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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10, Sep 03 '01
Pros: Passenger and cargo space, ease of loading and unloading, exterior styling
Cons: Still shudders and shimmies over bumps, overly utilitarian interior, very low rear seatback
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 ...
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by Bryan_Carey - Top 10, Dec 14 '01
Pros: Good Amount of Cargo Room; Good sound system, with 6 disk CD player
Cons: Handling, when making turns, is not good; too pricey.
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...
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by djgeiger - Top 200, Aug 17 '01
Pros: 2002 Explorer is quieter, bigger, and safer and rides much less truck like.
Cons: The V6 could be a bit more powerful in the dead stop taking off area!
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...
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by jhngh41 , Mar 04 '04
Pros: 4WD, safe for children, sound system, handling, roomy, design, family/adventure vehicle
Cons: Gas guzzler, pricey, floor mats, seat comfort, these are only small gripes
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 ...
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by rainmayker , May 31 '04
Pros: Roomy, driving experiece superior to previous SUVs, lots of storage bins, standard tow package
Cons: Limited amenities compared to my expectations (that just about sums it up), unusual handling
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, ...
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by bake65 , Jun 28 '02
Pros: Smoother ride, roomy cabin, third row seat, more useable floor space in hatch.
Cons: Does the tailgate window open independently?
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...
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by loguesmith , Nov 18 '03
Pros: Versatility with 3rd row
Cons: Minor annoyances
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 ...
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by ritafp , Aug 12 '02
Pros: It's an Explorer - good, reliable, substantial SUV
Cons: lack of amenities available in other Explorer models, handling, top heavy feel
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...
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by 300ex , Jan 19 '02
Pros: Handling is more car-like, roomy, thrid row seating, feels more solid, bigger
Cons: Handling is more car-like (I like my trucks to be trucks)
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...
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by frogger987 , Jul 15 '04
Pros: Comfort, highway use
Cons: 4WD use, off-road handling, off-road safety issues
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 ...
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by nvyrcrtr2 , May 01 '04
Pros: Space to carry family, had the guts need to go! Great in snow!
Cons: Others in area have many transfer case issues, have to watch out for that!
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 ...
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by vistowe , Jul 21 '04
Pros: handles extremely well for an SUV, very nice exterior and interior, very reliable so far
Cons: gas guzzler
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 ...
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by dongeeL , Jul 07 '04
Pros: Quiet ride, and relatively strong engine for its weight. Good CD sound, but...
Cons: Uncomfortable front seats and unacceptable rear seats for long trips. .... Poor radio reception.
(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. ...
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by meiiseii , Mar 21 '05
Pros: Smooth, powerful, fun, great in snow, solid, good handling, quiet, comfortable, and a good value
Cons: Fuel consumption, transmission shift programming, no heated mirrors, and 4X4 Auto lack of driver override.
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! ...
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by twotoys , Dec 20 '02
Pros: comfortable and well laid out interior
Cons: not very "off road" and I am not much for the 3rd seat.
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...
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