2002 Ford Explorer Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$24,585 - $34,510

Original MSRP:
$22,451 - $31,284

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2002 Ford Explorer Review
"America's top-selling SUV is redesigned as an early 2002 model. Explorer retains body-on-frame construction, but has new styling, a wider stance, longer wheelbase, independent rear suspension, and an available 3rd-row seat for 7-passenger capacity. Mercury's upscale Mountaineer is similarly revamped, but now has more differentiated styling. Explorer offers a carried-over V6 engine and a new 240-hp 4.6-liter V8. Both are overhead-cam designs; the 4.6 replaces a 215-hp overhead-valve V8. The V6 teams with manual or automatic transmission, the V8 with automatic only. With either, the automatic is a 5-speed; previous V8 Explorers used a 4-speed. Available is rear-wheel drive or Ford's Control Trac 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing. Newly optional are curtain side airbags for side-collision head protection; due during the model year are sensors that deploy them in a rollover accident. Torso side airbags are unavailable. ABS 4-wheel discs are standard. A rear obstacle warning system is optional. Due later is an antiskid system. Available on top models are driver seat memory, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, and power adjustable pedals. Two-door and crew-cab versions of the prior-generation Explorer continue alongside the 2002 model."
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V094000
Mfg's Report Date March 7, 2003
Component STRUCTURE
Number of Units Affected 3,674
Summary CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

2002 Ford Explorer Models & Prices

2002 Ford Explorer XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB XLS $24,585 $22,451 $366 / Month*
4dr 114" WB XLS 4WD $26,465 $24,124 $393 / Month*

2002 Ford Explorer XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB XLT $28,535 $25,966 $423 / Month*
4dr 114" WB XLT 4WD $30,500 $27,715 $452 / Month*

2002 Ford Explorer Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB Limited $32,545 $29,535 $482 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Limited 4WD $34,510 $31,284 $510 / Month*

2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 114" WB Eddie Bauer $32,545 $29,535 $482 / Month*
4dr 114" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD $34,510 $31,284 $510 / Month*

2002 Ford Explorer Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
XLS XLT Limited Eddie Bauer
LEV certified (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed manual trans)      
LEV certified (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans)
LEV certified (4.6L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans)  
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
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City 14/hwy 19 (4.6L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans)  
City 15/hwy 20 (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans w/E85 gas- ethanol mix)
City 15/hwy 20 (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans w/gas)
City 16/hwy 20 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed manual trans)      
City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L SOHC flex-fuel engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 17/hwy 21 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed manual trans)      
EXTERIOR Features
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Arizona Beige lower body-side cladding/wheellip moldings      
Arizona Beige lower/body-color upper front/rear bumpers      
Arizona Beige running boards      
Autolamp automatic headlamps  
Black roof rails      
Black roof rails w/crossbars  
Black-grained door handles      
Black-out B-pillar treatment
Body-color body-side moldings      
Body-color front/rear bumpers      
Body-color lower body-side cladding/wheellip moldings      
Body-color running boards      
Color-keyed door handles  
Dual black heated pwr folding mirrors w/approach lamps    
Dual black pwr folding mirrors      
Dual black pwr folding mirrors w/approach lamps      
Fog lamps  
Hood/instrument panel sound insulation
Medium platinum grille w/integral chrome surround    
Metallic color-keyed front/rear bumpers      
Metallic color-keyed lower body-side cladding/wheellip moldings      
Metallic color-keyed lower/body-color upper front/rear bumpers      
One-piece top-hinged liftgate-inc: flip-open rear window, paddle-type handle, exterior release switch
Privacy glass-inc: rear door/rear quarter/liftgate windows
Rear window dual intermittent wiper/washer
Satin nickel grille w/integral chrome surround      
Silver grille w/integral chrome surround      
Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door windows
Speed-sensitive dual intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
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(3) grab handles
(4) color-keyed coat hooks
(4) load floor tie-down hooks
5-passenger seating
6-gauge instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure w/ warning lights, trip meter, tachometer, outside temp gauge, compass  
60/40 split-folding 2nd row seat w/adjustable head restraints  
Adjustable pedals w/memory    
Air conditioning    
Auxiliary steering wheel audio/climate controls    
Black leather-wrapped steering wheel      
Black urethane steering wheel      
Cargo area dome light
Cargo management system
Cigarette lighter socket w/tethered cap      
Cloth front captains chairs w/adjustable head restraints      
Cloth sport front bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, 6-way pwr driver seat, manual driver/front passenger lumbar support      
Color-keyed 12-oz front/rear carpeted floor mats      
Color-keyed 18-oz front/rear carpeted floor mats    
Color-keyed 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel    
Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/dual covered vanity mirrors      
Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/dual illuminated covered vanity mirrors  
Color-keyed full door trim panels-inc: armrest/pull handle, accent color inserts, map pockets, front door integrated cup holders
Color-keyed full-length carpet
Color-keyed molded cloth headliner
Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
Dual zone electronic automatic temp control air conditioning    
Electrochromic rearview mirror  
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/6-disc in-dash CD player-inc: digital clock, subwoofer, 6-speakers, 290-watt peak pwr amplifier    
Fixed antenna
Flow-through ventilation
Front dome/map light      
Front overhead console-inc: map/dome lamps, ticket clip, sunglass holder, garage door opener bin  
Front pwr point
Front/rear dome/map light w/2nd row reading lamp  
Homelink universal garage door opener *Late Availability*    
Illuminated entry
Illuminated glove box w/color-keyed latch
Instrument cluster-inc: fuel, temp, voltmeter, oil pressure w/warning lights, trip meter, tachometer      
Large bezel 80-watt electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc-inc: digital clock, 4 door-mounted speakers      
Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, 4 door-mounted speakers      
Leather luxury heated front bucket seats-inc: adjustable head restraints, 6-way pwr adjust, manual lumbar support, 3-position driver memory    
Low-series floor console-inc: storage, dual front/rear cup holders, coin holder, tissue/map holder, armrest, pencil holder      
Manual day/night rearview mirror      
Message center    
Pwr accessory delay
Pwr door locks-inc: illuminated controls, cargo area lock/unlock button
Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window
Rear pwr point  
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 transmitters, perimeter alarm, 2-stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release      
Remote keyless entry-inc: 2 transmitters, perimeter alarm, door keypad, 2- stage unlocking, autolock, liftgate glass release  
Retractable cargo area shade  
Securilock passive anti-theft system
Soft release parking brake
Speed control w/fingertip controls
Split-folding rear seat w/head restraints      
Tilt steering column
Unique high-series floor console-inc: storage, dual front/rear cup holders, coin holder, tissue/map holder, armrest, pencil holder, rear HVAC controls/ vents  
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, safety belt, door ajar
MECHANICAL Features
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(4) 16" limited cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 16" satin nickel cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 16" silver painted cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 16" silver painted full face steel wheels      
(5) Goodyear P245/70R16 all-terrain SBR OWL tires    
(5) Michelin P235/70R16SL all-season SBR OWL tires    
130-amp alternator
22.5 gallon fuel tank
2560# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle
2635# capacity front axle/3000# capacity rear axle
3.27 axle ratio      
3.55 axle ratio    
3.73 limited-slip axle      
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
4-wheel drive
4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 engine
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD  
5-speed manual transmission w/OD      
72 amp/hr maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
Class II trailer towing w/receiver hitch-inc: 3500# capacity, 4-pin connector
Control-Trac part-time 4WD transfer case
Engine block heater *STD & only available in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*
Front/rear stabilizer bars
HD gas shock absorbers
Hood assist gas cylinders
Independent short/long arm front/rear suspension w/coil springs
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive
Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/steel wheel
SAFETY Features
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Child safety rear door locks
Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent
Driver side BeltMinder feature
Dual note horn
Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts w/1st & 2nd row height adjustment
Rear child seat tether anchor brackets

2002 Ford Explorer Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS XLT Limited Eddie Bauer
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS      
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM -inc: trailer tow prep pkg (REQ: 99W Engine)    
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM -inc: trailer tow prep pkg (REQ: 99W Engine, 63D Adjustable Pedals)      
AUXILIARY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATER (REQ: 87T Third Row Seat) *Deletes STD garage door opener bin in overhead console* *W/439 Pwr Moonroof-inc: medium front overhead console*  
BLACK RUNNING BOARDS      
CHROME STEEL WHEELS    
CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: class III hitch, 3.73 limited slip axle, 7-pin connector (REQ: XD4 Axle Ratio) *w/99E Engine-inc: engine oil cooler*    
CLASS III/IV TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: class III hitch, 3.73 limited slip axle, 7-pin connector, unique 16" aluminum wheels (REQ: XD4 Axle Ratio) *w/99E Engine-inc: engine oil cooler*      
CLOTH THIRD ROW SEAT -inc: 40/20/40 split-folding 2nd row seat, unique 16" aluminum wheels *Deletes STD cargo shade* *Vinyl trim w/G_ Leather Seats*      
EARLY ORDER INCENTIVE SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* *No Longer Orderable*
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD PLAYER -inc: 80-watt amp, clock      
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
PRICED DORA
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: mini front overhead console w/rear reading lamps *Deletes STD garage door opener bin in overhead console*  
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM  
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS -inc: 1st & 2nd row occupant protection
VINYL THIRD ROW SEAT -inc: 40/20/40 split-folding 2nd row seat *Deletes STD cargo shade*    
XLS SPORT GROUP -inc: 80-watt in-dash elect AM/FM stereo radio w/CD & 4-speakers, high-series floor console, digital clock, front/ rear floor mats, side step bar, color-keyed wheellip moldings, 16" painted cast aluminum wheels      
XLT SPORT GROUP -inc: side step bars, wheellip moldings, 17" machined aluminum wheels, P245/65R17 all-terrain OWL SBR tires *Affects Color Availability*      
AXLE Options
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3.55 AXLE RATIO  
3.55 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 44V Auto Trans)      
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 61V AdvanceTrac Stability Control System)  
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 44J Manual Trans)      
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 53G Trailer Towing Pkg)  
EMISSIONS Options
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CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *Ensures that appropriate equipment is installed on the vehicle to permit satisfactory performance in high altitude areas*
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped to or sold by high altitude area dealers for registration in a non-high altitude area* (REQ: Standard or 422 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
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4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 ENGINE      
4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 ENGINE (STD)
4.6L (281) SOHC V8 ENGINE  
PAINT Options
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PEARL WHITE TRICOAT PAINT -inc: Silver Birch accent lower bodyside cladding/bumpers/ wheellip moldings/running boards      
SOLID PAINT (STD)
SEAT TYPE Options
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CLOTH LOW BACK BUCKET SEATS (STD)      
CLOTH LOW BACK SPORT FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, dual manual front lumbar support      
LEATHER LOW BACK FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, dual manual front lumbar support      
LUXURY LEATHER HEATED FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr front seats, dual manual front lumbar supports, 3-position memory driver seat (STD)    
TIRES Options
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P235/70R16SL ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES (STD)    
P245/65R17 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (REQ: 47E XLT Sport Group)      
P245/70R16 ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES (STD)    
TRANSMISSION Options
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5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 99K Engine)      
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) (REQ: 99E Engine)      

2002 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS XLT Limited Eddie Bauer
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.01 x 0.37 12.01 x 0.37 12.01 x 0.37 12.01 x 0.37
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.85 x 0.37 11.85 x 0.37 11.85 x 0.37 11.85 x 0.37
Cargo Area Dimensions
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Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 45.4 45.4 45.4 45.4
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 88 81.3 81.3 81.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 46.6 46.6 46.6 46.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
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Displacement 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100 210 @ 5100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700 254 @ 3700
Exterior Dimensions
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Height, Overall (in) 71.9 71.9 71.9 71.9
Wheelbase (in) 113.7 113.7 113.7 113.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.1 72.1 72.1 72.1
Fuel Tank
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5
Steering
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Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
Tires
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Front Tire Size P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P245/70R16 P245/70R16
Rear Tire Size P235/70R16 P235/70R16 P245/70R16 P245/70R16
Transmission
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Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 5 5
Vehicle
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Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 43.9 43.9 43.9 43.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.1 59.1 59.1 59.1
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Second Head Room (in) 38.9 38.9 38.9 38.9
Second Leg Room (in) 37.2 37.2 37.2 37.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 58.9 58.9 58.9 58.9

2002 Ford Explorer Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags w/theft deterrent
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts w/1st & 2nd row height adjustment
Driver side BeltMinder feature
Child safety rear door locks
Rear child seat tether anchor brackets
Dual note horn
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).