* 4.0L SOHC V6: This was the most common engine.
* 4.6L SOHC V8: This was a less common option.
To know for certain which engine is in *your* specific 2002 Explorer XLT, you should check the following:
* Your vehicle's paperwork: The engine size should be listed on your title or registration.
* The engine bay: The engine size is usually stamped on a sticker or plate somewhere in the engine compartment.
* Your vehicle's identification number (VIN): You can use the VIN to look up the specifications of your vehicle online through various decoding services or at a dealership.
