2002 Ford Explorer

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stryped@hotmail.com - 26 May 2005 13:58 GMT

I am looking at getting a used vehicle and get rid of my old truck. I
am looking at a 2002 with low miles. Are these good, reliable vehicles?

If I got one without the 3rd seat can they latter be converted to 3rd
seat if I wanted or not?

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Tikka3006 - 26 May 2005 18:42 GMT

> I am looking at getting a used vehicle and get rid of my old truck. I
> am looking at a 2002 with low miles. Are these good, reliable vehicles?
>
> If I got one without the 3rd seat can they latter be converted to 3rd
> seat if I wanted or not?

I have a 02 Explorer and have experienced 3 issues with it; replaced rear
axle seals, rough auto trans shifting (reprogrammed trans controller
firmware) and ABS light is on. The first 2 items were covered under
warranty and I haven't gotten the ABS light fixed yet. Other than these
issues I am quite happy with the Explorer.

Regards,
Tikka3006

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das - 27 May 2005 01:46 GMT

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These have no dipstick on the auto tranny on at least the 4.6L V8. Mine
came underfilled from the factory, which only became evident after screwy
shifting at time. These transmissions have been problematic on some with
early failures. I'd definitely have a dealer or other knowledgeable person
to remove the cap and check the level. The transmission fluid is also
supposed to be changed at 40k, the dealer said it was very important to not
let it go very far beyond this.

David S.

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