2002 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- fire department · 5 records
- transmission failed · 5 records
- smoke started · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Was driving on hwy and my vehicle just shut down as i was turning off the main road, lost all control of steering. When i raised the hood i saw my radiator smoking and all of a sudden it popped. Had to have it towed in to the shop and was told that the radiator had exploded and the engine seized up! How could this happen? I never even had it to over heat or the light never even alerted me. Just blew up and left me…
ODI 11300581
Engine
Motor is over heating after driving for about 30 mins on highway
ODI 11229277
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving down the highway i went to make a left hand turn when smoke started coming out of the grill, so i pulled over to check under the hood, smoke started boiling out from under the hood
ODI 11271276
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
The radiator started going out on me. I had to fix it twice. The breakes i keep having the continued fixing them every 4 months. Recently october 25, 2019 it started smelling like burnt rubber came thru the air vents. Things with the electricity oe a shortage. With the tires they put wrong tire size. They told me to sign and go because they didn't have my actual tire size. Its always on the smalls streets and on…
ODI 11278383
Engine
The timing belts broke and damage the engine. Truck has less than 100,000 miles.
ODI 11022952
Engine
TRANSMISSION OUT FOR 3RD TIME
ODI 10983600
Electrical System · Engine · Seat Belts
Door ajar light is always on and alarm goes off constantly from it. Seat belt light is always on even when seat belts are in use. Abs light is always on and off. Always issues with heat and coolant.
ODI 10937883
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the overdrive warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled several times. In addition, the vehicle was difficult to shift into second and third gear as well as drive, which was when the intermittent stall failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The…
ODI 10991130
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10863607
Engine
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
ODI 10855181
Engine
Turned car on to drive it would not start after sever rainfalls until finally when i did the last time after a jump, battery new. It started to make this awful noise like a clanking sound like a chain sound. I took it to a mechanic and he did not know what the problem was, called a mobile mechanic and he said the same thing said it could be a valve or piston problem. From what i hear sounds like a chain. Before this…
ODI 10850487
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on went to a auto repair shop and was given oem code p0442 (evaporative emission system). The scent of gas was present. I changed the fuel cap and issue still remains. Gas fuel tank vapor vent check valve is defective and must be replaced.
ODI 10852382
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I was driving my ford on the highway and the next thing i know my feet were really hot and black smoke started coming up. Then the black smoke started coming from the engine and i nearly crashed trying to get to the edge of the highway before the fire took over the whole front of the car. Luckily the fire department was right there for another accident. It was incredibly disturbing experience. Luckily my 3 small…
Fire reported
ODI 10837161
Body · Engine
Car stalled on busy street, then was restarted and lost power. Then fire in engine compartment. Cause is unknown. Car was well maintained. Total loss was not covered by insurance
Fire reported
ODI 10816411
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My truck began to shake when i stop at stop signs and lights. The service engine soon light came on and would not go out. I got a code reading, there were many fuel ejection issues. I got a diagnostic test today, and was told it could be the fuel pump. When i put gas in, the gas pump gets stuck inside sometimes. Does not come out smoothly. What is going on? *tr
ODI 10705713
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the temperature gauge displayed signs that the vehicle was overheating. The contact shut the vehicle off, and restarted it but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that there was a crack on the intake manifold. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10678581
Engine · Power Train
Bought an explorer we thought was a private owner on craiglist in chicago, and found out he was a dealer from indiana. He signed the title as first auto inc. 2620 165th in hammond in 46323. The name of seller is [xxx] . The dmv file a complaint on our behalf and stated what he did was illegal. We did not know he was a dealer til when we tried to transfer our plates the next day. We took the truck in for service and…
ODI 10668513
Engine · Power Train
Overdrive light came on. Check transmission light came on. The truck suddenly started screeching loudly, nearly caused an accident while going to the airport on an expressway. *tr
ODI 10664913
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine light illuminated as the vehicle started to overheat and stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the water pump and heating core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10660508
Engine · Power Train
Timing chain problems; back chain 'plastic' tensor broke and affected critically entire engine. Many people with the same problem. Transmission solenoid problems; shift rough from 1st to 2nd. Put new solenoid block, problem still there. Ford does not know what the problem is. Many people with the same problem. *tr
ODI 10597782
Engine · Power Train
Explorer o/d light blinks and shifts rough from 1st to 2nd.
ODI 10579020
Engine
When driving to work three blocks away from my house i stopped at a stop light. I started to take off again once the light turned green and a sound from the engine scared me. The truck started to sound like a lawn mower. I then had the truck towed and taken to the garage where the mechanic showed me that the spark plug blow out the engine. He said that with fords it happens alot and if you search online there are so…
ODI 10577850
Engine · Service Brakes
I was driving home from work thank god i was almost home at this time, my ford explore was driving fine all of a sudden i herd a pop and a bang and then the motor started stumbling and shaking. As it was running the motor kept on popping i got out and seen a spark plug next to driver side fender under the hood also the coil that was plugged on to the plug was there too.i tried to grab the coil but got shocked…
ODI 10579018
Engine
CHECK ENGINE SOON SIGN IS ON. " O/D" SIGN IS ON. *TR
ODI 10593924
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
It is having trouble shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Engine revs up to and over 4,000rpms and slams into the gears. *tr
ODI 10565490