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2002 Explorer. Mercurys upscale Mountaineer is similarly revamped, but with more-differentiated styling. Explorer offers V6 and V8 engines; the V6 teams...
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. Mercurys upscale Mountaineer is similarly revamped, but with more-differentiated styling. Explorer offers V6 and V8 engines; the V6 teams with manual or automatic transmission, the V8 with automatic only. With either, the automatic is a 5 speed. Available is rear-wheel drive or Fords Control Trac 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard. Torso side airbags are unavailable, but curtain side airbags are optional and at midyear, added sensors designed to deploy them in a rollover accident. Also made available midyear on V8-equipped XLT, Eddie Bauer, and Limited models was an optional antiskid system. Rear-obstacle detection is also optional. Standard on Eddie Bauer and Limited are driver-seat memory, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, and power-adjustable pedals. Sold alongside this redesigned 4-dr wagon are the Explorer Sport Trac crew cab and Explorer Sport 2-dr wagon, both using Explorers 1995-vintage design (see separate entry).
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2002 Explorer 2WD
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Pros: 2WD, superior sound system, standard CD, rear AC, optional 3rd seat, Key guard ignition
Cons: Steering wheel veils gear guide on dash
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The Bottom Line:
Highly recommend this SUV. Even ride. Fewer jolts and bumps than in a 4WD, yet with all the whistles and bells. Superior towing.
Having owned many Fords and needing a new car, I turned to the 2002 Ford Explorer. Originally, I wanted the 4WD, however, when comparing the two models I found that need dismissed and the 2WD would serve just as well. How many of us in California actually use or need 4WD? The insurance savings alone with the 2WD was enough to make me switch. What I opted for was the base model Explorer. What I got was a 4 door beauty loaded with the following: Auto transmission, AC (rear included!), CD player, full sized spare tire, cloth interior, privacy glass, 17 gallon tank with 24mpg hi-way and terrific hauling capabilities. Came with a 6 cyl. engine with plenty of getty-up. The tow package was included as well! Go for this model if you're thinking of summer trips hauling a 5th wheel, ski boat or basic hauling. Roomy interior seats 4 large adults comfortably.
This auto can be found easily at many Ford dealerships for low bluebook. Ford paved the way with the SUV. The Explorer exhibits the best of what Ford has to offer.
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