How much does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport cost?

The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has a starting MSRP of $21,220, ranging up to $27,780 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Value from $21,220; Choice from $23,055; Premium from $24,615.

What is the fuel economy of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport?

The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport have?

The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport offers up to 71 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport tow?

The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has a maximum towing capacity of up to 5,140 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport come in?

The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport is available in 3 trims (8 total configurations) across SUV body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2002 Ford Explorer Sport

3 trims · 8 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$21,220 – $27,780

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Ford Explorer Sport? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Value

Total price (Value MSRP)

$21,220

Typical monthly

$420/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2002 Ford Explorer Sport trims

Value
4 configurations
MSRP
$21,220 – $25,285
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/20
Horsepower
203 hp
Torque
237 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71
Max towing
5,140 lbs
Choice
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,055 – $26,075
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
203 hp
Torque
237 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71
Max towing
5,140 lbs
Premium
2 configurations
MSRP
$24,615 – $27,780
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/20
Horsepower
203 hp
Torque
237 lb-ft
Engine
4L V6 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
71
Max towing
5,140 lbs

Compare 2002 Ford Explorer Sport trim specifications
Spec	Value4 configurations	Choice2 configurations	Premium2 configurations
MSRP	$21,220 – $25,285	$23,055 – $26,075	$24,615 – $27,780
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/20	15/20	15/20
Horsepower	203 hp	203 hp	203 hp
Torque	237 lb-ft	237 lb-ft	237 lb-ft
Engine	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas	4L V6 gas
Seating	4	4	4
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	71	71	71
Max towing	5,140 lbs	5,140 lbs	5,140 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Valuegas
Choicegas
Premiumgas
Fuel type: Valueregular unleaded
Choiceregular unleaded
Premiumregular unleaded
Cylinders: ValueV6
ChoiceV6
PremiumV6
Displacement: Value4 L
Choice4 L
Premium4 L
Horsepower: Value203 hp
Choice203 hp
Premium203 hp
Torque: Value237 lb-ft
Choice237 lb-ft
Premium237 lb-ft
Transmission: Value5-speed manual
Choice5-speed automatic
Premium5-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Valuerear wheel drive
Choicerear wheel drive
Premiumrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: ValueSUV
ChoiceSUV
PremiumSUV
Doors: Value3
Choice3
Premium3
Seating: Value4
Choice4
Premium4
Length: Value180.4 in
Choice180.4 in
Premium180.4 in
Width: Value70.2 in
Choice70.2 in
Premium70.2 in
Height: Value68.2 in
Choice68.2 in
Premium68.2 in
Wheelbase: Value101.8 in
Choice101.8 in
Premium101.8 in
Ground clearance: Value6.7 in
Choice6.7 in
Premium6.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Value35.5 cu ft
Choice35.5 cu ft
Premium35.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Value71 cu ft
Choice71 cu ft
Premium71 cu ft
Max towing: Value5,140 lbs
Choice5,140 lbs
Premium5,140 lbs
Max payload: Value600 lbs
Choice600 lbs
Premium600 lbs
Curb weight: Value3,769 lbs
Choice3,769 lbs
Premium3,769 lbs
Fuel tank: Value16.8 gal
Choice16.8 gal
Premium16.8 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Value17
Choice17
Premium17
City MPG: Value16
Choice15
Premium15
Highway MPG: Value20
Choice20
Premium20

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Value	Choice	Premium
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6
Displacement	4 L	4 L	4 L
Horsepower	203 hp	203 hp	203 hp
Torque	237 lb-ft	237 lb-ft	237 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	3	3	3
Seating	4	4	4
Length	180.4 in	180.4 in	180.4 in
Width	70.2 in	70.2 in	70.2 in
Height	68.2 in	68.2 in	68.2 in
Wheelbase	101.8 in	101.8 in	101.8 in
Ground clearance	6.7 in	6.7 in	6.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft	35.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	71 cu ft	71 cu ft	71 cu ft
Max towing	5,140 lbs	5,140 lbs	5,140 lbs
Max payload	600 lbs	600 lbs	600 lbs
Curb weight	3,769 lbs	3,769 lbs	3,769 lbs
Fuel tank	16.8 gal	16.8 gal	16.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	17
City MPG	16	15	15
Highway MPG	20	20	20