Epinions Recent Reviews for 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: 2002 Ford Explorer - Broken Dreams

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:59:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author viper53 - The 2002 Ford Explorer exemplifies the expression "A Lemon". We've had nothing but problems with Explorer. 1) Rear tail hatch severe crack, almost lost glass panel above the crack. Dealer refused to repair until became a recall item. 2) Starter...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: WILL NEVER GO AMERICAN AGAIN

Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:17:04 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author noford - THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS WAS MY FIRST PURCHASED SUV. I WAS BASICALLY ATTRACTED TO THE NEW LOOK & EXTRA CARGO ROOM. THIS FORD DID NOT LIVE UP TO ANY HIGH EXPECTATIONS. IT TOOK 5 ATTEMPTS TO FIX A WARRANTED SERVICE PROBLEM INVOLVING THE FUEL PUMP...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: J U N K

Sat, 21 May 2005 22:18:01 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jjh3d - Well, I got suckered with the re-design, I wanted room to move things and the third seat option. I read that the Explorer was the most popular SUV out there and figured that so many customers can't be making a mistake. In addition, I always run into...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Very Bad Reliability

Sat, 23 Apr 2005 01:58:44 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jbfisher - Bought a new 2002 Explorer XLS 35000 miles the transmission goes bad, Ford replaces it but it took two weeks. 10000 miles after new transmission put in it goes bad. One day after 12 month waranty. Still without cvar while it is in shop. Wipers went bad...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Maybe I'm the lucky one, but I love my '02 Explorer!

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 21:59:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author meiiseii - I purchased my Explorer new in 2002 with the V8 and the trailer towing package (limited slip axles, lower final drive gearing, etc.). My wife, kids and I love the vehicle. We also purchased a BMW new in '02 and the Ford rides smoother than the Beamer!...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: a fabulous SUV

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:07:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vistowe - I bought my 2002 Ford Explorer in early 2002, and so far it has proven to be a great investment. My model is the V8 Eddie Bauer, with a 3rd row seat. My background: my commute is 2 1/2 hours EVERY day, 5 days a week. That's a lot of time to spend in...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Great soccer-mom mobile, but dangerous off-road

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:29:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author frogger987 - I work for a federal land management agency and we drive all manner of SUVs and trucks out in our lands, nearly all on two-track or non-existant roads. The Ford Explorer is by far the worst vehicle that we have in our fleet, far underperforming any...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Moving Living Room for Two

Wed, 7 Jul 2004 18:49:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author dongeeL - (Updated review at the bottom...) Although I am not a truck person, an Explorer was assigned to me for work as a replacement car for a Ford Taurus, and I was not about to turn it down. As everything in life is relative, the Explorer was no exception...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Satisfied with My Choice...but It's Not For Everyone

Mon, 31 May 2004 21:48:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rainmayker - 12/01/04 - Please scroll down to the bottom for my update. Thanks for reading! Comments always welcome. Why the Explorer? First of all a little background on my purchase. My previous SUVs have been, in this order: 94 Chevy S10 Blazer,...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: I will never buy another Ford

Thu, 13 May 2004 07:50:47 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author alittle - After a terrible experience with a Ford Contour (Detour) I was suckered back into another Ford by the "A" plan. The vehicle actually is not too bad when it runs correctly and everything works. The ride is reasonable and the cabin is fairly...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: 2002 Ford Explorer 4WD XLT V8

Sat, 1 May 2004 23:46:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author nvyrcrtr2 - I love my truck. It handles very nicely. I feel comfortable driving this vehicle which is a surprise. I drove my mother's 1998 Ford Expedition and I felt like I was driving a clown car just by feel. I could not see well over the hood and there was a...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Buffalo winters are no match for this 4WD Phenom

Thu, 4 Mar 2004 12:57:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jhngh41 - One day back in November 2001 while at work watching the weather maps on the internet, I wondered if the snow would ever stop. Back then, before my true Explorer experience I had the cool looking Explorer Sport trac, but it was only 2WD. The city was...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: A Mixed Experience

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:09:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author loguesmith - I was an SUV owner back in the early days of SUV’s. While I lived in California, I had a couple of relatives who enjoyed going off road. One cousin had a 1986 Ford Ranger pickup, while the husband of another cousin had one of the original Jeep...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: excellent family SUV

Sat, 21 Dec 2002 02:52:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author twotoys - I recently used a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT for a week and I really enjoyed driving it.

The instruments and front passenger area is very well laid out, it drives very well and it has plenty of space for a wide variety of things. The cupholders...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Okay, But Should Have Been Much More

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 13:14:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author ritafp - I just purchased a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport and must admit that despite some significant improvements, I am disappointed. I leased a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport for three years. I leased it because I was concerned that moving from a small sports car, I...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: EXPLORER EVOLUTION

Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:45:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bake65 - I own a '97 Explorer XLT that's in the body shop for two weeks. The other guy's insurance company is renting a new Explorer XLT for me until mine is done. (CHECK OUT MY REVIEW OF THE '97 MODEL - "Life with Explorer".)

All I can say is "I'm...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: What a difference 10 years can make!!

Sun, 20 Jan 2002 00:32:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author 300ex - After renting a new 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4 door four wheel drive for a long weekend road trip to detroit, all I can say is "wow!". This vehicle is very different from the models before it.

I owned a 1991 Ford Explorer XLT 4 door four wheel...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: 2002 Ford Explorer: Good SUV, but is it Worth the Price?

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 17:48:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Bryan_Carey - Ford motor company makes some good quality cars and trucks, many of which rank near the top of the best- seller lists. Among its best selling trucks are the SUV’s, which include the Escape, Explorer, Expedition, and Excursion. The most popular of all is...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Much better on paper than on the road

Mon, 3 Sep 2001 22:36:30 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mkaresh - Beginning around fall of 2000 I told people interested in buying a mid-sized SUV that they should wait until a totally redesigned Explorer was introduced in January 2001. It ended up being delayed a couple of months, but in March it finally arrived. I...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: Do not touch perfection

Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:08:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author zongie - Ford Explorer has taken a lot of heat in the media of late.It is a great product and has been the mainstay of the Ford line for a few years now. From time to time Ford has tried some improvements. With the media after them relative to roll overs and...

2002 Ford Explorer 4WD: 2002 Ford Explorer 4 X4 Has Been Redesigned!

Fri, 17 Aug 2001 21:21:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author djgeiger -

The Ford Explorer first introduced in 1991 has been one of the top selling SUV’s in the market. For 2002 the Ford Explorer has been rather dramatically redesigned. There is more room, it is bigger, more comfortable, and a new...