2002 Ford Explorer Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 8 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 14 records
- timing chain · 11 records
- without warning · 6 records
- coming engine · 5 records
- under warranty · 4 records
- common problem · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
3/4/08 motor sized no steering no brakes at 62000 mi. Bht rebuilt motor from ford 3yr/75000mi warranty 2/8/09 motor sized no steering no brakes at 71000mi -11mos /9000mi later 2/16/09 towed to malouf ford s.b.nj need other motor no rebuilt motors available from ford i have no car-ford will not give loaner or rental. *tr
ODI 10261572
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2002 ford explorer and for the second time 5 months the same spark plug that was repaired by the ford dealership has blown out of the engine. There was a loud pop and very loud repetitive engine noise. There was a very strong smell of gasoline, and loss of power. Ford says that this is a common problem and refuses to fix the problem. This is an outrage!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10255876
Engine And Engine Cooling
There is a knocking noise in the back of my explorer which is a 2002 and my friend has a 2003 expedition and hers is doing the same thing it has something to do with the heat in the back but it knocks all the time and when you turn the rear heat on it gets really loud. It knocks all the time and it is annoying and loud i know of 3 vehicles that are ford and they are doing the same thing why has it not been recalled…
ODI 10291814
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While approaching a stop at approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The engine idled roughly and the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. When the ignition was started, the engine would automatically idle without…
ODI 10249793
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving our 2002 ford explorer it stalled without any warning and would not start. Car had to be pushed off to the side and towed to dealer. The mechanic said it probably broke a valve spring which caused massive internal engine damage. The truck has only 49,000 miles on it and ford basically told us it's our problem. They refuse to contribute anything to the estimated repair of $4,800.00. *tr
ODI 10228808
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle continued to drive, but the noise did not stop. He pulled the vehicle over and shut off the engine because he began to smell fuel. The contact discovered that the number three spark plug on the passenger side of the engine failed. The vehicle had the original spark plugs.…
ODI 10222103
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving my eddie bauer ford explorer 4.6l v8 when i heard a large explosion sound coming from the engine. I immediately pulled off the road and called for help. I had my car towed to a shop where they told me the spark plug shot out of the engine and this should never happen. Apparently the coil where it threads into was manufactured incorrectly so it never sat all the way on like it should. Over time this is…
ODI 10221768
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Cruise Control · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
Where to start... Broken cruise control, headlight switch has a short, driver side passenger window doesn't roll down, trouble going into gear, car suddenly dies at interstate speeds, loud grinding sound from the engine bay (like an electric knife sharpener) that is getting increasingly more frequent, service engine soon light will not go off, brakes squeal and don't stop the vehicle properly, support for the hatch…
ODI 10221470
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a howling sound coming from the engine compartment. He ignored the sound and did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The following day, while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would not shift into gear properly and hesitated. The day after that none of the gears would shift and the vehicle lost all torque power. The vehicle was towed…
ODI 10220014
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that there was a coolant leak in the intake manifold. There is an extended coverage program that was initiated in class action lawsuit number 05n04. The contact is currently experiencing the same failure mentioned within the lawsuit. Ford stated that the vin was not included in the recall and the repair would cost $800. The vehicle has not been repaired.…
ODI 10214231
Engine And Engine Cooling
CAR FIRE - 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED
Fire reported
ODI 10205822
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear
2002 explorer first rear end went and was replace only to find its gone again after 20,000 miles, then 4.6 v8 engine has a knock in it, ford is aware of it but wont replace or fix it, now both rear springs are broke which ford also knows and wont replace. *tr
ODI 10286193
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
I have two or three issues; the first one is my timing chain tensioner broke and came up through the head gasket cover. It was brought to my attention that ford has had this problem with many of it's 2002 ford explorers. I am just returning from iraq (air force) i have just had it towed to the repair shop it has not be fixed. I have transmission problems for about 2 years were it jumps into gear and i have a whining…
ODI 10181663
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was only about 1 mile from home, the vehicle had no previous problems, i heard a strange sound then the vehicle was not running properly, i could smell fuel or some sort of odor, as i attempted to pull the vehicle over, there was no brakes or steering, i also could see smoke coming from the engine, i managed to get the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was also starting to fill with smoke inside…
Fire reported
ODI 10184083
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was a sensation of running over something. The vehicle then stalled completely. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that due to the engine locking up, the entire engine needed to be replaced.
ODI 10165518
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle 25-35 mph, there was a sound like an explosion coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a garage where the garage determined a spark plug had blown out. The dealership determined this was a very common problem with these vehicles. The dealership also informed the contact that once this happens, it keeps happening and eventually the engine will need to be…
ODI 10162397
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine develop rough idle. Sudden explosion sound revealed that number three spark plug was discharged from threads. Dealer claimed zero responsibility yet admitted that it is a common problem with 4.6 and 5.4 liter engines. Self repair with insert to repair damaged threads caused by exploding spark plug. *jb
ODI 10185002
Differential Unit · Engine And Engine Cooling
I just bought a 2002 ford explorer with 74,000 miles on it. I have had it for just long enough to discover a few problems with it, and have done enough research to know that i am not the only one by far with the same problems. I am not sure what causes the problems that i am experiencing, i just know that lots of other people are also having these problems. First of all, there is a leak in my rear differential. My…
ODI 10162301
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2002 explorer has problems picking up speed and over use of gas. *ts the consumer also had problems with the transmission, gear adjustment, difficult high altitude driving even after gear change, air suction into the engine and transmission, accelerator and ses light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they refused to provide any assistance. *nm updated 07/06/06. *jb
ODI 10161606
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline · Tires
On or about november 3, 2005, i purchased a break model used ford explorer xlt 2002 from norm reeves honda car dealer in cerritos, ca. The car had 78,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. I signed the papers and took the possession of the car. It has not been more than 2 months that the car started giving me trouble on the pick up of the speed, transmission, gear adjustment, over use of the gas, difficult high…
ODI 10159520
Engine And Engine Cooling
Brought in my 2002 ford explorer for routine maintenance - 60k service. In the process of doing service, tech found a bad injector, replaced injector but found there was a bad cylinder. Advised me of this . I gave go ahead to fix. When they went to pull head to send valves off for fix, discovered that the timing chain guides on both sides had holes worn in them all the way through the top and bottom of them. This…
ODI 10157243
Engine And Engine Cooling
Suv in service for 40 mths & 33k miles when ac evaporator went. No warranty coverage. Then several months later with just over 36k miles a rear timing chain went. Ford provided some after warranty assistance, but these failures cost consumer over $2k for a vehicle that was just out of warranty and has been babied its whole life. *nm
ODI 10144665
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving and heard engine noise engine stalled wouldn't start in the middle of rush hour traffic...i was going downhill and able to roll to the side out of traffic and to safety. Engine froze while driving with no warning, no signs...in the middle of traffic endangering myself and my daughter. My car sat 2 weeks at the ford dealer as they received 5 cars with engines frozen and couldn't get to my car until 7/8/05…
ODI 10128127
Accelerator Pedal · Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Rotor · Solenoid · Suspension
2002 ford explorer experiencing problems with the 4wd, the over drive light illuminates on the dashboard and the vehicle is giving off a rotten egg smell. *mr there were front end problems. The 4wd module wasn't working. The driveshaft and both front wheel bearings were replaced. The rotors were out of round. The service engine light illuminated along with the over drive light. The transmission experienced the same…
ODI 10122656
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle was parked in the garage when it caught on fire unexpectedly. The sounds of fire trucks at about 3:15 am before consumer knew their garage was the one on fire. The ford explorer was completely destroyed as well as the other 1992 gmc. The fire came from under the hood of the ford explorer. *bf
Fire reported
ODI 10112988