Time to buy a 2002.. | Ford Explorer Forums - Serious Explorations

  • Register Today It's free!

Time to buy a 2002..

J Zee109

Well-Known Member
Joined
September 27, 2002
Messages
123
Reaction score
0
City, State
CT
Year, Model & Trim Level
1998 Mounty
My 1995 is getting old and beat. I want to buy a used 2002-2003 4x4. Just wondering if anyone has had any major problems with thiers or if they know of anything that typically goes wrong with these cars? Thanks all.
 



Join the Elite Explorers for $20 each year.
Elite Explorer members see no advertisements, no banner ads, no double underlined links,.
Add an avatar, upload photo attachments, and more!
.





My A/C doesn't work...I've heard thats a common problem
 






pay attention to the transmission, I dont know if it affects the 02-03 but my 04 was in the shop 4 times for the transmission, after two solenoid replacements, three reprograms, and one fliud issue, its finally changed. Search for that thread and you will find some info. Just check and make sure the fluid additive change was done if it applies. Also get it into the shoip quickly if there is harsh engagement.
 






dannyb420 said:
pay attention to the transmission, I dont know if it affects the 02-03 but my 04 was in the shop 4 times for the transmission, after two solenoid replacements, three reprograms, and one fliud issue, its finally changed. Search for that thread and you will find some info. Just check and make sure the fluid additive change was done if it applies. Also get it into the shoip quickly if there is harsh engagement.

Was that all covered under warranty?
 






Tranny was replced at 33k with ours. (It has the V8). Few recalls. Rear wipers like to crap out on them.

Just an observation, get one that the front seats have headrests. They have more headroom for some reason.
 






jjust like any vehicle there will be handfulls of people with problems..
 






had rear wheel bearing and blend door actuator replaced so far..
 






I just bought a 2002 Explorer V8 and the automatic transmission. The service records show that the transmission was replaced with a Ford factory unit at 40K miles. Seems OK now.
 






retiredexplorer said:
I just bought a 2002 Explorer V8 and the automatic transmission. The service records show that the transmission was replaced with a Ford factory unit at 40K miles. Seems OK now.

How did you aquire these records? I don't wanna pay for carfax.
 






The previous owner left the records in the glove box. You can always contact the previous owner and ask about past problems. Most of the time they will tell the truth.
 






Well i would contact the previous owner but that's the reason i got the car. My grandfather passed away, and left me the car. So no go there.
 






a car fax will not tell you that.


this is what a carfax will tell you..



Dear CARFAX customer:
Thanks for using CARFAX!


Please do not reply to this message as it is being sent by an automated e-mail system! For customer inquiries or questions visit the CARFAX Help Center at www.carfax.com/help.



Additional Services & Resources:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Car Price Quote Vehicle Financing Insurance Center Pre-purchase Inspection Extended Warranty





Report Generated for
David M
For Personal Use Only Paste this link in your online classified listing:
http://www.carfax.com/cfm/FSBO.cfm?report=CFX000007915780
Share your Report - Learn more...


Since its establishment as an independent company in 1986, CARFAX has collected the largest vehicle history database in North America. This database currently includes over 3 billion records from thousands of public and private sources.

A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.



ALERT! Severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.


CARFAX Talking CarTM
The story of this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This SUV has had 2 owners and was owned in Nova Scotia and Maine. The first title for this SUV was reported to CARFAX by a Nova Scotia DMV in 2001.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It was issued a Not Actual Mileage title by a Maine DMV. This title is issued when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.


Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check Odometer Problems Reported to DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
Recall Information Is Now Available From FORD
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 11 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
Tell us what you know about this vehicle







Year/Make/Model: 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT

Body Style: 4 DR. WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
Engine: 4.0L V6 EFI SOHC
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: 4 WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: UNITED STATES
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual front air bags/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM CD, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Still looking for the perfect FORD EXPLORER XLT? Check out a list of them in your area.




FREE to you from CARFAX. With the CARFAX Vehicle History Report, you get all this additional information to help you make the right decision when buying or selling a used car or truck.


Looking for other 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT vehicles like this one in your area?
Get a complete, up-to-date list of CARFAX Hot Listings


What are other CARFAX customers saying about this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT?
Share what you know about this vehicle - Add a CARFAX Customer Rating & Comment.


Helping your teen learn to drive?
Get safe teen driving tips and information with the CARFAX Safe Teen Drivers Program.






Total Loss Check:


None of the following severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759).

No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

Other Accident Indicators:


This 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 28.Dec.2004 16:48:04. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.

CARFAX Help Center




Truth-In-Mileage Check:


ALERT! Major odometer problems were reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759).

Date: Mileage:
01/02/2002 19,968
03/05/2002 20,197
03/05/2002 20,197
10/29/2004 88,741



Do you know this vehicle's current mileage? Tell us and help protect others from mileage fraud.

CARFAX Help Center




No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759).

CARFAX Help Center




Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 06/01/2001 Nova Scotia
2nd owner 03/05/2002 Maine

CARFAX AdvisorTM
The cost of ownership varies by vehicle. Go to Edmunds.com to check the recommended service schedule and estimated costs for this vehicle.



Types of Owners:


This 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

Do you have information about how this vehicle was used or driven? Tell us what you know.

CARFAX Help Center





Recall information for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759) is now available directly from FORD. Get a current list of recalls that require repair for this vehicle.

CARFAX Help Center



For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?
CARFAX used time only to calculate the remaining warranty coverage because mileage problems were found in this vehicle's history. See Mileage Accuracy Check.

Estimated start date of warranty: 06/01/2001
Last reading reported on 10/29/2004: True mileage unknown
Today's Date: December 28, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 60 months or unlimited mileage 18 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or 36,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint 60 months or 50,000 miles 18 months
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 54 months
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Adjustments and bulbs are covered (except alignment and wheel balance) after 1 years or 12,000 miles. Tires are covered under warranty.

CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the FORD web site.

CARFAX Help Center




CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 11 record(s) for this 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (1FMZU73E62UA43759).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


05/04/2001 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer


06/01/2001 Nova Scotia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Enfield, NS
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported


12/13/2001 US Dept of Transportation
Houlton, ME
Vehicle imported
to United States


01/02/2002 19,968 Dealer Inventory
Yarmouth, ME
Vehicle offered for sale


01/07/2002 US Dept of Transportation
Houlton, ME
Vehicle declared to meet US
highway safety specifications
Bond released


02/08/2002 Maine
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Freeport, ME
Registered as
personal vehicle


03/05/2002 20,197 Maine
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Freeport, ME
Title #7859066
New owner reported
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Loan or lien reported

CARFAX AdvisorTM
A NAM title is issued when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer to a DMV. The actual mileage of this vehicle is unknown.

Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable.


03/05/2002 20,197 Maine
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Freeport, ME
Title #7859066
NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED
Loan or lien reported


10/29/2004 88,741 Prestige Auto Mart
Westport, MA
508-676-1500
Vehicle offered for sale


10/29/2004 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in New England Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle


Not Reported Nova Scotia
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Enfield, NS
Registration issued or renewed

Tell us what you know about this vehicle

Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Truth-in-Mileage Act, that the odometer reading is NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE. This may occur because the disclosed odometer reading was not accurate and verifiable.

Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.


CARFAX Help Center
Additional Services & Resources:

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Car Price Quote Vehicle Financing Insurance Center Pre-purchase Inspection Extended Warranty



CARFAX Disclaimer:

CARFAX DEPENDS ON ITS SOURCES FOR THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF ITS INFORMATION. THEREFORE, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT. CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CARFAX®

Need help? Please visit our Help Center at www.carfax.com.

© 2004 CARFAX, Inc., an R.L. Polk & Co. company. All rights reserved. Patents pending. 28.Dec.2004 16:48:04




---
Incoming mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.823 / Virus Database: 561 - Release Date: 12/26/2004




--
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.1.0 - Release Date: 2/18/2005
 






Back
Top