FordExplorer2002
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2002 Ford Explorer Driveline Problems

31
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

  • wheel bearings · 11 records
  • rear differential · 10 records
  • rear wheel · 8 records
  • both rear · 5 records
  • coming rear · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi19
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 8, 2008 · 80,000 miles

    Driveline · Rear

    I purchased a pre-owned 2002 ford explorer at the end of 2007. At the time of purchase, the vehicle had just under 60,000 miles. Around 65,000 i began to hear a high pitched howling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. I had the noise investigated and had both rear wheel bearings replaced as a result. This did not, however, solve the problem. The noise continued and intensified. Recently, the sound began to be…

    ODI 10227046

  • October 20, 2006 · 89,000 miles

    Driveline

    REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TR

    ODI 10247119

  • January 1, 2006 · 65,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Axle Hubs · Driveline

    Replace rear end in 2002 explorer 2 times. Ford vented the differential with a tube that exits around the rear wheel well. This design allows a lot of water to get into the differential and ruins all the workings. I had it fixed and in less than a year later experienced the same problem - i now have to have the tube reworked as well as fix the bearings again. My mechanic says it is very dangerous! *tr

    ODI 10222359

  • December 26, 2005 · 60,200 miles

    Driveline

    Rear end started whining while on road trip from nashville to home. Left rear wheel started to wobble and then seized. Vehicle is not drivable. *jb

    ODI 10146103

  • August 23, 2005 · 30,000 miles

    Driveline

    2002 ford explorer xls original owner 72,000 miles. Have noticed a whining humming ,noise coming from rear of vehicle while driving 50-70 miles per hour. Been doing it since 30,000 miles. Dealer says possible right wheel bearing?

    ODI 10134104

  • May 31, 2005 · 70 miles

    Axle Assembly · Driveline

    Loud thumping noises coming from front end of 2002 ford explorer. Ford says they are normal. It didn't do this when we bought it. Also there is a loud whining noise coming from the rear end. Rear end has been replaced onced. Problem disappeared for about 10k miles after it was replaced. Wife is afraid to drive the car as we have three newborn babies.

    ODI 10123820