2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 review from North America
"A lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Abnormal wear of rotors and brake pads.
I had to change the tie rods and wheel bearing twice!
Very poor 4x4 system. I was stuck in the woods more than 5 times in almost normal terrain.
The control arms needed to replaced more than once. Shocks had to be replaced more than once.
Oil leak and so on.
I spent over 7000 dollars for repairs in the little over 2 years I owned it. My Mercedes was cheaper to own and to drive. And more important, more reliable!!! Never a Ford for me. Ford built tough my ass.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2009 |