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I got Alec's point, as the new Sport is based on the old platform, instead of the new one for the 4 door Explorer. I guess this is due to the fact that two doors SUVs are slow movers now when it comes to sales rates. Therefore, Ford redesigned the skin and improved the old model, rather than...

Suspension Thanks for your reply. Indeed, lowering it will help in handling. However, I'd rather don't that, because the Explorer Sport is already a low clearance SUV and lowering it would hurt it's somewhat limited off road capabilities. Does anyone thinks the new model needs stiffer...

Reliability Thank you all! It's so refreshing to read some positive feedback! After reviewing all the bad comments at carreview, epinions, edmunds, etc., one is led to think the Explorer Sport is crap on wheels. I just can't believe a Ford would be that bad in the XXI century. I'm eager...

I did a search first, but nothing showed up. I'm thinking of buying a '02 Explorer Sport (4WD, 5MT) for my wife. However, I have read some reviews on car mags. (i.e. Edmunds.com), pointing out that the handling of the new model flat out sucks. Do you agree about that? I don't usually...

Hi, guys. I did a search on this one, but didn't find anything relevant. I'm very interested on buying a '02 Explorer Sport (4WD, MT) for my wife. Nonetheless, it's a little scary to read so many complaints on the quality and long term reliability of the new model. I now it's based on...