2002 Ford Explorer Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I do not know when the problem originated but i bought this vehicle in april 2016 and gas could not flow into the tank freely without stopping. It had to trickle in slowly. Also, the check fuel cap came on during this issue but when tested, passed as if nothing was wrong. Too many other owners report the same issue on explorer forums for this to be an isolated occurrence. It seems this is faulty design or…
ODI 10995434
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Gas guage registres every now and then - 97% of the time it says check guage -and nothing on the fuel guage then all of a sudden it will work for about 10 min., then it go back to check guage
ODI 10806627
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
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Brought vehicle in jan 2014. Every since first day brought, had a problem with getting fuel into vehicle without fuel pump clicking as if vehicle is full. This happens at about every fuel station i go to. This is very frustrating. Brought plenty of fords, but this is the first one that does this. Before i get a few ounces of fuel into the vehicle it will click and continue doing this as long as im trying to put in…
ODI 10631146
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I bought a used 2002 ford explorer in april of this year at a used car lot. It was a beautiful blue suv in remarkable good condition. I had it four months, and it caught on fire while at a stop sight on my way home from a shopping strip twenty miles from my home. It started smoking and while i was fumbling for my purse to get my cell phone to call for help, it caught fire and bystanders on the thoroughfare pulled me…
Fire reported
ODI 10546922
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated while at an independent mechanic for unrelated repairs he was informed that both fuel tank straps were corroded and had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 116,550.
ODI 10500746
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My ford explorer has had so many ridiculous problems. This one is extremely inconvenient. The car has trouble shifting gears, it spins from 1st to 2nd gear and then i have to let go of the accelerator for it to shift again, it skips 3rd gear altogether and jerks into fourth after pressing and depressing the accelerator a series of times. Once it's in 4th gear, it doesn't go past 50 mph. My mechanic says his monitor…
ODI 10493405
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge dropped to empty while on a trip left us all stranded in cold! *tr
ODI 10490083
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel system has a problem with it. When you go to put gas in it the pumps almost immediately shut off. Something in the fuel system is telling the pump that the tank is full when it is not. It can take 30 minutes to put 10 gallons in the tank. *tr
ODI 10483280
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ever since i have owned the vehicle i have never been able to continuously pump a full tank of gas. It takes roughly 25 minutes to get a full tank. *tr
ODI 10691337
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge off - did not want to start - dealer fixed under warranty , changed fuel pump 20 days later took back again , still had trouble start , bad fuel reading - changed pump again, took back 45 days later , fuel gauge not working - 3 days later , found bad fuel sender card [board] ordering new board as i write this. Common problem with these explorer gauges sodium buildup on unit due to the crap 10% ethanol…
ODI 10458159
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The service engine light came on and i was told there might be a transmission problem. After the service the light was off and i was going again. At 107,000 miles the light came back on and back to the service departmant and they said the #5 ring was having problems i could drive it and it would get worse. It was also mentioned this year explorer had many transmission issues. Now they want a minimum of $3,500 to fix…
ODI 10470278
Fuel/Propulsion System
While trying to fill the gas tank at the fuel pumps, it takes sometimes up to 20 minutes to completely fill the tank. I can only squeeze the handle on the gas pump hose line slightly yet it keeps shutting off as if the tank is full. I know that it takes nearly 20 gallons to fill my tank yet the nozzle keeps shutting off every 10 - 12 seconds. *tr
ODI 10468894