Used 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Sad to say I hate it!
Olt07, 12/07/2007
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I purchased my first SUV after having a neon. Others advised me against buying the first year of a model change. I loved having the SUV for 4wd in snow. However, when your control module does not work, I lost the love quickly. I have had it for 24,000 miles after buying at 61,000. Replaced wheel bearing, EGR sensor, 4WD Control Module, Radio, Front Differential Clutch Pack and shortly a $1200 rear end. Now I need to figure out when the best time would be to ditch this hunk of junk! Reliability and Build Quality is absolutely crap. I cannot sacrifice that for any amount of comfort or beauty. Considering all of these problems are "common" I'd say-Stay away from the Ford EXPLODERRRR!!
Ford Tire Company...Not our problem
jim33445, 03/07/2002
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Ford Motor Company has left thousands of customers with vehicles that they do not back, because it is not their problem.
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fixed or repaired daily
rick, 05/22/2009
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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The looks and the 4.6 shifted me to buy this big piece of junk, I owned limos with the 4.6 that got over 300k with no problems, so I brought this xlt, my mechanic hugged me and said we might as well be family now, so many problems with this suv. Omg. Maybe I'll be lucky, nope 111,000 miles tranny acted up, Wayne county Ford pa, said we don't bother rebuilding that tranny, new 1 $4,600, . Installed, rear wheel bearings, broken springs, alternator, rear seal, a/c gets warm then boom overheats twice... Uhaul refuses to let this car be used to tow, my sable can LOL, to all who love there explorers good luck cause your gonna need it, my last Ford
ITS Junk
xpd154, 07/05/2009
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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it was great the first year, but i could have bought a new car with of how much i have payed to get things fixed on it. we also have a 1997 Nissan Altima and it is rarely fixed but our ford every 3 moths it in the shop. ITS A LEMON!!! I will never drive a ford again even if it was given to me. right now the rear heat doesn't work and makes a thumping noise, there is a massive computer problem, windshield fluid drips from the celling, the radio or cd player doesn't work ( and i have 6 cds stuck in it) there is a wheel bearing problem and it grinds, AND THAYS JUST AT THIS POINT IN TIME! DONT BUY ONE!!
Fixed Or Repaired Daily
james, 11/25/2005
Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Rear passenger ball joint went at 40,000 miles. 4WD module went at 15,000 miles. Transmission went at 79,000 miles. Gear shifter snapped off column at 79,500 miles. Automatic Idle Control went at 81,000 miles. Power windows sometimes work, sometimes not. Keyless entry key pad works sometimes, not always.