FordExplorer2002
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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi18
100–150k mi12
30–60k mi11
150–400k mi6
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 20, 2004 · 70,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sensor/Control Module

    April 04 purchased 2002 ford explorer; just over 60,000 miles. No longer under warranty;sold as is. Day after purchase, noticed knocking sound. Returned to dealer. Stated sound coming from the rear ac. Repaired, did not hear after repair. Approximately one week after purchase, noticed delay in gears engaging when going from park to drive , park to reverse also gear shift seemed to be loose. Returned to dealer; told…

    ODI 10132291

  • November 3, 2004 · 59,120 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Truck well maintained at 59,000 miles truck broke an engine rod need new engine, cost $4800.00, replacing engine. I think ford should pay for this.*ak

    ODI 10098276

  • October 6, 2004 · 31,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    While driving 65 mph the vehicle completely lost power without warning. As a result the vehicle failed to accelerate. The dealer stated they were unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide additional information. *jb this has accured 5 times. Ford can not find the problem. *eh

    ODI 10097245

  • June 1, 2003 · 22,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Storage

    Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has intermittently stalled possibly due to outdoor heat. The vehicle stalled or would not start on nine different occasions. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer after each incident where the inertia switch, the fuel pump and the pcm module were changed. This problem occurred eight times while the vehicle stopped, while it was started, at an intersection, and once with the…

    ODI 10167181

  • May 15, 2003 · 27,078 miles

    Axle Assembly · Differential Unit · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rack And Pinion · Suspension

    Abs light came on at 19,518 miles, 22,071 miles, and 27,078 miles. More importantly, however, are my issues with the 2002 explorer rear end. 10/1/03: 27,078 miles abs light came on, the dealer replaced the assembly. Rear differential was leaking, dealer replaced the seals. 7/28/04: 40,541 miles rear end leaking again. Half shafts were worn. Rear locking diff was slipping. The dealer had to replace both halfshafts,…

    ODI 10133133

  • January 15, 2003 · 15,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    I have a 2002 ford explorer and have had numerous problems that the dealer has not been able to fix. At any speed the engine is constantly making a ticking noise. Sometimes when making a complete stop the truck will stall and then jerk forward when i am trying to push on the gas to go. This happens so much and i have sent it in numerous times for this and no solution. This also happened twice on the freeway when i…

    ODI 10002730