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02 explorer xlt
DLW, 01/23/2010
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have had this explorer for ten years. We have had know issues what so ever. We have taken our explorer on multiple long trips. We have got as much as 21 mpg. A little uncomfortable but over all feels like you are driving a car.
Ford Explorer XLT
laneyrae, 06/25/2005
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The only problem I had in over 50,000 miles was the sensors on the 4WD - they had to be replaced once and cleaned several times.
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Not to my expectations
mosinoi, 08/12/2008
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 2002 Explorer, which I bought in 2001, when the new line first came out. Transmission was bad from the time I took it off the lot, brand new. The dealer could not fix it, and last year 166,000 miles later I put in a new transmission. I also have the "door ajar" light problem, even though the door is closed. The driver's rear wheel bearing broke about three years ago, now the passenger's side broke, too, at 192,000. I guess for the mileage it has it has served me pretty well. But I was expecting to get a lot more from this care for the price I paid ($32,000). I would not buy a Ford car again, that's for sure. I'll go with the German imports.
Transmission failure at 67k miles!
KHill, 01/27/2007
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have always bought Fords, but this Explorer has really turned me off to them. At 67k miles the check engine light came on and within a day, the engine would not shift into 3rd gear. My mechanic has had a lot of 2002/2003 Explorers brought in for the same problem. (I guess Ford decided to try an enclosed transmission for these 2 years and found out it wasn't a good idea). Unfortunately they are not doing a recall because according to them it is not a safety issue. I think driving on the freeway without being able to accelerate over 20 miles an hour would definitely be a risk. So moral of the story is if you want to risk it and buy one, make sure it's got a new transmission. Sorry Ford!
biggest mistake I've ever made
Debra Horton, 03/05/2008
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would not advise anyone to own one of these unless you have alot of money to spend on repairs!