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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: Quick Overview
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2002 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Explorer Sport Trac |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Crew Cab 4WD |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Category | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | LOUISVILLE |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | 2552.36 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 2648.98 kg |
| Overall Height | 178.82 cm |
| Overall Length | 522.99 cm |
| Overall Width | 182.37 cm |
| Wheelbase Length | 319.79 cm |
| Standard Seating | 5 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 4.0-L V-6 |
| Engine Size | 4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Four-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $28,490 USD |
| Invoice Price | $25,846 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $625 USD |
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What Problems Does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Have?
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How long will the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Prices and Market Value
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Cost of Ownership
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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
84.79 liters
City Mileage
6.38 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Recalls & Defects
Tires:tread/Belt
Recall date
2001-05-22
Recall no.
01x001000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
This IS NOT A Safety Recall IN Accordance With THE Safety Act. However, IT IS Deemed A Safety Improvement Campaign BY THE Agency. Equipment Description: Ford IS Replacing All Firestone Wilderness AT 15, 16, and 17 Inch Tires Mounted ON Ford Trucks and Suvs. Ford Reports Tread Separation CAN Occur DUE TO A Combination OF THE Sensitivity OF THE Tire Design TO Stress, Aging, and Manufacturing Differences Between Plants. Ford IS Replacing These Tires TO Prevent Possible Premature Tire Failure. Vehicle Description: THE Vehicles Listed Below MAY Have Been Originally Equipped With Firestone Wilderness AT Tires or MAY Have HAD Wilderness AT Tires Installed During THE Firestone Recall Launched IN August 2000. Certain 1991 Throught 2002 Ford Explorer Certain 2001 Throught 2002 Explorer Sport, and Sport Trac Certain 1997 Through 2002 Mercury Mountaineer Certain 1991 Through 2001 Ranger Certain 1999 Through 2001 Expedition Certain 1991 Through 1994, and 1997 Model Year F-Series Certain 1991 Through 1994 Bronco Note: Both Original Equipment and Replacement Tires ARE Affected.
Consequence
Should THE Tread Separate AT Highway Speeds, A Vehicle Crash Could Occur, Possibly Resulting IN Personal Injury or Death.
Remedy
THE Replacement/Reimbursement Program FOR This Campaign Expired ON March 31, 2002. However, Customers CAN Contact Ford AT 1-877-917-3673 or GO On-line TO Www.ford.com FOR Possible Assistance.
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Seats:front Assembly:recliner
Recall date
2003-08-05
Recall no.
03v281000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With High Back Seats, THE Upper Bolt ON THE Driver's Side High Back Seat, That Attaches THE Seat Recliner Mechanism TO THE Seat Back Frame, Could Fracture. IF THE Bolt Fractures and Does NOT JAM IN THE Seat Back Frame, THE Seat Back MAY Recline Until IT Makes Contact With AN Object Behind THE Seat, Such AS THE Second ROW Seat Cushion.
Consequence
THE Driver Could Potentially Lose Contact With THE Steering Wheel or Foot Pedals During Such AN Event, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Driver Seat Upper Bolt With A Metal Spacer and Bolt. IN Addition, Seats With Tubular Back Frames Will Have THE Fully Threaded Lower Recliner Bolt Replaced With A Partially Threaded Bolt. Owner Notification Began ON August 29, 2003. Owners Should Contact Ford AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Ford Recall NO. 03s04.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2006-03-23
Recall no.
06e026000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Pro-A Motors Corner Lamps, Turn Signals, and Headlights Sold AS Replacement Lamps FOR USE ON Certain Passenger Vehicles Listed Above. Some Combination Lamps That ARE NOT Equipped With Amber Side Reflectors Fail TO Conform TO Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Consequence
Without THE Amber Reflectors, THE Vehicle Will BE Poorly Illuminated, Possibly Resulting IN A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Remedy
Pro-A Motors Will Notify Owners and Offer TO Repurchase THE Lamps. THE Recall Began ON April 3, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Pro-A Motors AT 323-838-2988.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Pro-A Motors Aftermarket Lamps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Passenger Vehicles.for More Information ON THE Lamp Model Numbers, Click ON Document Search and View Document Titled "lamp Model Numbers."customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall date
2007-08-03
Recall no.
07v336000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Pickup Trucks, Passenger Vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicles, and Motor Homes Chassis, THE Speed Control Deactivation Switch May, Under Certain Conditions, Leak Internally and Then Overheat, Smoke, or Burn.
Consequence
This Could Result IN AN Underhood Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A Fused Wiring Harness. Owners OF THE Passenger Cars Included IN This Campaign Will BE Instructed TO Return Their Vehicles TO Their Dealers TO Have THE Speed Control Deactivation Switch Disconnected AS AN Interim Repair. AS Soon AS Repair Parts ARE Available (Expected October 2007), Owners Will BE Instructed TO Return TO THE Dealers FOR Installation OF A Fused Wiring Harness. THE Recall Began ON August 13, 2007, and Mailing Completed BY September 19, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Ford AT 1-888-222-2751.
Notes
Ford Recall NO. 05s28.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;s Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
36 months / 36,000 miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
60 months / unlimited miles
Estimated remaining
Expired
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Insurance
Insurance for a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac a Good Sport Utility Vehicle?
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