2002 Ford Explorer

Incredible Design

By MSTARS (MN) on Monday, June 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 295,000

Pros: "Strong, well built, stylish, great ride, excellent"

Cons: "None"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"On the verge of 300,000 miles with this baby. Great vehicle. Motors and transmission is solid. Best designed vehicle I've owned. Replaced a few minor parts and had bands tightened in the tranny. Total repair investment over the life of the vehicle is $2,500. For owning this car for almost 10 years, that's a steal. Changed oil regularly and maintained some of the factory recommended components. Overall, if you can get your hands on one of these models, you'll do well. Based on the strength of the motor at this time, we should see 400,000 without problems. The body will wear out before the components do."

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love this car

By maddie (SC) on Sunday, June 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 133,422

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I am a 74 yr. old female , this is my second explorer and I love it! my son has an old bronco and an explorer and grandson has an old mustang. guess we are FORD PEOPLE!"

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One of the best vehicle I have owned!

By Gary (CA) on Thursday, May 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 249,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This car has been one of the best that I have owned. The engine with 249000 miles on it has been untouched by a mechanic except for oil changes and a alternator at 152000 miles At 248500 miles I replaced valve cover gaskets and front rear end seals. At 180000 miles I replaced the right rear wheel seals."

5 people out of 5 found this review helpful

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This thing has been EXCELLENT!

By Rob (FL) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 186,500

Pros: "Stellar reliability, GREAT outward visibility!"

Cons: "Loves gasoline! 13.4cty-22hwy mpg"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought my 2004 Explorer (AWD Eddie Bauer)in December of 2006 with just over 35,200 miles on the clock. Since then, I've had maintenance done as needed, including control arm, belt & tensioner and wheel bearing replacement, along with (now) 2 batteries and 2 sets of tires. Yes, these are normal wear items. With over 185,000 miles, it has never let me down! I had to replace the rear ABS sensor too, but my out of pocket expense has been minimal, aside from fuel. For what it is, I can't complain. It's still using the factory starter and alternator! ALL electronics still work, the leather is still solidly together, it holds all I need it to daily and my family and friends STILL typically choose this over their vehicles when we ride together! I wish Ford still made them just like this one."

7 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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This SUV is a workhorse

By Overtheroad (MI) on Monday, May 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 125,000

Pros: "Reliable and safe."

Cons: "spare tire is hard to get to"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought this used and had all maintenance done at required times and excepting for the usual new tires, new battery, brakes and buffing out the various shopping cart dings, this truck just doesn't stop working. Only minor complaint is accessibility of the spare tire."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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I v had my car sence 2006, used, its been my best

By mousie (CA) on Thursday, May 09, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 25,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"friend and so reliable; I would give it to my granddaguhter who s in flat land, but this is truly a mountain car,for all my snow and mud, its never failed me I woudent want any this but a new modle for mysecurity (and at age of 70) I love this car, it never never let me down."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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