But at 200,000 miles!) - Replaced the lower housing unit - it started to overheat (at 200,000 miles!) I'm getting a new truck after the holidays and will be getting a new Ford Explorer!
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good in formula bad in practice
tompnoid, Auburn, PA, 03/29/2011
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Ford has built a truck with all wheel drive to help with horse power and grip when riding on wet roads awesome right?? no... a great idea in a lab isnt always practical in real life mine has 89k on it and needs a new transmission i went to a shop the other day and asked a guy about price said i have a 2002 ford explorer he goes wait look over there see all those boxes those are transmissions for 2002 ford explorers. you cannot build a full time 4 wheel drive vehicle that is this heavy and have only a 4.0 l v6 powerplant. this would of been a great vehicle with better gas milage and no trannsmission issues had they only put in a button to let u disengage the 4 wheel drive.
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cynthia daniels, Chicago, IL, 06/10/2018
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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Bearing(s) Down
chennung, 11/04/2007
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.