Anyone know anything about ford explorers?

[derekhonda]

My truck is basically taking a crap on me right now. Problem after problem. I need a nice vehicle to basically last me about 2 years until i get out of college. I also need 4 wheel drive and a tow package. I also want low miles, as I am noticing how a 10 year old 120,000 mile vehicle behaves.

I searched online and found an explorer that I like:

Price $10,970
Body Style Sport Utility
Mileage 51,422
Exterior Color Green
Interior Color Tan
Engine 6 Cylinder Gasoline
Transmission Automatic with Overdrive
Drive Type 4 wheel drive - rear
Fuel Type Gasoline
Stereo AM/FM Compact Disc Playr
Doors Four Door
Stock No. M1932
VIN 1FMZU73E72UB62985

ONLY $10,970...WOW WHAT A BUY!!! This is a very clean Explorer, setting on brand new tires, completely serviced, very clean, has in dash Mach stereo CD changer, power seat, power moon roof, towing package, gold package and more. We offer great financing rates, plus we can offer a 5 year bumper to bumper warranty coverage program that is good until 100K miles on the vehicle. Call Greg Satterfield toll free for this special internet price. Call 1-888-986-5883, check us out online at www.cheapercar.com. Our low overhead and no nonsense approach to doing business will save you time & money!!

Driver Air Bag; Anti-Lock Brakes; Air Conditioning; Alloy Wheels; Cruise Control; Passenger Air Bag; Rear Window Defroster; Power Seats; Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors; Power Windows; Power Steering; Side Air Bag; Sunroof/Moonroof; Tinted Glass; Tilt Wheel;

[derekhonda]

Basically what I am asking, is a V6 Explorer 4x4 XLT a decent car to own? Anyone own one? Know of any common problems? Gas mileage? Any other comments?

Thanks guys!

[derekhonda]

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[bigvforcer]

They don't call them exploders for nothing. Honestly man I think you would be well suited getting something different. Go to consumer reports and look up ford explorer and see what others are saying. Actually doing a search on the interent of "problems with ford explorers" will bring up plenty of info.

Try a cherokee, grand cherokee, or wrangler!

[MR.BIG]

I work for a ford dealership. What year is it?

[derekhonda]

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[derekhonda]

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[pistonbone]

Am I blind or is the year of this Exploder not mentioned?

[derekhonda]

its a 2002, sorry

[MR.BIG]

The 2002 explorers are not bad at all. You will get about 16mpg around town. They had some problems with the shift solenoid going bad but that would usually happen around 30,000 miles. What it would do is have a delay going into reverse and then it bang into gear. I have a 2004 with the v8 and I love it. The price is pretty good to.

[Giz400ex]

Just a reminder, the gas mileage is not great.

[derekhonda]

Originally posted by Giz400ex
Just a reminder, the gas mileage is not great.

thanks, im also upgrading from an 8 mpg truck, so it will be better, lol

[Giz400ex]

Originally posted by derekhonda
thanks, im also upgrading from an 8 mpg truck, so it will be better, lol That would be a step-up, lol:D

[wilkin250r]

I don't know about recent years, but I know the mid-90s had terrible problems with the automatic transmissions.

I used to own a 93, thankfully mine was a manual. I got on a Explorer Forum, and talked to people that had replaced their automatic transmissions three or four times!

[cletusEX]

I have a 99 and it has 120,000 on it and is still running pretty well, considering I am pretty hard on vehicles. It is the V6 and gets about 15mpg. For as much abuse as it as been put through with little problems it is surprising.

[EvilJester400EX]

We have a '93 Explorer 4x4, auto trans. To put it simple, 160,000 miles later, we've only had to replace the radiator and all new hoses. Oh yeah, it's a tank.

[derekhonda]

im glad all your explorers have worked out for you. anyone own this exact model of explorer have anything to say?

[400exrider707]

The 02 should be find, my mom has one now and its holding up fine. Only thing was I've seen that the rear shocks seem to start leaking really early, like at 5000 miles the rear shocks blew out. If that one has 50,000 then I'm guessing they've already been replaced. Her last one which was a 97 wasn't great. The tranny started slipping at around 70,000 and the rear end was replaced at around 60,000. Also the 4x4 engaged pretty hard on those, but the new one seems to be much smoother and a comfortable ride. That should definitely last for a couple of years. And as far as checking consumer reports, the explorer was not mentioned at all for worst used vehicles to buy. The s-10's and blazers did fall into that category however.

[250exen]

i have a 98 exploder with 150000 miles on it. other then the suckyyyyyy gas mileage its not bad. but like i said, the gas mileage sucks the big one.
i have the "sport" edition with the sunroof and auto v-6. it goes for an exploder, but yeah.......its and exploder

[prepracing]

as long as its not on Firestone tires where it will rollover while driving........it should be ok:D

[Rdhanded2]

I have a 98 Eddie Baurer V6 and I love it. 80K and no problems

[Hondadudeehhhh]

my mom got the 2006 two weeks ago and it is soooooooooooooo nice. $8500 for a 2 year lease. I love this thing, its so smooth and quiet. I would imagine the 2002 is pretty nice also, i would go for it

[Chino]

go getcha a toyota!

[Scott-300ex]

Explorers are nice vehicles

You'll get around 20mpg average, prolly better with a 6-cyl

We have a 97 with a 5.0 and its a great car, had it since 96 so thats wut 34 years?

My aunt has a new one and its great, just like the one you want.

Good milage, hauling, good for everything.

And I new it was a 2002 cuz I know how to read a VIN:rolleyes:

If you want to know recalls or problems with them let me know, I have the password to get into Fords website and look up everything, cuz thats wut I went to school for:D

:devil:

[400expooner]

my dad had one until i rolled it.

[Killa250ex]

We have a 2002 just like that one and its been nothing but GREAT for us. We've drove it, all the way to southern tennessee a few times. It drives excellent and it gets down for a 4.0 V6!

it now has 63,000 miles and going strong!

[MR.BIG]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Scott-300ex
[B]Explorers are nice vehicles

You'll get around 20mpg average, prolly better with a 6-cyl

We have a 97 with a 5.0 and its a great car, had it since 96 so thats wut 34 years?



MATH LESSON
Let's see 2005 minus 1996 equals 34 years, huh???????????????

[Killa250ex]

Originally posted by MR.BIG
MATH LESSON
Let's see 2005 minus 1996 equals 34 years, huh???????????????

haha, just a little off! :p

[kicken250x]

Originally posted by MR.BIG
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Scott-300ex
[B]Explorers are nice vehicles

You'll get around 20mpg average, prolly better with a 6-cyl

We have a 97 with a 5.0 and its a great car, had it since 96 so thats wut 34 years?



MATH LESSON
Let's see 2005 minus 1996 equals 34 years, huh???????????????


c'mon now cut the kid a break, he can read a VIN! not everyones quit as cool as you though hoss. though i can read VINs too, its nothing to brag about anyone can memorize a few letters and the number that goes with them...:rolleyes:

[MotoX3]

Originally posted by Chino
go getcha a toyota! haha off topic but the other day after school i was riding with a bud in his toyota and a kid we know was infront of us in an explorer and we were playing bumper tag with him...thought it was an odd coincidence this thread shows up

[tater_kamik]

ive had an 01 explorer sport for 2 years and i love it! it has 80k on it and i have had no problems with it so far. its for sale too!