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After 13 years with my 2002 Explorer XLS 4.0 I'm moving on to a new vehicle. I've learned a lot of great information here and put it to use many times. I sold my Explorer to a family to let their new driver have some wheels and bought a 2015 Ford Edge SEL. I'm already in love with the Edge...

Can anyone tell me how to remove the head rests from the rear seats of my 2002 Explorer XLS. I want to remove the entire head rest and height adjustment rods. They do not just pop off if you pull up hard. There must be some sort of retaining clip/spring to depress to release the whole thing...

Any body have a set of cross bars for a 2002 Explorer roof rack that they would like to sell?

So today I decided to tackle my leaking valve cover gaskets on my 2002 4.0 Explorer XLS. I was sure I would be able to do it and dove in excited to do this repair. I took some digital photos of where everything was hooked up and proceeded to take things apart. I got the EGR tube loose and as...

I just want to give a positive shout out to an online parts retailer. Last week while parked along the street my 2002 Explorer had the drivers side power mirror broken by someone obviously driving to close to parked cars. I ordered a new mirror through E-bay from an online parts company. It...

OK guys I have a problem that maybe someone can diagnose for me. My 2002 Explorer XLS 4.0 4x4 with 101,000 miles, idles rough and at times will stall when stopped in gear (like at a traffic light) It started soon after having timing chains all replaced. I've had it checked by a Ford tech...

My 2002 Explorer XLS is in the shop for a transmission rebuild. I found a great shop with a Ford trained tech to do the work. It is here in Lancaster Pa. I'll let you know how it turns out when I get her back. I almost made 100.000 miles.

I have a 2002 Explorer with the cracked rear panel like many on here. My question is will the re-designed rear gate from a 2006 or newer Explorer fit my 2002 Explorer? The hinges are the same and the dimensions look the same. If I can find one with a gray inside panel I am seriously thinking...

Can any of you service techs give me the back lash specs for the ring and pinion of a 2002 explorer? It's a 3:55 (not limited slip) Also what is the ford part number for the rebuild kit that includes the bearings and seals to repair this rear end? Should I use the ford oem ring and pinion or...

I have a 2002 XLS that is going to need new tires in the spring. I want to put 255/70-16's on it and would like to see some pics of other explorers with this size tire on them. Also I am really happy with the Michelin cross terrains that are on it. They are very quiet and have worn great and...

Does anyone else have any problems when shifting into park with your Explorer? I have an 02 XLS 4.0 and it seems to bump into something in the column when I try to go directly into park from drive. If I shift to reverse first it then will go straight into park without the bump. It has not...

Noise from the rear end? I have read many of the posts on this forum and I am very impressed with the knowledge shared here. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4X4, 4.0 V-6 with a 3.55 rear and 49,000 miles on it. I get a growling noise coming from the rear end starting around 35 mph and...