2002 Ford Explorer Limited review from North America
"Great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing at this time
Would like to see an easier glass hatch to close and latch- usually takes 2 attempts to close it.
General comments?
We bought our Explorer Ltd. 2 years ago off a retail lot and have been extremely happy with it. Previous to this we had bought a new 1995 Explorer XLT and kept it for 10 years. In those years we had to replace 1 oxygen sensor and that was it as far as mechanical items went. We had a 6 cylinder in our old Explorer and wanted something with more power and smoother operation.
Well our 2002 Explorer 4.6 V8 sure fits the bill. We are extremely happy with this vehicle, we have had zero maintenance issues (we change the oil every 3-4000 miles and follow the maintenance schedule faithfully
We have the trailer towing package and pull a 3000lb. tent trailer every summer and really appreciate the room to carry items inside and the smoothness of the drivetrain while going up and down the mountains where we live. We love the heated leather seats (would be nice if it was a better quality leather, as in newer models)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6litre V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 41000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 6th February, 2007 |

