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
My 2002 ford explorer has a transmission going bad. At the end of my 36,000 mile warranty i took it in to a ford dealership who said since the vehicle just went over the warranty by less than a 1,000 miles that they would share in the cost of doing the work. It cost me approx. $700. For what i have since learned was a solenoid. Now, (70,000 miles later) i'm being told the transmission is bad and needs to be…
ODI 10267637
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer and i have had the transmission replaced. When it was replaced by the ford dealership i had to take it back the very next morning due to it leaking. When i got it back i was never satisfied so i eventually took it to another dealership where they told me they rebuild the transmission. Now my o/d light is blinking like so many other owners but i haven't gotten anywhere with ford. *tr
ODI 10282530
Automatic Transmission · Steering
I went to put vehicle in park and shift lever broke off inside steering column. Had to replace entire steering column for 1 little piece of cast white metal which i found out is a common problem with this particular vehicle. After repair was complete ,od off light started blinking and service engine soon light came on. Code po755 on engine scanner which according to carcomplaint web site and my mechanic is also a…
ODI 10268195
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
ODI 10267157
Automatic Transmission · Rear
I own a 2002 ford explorer, purchased new in 2001. First a few years after the vehicle was purchased, my o/d light stated flashing. I brought the vehicle to my local ford dealer as it was still under warranty. The transmission was overhauled and haven't had a problem. In 2008 i had routine brake replacement done on my vehicle at a local garage and when this was done the technician working on the vehicle noticed that…
ODI 10267720
Automatic Transmission
2002 explorer, 1st incident, had od light flashing w/very hard shift. Had transmission rebuilt. About 6 months later, slipping at 30 to 40 miles per hour, had transfer case rebuilt. 6 weeks later transmission slipping again at 30 to 40 mph with loud whine when stopping. *tr
ODI 10265956
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 ford explorer with seventy thousand miles and have the same problem that thousands of other explorer owners have. The transmission will not shift from second to third gear. Having driven only a few blocks when this occurred, i returned home and at that time the check transmission light came on. From what i have read online from other owners the explorer seems to be a poorly designed and engineered…
ODI 10265881
Automatic Transmission
I am having the same problems all the other people are having that own a 2002 explorer. O/d off light flashing, service engine soon light on, slipping 2nd to 3rd gear, shuttering in 5th gear, told by ase certified mechanic transmission was going out. Please make ford recall these vehicles and fix the problems that they knew about but sold the vehicles anyway. Do this before someone has to die in a wreck because then…
ODI 10265940
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer,which i bought new,the dealer has performed all scheduled maintenance, now have 65,000 miles and it needs a new transmission. I understand this to be a defect with their sealed transmission and ford wants $3800.00 to replace / rebuild. I feel this is not right and need some help with this matter. Thank you very much in advance for any help. *tr
ODI 10265188
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle came with a problem transmission, i had to have is repaired twice in a 7 year period. *tr
ODI 10264479
Automatic Transmission
O/d light coming on. Transmission not shifting out. This is my only means of transportation. I have 3 children in school and found out the transmission need to be rebuilt. I can not afford this. Anything will help. Please....... *tr
ODI 10264274
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILURE 5 TIMES. *TR
ODI 10264198
Automatic Transmission · Latches/Locks/Linkages
I bought a 2002 ford explorer with 19,000 miles on it also thinking what a great deal i have had the truck for 3 years it now has 76,000 miles on it. The check engine light has been coming on and the o/d light will start blinking i tow a boat so i took it to a transmission shop they said it was very common for this to happen with the year of truck that i have. They said the cause was servo piston bore what ever that…
ODI 10267459
Automatic Transmission
We drove our 2002 ford explorer to visit family 1 hour away without any problem. After we arrived we needed to make a quick trip to the store and the car didn't even make it off the block before the od light blinked and the car wouldn't shift gears. It wouldn't get passed 20 or 25 mph. We had to leave the car there and get a ride all the way home. The nearest transmission shop fixed the transmission for about $1000…
ODI 10265191
Automatic Transmission · Wheels
I recently had to have the bearings replaced due to problems that many have experienced with the same make, model, and respective years. Once the bearings were replaced i noticed more issues with the "slipping" transmission that many many many more have already lodged complaints against. What is being done? When can we expect answers? *tr
ODI 10262518
Automatic Transmission
Od blinking. We have three 2002 ford explorer which all have the same problem and we have replaced everything in the transmission with new. This is bologna. Same as everyone else's shifting problems! *tr
ODI 10262829
Automatic Transmission · Wheels
Wheel hubs especially the rear - constantly going bad usually 12 months or less- rear differential vented with hose over rear tire. Causes water to get into gears - major problem. I keep catching the problem but only because i now look for them but it has been close - recently i had to have it taken to the repair site as it was too dangerous to drive. *tr
ODI 10262612
Automatic Transmission
I have an issue with my transmission in my 2002 ford explorer. The car has 76,000 miles and the o/d light flashes and 2nd gear is a mess. It started out of no where. I googled the problem and came across this website: http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2002/transmission/o_d_light_is_blinking.shtml it is a shame that over 100 people have complained about this same issue and that's just the people who found…
ODI 10261791
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
2002 explorer started out with alot of electrical problems and now depending on how much you push in the gas pedal the transmission starts slipping. Just like alot of other complaints. Had some similar trouble with it about 2 years ago dealer said had to wait till it got worse to find exact problem. *tr
ODI 10268887
Automatic Transmission
I have an 02 explorer with 70k miles on it and the o/d light and service engine light are both on. I was told that 2nd and 5th shifts are gone and that i should rebuild the transmission. I was reading different articles and it seems like this is a big problem with the explorers. Ford needs to recall this car! *tr
ODI 10262163
Automatic Transmission · Wheels
2002 ford explorer(xls)one by one each wheel(bearing) hub had to be replaced!the wheels on my truck were actually about to fall off it was scary and very dangerous! It starts out with a squeaking sound like the brakes need to be replaced but no it wasn't the brakes which repairs and parts together range from $60 to $90 it was the wheel bearing which repairs and parts together range from $300 to $400!i had to get…
ODI 10289319
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the transmission would slip between second and third gears. While shifting gears, the rpms would accelerate very high and the vehicle would jerk and perform as if it were in the neutral position. A diagnostic was performed and indicated that the solenoids were faulty. The current and failure mileages were less than 99,000.
ODI 10262479
Automatic Transmission
I am the owner of a 2002 ford explorer with approximately 91000 miles. I was driving on highway when o/d light began to blink. Researched problem on internet and seems to be a big problem with the transmission in 2002 ford explorers and i am one of many dealing with this. Typical solution is to have the transmission rebuilt which will cost alot of money. Ford refuses to acknowledge this problem as there own (clearly…
ODI 10261479
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer limited v-8, four wheel drive with 47,100 miles. I started to notice a clattering sound coming from under the truck. I took it to the mechanic and he said it was the torque converter. It cost $1,200 to fix. He told me he sees a lot of problems with this automatic transmission. It seems to me that 47,000 miles is very premature for a problem like this. I see that many others on the…
ODI 10261386
Automatic Transmission
Same problem everyone else has. I have a 2002 explorer trans went had to get it rebuilt. Only had this explorer 11 months. *tr
ODI 10261829