2002 Ford Explorer Rack And Pinion Problems
- 7
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Axle Assembly · Rack And Pinion
Ford explorer 2002 clutch pack in rear diff went out causing rack and pinion to go out. Ford dealer states this is a common problem with this year. Had rear diff rebuilt by dealership with ford parts and 24,000 miles later the dealership says it needs replaced again. At $1300 to over $1500 each time this is crazy and neither ford nor the dealership will assist in the cost. After calling ford customer service my…
ODI 10217492
Automatic Transmission · Rack And Pinion · Rear
Car started making humming noise when going 30-45 mph, took to a mechanic who ref me to the dealership to check the transmission and then for transmission flush, still the same issue, i was advised that the tires needed to be replaced, i have 4x4 which requires the same 4 tires or the car will jerk. The brake pedal vibrates, and the 4x4 gauge doesn't work, replaced the component and still the same issue. Any who to…
ODI 10184747
Rack And Pinion
I have a 2002 ford explorer with 102,000 mile on it. For the past 3 years, once a year, i've had to have the rear end worked on. This last week it started making a whining noise again. I took it in to the dealership this morning and they stated that the ring and pinion needed to be replaced along with the bearings. I just had all that done 11 months ago. They say the warranty is out on it by 4k miles. Again, this is…
ODI 10176741
Differential Unit · Rack And Pinion
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the differential failed on his vehicle. The component was replaced in july of 2004. The gears in the differential were wearing out quickly and the differential began to leak fluids out of the pinion seal. The contact heard a howling and groaning sound while driving the vehicle 55 mph. He stated that the gear shift lever locked up on many occasions.…
ODI 10197596
Axle Assembly · Differential Unit · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rack And Pinion · Suspension
Abs light came on at 19,518 miles, 22,071 miles, and 27,078 miles. More importantly, however, are my issues with the 2002 explorer rear end. 10/1/03: 27,078 miles abs light came on, the dealer replaced the assembly. Rear differential was leaking, dealer replaced the seals. 7/28/04: 40,541 miles rear end leaking again. Half shafts were worn. Rear locking diff was slipping. The dealer had to replace both halfshafts,…
ODI 10133133
Rack And Pinion
Consumer's wife felt that vehicle was veering to her right. Dealership found out that pinion bolt was missing.(nar) *la
ODI 10059467
Front · Rack And Pinion · Steering
The owner states the truck veers side to side not keeping a straight direction. Truck has been in the shop (8) times for problems with the front end or steering. The parts were replaced from the steering to a complete rack and pinion with defect not corrected. An engineer from ford has also inspected the truck and has determined that there is no problem. The dealership is insisting that the owner come pick the truck…
ODI 8021422