Overview & Reviews

The 2002 Ford Explorer has been overhauled in an attempt to make it more carlike than ever before. Among the improvements are a 2.5-inch-wider stance and 2-inch-longer wheelbase for improved handling and roominess, a new independent rear suspension that improves ride and handling, while at the same time accommodating an optional third row of seats, larger door openings with a lower step-in height, an optional side curtain airbag system and an optional Reverse Sensing System.

• Available third-row seating, independent rear suspension, powerful engines, attractive new exterior design.

• Everyone and his uncle has one, driving characteristics are still pretty truck-like.

User Reviews:

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  New design, Better Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Two Ford Owner - May 3 - 10:00 am

  Great to drive, Great comfort, Always turn heads.

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  Happy Owner - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By jaime - May 3 - 10:00 am

  First ever Explorer and Love it. Lots of room, great get up and go, fun and easy to drive. Make sure to check the manufacturing dates - model changed after 1/28/02

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  grandmas explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Paul641 - March 3 - 9:33 pm

  Our 92 Caravan was getting tired and we decided to try the explorer having had ford trucks over the years. What a great vehicle! It has everything we need in a vehicle. Room,ride,power,do-dads,and quality. We love it!

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  Great SUV - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By teen - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Being the daughter two hard-working, blue collar workers, this SUV was a big investment for our family. Luckily, it has been a great purchase. The only thing that kinda hurts is the poor gas mileage, but we have been doing okay on long trips. Being 17, I really appreciate the audio system. Moonroof was a great addition, it really adds something. I have 2 siblings and we vacation for long periods of time (3 weeks, all driving), and the third row seat was GOD SENT. Thanks Ford for giving my family a car that Im not embarassed to be seen in, (BLEH CONVERSION VAN!)

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  Satisfied - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By simsropp - February 6 - 10:00 am

  Love the 3rd row seats. They have come in handy.

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  Improved Design and Ride - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Bill Stauss - February 6 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I have been driving our new 2002 Ford Explorer Ltd. for about 1 1/2 months now. We think it is a winner. The new design in which it rides lower and wider is safer and gives you more control and more of a big sedan like ride. We traded in a 1999 Explorer and have the earlier model to compare it to. We liked the older model, but the 2002 is much improved.

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  Great Vehicle - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Brad - January 30 - 9:19 pm

  Bought my Explorer with 20K miles on it. This is/was my second Explorer. All vehicles were 4X4. My first Explorer had in excess of 117K miles on it. Both Explorers had the 6cly in it. I towed a travler trailer through the mountains of New England and had plenty of power. I also towed a 22 ft boat. I have not towed with my second explorer. Ive driven it from Canada to Fl. forging rivers, hunting, fishing, snow, rain, family vacations, Boy Scouts and have few issues with its performace. 161,000 miles on my current Explorer and it may be time to replace it due to transmission trouble. With that many miles who could complain? Only two questions? Another Explorer or an F150?

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  Steves X - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By v146 - January 14 - 2:00 am

  Its quite possibly the smoothest vehicle that I have ever driven. While Ford usually uses smaller engines 4.6L its faster than other vehicles with larger engines.Leather seats, Audio system is an in dash 6 CD Changer, 290 watts going to 7 premium speakers. and two 12 inch subwoofers rated at 900 watts max each, thats a total of over 2000 watt potential. the sony class D amplifier delivers that earthshaking power in style.

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  Love My Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Alex - January 1 - 9:46 pm

  I totaled my 2002 Chevy Blazer in December 2006 and that was the best acccident because I found my Explorer. This is car is the best and I couldnt ask for anything more. It is reliable, no major problems. Get the oil changed every 3 months and Im all set. I feel bad for everyone that had a bad experience because this is really an excellent machine.

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  Happy with the Eddie Bauer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By ExplorerMom - December 22 - 10:48 am

  193,000 miles so I am not complaining! Second Explorer and the first got this same type of miles - just change your oil regularly. Some problems with the rear hatch - glass struts were recalled. Hatch cracked and was replaced at my cost although every other explorer Ive seen out there has this same kind of cracking. Very comfortable car and got decent mileage - 16-18 on average.