2002 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure

The 2002 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the 4.0 E, 4WD, Automatic takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 E, 4WD, Standard takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 E, RWD, Automatic takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 E, RWD, Standard takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 K, 4WD, Automatic takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 K, 4WD, Standard takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 K, RWD, Automatic takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.0 K, RWD, Standard takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.6 W, 4WD takes P235/70R16 104S; the 4.6 W, RWD takes P235/70R16 104S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 4.0 E, 4WD, Automatic: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 E, 4WD, Standard: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 E, RWD, Automatic: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 E, RWD, Standard: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 K, 4WD, Automatic: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 K, 4WD, Standard: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 K, RWD, Automatic: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.0 K, RWD, Standard: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.6 W, 4WD: P235/70R16 104S
  • 4.6 W, RWD: P235/70R16 104S
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4.0 E, 4WD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 E, 4WD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 E, RWD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 E, RWD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 K, 4WD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 K, 4WD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 K, RWD, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.0 K, RWD, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4.6 W, 4WD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard

4.6 W, RWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/70R16 104SDoor Placard
AllP245/70R16 106SDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2002 Ford Explorer take?

It depends on the trim: 4.0 E, 4WD, Automatic uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 E, 4WD, Standard uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 E, RWD, Automatic uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 E, RWD, Standard uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 K, 4WD, Automatic uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 K, 4WD, Standard uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 K, RWD, Automatic uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.0 K, RWD, Standard uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.6 W, 4WD uses P235/70R16 104S; 4.6 W, RWD uses P235/70R16 104S.

What is the tire pressure for a 2002 Ford Explorer?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2002 Ford Explorer?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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