2002 Ford Explorer Torque Converter 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.
What owners report
- rear differential · 5 records
- torque converter · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Cooling Unit And Lines · Differential Unit · Torque Converter
At 85k miles, under normal driving use/condition, the transmission and rear differential have failed on my 2002 explorer. There are ford tsbs that identify and acknowledge these problems as evident in many of their vehicles, yet refuse to absorb any cost of the $3200 it will take to repair them. The wheel bearings also continually fail at a cost of $500 each, and have been repaired at least 3 times at my own…
ODI 10222167
Differential Unit · Torque Converter
I have been driving a 2002 explorer for about 4 years now. I am currently experiencing a major transmission problem, and just found out last weekend that the rear differential was going out. Now, i don't know much about cars so i rely on others, but when 3 different mechanics repeatedly told me that the rear differential was going out, i think that means something is wrong. I would never have guessed that a…
ODI 10204384
Torque Converter
2002 ford explorer - transmission failed at 65,000 miles, it was rebuild and failed again. My rear differential and bearing had to be replaced because it was grinding. *tr
ODI 10223367
Torque Converter
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the overdrive light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who stated that the transmission should be replaced. They further stated that the failure was caused by the torque converter clutch or the solenoid pack. The current and failure mileages were 88,000. *ak
ODI 10189698
Torque Converter
2002 FORD EXPLORER / TRASNMISSION FAILURE. *AK
ODI 10190123
Cooling System · Electrical System · Tires · Torque Converter
Ongoing shifting and slipping within the transmission. Also a loud shrill at the end of the acceleration. The transmission converter has been replaced multiple times and the transmission leaked out fluid at highway speed. After the repair of a stripped transmission line connector and a pile of glue to fix a broken electrical connector the vehicle was returned to service by the dealership and the warranty company.…
ODI 10172654
Torque Converter
Automatic transmission failure (torque converter?) *jb
ODI 10156732
Automatic Transmission · Torque Converter
Transmission broken ford doesn t care brought it to sam galloway ford in fort myers at least 20 times they finally refuse to take vehicle into repair with the words there is nothing wrong with it transmission shifting hard from 2-3 gear car is slower then a 4 cylinder no power whining noise from under the hood in the mean time transmission slamming gears still nothing wrong with it hesitating while accelerating…
ODI 10191715
Hatchback/Liftgate · Torque Converter
Originally informed ford dealer of loud shudder in vehicle upon starting when cold at about 11,000 miles and was told that is "normal" for this transmission and they do not know what causes it--"keep on driving it." transmission over-drive light began to flicker at about 69,400 miles. Ford service department looked into the problem and had the vehicle for repair for over three weeks. Reported broken seal in trans…
ODI 10108373
Torque Converter
My ford truck began making a whining noise and didn't shift out correctly. The ford technician stated that it was the torque converter and they didn't suggest that i fix it, and that "it was only a gas saver, and the truck would be okay without it." after 2 weeks the truck got worst. After returning it to the ford service center. I was told i need a new transmission. The truck only has 67,000 miles on it. To replace…
ODI 10075181
Axle Assembly · Axle Hubs · Hub · Shock Absorber · Torque Converter
I am the fleet manager of the buffalo grove park district and we own four ford explorers two of the four a 2002, and a 2003, explorer 4x4 xlt have had numerous expensive problems such as wheel bearing failures three failures on the 02 explorer and one on the 03, rear strut failure,seals leaking converter clutch failure,rear axle noise gear whine,clutch pack noise,all these problems on vehicles that are out of…
ODI 10106306
Clutch Assembly · Differential Unit · Torque Converter
From purchase there was a khkhhhkh noise that my brother noticed. I took it back to the dealer and nothing was found. On the 3rd trip back to the dealer, i was told the transmission shield was loose so they tightened it. The noise continued so i had my neighbor who has a trans shop listen and he said have them look at the torque convertor. The dealer did (34,000 miles), had the car for 14 days and fixed?? It. Its…
ODI 10047213
Torque Converter
FLASHING O/D INSTRUMENT LIGHT
ODI 10192545
Torque Converter
FLASHING O/D INSTRUMENT LIGHT
ODI 10192543