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
O/d light flashing and then transmission warning came on in 2002 eddie bauer explorer. Ford dealer quoted $4500 to rebuild transmission. *tr
ODI 10313101
Automatic Transmission
Owned 2002 explorer since oct 2004- within 10 months of owning car i had to have the transmission replaced. I had purchased the extended warranty, other than deductible, the replacement was covered, minus the fees for rental car for 3 days. Now, feb 19, 2010, my o/d light started flashing and transmission is out again; his time the full expense plus rental car will be out of my pocket and cost will be between…
ODI 10312303
Automatic Transmission
Ford explorer 02' the o/d light started blinking later on after the car resting in driveway the truck would not move forward or backward, tires wouldn't spin nothing! Truck had to be towed and transmission was at fault. This appears to be a common problem with this make and model. *tr
ODI 10312267
Automatic Transmission
O/d light in 2002 ford explorer starts flashing. Dealer told me will need a new transmission. After some research seems this is a common problem in this particular year make and model car. *tr
ODI 10311931
Automatic Transmission
$4000 to replace my transmission on my 2002 ford explorer...o/d light blinking and "check transmission" message came up on the message center. Seems like this is a common occurrence amongst this car... *tr
ODI 10311268
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failure, this is the second transmission in just under 2 years. Ford needs to do a recall. I have had the vehicle properly maintenanced and all the necessary upkeep. This is awful. *tr
ODI 10330319
Automatic Transmission
My son owns a 2002 ford explorer. Last year his transmission began experiencing problems where the overdrive light started blinking, it was shifting very hard and sometimes it would even just go into neutral out of the blue. I took it to the local ford dealership where their transmission technician told me it was easy to diagnose because it was a very common problem, so i was forced to replace the transmission in…
ODI 10319387
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 ford explorer with 59,000 miles on it. My suv has never been used for towing or unusual fast driving. The automatic transmission now randomly allows for unusually high rpms before changing gears. This resulted several times in rear wheel slipping and loss of control of the vehicle. When making a u-turn, the rear end of the car spun out into an unintended adjacent lane and nearly caused an accident.…
ODI 10310302
Automatic Transmission
My wife was driving our 2002 ford explorer home last week when she was approaching a red light. She noticed the o/d light began to blink very fast and when she went to pull away, the vehicle shifted to 2nd but would not shift to 3rd gear and the rpm's would go real high. Could not go above 30 mph. Did some research on the internet and appears to be a common problem. What is it going to take to get ford to correct…
ODI 10310379
Automatic Transmission
The o/d light on my dash of my 02 explorer started blinking . It takes a while and struggles to get to 30mph, when it finally reaches 30 it slams into gear and acts fairly normal. The next day, it wouldn't get above 20mph. We paid for a new tranny ($1732) and paid a certified mechanic to put it in ($225, which does not include the cost of the fluid). The problem was not fixed. We then bought a $75 electronic range…
ODI 10317037
Automatic Transmission
O/d light flickering and transmission is slipping. Will not go into gear without a violent jerk and sometimes wont go into gear at all. Car has to completely idle before you can press the gas which is very dangerous because i will sometimes be in the middle of the roadway or driving down the road or crossing over traffic to the left after a stop at a light. *tr
ODI 10312658
Automatic Transmission
Faulty transmission on 2002 ford explorer. Od light flashes and transmission will not shift. If continued to be driven transmission will fail. This is the second time this has happened to me on the same vehicle. *tr
ODI 10308659
Automatic Transmission
O/d off light suddenly started flashing in 2002 ford explorer. Was just driving and the light started flashing. Also, there is hard shifts when placing the suv in drive or reverse. *tr
ODI 10307848
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2002 ford explorer suv and have had problems with the overdrive light flashing on the dash, causing the vehicle to slip into and out of neutral. I executed an online search as most do to correct the problem and was amazed at the thousands of good folks with the same problem. Most contacted ford and were told that they needed to go to the dealer that resulted in changing the transmission at the cost of the…
ODI 10306234
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed suddenly on a 2002 ford explorer. I have read many other people with these issues. Our explorer only has 108,000 miles and i have never owned a vehicle that needed a transmission with that low of mileage. I was driving down an interstate when a bunch of lights came on such as the overdrive light blinking followed by the "check transmission" light and service light. My truck started grinding when…
ODI 10304967
Automatic Transmission · Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control
Major transmission problems at 106k miles on my ford explorer xlt 4.0l. This was not due to poor maintenance or up keep! Shifting into neutral going 75 miles an hr down the freeway, shifting out of place, rough, scary shifts, shimming from the transmission jumping allover the place is just the beginning. After 5 trips to the mechanic, first i did wires, then plugs, then updated computer, full tranny flush and…
ODI 10348633
Automatic Transmission
The transmission started slipping and the "o/d off" started blinking. The transmission slipping has gotten progressively worse. *tr
ODI 10306565
Automatic Transmission
2002 ford explorer - o/d light comes on and check transmission light. Dealer indicates new transmission needed. Check internet sites, several sites with numerous complaints of transmission replacement. *tr
ODI 10303586
Automatic Transmission
I was stopped at a stop light during a snow storm and proceeded forward when the light turned green. As i accelerated and the vehicle shifted gears the o/d light started blinking and the transmission acted like it was in the neutral position. Now the check engine light is on. *tr
ODI 10303439
Automatic Transmission
94,000 MILES; OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKING. *TR
ODI 10303460
Automatic Transmission
My 2002 ford explorer transmission light and o/d light is blinking and my transmission next to be replaced or rebuilt. I've heard of many similar complaints from 2002 explorer owner like me. Is there any recourse for me if knows about this why don't they step to the plate and offer a fix for this problem. Ford is enjoying a lot of success and it's a shame they can't take care of their loyal customers like me and…
ODI 10307210
Automatic Transmission
MY O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING IN THE TRUCK. *TR
ODI 10303143
Automatic Transmission
Owner of a 2002 ford explorer xlt and continually have the over drive off light flashing on the dashboard. Also the transmission slips and when i take it in to dealer they tell me that they can't do anything about this. I feel that this is a real safety issue and a national recall is in order. If you search the web you will find hundreds if not thousands of this exact same case. Please look into this asap! Tw*
ODI 10303092
Automatic Transmission
My od light was blinking, my rpms would go up and my vehicle wouldn't move. Transmission problems. *tr
ODI 10303336
Automatic Transmission
Overdrive light flashes slipping in gears transmission going out. *tr
ODI 10302097