Ford Explorer 2002
This generation of Ford Explorer has been produced from January, 2002 to January, 2005. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 2002 Ford Explorer is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (1 version) and classical rear wheel drive (3 versions). Four wheel drive models have full time 4WD system (permanent four-wheel drive that can be used on pavement).
This Ford is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 4.0 to 5.4 litres and power of from 212 to 304 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (1 version), as well as automatic (3 versions) gearbox.

Ford Explorer 2002 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 13 to 14.6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Ford Explorer 2002 petrol engine version is Ford Explorer 4.0, consuming 13 litres per 100km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.6 seconds has Ford Explorer 4.6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Ford Explorer 4.0 reaching this speed only in 9.4 seconds. The maximum top speed is 158 km/h for the 4.0 petrol 212 hp version (Ford Explorer 4.0) and 2 other versions.
Lenght of Ford Explorer is 481 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Ford Explorer is about 1 cm longer than Volvo XC90, but 4 cm shorter than BMW X5. Ford Explorer gross weight is 2595 kg, which is about 11 percent lighter than the average for this age and class. Ford Explorer trunk space is 391 litres.
This Ford is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 4600 €. Below you will find more detailed information about Ford Explorer prices and costs.
Ford Explorer modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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Ford Explorer 2002 4.0
Most fuel efficient version |
4.0 Petrol | 212 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Manual (5) | Rear wheel |
Ford Explorer 2002 4.0
Most fuel efficient version |
4.0 Petrol | 212 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Ford Explorer 2003 4.6
Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds |
4.6 Petrol | 242 HP | 14.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) | Rear wheel |
Ford Explorer 2003 5.4 AWD
Jan 2003 — Jan 2005 Most powerfull version (304 HP) |
5.4 Petrol | 304 HP | - | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Ford Explorer prices
Ford Explorer 2002 - 2005 crossover price in Latvia is from 2800 € to 6500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Ford Explorer price is above average - Ford Explorer is approximately for 13 percents more expensive then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2002 - 2005 prices). Ford Explorer high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Ford could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Ford Explorer 2002 price | 2800 € | 4600 € | 6500 € |
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Ford Explorer 2002 features (options)
Percentage of Ford Explorer with corresponding feature (option)
100% Metallic paint
67% Climate control
33%
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