what do you think of the 2002 explorer?

[az-4wheeler]

Just to let you know I have a 02 xls with the v6 and a 5 speed of course it's a 4x4 so far so good just waiting for a lift kit to come out

 

[Skeets'91EB]

do they make manual 2doors for the '04s? I went to fords website and didnt see it listed as an option.

 

[az-4wheeler]

I don't know mine is the 4door

 

[A Wise Guy]

What do you think of the 2002 Explorer? That's easy, it is almost 3 years old.

 

[huskyfan23]

I should bring up every old poll and vote in it too!

 

[Garth]

O5 Pathfinder has 271hp and 291torque in its 4.0 v6. I wonder what the 06 Explorer power will be like.

 

[huskyfan23]

Probably not as much, it seems import companies are squeezing out the extra HP to give an incentive to purchase one of their vehicles.

 

[Garth]

It seems the incentive nowadays is lower prices for the imports.

 

[huskyfan23]

Well.. there's a reason the prices are lower.

People that want good mileage buy them now. Now that the companies are adding more power, people that like domestics will start paying attention.

 

[Garth]

Dont forget that domestic car parts used to be so much cheaper than foreign. The dealership by me seems to make a commission on the parts they sell. They have several different prices for the same item.

With what you said, how does Ford plan to sell vehicles if the competition have them beat in all aspect.

What will bring you to your next Ford if its going to cost more to purchase and own than the foreign products. Even with $3000 cash back.

 

[huskyfan23]

Because... I don't like Asian imports, I'm a Ford person, Fords we've owned have proven to be reliable, I like big V8's with endless possibilities, domestic vehicles have personality; not every domestic looks the same.

I don't know why people will choose Ford over an import but those are some of my reasons. Imports sell well but so do domestics.

 

[NOTAJP]

I actually like it way better then the 2nd Gen. If I were in the market for another off road Explorer then I'd pick up a V8 2nd Gen and SAS the thing but my wife and I are considering building a street Explorer with the '02 as to have 'his' and 'hers'.

 

[off-road97Xplor]

I dont think its that bad in the engine department like others have said. I just think it looks to plastic like and cheap.
Doesnt matter though I love second Gens and thats why i have a 1997 XLT SOHC ( Black of course)

 

[ExplorerSportNu]

I should bring up every old poll and vote in it too!

LOL, no kidding, I think this thread needs a lil of Robb's moderation love

 

[Garth]

I have owned 4 Fords so far. I still have 2 in my garage. I love Ford and its always my first choice. I also love a big v8 with lots of horses. I have driven the X at speeds excess of a 110mph for over 30mins.

The imports which are being made here nowadays, now comes with big v8.

I want the biggest 8s' with lots of power like the chevy guys used to get.

 

[Garth]

Is it true? I have been looking all over for the info on the 05 X. I read somewhere that they up the power (282hp) and my wife said she saw an ad on tv stating the same. More power for 05. I modem is down so I have been surfing real slow. Has anyone else heard this news??

 

[Paraphoe]

I read somewhere that they up the power (282hp)

 

[dtl 2k2 sport]

and the verdict is?? Do the newer x's hold up under daily driver uses?? or anymore complaints!?

 

[rocket 5979]

Is it true? I have been looking all over for the info on the 05 X. I read somewhere that they up the power (282hp) and my wife said she saw an ad on tv stating the same. More power for 05. I modem is down so I have been surfing real slow. Has anyone else heard this news??

Nope the V8 explorers are still rated at the same 240 hp.

 

[Jefe]

I know I was one of the first to post in this thread, but since you guys keep bumping it I decided to finally vote.

My mom bought a 2002 a few years ago and I've gotten to drive it around many times since then. I really like it. I like everything better than my 2nd gen, with the exception of offroad capability The interior is somewhat basic, clean looking. I like the seats, even the 3rd row isn't bad, though when all the seats are folded down the angled floor is awkward sometimes. I love the exterior looks now that I've gotten used to it, and it beats any other SUV's looks these days. The handling is responsive. The 4.0L SOHC engine is plenty powerful and economical. She has put 40k miles on it without anything but regular mantanance and two recalls done on it. When she goes to sell it I will seriously consider buying it.