Trade in: 2002 Ford Explorer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 to 16.8 L/100 km, or 54.1 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Ford Explorer for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2002 Ford Explorer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | 4.6L 8-cylinder | Electric motor |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | Not rated |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Electric |
| City | 15.4 L/100 km | 16.5 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 17.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km | 15.5 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 54.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 61 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 340 g/km | 352.7 g/km | 362.3 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $22.48 | $23.25 | $24.03 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $8.12 |
2002 Ford Explorer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 45 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 33 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 39 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,138 | US$4,283 | US$4,388 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$1,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,496 | $4,650 | $4,806 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $1,624 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Explorer
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 3,572 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (1651), structure (535) and suspension (474). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 07V336000 | 2007-08-03 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. |
| 06V114000 | 2006-04-10 | seats:front assembly:recliner | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE... |
| 04V442000 | 2004-09-13 | structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK. |
| 03V281000 | 2003-08-05 | seats:front assembly:recliner | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH... |
| 03V094000 | 2003-03-07 | structure | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE... |
| 01V171000 | 2001-05-24 | tires:sidewall | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2002 Ford Explorer
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2002 Ford Explorer for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2002 Ford Explorer for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. NHTSA has 3,572 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, structure and suspension.
What the specs mean
It is powered by the 4.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Rated at 13.8 L/100 km combined, it needs around 41 litres for a 300 km round trip. Expect about $21.39 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Explorer
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Space and size
Its SUV body gives a high seating position and an easy load height.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Explorer on your commute, then decide. If the Explorer is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Narrowing it down
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $213.90 at our price setting.
Let us know
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Ford Explorer from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Ford Explorer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Ford Explorer
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Ford Explorer?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Ford Explorer before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Ford Explorer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4278.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.