Find the 2002 Ford Explorer Owners Manual below. The 2002 Ford Explorer Manuals work for following models – XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer Edition, Sport. As a vehicle, the Ford is refined, spacious, and comfortable.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Model | Explorer |
| Year | 2002 |
2002 Ford Explorer Manual
The 2002 Ford Explorer Owners Manual is better than its previous version in every respect with its improved handling and rides quality, quick performance, and all-new safety features. It comes with third-row seating, allowing easy accommodation of up to seven passengers.
You have a choice when Ford Explorer 2002 Manual comes to engines; a V-6 or V-8 engine. The 4.0-liter V-6 produces 210 horsepower, and the optional 4.6-liter all-aluminum V-8 produces 240 hp. It also has a five-speed manual transmission and an optional five-speed automatic. A ControlTrac four-wheel drive is also available.
The 2002 Ford Explorer Owners Manual provides standard seating of 5 passengers with an optional third-row seating availability. It is equipped with a SecuriLock passive anti-theft system, remote keyless entry, roof rails, cruise control, rear wiper/washer with defroster, illuminated entry, and power windows, locks, and mirrors. An XLT model comes with a CD player, cargo shade, aluminum wheels, overhead console, and lighted vanity mirrors.
The dimensions are not changed but the new Explorer certainly looks bigger. Talking about external appearance, styling touches, and the brawny new front end pay homage to the original Explorer. The car has bigger Door openings which give ease of entry and exit.
2002 Ford Explorer Manual Dimensions and Specifications
At 113.7 inches, the Explorer’s wheelbase has grown by 2 inches, and ground clearance has become an inch taller. The Explorer is 189.5 inches long. Tire styles vary according to the trim level. However, all tires are 16 inches in diameter.
Four trim levels are available in the 2002 Ford Explorer Manual namely XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer, Limited. XLS and XLT come with cloth; Eddie Bauer and Limited come with leather. An optional new overhead-cam V8 is provided for all models. There is a choice of two-wheel drive and four-wheel-drive models. XLT comes in quality sport cloth upholstery, body-colored exterior trim, a CD stereo, and other features, like a temperature gauge and compass, outside approach lighting, map lights, and dome lights, extra power outlets, an illuminated keypad for keyless entry.
Limited and Eddie Bauer models have leather seating surfaces and automatic dual-zone climate control, adjustable power pedals, a 290-watt six-CD stereo with six speakers, fog lights, and wider tires. The only difference between the top two Explorer models is their distinctive trim.
As far as safety is concerned, Antilock brakes and side curtain-type airbags are provided that protect the passengers in the front- and second-row. The option of Reverse Sensing is also provided. Reviewers have complained of Bubbling paint, cracked panels and loose exterior trims problems in the 2002 Ford Explorer Owners Manual.