2002 Ford Explorer Door Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Door
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a failure on the rear door handle. The contact noticed a crack between the door handle and glass. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 11073837
Door
The back door is cracked between the windows the the latch. This morning the latch stopped working and i can't keep the rear latch closed. *tr
ODI 10498466
Door · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear passenger side door will not open from inside vehicle. *tr
ODI 10330852
Door
My door was frozen shut, i pulled it open and now i cant close it. It "bounces" off the door hinges when i try. It happened when i got out of work at midnight and i drove all the way home with my car door opening and closing as i was driving. Good thing it happened in the middle of the night because no one was driving around. If someone was i probably would have hit them with my door. I had to hold my door shut with…
ODI 10251704
Door · Electrical System
Door ajar light and beeping sensor is always going off. Causing the doors to unlock while driving and also causing the inside dome light to turn on and off. I have done some research and alot of ford explorers are having this problem. *tr
ODI 10326295
Door · Equipment · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2002 ford explorer lift gate clip on applicator is and has been splitting from top to bottom every time some one closed the lift gate i saw this on many other ford explorers and it cost {us -s 300 dollars to install a new one at the dealers shops to repair. Some thing need to be done ford manufacture need to reimburse to fix this problems now and in the future i cannot afford to fix my explorer so i am waiting to…
ODI 10254150
Door · Glass, Side/Rear
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact heard a loud noise while driving in reverse. Three days later, she discovered a crack below the window of the rear door. The dealer stated that they have three other vehicles on location with the same failure. The ford manufacturer stated that nothing could be done because her vehicle is not under warranty and it was not serviced with ford. The engine size was…
ODI 10192225
Automatic Transmission · Door · Pads
Dt*: the contact stated while shifting gears, the automatic transmission made a clunking noise and the vehicle displayed a jerking motion. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and the solenoid housing of the automatic transmission was replaced. Afterwards, the problem persisted and the solenoid housing was again replaced by the dealer. The front pads were replaced. The drivers side door would pop open. There was a delay…
ODI 10152556
Door
The doors were not properly sealed which could have resulted from debris on the road/weather corroding the door. The manufacturer and dealership were aware of the problem, but did not have a remedy. *jb....*ak
ODI 10014852
Automatic Transmission · Door · Exterior · Gasoline · Suspension
Consumer states there is a squeaking noise originating possibly from the suspension when driving over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces at highway speeds especially during windy conditions. Also there is vibration occurring in the front end of the vehicle at 55 - 60 mph. The vibration can also be felt from under the seat with the windows rolled up. *tt
ODI 564738
Door · Module · Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · Power Window Devices And Controls
Main computer module malfunctions, causing other major components, such as transmission/ power window, and doors not to work. *ak
ODI 8014601
Door
Mud, snow, dirt, debris and exhaust fumes was entering the vehicle from under the door. *ph ford is already aware of the problem and currently investigating. *la
ODI 10072068
Door
Driver side door will not close. Consumer would have to close door 4-5 times to lock door. *ak
ODI 10024152
Door
The passenger door handle was replaced 4 times, the mechanic stated the gear inside handle was made of plastic and would continue to break. *jb
ODI 10010075