FordExplorer2002
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2002 Ford Explorer Wheel Bearing Problems

56
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 56 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • wheel bearings · 30 records
  • wheel bearing · 30 records
  • rear wheel · 13 records
  • front wheel · 11 records
  • only miles · 6 records
  • bearing replaced · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi29
30–60k mi11
100–150k mi2
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 17, 2005

    Wheel Bearing

    Dt: contact states there was a humming noise coming from the vehicle. The rear passenger wheel bearing was bad, the service dealer stated this was a safety concern, and to bring the vehicle in right away. The wheel bearing has been replaced. *ak

    ODI 10126443

  • April 11, 2005 · 41,400 miles

    Springs · Wheel Bearing

    I took my 2002 explorer in for recall on rear door. They told me that both rear springs broke. This vehicle has less than 44,000 miles on it, and has the tow package although nothing was ever towed. The springs that broke are at the very top and hard to find. Mechanic would have had to know to look there to find it. This led me to believe that there have been others with the same problem.*ak

    ODI 10117913

  • October 20, 2004 · 87,000 miles

    Wheel Bearing

    While driving 30 to 40 mph a crunching sound was heard. The dealer stated the front wheel bearing failed. Please provide additional information. *jb this is the second front wheel baring failure. *tc

    ODI 10097404

  • July 3, 2004 · 36,000 miles

    Hub · Wheel Bearing

    1. I noticed a humming type sound that would increase as i sped up. I thought i had a wheel out of alignment, or tire off balance. I was due for my 36,000 mile maintenance check, so i took it to the dealership to have everything checked out. They performed a $400.00 maintenance package to my vehicle on may 4, 2004, of which i thought included inspecting tires, wheels, etc. They returned my vehicle to me and as i…

    ODI 10135739

  • July 28, 2003 · 21,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Axle Assembly · Hub · Wheel Bearing

    Dt: problem with back end, took vehicle to the dealer,and dealer said they fixed axle, then, took back vehicle to the dealer, and they fixed hub, and replaced the rear wheel bearings. In last 3 months vehicle has been in shop 3 times. Currently, in the shop. Went to get oil change last friday, and mechanic noticed oil was leaking from the axle. Currently vehicle in shop trying to figure out what was wrong with it.…

    ODI 10125361

  • Lower Arm · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Wheel Bearing

    This vehicle has been in the service department 3 times since september 2001. The steering column has been replaced, the wheel bearings have been replaced(this was suppose to eliminate steering column rattle) and the lower control arm has been replaced. I still hear and feel a metallic rattle coming from the steering column. In my review of your website other 2002 explorer owners are experincing the same problem. I…

    ODI 757698