2002 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Problems
- 886
- 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 886 stored complaint records:
- 16 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- Torque Converter · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 328 |
| 100–150k mi | 203 |
| 30–60k mi | 158 |
| 1–30k mi | 58 |
| 150–400k mi | 28 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10291801
Automatic Transmission
I am 100% certain you have received this complaint before. My 2002 ford explorer has locked up and failed to go into the reverse gear. The number of owners who have had endless transmission problems keeps growing. *tr
ODI 10290738
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure while traveling at high speed on interstate 64. This is the 2nd transmission failure for this vehicle, ridiculous!! *tr
ODI 10290329
Automatic Transmission
I bought the used explorer from a ford dealer in 2008. It had 50,000 miles on it when i bought it. At 72,000 miles while going on a trip for the day the vehicle began revving at high rpm's before shifting into gear. I traveled approx. 5 miles to my destination and parked the vehicle for the day. I knew it was the transmission, but did not know how extensive it was. I could not check the transmission fluid because…
ODI 10303437
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
I purchased my 2002 ford explorer in august 2002. I have been having transmission slippage gear problems since 2003. While driving my 2002 ford explorer my transmission will slip without prior warning and just immediately stop accelerating and often completely shuts down. I have had this happen to me since 2003 and have brought it back into the dealer more than three times. Two times they said nothing was found. In…
ODI 10289071
Automatic Transmission
While driving home from work the odlight began to blink and then the transmission began to slip, and would not move! I had to cut the car on and off many times before it actually began to move again. I took the car to the dealership and he said that i needed a new transmission. This is an inconvenience because i am six months pregnant, and that can be scary driving and your car will not shift into gear . *tr
ODI 10288981
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer with 83,000 miles on it's third transmission from ford. *tr
ODI 10288956
Automatic Transmission
1. Repeated transmission problems. O/d light blinking, expensive service, repeats every 12 months or so. 2. Approximately every 12 months. The vehicle requires service each time. The service runs from $300 - $1100. 3a. 01/07/05 57,424 miles: o/d light lite. No code when serviced. Changed $88.00. 3b. 02/02/09 159,777 miles: code p0796. O/d light blinks. Required service. Replace shift solenoid body, fluid and filter…
ODI 10352999
Automatic Transmission
Power train:automatic transmission:leaver and linkage pulled over on side of road to check trailer got back in went to put car in drive leaver fell off now i'm part way on highway had to be towed lucky i was not hit some is going to get hurt or killed cost 1200.00. *tr
ODI 10287326
Automatic Transmission
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10290394
Automatic Transmission
I was driving down the highway and without warning my od off light started flicking and my car felt as if it slipped into neutral. I could not keep up to speed and my car started slowing down. I was very lucky to be in the right hand lane and could pull over to the side of the road without causing a major accident. I turned the car off and then back on and it was fine, the light was off and the gears worked as…
ODI 10287101
Automatic Transmission · Column · Hatchback/Liftgate
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. When he attempted to turn the ignition switch, the steering column fractured. Secondly, the rear lift-gates panel split in half. Thirdly, the transmission intermittently slipped out of gear. None of the failures have been remedied. He previously filed a complaint. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
ODI 10286564
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer v8 limited event leading to failure: loud grinding noise in trans. And lurching, slippage of gears. Failure: transmission needs replaced. Permanent failure. Could potential kill someone if lurches and hits car or pedestrian. No action done yet to costly. *tr
ODI 10289694
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer v6 4x4, had shifting issues occurred randomly at first when accelerating from stop at lights or pulling into intersection. The first day or so it happened sporadically so went to 2 different mechanics both stated do not need repaired and shows no codes. This has been very frustrating since i purchased this vehicle brand new in dec. 2001 and have taken good care with all routine maintenance. This…
ODI 10288566
Automatic Transmission
Driving down the road, o/d signal started to flash on and off. Now transmission is slow and hard shifting. We replaced the pressure switch solenoid and changed transmission filter and fluid. We had it put on a computer to see what the problem was and that it what it said, pressure sensor solenoid. Spent almost $400. And it didn't work. It has 73,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10287273
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slip when accelerating mostly when power is needed(passing another vehicle)forced to brake harshly two times while passing another vehicle. On occasion,truck feels like in neutral after stopping at a light for about 4-5 seconds. On occasion truck stalls when putting into drive. Transmission has a leak but always checked level and top up if needed. *tr
1 injury
ODI 10286550
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer with 82k miles overdrive light flashing. Truck taken in for service and transmission needs to be rebuilt. Online research shows numerous other parties with same issue. Ford motor has been notified and fails to recall. *tr
ODI 10285338
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer with an automatic transmission that is going bad. On my way back from a vacation traveling south on interstate 5, i notice that i'd burn a half a tank on gas from la to san diego (75miles). I didn't know there was a problem until my overdrive light on the dash started blinking & the service engine soon light soon followed. The rpm and speed does not match up and there is always a jerk…
ODI 10284462
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer transmission failure, had do replace transmission at 102,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10300072
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer, o/d light on, transmission slipping, engine light on. Car has 67,000, only driven to work. One owner, brought new ford from dealer. *tr
ODI 10283475
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer. Rear end hums and vibrates. The transmission was shifting hard from 2nd to 3rd and made a jerking motion around 40-45 mph. The transmission now has the over drive light flashing and is stuck in gear. It will not shift. Looking online for a remedy, i have noticed that this is a major problem among thousands of explorer owners. Just try it out yourselves, google 2002 ford explorer... Very…
ODI 10285723
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure at 60k miles. Hard shifting, jerking, sudden shifts into 4x4 high. Replacement cost of 2800 dollars. Three visits later and it still isn't right. *tr
ODI 10399757
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer that the transmission has started to fail on, after checking online i have found that this is a common problem. *tr
ODI 10281500
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving, the transmission started to shift with resistance and the over drive light flashed continually. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 79300.
ODI 10280827
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Rear
In may 2005, the car would not go into reverse. The o/d light had been going on and off for a number of days. Transmission has to be replaced at a cost of $4500. Car had approximately 60000 miles. In january of 2008, the engine had to be replaced due to because the timing belt went at a cost of $3000. Car had 75000 miles. In august 2009, both rear spring were discovered to be broken when the car was taken in for a…
ODI 10280397