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
2nd gear out of transmission. It occurs everytime you drive it. The od light blinks and the engine light comes on as a result. The transmission has to be replaced, the old transmission is available at this time, but won't be for long. *tr
ODI 10345367
Automatic Transmission
The o/d light started blinking, followed by a check transmission warning light. The truck began to shift erratically. I was unable to drive safely in traffic and had to pull the truck to the side of the road where it remains until it can be towed to a transmission shop. This a 2002 ford explorer limited 4 x 4 v-8. From reading about this year of ford explorer's, i see that it the most common car complaint on the…
ODI 10343699
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer o/d light started flashing, transmission is slipping, clunking and seems like it won't last much longer. *tr
ODI 10346070
Automatic Transmission
I have a 02 ford explorer driving on the road when the od light flashing lost power it hard to shift in gear am not the only 1 wit this problem there thousand of ford owner wit this same problem why cant u guys make ford recall this problem toyota make they recall they manup to their problem why cant ford do that. *tr
ODI 10345153
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer od light blinking transmission slips. *tr
ODI 10342499
Automatic Transmission
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR
ODI 10348335
Automatic Transmission
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILS. *TR
ODI 10344822
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer - the o/d light is flashing and no one seems to know how to fix it; it appears there are many many complaints about this problem. *tr
ODI 10342281
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph the overdrive light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her that she had to replace the transmission at her own expense and to file a claim. There were no related recalls or warranties. The failure and current mileages were 45,000.…
ODI 10342162
Automatic Transmission
O/d and check engine light goes on every time i drive my suv everytime i drive it as soon as the lights go on the suv tans starts acting up and slip called ford dealer and they said this is a common problem but, has not been recalled so it will cost 2,300.00 plus labor. I am a single mother of 4 . Why is it there are so many complaints about this year ford but, yet nothing is being done about it ! I just bought this…
ODI 10344127
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
O/d light blinking and irregular shifting during acceleration. 2002 ford explorer does not shift properly. Everytime i leave a stop sign or traffic light, the rpm's become very high (over 5,000) and will not shift. To keep the engine from racing, i have to lift my foot off the gas pedal to get it to shift. This causes the car to slow down quickly and with a line of cars behind me that do not anticipate me slowing…
ODI 10340705
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Visibility
Long list of repairs made this summer including computer, airbag sensors, a/c whole system, main window controls and now my transmission. *tr
ODI 10347569
Automatic Transmission
1. Was driving in town explorer shifted into 2nd hard and then 3rd gear slowed the car down then shifted like a hard jerk 2.was occurring seems when car get warmed up the transmission shifts hard and the od light blinks and now even cold the od light blinks all the time now took to transmission shop told me i need a new transmission just bought it 4 months ago 3 called ford dealership they told me to that there was…
ODI 10342440
Automatic Transmission
O/d drive flashing and check transmission light is on, very noise on the back of vehicle,the truck only 58,000 on it. *tr
ODI 10341610
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer transmission continues to need repair. I've rebuilt the transmission twice and it has gone out again. It began with the o/d light flashing, then, without warning, it slips out of gear, never to return. I spend about $2,000 with each rebuild. I can no longer afford the cost. Having read the voluminous reports of the identical failure, i believe it's time for a recall by ford! *tr
ODI 10336871
Automatic Transmission
The suv, which is a 2002 ford explorer. Just started to drive really slowly and an o/d light came on which tells me that i pretty much need a new transmission. This is the third time that this has happened to my vehicle. The consequences are the very expensive price on fixing the problem. The first 2 times ford fixed it with a rebuilt transmission and now they want me to pay again. Sorry not going to happen. This is…
ODI 10335761
Automatic Transmission
Just bought the truck recently the previous owner took very good care of it looks just like new even the engine and inside parts look like new. But recently the truck wouldn't reverse we took it to the dealer and the estimate scared us it was ridiculous. We took it to another mechanic and he just changed the oil and filter but he told us that the transmission had some damaged already. After we brought it back from…
ODI 10340490
Automatic Transmission · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Visibility
I have had many problems with my 2002 ford explorer. I started getting the crack in my hatch by the rear window in 2005. It has spread and gotten worse and i still have not fixed it. Last year in 2009 our abs light has been coming on and off and when i go to brake at times it feels like they kick on at irregular times, but i also feel i do not have the braking power i should. In june 2010 i was driving the explorer…
ODI 10352978
Automatic Transmission
1. Transmission problems when i stopped fast 2. Transmission goes into neutral and takes about 10 seconds to pop back into gear. 3. Took to dealership where i was told they could replace a $1,000 part. *tr
ODI 10334423
Automatic Transmission
O/d light keeps flashing and transmission slips and the vehicle only has 80 thousand miles. This is unacceptable by ford please do something they are taking we the consumers for granted. *tr
ODI 10334369
Automatic Transmission
I have ford explorer 2002 o/d light is blinking and having problem with transmission. *tr
ODI 10363751
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Oh where do i begin. I have 90,000 miles on my suv. My radio goes off and on randomly. Door ajar is on randomly. When shifting from park to drive, it sticks and i have to tap it to go into drive. Rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. O/d light came on and flashing. One time i thought it was in park and when getting out of my car, it began to roll after taking my foot of the brake. I see these seem to be problems…
ODI 10332695
Automatic Transmission
I'm an owner of a 2002 ford explorer xlt. Recently while driving on the interstate highway, i noticed the o/d light was flashing/blinking and my transmission was vibrating while shifting gears. I immediately acted quickly by gradually pulling over to come to a stop. As i later tried to accelerate the vehicle, it would not go past 10 mph, the transmission was stuck in 1st gear. Thank god my kids were not in the truck…
ODI 10330722
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2002 ford explorer and the o/d light began blinking and transmission began slipping, 110k miles on it and no problems. This seems like a common one, and ford seems to be losing a lot of customers because no actions are done to fix or help us. Haven't gone to dealership yet but am not looking forward to the results. *tr
ODI 10329501
Automatic Transmission
Overdrive light flashing late shifting high rpms hard shifting. A common complaint for this vehicle. Ford says tough luck to a 3-5k ford fix which will recur. *tr
ODI 10329305