2002 Ford Explorer Service Brakes Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to brake, the brake pedal traveled all the way down to the floorboard. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an unknown collision facility and deemed destroyed. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure.…
Crash reported
ODI 11090465
Latch · Service Brakes · Wheel Bearing
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the door ajar and brake warning indicators illuminated even when the doors were closed. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise. An independent mechanic was notified and diagnosed that the wheel bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The wheel bearing failure was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11102649
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
The abs dash light comes on when you start the vehicle and stays on . The airbag light blinks 33 then stays on. There was a short in the trailer brake and alarm which caused the entire car to shut down would not start until battery cables were removed for a few minutes then vehical started but every time you close a door or any vibration the alarm goes off.
ODI 10953947
Glass, Side/Rear · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Tires
Driving nd steering wheel fell apart brake switch stopped working 3 times had new transmission put in had to have 3 different sets of tire put on back window shattered while sitting at red light. *tr
ODI 10917406
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
I own a 2002 ford explorer, it's our daily driver everything works except the hubs, this truck has never been wrecked, and we find ourselves@ about every 15,000 to 20,000 miles having to replace the wheel bearings and hub assembly's , last night on the way home the driver side front hub started squealing and came apart and we had to have it towed again, i have owned this truck for 3 years, i have had to replace the…
Crash reported
ODI 10885215
Service Brakes
Rear pads and rotors failed june 8, 2015. O/d light blinking with check engine light on, on june 12, 2015. Transmission shop got the codes and stated i don't have 2nd and 5th gears. $2000.00 cost. Please force recall! Help! Many other repairs including u-joints, tie rods, front axle, front rotors with pads etc. Since i bought it in april 2013.
ODI 10726347
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated independently. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into trees then went forward independently crashing into shrubs, a fence, and a building. In addition, the air bags failed to deploy and smoke started to emit from…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10664567
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When braking vehicle accelerates. Could not stop had to put in n and it stalled before hitting a store front and a second time on the way home at a red light. *tr
ODI 10644511
Body · Service Brakes
Over the past year i have noticed that this particular vehicle is experiencing severe rust issues on various components including lower body work, specifically under the driver and passenger doors in addition to emergency brake components. When i first noticed the issue i took immediate action to repair the damaged body work areas by using anti-rust treatments and applying new paint as recommended by a certified…
ODI 10587856
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
Service Brakes
This is the third time i have to replace brakes (full job) with abs concerns. *tr
ODI 10564183
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
August 27,2012. Huaband driving howm from work. Going down hill to traffic light. Car suddenly, with no warning, stalls out completely. Loss of power steering, power brakes.etc. A/s contuinued to work. Engine ligh came on. Wrestled car to verge of road. Turned car off and it restarted on forst try. Stated that the following day as he attempted to pull away from stop sign, car would not initally take gas but then…
ODI 10538149
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension
We were driving down the highway and we heard a clunk and so we pulled over right away and looked and thought it looked like the rear passenger side was sagging but wasn't sure, we drove home and then realized it was def sagging. I took it to the car lot i bought it at and their going to check it all out to see what's going on.. Just be looking at it the car lot mechanic said looks like suspension issue as if…
ODI 10503988
Service Brakes
This is the second time i had to replace brake pads and other brake parts on this car within the same year (2012-13). *tr
ODI 10564181
Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Service Brakes · Steering
As i was driving home from work my fuel gauge went from full to empty and the check gauge light came on then the vehicle died and i lost power steering and the power brakes. *js
ODI 10458608
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2002 Ford Explorer.
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