Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  I dont hear much about mechanical issues - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Carol - January 17 - 8:20 pm

  I dont drive my vehicle hard by any means yet I have had numerous brake problems, ex. rotors and calipers replaced on a vehicle that was only two years old at the time. I have had a windshield leak in the drivers side corner which the dealer could not seem to fix. My brother actually took it to work one day and fixed it for me. I have had the rear wiper motor quit after one year and I barely used it. I hear squeaks and rubbing all the time when I am slowing down to stop yet the dealer cannot find where any noise is coming from. Buy another Ford, I think not! And this was the first brand new vehicle I ever purchased. Older models certainly were made better than the stuff out there now.

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  bad handling - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By ashville - January 16 - 2:00 am

  Doesnt seem to do well on snow and ice. Steering also seems tight.

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  Decent Used SUV - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By 4x4 Fun - December 20 - 3:36 am

  Had to get a car quickly as I was turning in my lemon 2005 Saturn L300. I passed by a used car lot close to where I live and found my black Exlorer Sport 4x4. So far, this vehicle has been pretty much trouble free and handles decently for a vehicle of this type. I really enjoy having a 2 door and only hope Ford will bring it back.

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  Look Elsewhere for your midsize SUV - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By ewb - November 18 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned it for 10 months, and it has only 35K miles and already is is the shop getting the transmission replaced. Warranty is only 3yr/36K, even on drivetrain. The ride is very rough, but what you would expect from a short wheel based truck. Must wear seat belt or the car beeps at you every couple of minuts, very annoying.

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  Ford Explorer Sport - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
  By P.A. Nardi - November 5 - 2:00 am

  Have not had a problem with this Explorer. IM driving it to work daily and through the snowiest of conditions in the Upper Peninsula of Mighigan.

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  Best looking Suv out there ! - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
  By animallover2 - September 4 - 2:00 am

  I have had my 2002 Explorer Sport for 8 months now and am very pleased with it. The handling is very good and compared to my 93 Explorer Sport it feels like a sports car. The power is very good. There is no comparison between my new sport and my old one on the freeway. I have yet to find anything wrong with it so far except for a few rattles.

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  OK, but youll want those 4 doors - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By B Newton - August 18 - 2:00 am

  Not a bad overall vehicle, but am really upset that I didnt pony up the extra 1500 for the 4dr model. The 2 door really does limit its appeal and resale plummets w/ the 2door compared to the 4dr model. Fun & quiet to drive, but the dinky gas tank always makes you on guard during long trips.

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  Ford Explorer - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Jeff Kind - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Great car for those who want an affordable SUV that drives and rides extremely well. Very satisfied with my purchase. The interior looks very sporty and also is very comfortable.

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  Excellent Vehicle - 2003 Ford Explorer Sport
  By THuot - May 31 - 10:00 am

  Absolutely no problems whatsoever. Rides beautifully. Great transmission. Plenty of power and very good gas mileage for a vehicle of this type. Over 16000 miles and not a rattle in it.

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  Dependable Small SUV - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Misc - May 29 - 10:30 am

  I have over 140K mile bought the vehicle with only 6K. Bumpy rode but not a bad vehicle at all. Just out grown. Bought the vehicle when it was only my son and I now Im married with additional 2 kids. Need more room now. ***Not a family car*** But dependable and reliable. Just the normal maintenance needed so far.