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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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Luxury without loss.
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Pros: Plenty of room, comfortable, well powered, appealing look.
Cons: Can be difficult to park.
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The Bottom Line:
If you want room, and don't want to sacrifice comfort, the 2002 Ford Explorer is an excellent choice. Reliable, comfortable, roomy, and an excellent value
Many SUVs that attempt to be "luxurious" on the inside lose what SUVs were supposed to have: ruggedness and room. The 2002 Ford Explorer doesn't.
With plenty of room for people and cargo, the Explorer will easily meet your demands for hauling. Seats are easily configurable for cargo, and it comes in handy. Despite having massive amounts of room, it is still very comfortable. There is plenty of leg room, and many luxury items scattered about.
Even though the Explorer is large, it is very well powered. You will have no lack of power on those windy hills, or have trouble merging onto highways. Thumbs up.
The only difficulty I ever had with my explorer is parking it - which you will get used to quickly. After you get yours, I recommend practicing parking a few times, before you get to those places where you have to get it right the first time.
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