2002 Ford Explorer Electrical Problems
- 4
- 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.
Among these 4 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cruise Control · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
Where to start... Broken cruise control, headlight switch has a short, driver side passenger window doesn't roll down, trouble going into gear, car suddenly dies at interstate speeds, loud grinding sound from the engine bay (like an electric knife sharpener) that is getting increasingly more frequent, service engine soon light will not go off, brakes squeal and don't stop the vehicle properly, support for the hatch…
ODI 10221470
Electrical · Equipment · Switch
The key ignition switch keeps on getting ground and had to disconnect the battery to pull the key out of the ignition switch. This will be the third time i have to replace the switch. *ak
ODI 10190718
Electrical · Hinge And Attachments · Lock
Ford replaced the liftgate glass hinge on this explorer per your recall notice on sept. 1, 2005. On january 13, as i closed the liftgate (gently, not slamming it) it exploded into shards of glass that went all over the garage and cut my face. Glass flew in front of the car. I had only closed the liftgate approximately 2 inches from its full open position when this occurred. There was nothing to impede the closure,…
1 injury
ODI 10178725
Abs Warning Light · Electrical
2002 ford explorer 1. Abs sensor light came on in march 2003. Took car to ford dealership and they replaced it. Abs light went out for a short time. Then, aug, 2003, abs light came on again. Took into a dealership, they replaced the sensor. Abs light went out. But it came back on again soon afterward. In the meantime, my warranty expires. 2. Failure to adequately diagnose this problem in the first place has lead to…
ODI 10078670