2002 Ford Explorer

SUV

4.0

Automatic

1FMZU72EX2UA71906

Clear

2002 Ford Explorer XLS that is looking for a new home. Low opening bid, no reserve on this car!Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description!!4.0 liter, 6 cylinder engine, SOHC, automatic transmission, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, manual adjusting seats, cloth interior, CD player, one key and remote.Issues:Timing chain noise - bad! This engine has 4 timing chains, 3 up front, one in the back, all are making noiseOil leak - can smell oil and see smoke while truck is at an idleDoor ajar light is on - latches need to be lubedIgnition switch is tight - after you start the truck, have to turn back by hand, does not kick backHeadliner is dirtyDriver seat bottom - vinyl is cracked - typical for milesRight quarter panel (passenger) is dented - see picturesHas some rocker panel rust behind right rear (passenger) door - can see when open doorClear coat is bubbling on left fender (driver)Battery is no good - will start with jump box, and run. Tried to charge battery, did not take a charge Pluses:If you can find a good engine, body is in great shape!Transmission did shift fine when we traded it inLots of good parts, if you need a parts car - doors, drivetrain, etc.;Tires are in good shape - brand is FalkenRear hatch plastic is not cracked -- Rare!!Low starting bid!No reserve!Car Fax shows 2 accidents - 4/2006 - right side damage; severe roof damage; 5/2010 - right front impact. Also has an open recall - Cruise control. Please visit www.safercar.gov for more information.This is a parts only vehicle - will not be Virginia state inspected due to timing chain issue. I feel it is not safe to drive with this issue.Extra info:Administrative FeeWe charge a $199.00 Administrative / DOC fee on every vehicle we sell.This amount will be added to the final sale price of the vehicle, and collectedwhen the paperwork is completed.“Condition of vehicle”We test drive our cars prior to trading and any faults are disclosedto the best of our ability. We do not run them through a service facility butrely on our experience to tell you what problems they may have. The vehiclewill either have a current Virginia inspection sticker, or a current Virginia rejectionsticker. It is against the law in Virginia for you to purchase a vehicle from adealer, unless it is sold “parts only”. This may be the case in some of ourlistings, as we may have to sell a vehicle as “parts only” because it is unsafeto drive on public highways. Options such as power windows, cruise control, airconditioning etc. are not guaranteed however we will do our best to mention anyitems that are not working. Check engine lights and others will be mentioned ifthey are showing. We will not under any conditions guarantee the check enginelights or any dash warning lights as if they are on we will disclose this andwe do not do a diagnosis to see what it is because they can come on at any timefor any number of reasons so these lights are not guaranteed if they come onfor you.PaymentIf you are a winning bidder, kindly contact me via email immediatelyat the end of the auction for verification. Our requirements are that the highbidder should pay an immediate deposit of $500 via PayPal upon completion ofthe auction and the car should be paid in full within 7 days via cashiers check,cash if in person or money order. The deposit can also be made over the phonevia MasterCard or Visa; however, payment in full cannot be made with a creditcard or PayPal. If payment of the car is not fulfilled within thespecified time, the car will be offered for re-sale and feedback will be leftaccordingly. Let’s not waste each other’s time.AS-IS – No WarrantiesThis vehicle is being sold as is –where is with no warranty expressedwritten or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correctdescription, authenticity, genuineness or defects herein and makes no warrantyin connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account ofany incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions orrepresentations are for identification purposes only and are not to beconstrued as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer tohave thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself/herself asto the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose anyknown defects associated with this vehicle at the buyers request prior to theclose of the sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardlessof any oral statements about the vehicle. Seller reserves the right to stop theauction at any time with the exception of the last 12 hours as per eBay rules.This vehicle is sold in the state of Virginia, and all Virginia state laws will apply.