FordExplorer2002
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2002 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems

283
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 283 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi108
60–100k mi59
150–400k mi54
30–60k mi12
1–30k mi8

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2003

    Engine · Power Train

    The vehicle stalled while idling at a light. *ph the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the valve. Unfortunately within three day the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was returned to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate or repair the problem. The vehicle began to surge while surging idling. The dealer was unable to permanently resolve that problem. The consumer noticed a whine in the rear end of…

    ODI 10062824

  • May 15, 2003 · 26,000 miles

    Equipment · Power Train · Visibility

    Within four months from date of purchase my 2002 ford explorer xlt 4wd start having problems. They are: 1. Vibration inside including physical movement inside when driving with rear window crack over 30 mph. The faster you drive the grater the vibration. I took the explorer to several dealers, they inform me that this is normal and it's refer to as helicopter effect. 2. The digital keypad stop working. 2. The keys…

    ODI 10245163

  • February 13, 2003 · 24,000 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    2002 ford explorer xls. At 24,000 miles, transmission would not shift into gear:transmission needed to be rebuilt. At 26,000 miles, load whining heard from rear of vehicle. Brought to dealership on three occasions to complain and was told they "could not duplicate the noise" and "it is how it is supposed to sound". On the third return , i produced seven pages of documented complaints from other owners found on this…

    ODI 10135470

  • February 10, 2003 · 22,000 miles

    Power Train

    Differential on my 2002 ford explorer xlt has been rebuilt twice under warranty,and needs recalled again. Third incident happened two days after extended warranty expired. Ford says tough. *tr

    ODI 10236583

  • December 2, 2002 · 85,000 miles

    Power Train

    2002 ford explorer gear shift broke completely off when cast aluminum ring failed. I see on "http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2002/transmission/gear_shift_prndl_fell_off.shtml" that this is happening on numerous explorers of the same year. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that could cause a significant safety issue if someone were to shift up or down while the vehicle is in motion. Fords estimated…

    ODI 10294673

  • May 14, 2002 · 65,000 miles

    Power Train

    Had to have torque converter replaced and now or still have a whine that i fear is coming from the rear end. *tr

    ODI 10229266

  • April 18, 2002 · 78,000 miles

    Power Train

    Transmission is whining and needs to be replaced. *tr

    ODI 10396723

  • 6,690 miles

    Power Train

    The vehicle rolled back, when the consumer took his foot off the brake. The vehicle did not stop rolling until the consumer placed his foot back on the brake. The transmission was replaced. *jb

    ODI 10015983