2002 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- 57
- 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 57 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel bearing · 22 records
- wheel bearings · 16 records
- rear wheel · 13 records
- passenger side · 7 records
- bearings replaced · 7 records
- common problem · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
The rear stabilizer links just broke out of nowhere not even to latest later the front stabilizer links just broke out of nowhere and i have no steering a whole lot of loose control
ODI 11003536
Wheels
Wheel studs breaking off & causing danger for my family,therefore making it unsafe for the family.many reports have been made about these particular vehicles.when im able i will get rid of both my ford vehicles for my families safety & wellbeing.
ODI 10861866
Suspension · Wheels
The rear suspension is broken on either side of vehicle, the rear passenger side bearings were replaced, now the drivers rear wheel bearings are shot.
ODI 10762830
Power Train · Wheels
Was driving on the highway and felt a sharp jerk/pull to the right. At first thought it was a flat tire so got off on next exit. Wasn't a flat tire but could smell something awful. Made grinding sound and still had bad smell, knew we had to drive it back to the place we are staying at. Had hazard lights on and only drove 10-15 mph because of the sound and because of how scary it was. Knew something bad was happening…
Fire reported
ODI 10621227
Wheels
I have only owned my 2002 ford explorer for a little over a year and i have had to replace the rear wheel bearings 3 times. Just today i have noticed that the left rear wheel bearing is going again and i just replaced both rear wheel bearings a month ago. This is very expensive and i'm am very disappointed in the quality. *tr
ODI 10504195
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Bearing keep have to be replaced, an the rear coil spring is cracked an the tire came off while driving my truck, have replaced the wheel bearing 3 times already. An i have replace the transmission 2 times. *tr
ODI 10504254
Wheels
Failure of rear wheel bearings on both sides. Time between onset of noise and near catastrophic failure was approximately 300 miles. Fearing a high probability that the front wheel bearings might fail without warning and possibly cause a serious accident and injuries, the only option was to incur the high cost to replace all four wheel bearings and related parts. This is a common problem with ford explorers across a…
ODI 10490051
Wheels
I have replaced 8 wheel bearings on this auto. 4-21-12 i was on the hwy to the nearest big city towing a borrowed utility trailer, which is 90 miles from my home, and i am so fortunate that i did not loose my wheel. At the time, i thought it was my new tires but when i went to the dealer of my tires he showed me the play that my back wheel had and told me i was a very lucky girl that my tire didn't snap off. Fast…
ODI 10560565
Power Train · Wheels
I was driving my 2002 ford explorer about 25mph when i felt the rear end drop down. Pulled over to the side of the road and all 5 studs had sheared off. The second time it happened i was only backing out of my driveway when i put it into drive & started to accelerate the opposite side studs sheared off. This time only 4 studs broke so i limped the truck back onto my driveway. The third time this happened i was…
ODI 10492346
Wheels
Rear passenger wheel started shaking. Stopped and removed wheel cover and found three wheel studs sheared off. Had to have vehicle towed to tire store. Replaced wheel, hub and all studs. *tr
ODI 10450560
Equipment · Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
My name is[xxx] and i own a 2002 ford explorer xlt (v6). I have owned it for almost a year now (will be in jan 2012) and loved every minute of it until recently. About 4 months ago, i heard a strange loud whining noise. I immediately took it to my mechanic and found that rear wheel bearing was going. I was also told that if i would have took the interstate to work that evening i could have possibly died or caused…
ODI 10440111
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact was driving 60 mph when the rear passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. The contact discovered that there were three lug nuts that had become loose and caused the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the wheel replaced. Less than one month later, the contact noticed that the lug nuts had become loose again. The contact stated…
ODI 10440207
Wheels
For the sixth time since 2009, i was driving and heard what sounded like a pop. My boyfriend noticed my right rear tire wobbling. I knew immediately a stud or studs had broken. When he popped off the cap, two studs were literally snapped at the bolt, clean break. This has happened six other times, one in which my tire was hanging on by one stud and nearly caused me to wreck into a telephone pole. I thought it was my…
ODI 10429373
Wheels
You need to seriously look into recalling all 2002 ford explorers for potentially dangerous wheel and hub assemblies. This happened on multiple occasions. The first time it happened, it happened in august 2008. I just moved into my dorm, and i had to go home for a little while. I was on the pennsylvania turnpike, and my truck began swerving to the point that i had no control over it, and i had to pull over. When i…
ODI 10406273
Wheels
I have had to have the rear differential changed and both wheel bearings. The problem occurred at 80000 miles for me but is so wide spread in this make and model that it occurs over and over. *ln
ODI 10379847
Wheels
We own a 2002 ford explorer. It has approximately 56,000 miles on it to date. We took it into the mechanic for an annual inspection and were told that 3 of the 4 wheel bearing assemblies needed to be replaced. We had been hearing a loud, almost grinding noise, while driving. These assemblies, being of poor quality, mean 3 of the 4 wheels on our vehicle were loose. I see a very large number of complaints online…
ODI 10342645
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving in town at approximately 30 mph when i drove over a crack and it felt like a large pothole. I heard a grinding noise and pulled over. My rear springs were both broken. The driver side one at the top and the passenger side one at the top in 3 places. When i turn now it feels like my vehicle is going to roll over. This is a common problem as stated by many others on many internet sites. This is going to…
ODI 10433533
Wheels
Apparently there is a problem with the hubs and bearings on the 2002 ford explorer. I have a "rubbing sound", had it checked, and was told i have to replace them. It is approximately, $1000.00 (lowest i could find) to replace them. Ford is aware of the problem, there is a technical service bulletin issued by ford (tsb 05-25-8, and 051710) which clearly describes the bearing issue to mechanics. Unfortunately ford…
ODI 10329180
Automatic Transmission · Suspension · Wheels
Ford 2002 explorer xlt limited. I have had a myriad of issues, which upon research appear common to the extreme. Front & rear bearings have been replaced multiple times. Springs had to be replaced. Now the transmission is slipping -- o/d light blinks, ses light activates, and vehicles over-revs, slips, and will not operate in overdrive. The transmission design is completely sealed, so i cannot even check for fluid…
ODI 10326956
Rear · Wheels
Took the truck into have a vibration and noise checked out coming from the rear of the vehicle. Turned out to be a failure of passenger rear knuckle assembly and wheel bearing. Went on car complaints.com to see if a recall was issued for this. There were report of the same type of failure with the wheels actually coming off. *tr
ODI 10303436
Wheels
Discovered the rear hub bearings on my ford 2002 explorer were totally gone, in january 2010, started with a loud roar in the back of the vehicle. The auto mechanic stated that the wheel was very dangerous and was about to come off this car. I had the repair work done immediately, then today, may 3 2010 noticed the same roar, the auto shop deemed it the same issue, the rear hub bearings were replaced again on may 3.…
ODI 10328700
Wheels
In 03/2008 i went in thinking i had brake problem and ended up with a right rear wheel bearing replaced. I was told this is a common problem on this year and model ford. Now its 12/2009 and i have the same noise, i go to the dealer and tell him i think its the left front bearing and after further inspection they say the noise was coming from the left front but the left rear is about ready to fall off. I am glad i…
ODI 10297556
Driveline · Wheels
2002 ford explorer, replaced front left and left rear wheel bearings. Now the right rear bearing is going out. Mechanics at ford dealership said its a common problem. Ford needs to recall these. *tr
ODI 10294830
Wheels
Faulty bearings and hub in 2002 ford explorer. Apparently, a very common problem. *tr
ODI 10294386
Suspension · Wheels
My first occurrence was approximately sept 2008 when i pulled into a driveway and felt an odd bump upon leaving the vehicle was wobbling when i stopped and took the cap off of the lug nuts i noticed the studs where broken on the drivers side rear. Thought we had it fixed by having the studs replaced. Wrong about 2 months later it happened again. Was told the hub and bearing needed replaced so we replaced them. Upon…
ODI 10311223