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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  product manager - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By iwurn - December 31 - 10:00 am

  great truck, fun to drive, good visibilty, good power , good handling

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  02 Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By sav-v - December 24 - 2:00 am

  Vehicle has been a pleasure to drive size/safety feature very assuring woiuld like better gas mileage and not as firm a ride.

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  Happy Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Frank I - October 13 - 10:00 am

  I looked for 2 months for an SUV. I test drove every SUV out there, At the end me and the wife were very confused. So I took a chance with the explorer.We went on a trip after putting on 1000 mi.The trip was 2 thousand mi. long. The Explorer handeled great. The wife and I so far love the car. The ride is better than any other SUV. It is very comfortable for taking trips. So far we have 3000 mi on the vehicle. On the highway it got 20 and 22 mi per gallon. We are very happy with the vehicle so far.

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  Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Freddie Mack - October 9 - 10:00 am

  Doesnt have all the fancy buttons but very practical with a great engine.

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  Great SUV - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By Chevy Guy - September 25 - 2:00 am

  Drove Chevys entire life and was sold on this Ford. Great SUV. The independent rear suspension is worth every peneny! V6 is adequate for day to day driving and has plenty of acceleration. Would recommend the V8 if you plan on a lot of hauling. Couldnt be happier. Great value for what you get. Only problem after 6,000 miles is an occasional start up problem. Sometimes it doesnt fire up properly when the engine is still warm. Sounds like this could be a common problem. Hopefully Ford is working on a fix. Great car. Extremely pleased!

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  Great SUV - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By M. Gladding - September 8 - 10:00 am

  Excellent SUV to drive. Comfortable and very reliable. Mine has almost 45,000 trouble free miles.

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  Ive converted - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By cbh - August 26 - 10:00 am

  I have always driven foreign made vehicles. Id researched and test drove new vehicles the likes of the Toyota Highlander, Honda Odessy, and Nissan Xterra. For the heck of it, my wife and I went to test drive the new Ford Explorers (I liked the new body style). We were sold. We traded in our 98 Honda CR-V for the bigger Explorer. The 4.0 liter V6 pulls hard at the low end and the ride is awesome thanks to the independent rear suspension. We simply wanted a larger vehicle and it has been overly impressive. I am very pleased with the overall quality.

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  our ride - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By scott jones - August 19 - 2:00 am

  we enjoy our explorer very much

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  get one - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By getone - July 13 - 10:00 am

  Best new car I have ever purchased. We went all out and got a totally loaded Eddie Bauer 4x4. Get one today!

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  I love my Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer
  By ally711 - July 4 - 10:00 am

  I am very happy with my exporer