2002 FORD EXPLORER Problems & Recalls
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September 2, 2023 at about 6 pm I pulled over to grab a couple water bottles from the rear of my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport cause my engine was overheating. I got out walked to the rear of my vehicle pushed my unlatch button on the tailgate and I lifted the glass part of the rear hatch. Both air hing...
September 2, 2023 at about 6 pm I pulled over to grab a couple water bottles from the rear of my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport cause my engine was overheating. I got out walked to the rear of my vehicle pushed my unlatch button on the tailgate and I lifted the glass part of the rear hatch. Both air hing...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while her fiancé was driving 45 MPH, the driver’s side and passenger’s side air bags inadvertently deployed without an impact or a crash, causing the contact’s fiancé to swerve and drive down into a ditch. No warning lights were ...
Mileage: 118,583
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to coast off the freeway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, but the mechanic declined to service the vehicle. The local deale...
Mileage: 88,000
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the steering wheel intermittently seized while driving at various speeds without warning. After finding a replacement part at a salvage yard, the contact had the steering wheel replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure pe...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the steering wheel intermittently seized while driving at various speeds without warning. After finding a replacement part at a salvage yard, the contact had the steering wheel replaced by an independent mechanic; however, the failure pe...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the hood latch independently released, causing the hood to strike the windshield. The contact was able to get to the side of the roadway and closed the hood. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer. The ve...
Mileage: 137,000
Overdrive light flashes after driving a little bit hard shifting doesn't shift into overdrive 4x4 lights indicate that it's working when the buttons are pushed but doesn't go into 4x4
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while entering the highway at approximately 45 MPH and accelerating to overtake the next vehicle, the accelerator pedal went to the floorboard however, the vehicle did not respond. The contact was able to pull over safely off the highway. The...
Mileage: 115,000
The light form air bad juts got on when I was driving
I WAS ON MOTION WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURN ON BUT I WENT TO CHECK AND THEY SAY I HAVE TO TAKE TO THE DEALER TO REPAIR
Mileage: 261,765
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED HARD SHIFTING WITH A CLUNKING NOISE PRESENT COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO WAS FA...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT STATED THE WHEN DRIVING A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRE, TIRE LINE SOLARIS AS, TIRE SIZE 225-70-R16, DOT INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WALL BLEW AND THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC....
THE ISSUES THAT I'M HAVING IS THE EXHILARATION (PICKING UP SPEED) ON A PUBLIC STREET AS WELL AS IN THE EXPRESSWAY IT HESITATES TO DO SO. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND I GO TO SWITCH GEARS IT DOES NOT WANT TO SWITCH. THE GAUGE INDICATOR COMES ON AND THE GAS IDLE BE STUCK ON EMPTY WHEN IT HAS A FULL ...
THE ISSUES THAT I'M HAVING IS THE EXHILARATION (PICKING UP SPEED) ON A PUBLIC STREET AS WELL AS IN THE EXPRESSWAY IT HESITATES TO DO SO. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND I GO TO SWITCH GEARS IT DOES NOT WANT TO SWITCH. THE GAUGE INDICATOR COMES ON AND THE GAS IDLE BE STUCK ON EMPTY WHEN IT HAS A FULL ...
THE ISSUES THAT I'M HAVING IS THE EXHILARATION (PICKING UP SPEED) ON A PUBLIC STREET AS WELL AS IN THE EXPRESSWAY IT HESITATES TO DO SO. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND I GO TO SWITCH GEARS IT DOES NOT WANT TO SWITCH. THE GAUGE INDICATOR COMES ON AND THE GAS IDLE BE STUCK ON EMPTY WHEN IT HAS A FULL ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE REAL LIFT GATE, THE REAR LIFT GATE GLASS WINDOW SUDDENLY SHATTERED. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE PERSON SUSTAINED A FACIAL LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LO...
Mileage: 184,000
SUMMER,SPRING WEATHER, ALL FOUR, CLEAR, GLASS WINDOWS DO NOT SLIDE UP OR DOWN THROUGH ITS' POWER BUTTON, ELECTRONICALLY.
SUMMER,SPRING WEATHER, ALL FOUR, CLEAR, GLASS WINDOWS DO NOT SLIDE UP OR DOWN THROUGH ITS' POWER BUTTON, ELECTRONICALLY.
MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHEN A BUMP IS HIT DRIVER SIDE SEAT STOP WORKING
Mileage: 189,000
MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHEN A BUMP IS HIT DRIVER SIDE SEAT STOP WORKING
Mileage: 189,000
MAKES A RATTLING NOISE WHEN A BUMP IS HIT DRIVER SIDE SEAT STOP WORKING
Mileage: 189,000
THE CAR ALWAYS FEELS LIKE IS ABOUT TO JUMP OFF THE ROAD OR THE LANE IM IN WHENEVER I DRIVE OVER ANY ROUGH ROAD OR POT HOLES. %ģ
Mileage: 95,474
THE CAR ALWAYS FEELS LIKE IS ABOUT TO JUMP OFF THE ROAD OR THE LANE IM IN WHENEVER I DRIVE OVER ANY ROUGH ROAD OR POT HOLES. %ģ
Mileage: 95,474
THE CAR ALWAYS FEELS LIKE IS ABOUT TO JUMP OFF THE ROAD OR THE LANE IM IN WHENEVER I DRIVE OVER ANY ROUGH ROAD OR POT HOLES. %ģ
Mileage: 95,474
I HAD HAD THIS 2018 JEEP RENEGADE NOT EVEN 2.5 MONTHS AND IT NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TIRES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT THEY WERE EVERY ONE SLICK AS COULD GET AND DANGEROUS. I CALLED THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TIRES WENT BAD AND I HADN'T HAD THE FIRST 50K MILES ON IT YET AND THEY DID NOTHING. CALLED TH...
Mileage: 3,200
I HAD HAD THIS 2018 JEEP RENEGADE NOT EVEN 2.5 MONTHS AND IT NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE AND THE TIRES WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT THEY WERE EVERY ONE SLICK AS COULD GET AND DANGEROUS. I CALLED THE DEALER BECAUSE THE TIRES WENT BAD AND I HADN'T HAD THE FIRST 50K MILES ON IT YET AND THEY DID NOTHING. CALLED TH...
Mileage: 3,200
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!...
Mileage: 20,000
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!...
Mileage: 20,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHED TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CA...
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHED TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CA...
Mileage: 80,000
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...
Mileage: 205,890
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...
Mileage: 205,890
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...
Mileage: 205,890
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
Mileage: 200,000
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
Mileage: 200,000
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
Mileage: 200,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER HINGE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PERRY FOR...
Mileage: 204,000
THE CAR GETS STUCK IN PARK AND WILL NOT INTO REVERSE, NEUTRAL OR DRIVE. IT DOESN'T HAPPEN OFTEN BUT HAS BEEN HAPPENING AT INFREQUENT PERIODS SINCE 2007. IT'S A NUISANCE WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN BUT AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS, DEPRESSING THE BRAKE AND REPEATEDLY ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT; SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGIN...
Mileage: 93,964
THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOME FIRE HAZARD CREATED BY FAULTY DESIGN OF NON UL APPROVED PERSONAL SNOW PLOW USE FOR SUV MANUFACTURED BY WESTERN PRODUCTS. SNOW PLOW ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS UNFUSED AND OVERHEATED NOT RESPONDING TO THE COMMAN CONTROLLER SHORTING OUT AND CAUSING A SERIOUS EXPENSIVE FIRE. *JS
THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOME FIRE HAZARD CREATED BY FAULTY DESIGN OF NON UL APPROVED PERSONAL SNOW PLOW USE FOR SUV MANUFACTURED BY WESTERN PRODUCTS. SNOW PLOW ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS UNFUSED AND OVERHEATED NOT RESPONDING TO THE COMMAN CONTROLLER SHORTING OUT AND CAUSING A SERIOUS EXPENSIVE FIRE. *JS
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND GOT INTO A ACCIDENT. TOTALED MY VEHICLE AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY
Mileage: 294,000
MOTOR IS OVER HEATING AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINS ON HIGHWAY
Mileage: 212,349
TL* THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT A FATAL CRASH WHICH INVOLVED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VICTIM'S VEHICLE WAS FOUND THREE HOURS AFTER THE CRASH AND THE VEHICLE HAD FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN. THE VICTIM WAS FOUND, WEARING THE SEATBELT BUT...
ON JANUARY 21, 2019 I WAS HIT HEAD-ON BY A DRIVER WHO FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. TOTALLED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER! MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT! I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND THE OTHER DRIVER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A CITY STREET.
Mileage: 280,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 24 MPH, A VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LOWER AND UPPER BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT...
Mileage: 176,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AFTER IT WAS PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 232,160.
Mileage: 232,160
THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. IT WAS UNOCCUPIED PARKED IN THE CARPORT.
Mileage: 150,150
GEAR SHIFT IN STEERING COLUMN FELL OFF AS I WAS BEGINNING TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 95K MILES ON IT.
Mileage: 95,000
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO MAXIMUM RPM'S ON A CITY STREET AND WOULD NOT STOP, EVEN AFTER BRAKE APPLIED. TRIED DOWNSHIFTING, WOULD NOT WORK. RAN THROUGH A RED LIGHT, FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF US OR GOING THE OTHER DIRECTION. HAD TO PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY OFF TO GET IT TO STOP. MERG...
Mileage: 163,000
REAR HATCH PANEL APPLIQUE CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON
Mileage: 102,000
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 ...
Mileage: 117,000
BLINKERS AND GAUGES WON'T WORK ALSO BRIGHT LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. EVERYTHING ELSE WORKS FINE INCLUDING EMERGENCY FLASHERS. I'VE CHANGED RELAY AND CHECKED FUSES.
Mileage: 167,000
WELL I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. IT HAS THE TRAILER BRAKE WHICH I NEVER HAVE USED YET. I HAVE A COUPLE ISSUES WITH IT. THE THEFT LIGHT BLINKS AS LONG AS THE VEHICLE AIN'T RUNNING. SOME TIMES IT DOESN'T LIKE TO START AND HAS A BRAND NEW BATTERY. SOMETIMES WHEN PUT IN GEAR WHILE RUNNING IT WILL S...
Mileage: 175,098
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES TOOK A RIGHT INTO THE LIBIARY PARKING LOT AND MY FRONT SIDE DRIVERS TIRE SNAPPED THE BALL JOINT COMPLETELY SNAPPED AND IT BROKE THE SPRING, UPPER CONTROL ARM, SWAY BAR AND TYIROD
Mileage: 221,210
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE ON THE REAR DOOR HANDLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAIL...
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE ON THE REAR DOOR HANDLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A CRACK BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAIL...
Mileage: 120,000
HAD A BAD BATTERY AND NOW 4X4 WON'T WORK
Mileage: 164,000
AFTER JUMPING THE VEHICLE DUE TO DEAD BATTERY GEAR SHIFTER SNAPPED WHEN SHIFTING CAR INTO DRIVE. VEHICLE STUCK IN REVERSE ALSO NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. FORM CARS ARE WORTHLESS! DON'T BUY A FORD!!
Mileage: 143,000
THE SHIFT LEVER LITERALLY SNAPPED OFF AT THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. CAR COULDN'T BE SHIFTED INTO PARK, STILL RUNNING. KEYS COULDN'T EVEN BE REMOVED TO TURN THE CAR OFF. VERY DANGEROUS. SEEMS LIKE A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 2002 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS. MANY COMPLAINTS FILE...
Mileage: 113,000
THE SHIFT LEVER LITERALLY SNAPPED OFF AT THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE. CAR COULDN'T BE SHIFTED INTO PARK, STILL RUNNING. KEYS COULDN'T EVEN BE REMOVED TO TURN THE CAR OFF. VERY DANGEROUS. SEEMS LIKE A FAIRLY COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 2002 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS. MANY COMPLAINTS FILE...
Mileage: 113,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DISCONTINUED THE PART. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTUR...
Mileage: 160,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DISCONTINUED THE PART. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTUR...
Mileage: 160,000
THE TIMING BELTS BROKE AND DAMAGE THE ENGINE. TRUCK HAS LESS THAN 100,000 MILES.
Mileage: 25
TRANSMISSION FAILED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY
Mileage: 138,935
TRANSMISSIONS GOING OUT IT STARTED ALL OF A SUDDEN WITH A VIBRATION IN TRANSMISSION AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A AWHILE IN THE HIGHER GEARS THE OD LIGHT CAME ON AN FLASHED FOR AWHILE CAN U HELP ME
Mileage: 181,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN, SPUN AROUND, AND LANDED IN A RAVINE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO GARNERS TOWING IN MIAMI, OK. THE MANUFACT...
Mileage: 215,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE 4WD AUTO HIGH OR LOW FAILED TO OPERATE. WHILE ACCELERATING, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND, ALTHOUGH THE GREEN CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ENGAGE. A DEALER WAS NOT...
Mileage: 108,742
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
Mileage: 22,000
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
Mileage: 22,000
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
Mileage: 22,000
TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT WITH ONLY 88000 MILES ON ENGINE.
Mileage: 88,000
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 REPOR...
Mileage: 163,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
UPON BEGINNING TO DRIVE HOME FROM WORK THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHEN SHIFTING FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. THERE IS NO LONGER A THIRD GEAR IN MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN ORDER TO GET HOME I HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT WITH GEAR SHIFTER AND ATTEMPT TO SKIP OVER THIRD GEAR. WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREETS. V...
Mileage: 174,000
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 STA...
Mileage: 200,000
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 STA...
Mileage: 200,000
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 STA...
Mileage: 200,000
TRANSMISSION OUT FOR 3RD TIME
Mileage: 163,000
"TAKATA RECALL" I ONLY WANT TO KNOW WHETHER A RECALL WAS ISSUED.
THE DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES DOZENS OF TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I AM DRIVING. WITH THIS THE DOME LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHES AND THE INTERIOR CHIME GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS A HUGE AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS O...
THE DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES DOZENS OF TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I AM DRIVING. WITH THIS THE DOME LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHES AND THE INTERIOR CHIME GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS A HUGE AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS O...
THE DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES DOZENS OF TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I AM DRIVING. WITH THIS THE DOME LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHES AND THE INTERIOR CHIME GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS A HUGE AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS O...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE AND BALL STUD BRACKET IS COMING APART. THE BRACKET HAS DISENGAGED. GLASS IS POTENTIALLY GOING TO FALL, BRAKE AND/OR CAUSE INJURY. IT IS NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. THIS PART HAS BEEN REPLACED DURING A RECALL BUT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE.
LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE AND BALL BRACKET IS BROKEN/DISENGAGED. IT IS NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. IT CAN FALL, BRAKE AND/OR CAUSE INJURY. THIS PART HAS BEEN REPLACED DURING A RECALL. IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.
THE FUEL GAGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY EVEN THOUGH I HAVE FULL TANK OF GAS
THE REAR LIFTGATE MOUNT BROKE OFF AND WINDOW FELL ON MY DAUGHTERS HEAD AND BENT THE OTHER MOUNT AND BROKE LEFT STRUT OFF. CAN'T LINE IT UP TO GET IT TO CLOSE AND LATCH SHUT. CAN'T DRIVE THE CAR OR LIFTGATE WILL FALL OFF. GOING TO GET SOME ROPE AND TRY TO TIE IT ON. IT WAS IN FRONT OF HOUSE WITH THE...
Mileage: 150,000
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...
Mileage: 219,090
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...
Mileage: 219,090
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...
Mileage: 219,090
WELL THE ELECTRICAL HAS TO DO WITH DOORS AND WINDOW CONTROLS AND LOCKS AND DRIVER GAUGE PANEL SENSORS HAVING NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. THE BODY ISSUE HAS TO DO WITH FAILED PAINTAND POLYMER COATINGS ALONG WITH CRACKED BODY PANEL ON REAR LIFTGATE. *TR
Mileage: 74,000
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.
Mileage: 126,000
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.
Mileage: 126,000
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.
Mileage: 126,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE'S SPEED INCREASED UP TO 90 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND NECK, WHICH DID ...
Mileage: 139,514
"EXPLODING REAR WINDOW" - MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND I WENT OUT TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF IT. I SIMPLY OPENED THE HATCH AND THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED IN MY FACE.
Mileage: 156,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE BEFORE 100000 MILES WHILE ON FREEWAY
Mileage: 97,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DOOR AJAR WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR LOCKS TO CONSISTENTLY LOCK AND UNLOCK. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND THE SECURITY ALARM TO SOUND. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...
Mileage: 120,000
"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 3 TIMES. THE FIRST TIME IN 2008 WITH 107,262, SECOND TIME JUNE 2012 WITH 136671 MILES AND THE 3RD TIME IN SEPTEMBER 2015 WITH 184,086 MILES ON IT. I WOULD SAY THAT ANYTIME YOU HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR TRANSMISSION TH...
BACK TAILGATE WINDOW IS CROOKED, AIR PRESSURE THING FELL OFF ON RIGHT SIDE CAUSING A LACK OF SUPPORT ON THAT SIDE AND HINGES ARE STARTING TO BEND TO THE LEFT ALSO. WHO KNOWS WHEN THIS WINDOW WILL FALL OFF OR HOW MUCH LONGER IT WILL BE SUPPORTED WITHOUT THE SUPPORT ON THE RIGHT. IT'S JUST SCARY, WE D...
Mileage: 85,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE GEAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE WHEN SHIFTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BAND DID NOT CONNECT. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE ...
Mileage: 81,000
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
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
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
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
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
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT IMPACT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED LEFT ARM INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES BUT D...
AFTER LOADING MY LUGGAGE I CLOSED MY TRUNK AND THE WHOLE BACK WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED THE STRUTS BROKE AND THE LITTLE BLACK THING THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW UP TOP BROKE TOO. I GOT A CUT ON MY HAND, GLASS WENT EVERYWHERE. SO STRESSED..
Mileage: 218,000
THE GEAR SHIFT JUST BROKE OFF WHILE I WAS PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BUT WE HAD TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO SHUT OFF THE CAR, SINCE IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WHILE IN REVERSE. I GOT ANOTHER WHOLE STEERING COLUMN PUT IN AND WITHIN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS THE GEA...
Mileage: 202,000
TRANSMISSION, JERKED, STALLED AND HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY/ HIGHWAY. ADDITIONALLY, THE O/D (OVERDRIVE) LIGHT CAME ON AND CONTINUALLY FLASHED PRIOR TO THE TRANSMISSION STARTING TO NOISILY GRIND WITH A BURNING SMELL. I'VE HAD 5 PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSIS ALL STATING IT'S A DIFFERE...
Mileage: 283,000
WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY THE BACK WINDOW (LIFT GATE WINDOW) WAS RAISED TO REMOVE THINGS FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE AS SOON AS THE WINDOW WAS BEING CLOSED ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN IT EXPLODED AND SENT GLASS FLYING ALL AROUND OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE BOTTOM PIECE OF THE WINDOW WITH THE WIPER...
Mileage: 157,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER IS ON ITS 3RD TRANSMISSION. IT HAS 78K MILES ON IT. HELP
Mileage: 78,000
DRIVER"S SIDE SEAT WILL GO BACK AND FORTH
AT FIRST WHEN SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T GO INTO ANY GEAR. WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. WHEN GOT VEHICLE BACK STILL HAD SAME PROBLEM TOOK IT TO TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST PUT ON COMPUTER FIXED THE INITIAL PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION WE HAD PUT IN HAD MUCH MORE PROBLEMS. OVERDRIVE STARTED BLI...
Mileage: 160,000
THE DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES DOZENS OF TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I AM DRIVING. WITH THIS THE DOME LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHES AND THE INTERIOR CHIME GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS A HUGE AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS O...
Mileage: 208,000
THE DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK ALL BY THEMSELVES DOZENS OF TIMES IN A ROW WHILE I AM DRIVING. WITH THIS THE DOME LIGHT FLASHES OFF AND ON AND THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT FLASHES AND THE INTERIOR CHIME GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. ALL OF THIS HAPPENS AT THE SAME TIME. THIS IS A HUGE AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS O...
Mileage: 208,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...
Mileage: 144,000
ON MAY 31ST 2016,I WAS INVOLVE IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AND AT WHICH TIME MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY..AFTER FURTHER EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINE THAT MY CLOCK SPRING WAS BAD..MY INSURANCE ESTIMATOR/OR ADJUSTER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION WAS NOT A RESULT FROM THE ACCIDENT..THEN I WAS TOL...
Mileage: 175,173
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 SQUE...
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 SQUE...
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 SQUE...
LIFT GATE WINDOW FELL OFF THE HINGES AS EXPLAINED IN RECALL #04V442000
Mileage: 127,000
DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AFTER THE DRIVER HAD EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND STUCK A CHILD WHICH WAS SEATED IN THE REAR SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER.
Mileage: 260,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL DEALER FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIA...
Mileage: 85,000
BACK GLASS SHATTERED AFTER CLOSING THE HATCH
Mileage: 204,000
TRANSMISSION DON'T WORK, GEAR SLIP AFTER 10 MINUTES DRIVE THEN STOP WORKING WON'T GO BACK OR FOWARD
Mileage: 190,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE FROM THE CRUISE CONTROL WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED TO 70 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT WORK, AND THE CRUISE...
Mileage: 103,000
ON MAY 6, 2016 I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 5 BETWEEN 55-60 MPH IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION INSIDE MY CAR. THE RIGHT/LEFT SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER AND CALL AAA. I WAS TOWED TO THE LANDMARK FORD SERVICE CE...
Mileage: 168,000
I JUST BOUGHT MY VEHICLE ON 5/17/20 AT A LOT CALLED GRANT MOTORS 2744 FOWLER ST FORT MYERS FL, 33901 DURING THE DAYTIME, THEY KEEP PUSHING , AND PUSHING ME TO BUY IT TOOK MY ID TO COPY WE LEFT WITHOUT MY ID, HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE I WANTED TO BUY BUT HAD TO GO BACK TO GRANT TO GET ID, WHEN PETE STARTED...
I JUST BOUGHT MY VEHICLE ON 5/17/20 AT A LOT CALLED GRANT MOTORS 2744 FOWLER ST FORT MYERS FL, 33901 DURING THE DAYTIME, THEY KEEP PUSHING , AND PUSHING ME TO BUY IT TOOK MY ID TO COPY WE LEFT WITHOUT MY ID, HAD ANOTHER VEHICLE I WANTED TO BUY BUT HAD TO GO BACK TO GRANT TO GET ID, WHEN PETE STARTED...
MY POWER STEERING STUCK CAUSED A WRECK!!
Mileage: 30
MY POWER STEERING STUCK CAUSED A WRECK!!
Mileage: 30
MY POWER STEERING STUCK CAUSED A WRECK!!
Mileage: 30
BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 55 MPH WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. THE CAR WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER OF THE FREEWAY AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO HAVE THE CAR...
Mileage: 165,000
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 ...
Mileage: 120,000
TAKATA RECALL . MY OD LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING , TAKES FOREVER TO SHIFT I HAVE TO TAKE MY FEET OF THE GAS UNTIL I HEAR IT SHIFT THEN I CAN PRESS THE GAS AGAIN AND THE CAR JERKS WHEN THE GEARS SHIFT. THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF IF I PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE OR IF I CHANGE THE GEAR TO DRIVE . THERE SEEMS TO BE A ...
Mileage: 160,000
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.
Mileage: 174,000
02 EXPLORER STOP SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, AFTER 2ND GEAR WHEN IT'S TIME TO SHIFT IT SOUNDS LIKE IT GOES IN NEUTRAL, WHEN I LET OFF IT FINALLY SHIFTS (HARD) IT'S VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC I'M AFRAID FOR MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN, THIS IS AN ISSUE FOR ALOT OF PEOPLE, PLEASE HE...
Mileage: 89,000
MY ALARM SYSTEM GO OFF ALL TIME I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
WHEN I TURN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THEY STAY ON LOW AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNLESS I TURN THE TRUCK OFF WITH THE WIPERS IN OFF POSITION. MY O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I TURN THE TRUCK OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF, BUT COMES ON A LITTLE BIT LATER WHILE DRI...
Mileage: 206,000
WHEN I TURN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THEY STAY ON LOW AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNLESS I TURN THE TRUCK OFF WITH THE WIPERS IN OFF POSITION. MY O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WHEN I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I TURN THE TRUCK OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES IT GOES OFF, BUT COMES ON A LITTLE BIT LATER WHILE DRI...
Mileage: 206,000
VEHICLE LUNGES AT RED LIGHTS OR WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK OR TAKE IT OUT OF PARK. RPMS GO UP TO 4000 RPMS AND WONT SHIFT. OD LIGHT STAYS ON AND FLASHES WHILE DRIVING AND SHIFTS UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. ALMOST RAN THROUGH A STORE FRONT ONE DAY AS I PULLED UP BECAUSE THE RPMS WERE SO HIGH. IF RPMS ARE U...
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
Mileage: 108,000
REAR PANEL CRACKED WITHOUT COLLISION OR INCIDENT REAR GLASS OF LIFT GATE EXPLODED UPON CLOSING IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHILE PARKED, ON SATURDAY 4/9/201 I KNEW NOTHING OF A PENDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR THE DEFECT BEING COMPLAINED ABOUT BY SO MANY EXPLORER OWNS FROM THE YEARS OF 2002-2005 FORD CHANGED ...
Mileage: 170,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.6L IS HAVING MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT ONLY 110K MILES. IT HESITATES SHIFTING GEARS AND SLIPS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. IT HAS THE INFAMOUS CRACK DOWN THE BACK HATCH. BOTH ARE PROBLEMS THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE CO...
Mileage: 110,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.6L IS HAVING MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT ONLY 110K MILES. IT HESITATES SHIFTING GEARS AND SLIPS WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLS WHEN STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. IT HAS THE INFAMOUS CRACK DOWN THE BACK HATCH. BOTH ARE PROBLEMS THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE CO...
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SHIFTED. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL GEARS SHIFTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE GEAR BUTTONM BUT IT DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE MANAGED TO PLACE ITSELF BACK INTO DRIV...
Mileage: 145,819
AS I WAS OUT DRIVING ONE DAY, I PULLED OFF FROM A GREEN LIGHT AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE "SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT" AND THE "O/D LIGHT" BOTH TURNED ON AT THE SAME TIME. AT THE SAME TIME I NOTICED THAT THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHIFT VERY POORLY COMING OUT OF 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. IT IS NOW TO THE POINT WHERE THERE IS ...
Mileage: 182,000
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.
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.
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...
Mileage: 123,076
TWO WEEKS AGO FOR NO REASON MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I CONTACTED FORD AND COULDN'T GET ANY HELP FROM THEM AT ALL. I WAS LEAVING WORK IN VIRGINIA.
TWO WEEKS AGO FOR NO REASON MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I CONTACTED FORD AND COULDN'T GET ANY HELP FROM THEM AT ALL. I WAS LEAVING WORK IN VIRGINIA.
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 TH...
Mileage: 130,000
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 TH...
Mileage: 130,000
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 TH...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFT FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...
Mileage: 153,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFT FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFA...
Mileage: 153,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE HINGES ON THE LIFTGATE WINDOW WAS RUSTED OUT AND SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. ......UPDATED 04/01/16 *BF *CN
Mileage: 135,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFTING LEVER USED TO SHIFT GEARS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Mileage: 120,000
COLUMN GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR. COULD NOT REMOVE KEY OR PUT IN PARK
Mileage: 82,000
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED BALL JOINTS REPLACED TRANSMISSION HAS NOW FAILED AND IS NOW UNDEPENDABLE. MAY FAIL WITH OUT WARNING NO ACCIDENTS, ANY OF THE ABOVE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT FORD IS AWARE OF ALL OF THE MENTIONED PROBLEMS AND ...
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED BALL JOINTS REPLACED TRANSMISSION HAS NOW FAILED AND IS NOW UNDEPENDABLE. MAY FAIL WITH OUT WARNING NO ACCIDENTS, ANY OF THE ABOVE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT FORD IS AWARE OF ALL OF THE MENTIONED PROBLEMS AND ...
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. REPLACED FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED BALL JOINTS REPLACED TRANSMISSION HAS NOW FAILED AND IS NOW UNDEPENDABLE. MAY FAIL WITH OUT WARNING NO ACCIDENTS, ANY OF THE ABOVE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT FORD IS AWARE OF ALL OF THE MENTIONED PROBLEMS AND ...
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
Mileage: 215,000
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
Mileage: 215,000
AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT : EVERY TIME YOU MOVE THE SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON $683.00 REPAIR SERVICE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM FORD NO COMPENSATION FOR REPAIRS MILES 22,000. FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE LEFT AND RIGHT 60,000 MILES. REAR SPRING FAILURE 75000 MILES FRONT SPRING ...
AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT : EVERY TIME YOU MOVE THE SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON $683.00 REPAIR SERVICE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM FORD NO COMPENSATION FOR REPAIRS MILES 22,000. FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE LEFT AND RIGHT 60,000 MILES. REAR SPRING FAILURE 75000 MILES FRONT SPRING ...
AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT : EVERY TIME YOU MOVE THE SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD COME ON $683.00 REPAIR SERVICE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM FORD NO COMPENSATION FOR REPAIRS MILES 22,000. FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE LEFT AND RIGHT 60,000 MILES. REAR SPRING FAILURE 75000 MILES FRONT SPRING ...
I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND I NO MORE THAN PULLED THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BACK AND IT BROKE OFF. I COULD NOT SHIFT AT ALL. THE KEYS GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION, TOO. I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR THERE OVER NIGHT UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING WHEN THE TOW COMPANY CAME. I ALSO COULD NOT LOCK MY DOORS,...
Mileage: 90,000
THE O/D LIGHT HAS STARTED FLASHING AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, IT IS NOT SHIFTING WHEN IT SHOULD BE, GOING UP TO 5000 RPMS, I HAVE TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL TO TRY AND GET IT TO SHIFT INTO 3RD. SOMETIMES IT WORKS, OTHER TIMES NOT SO MUCH. AFTER DOING A THOROUGH SEARCH, I HAVE FOUND A RID...
Mileage: 160,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SURGED FORWARD BEFORE CRASHING INTO A BUILDING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT ARM, HIP, HEAD, AND NECK. MEDICAL ATTENTIO...
Mileage: 47,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SURGED FORWARD, AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE ...
Mileage: 47,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, SURGED FORWARD, AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE ...
Mileage: 47,000
STARTED WITH FLASHING OF LIGHT WENT TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CODE P0775 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SOLENOID B.... FROM WHAT I'M FINDING OUT THIS IS JUST A SYMPTOM OF THE BIGGER PROBLEM THE SERVO BORE LEAKING AND NEEDING A BRASS SLEEVE INSERT FIX... I THINK IT'S TOTAL CRAP I HAVE TO PAY FOR A KIT AND FIND SOM...
Mileage: 169,000
GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK.
Mileage: 152,709
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW WAS CLOSED AND IT SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WIND...
Mileage: 91,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW WAS CLOSED AND IT SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE WIND...
Mileage: 91,000
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND LEAKED WATER INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER STAINS BY THE VISORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMAT...
Mileage: 133,748
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND LEAKED WATER INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER STAINS BY THE VISORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMAT...
Mileage: 133,748
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. UPON OPENING AND CLOSING THE REAR HATCH, THE ROD ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH...
Mileage: 111,043
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. UPON OPENING AND CLOSING THE REAR HATCH, THE ROD ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH...
Mileage: 111,043
1ST TRANSMISSION TOTAL FAILURE AT 87K MILES 2ND TRANSMISSION TOTAL FAILURE AT 156K MILES VEHICLE IS DRIVEN VERY LIGHT DUTY USAGE BY A MATURE WOMAN (NOW 86 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE 2ND FAILURE). FROM RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I HAVE FOUND THAT FORD MANY ISSUES WITH EARLY MILEAGE TRANSMISSION...
Mileage: 156,000
NEEDED A NEW TRANNY AT 118,000 MILES THEN NEEDED ANOTHER ONE
Mileage: 118,000
I FINANCED THIS VEHICLE THRU 123 AUTO IN HOMOSASSA FL CITRUS COUNTY AND IT HAS A AIRBAG THAT IS NO GOOD AND NO HORN AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AND THEY WILL NOT FIX SO I AM CURRENTLY PAYING TO GET IT FIXED I WAS TOLD TO MAKE A COMPLAINT WITH THIS OFFICE TO SEE IF YOU CAN HELP M...
Mileage: 173,000
I FINANCED THIS VEHICLE THRU 123 AUTO IN HOMOSASSA FL CITRUS COUNTY AND IT HAS A AIRBAG THAT IS NO GOOD AND NO HORN AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD THE DAY I BOUGHT IT AND THEY WILL NOT FIX SO I AM CURRENTLY PAYING TO GET IT FIXED I WAS TOLD TO MAKE A COMPLAINT WITH THIS OFFICE TO SEE IF YOU CAN HELP M...
Mileage: 173,000
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON BLINKING FOR NO REASON AND WANT GO OFF! HELP PLEASE
Mileage: 240,000
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT OFF STARTED FLASHING AND I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE VEHICLE STARTING TO SHIFT HARDER IN 1 & 2 GEARS!
I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT OFF STARTED FLASHING AND I STARTED EXPERIENCING THE VEHICLE STARTING TO SHIFT HARDER IN 1 & 2 GEARS!
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.
Mileage: 160,000
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.
Mileage: 160,000
VEHICLE LEAKS TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM WHAT A APPEARS TOBE THE TRANS BELL HOUSING AND WAS TOLD BY EXPERTS AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO INVESTIGATE,MAIN SEAL TRANNY DAMAGED AND TRANS NEEDS TOBE PULLED,COSTING HUNDREDS TO FIX.WAS IN FIRST ACCIDENT IN 30YRS BECAUSE TRANNY WOULD NOT ENGAGE,SHIFT TO PROPER ...
Mileage: 154,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE DOORS WERE CLOSED. AS A RESULT, THE BATTERY BECAME INOPERABLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL...
Mileage: 155,000
AROUND 1015AM ON SATURDAY JULY 25, 2015, I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ATTACHING MY BOAT TRAILER TO THE HITCH. AFTER OPENING MY DRIVERS DOOR SEVERAL TIMES, CHECKING ON THE HITCH POSITION, I PUT MY VEHICLE IN PARK, GOT OUT, SHUT THE DOOR, AND THEN HEARD A LOUD SOUND THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. I TURNED AR...
Mileage: 185,000
WAS DRIVING ON PRIVATE PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH WHEN GAS PEDAL SLAMMED TO THE FLOOR LOCKED AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE TO APPROX. 35 MPH AND CAREENED THROUGH 6FT CHAIN LINK FENCE ONTO RV DEALERSHIP LOT AND CRASHED INTO A MOTORHOME. ENTIRE WHEEL AND HOUSING RIPPED FROM THE CAR, PERSONAL INJURIES SUSTAINED
Mileage: 194,184
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO A SPEED ABOVE 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THRU A FENCE AND INTO THE REAR OF A MOTOR HOME CAUSING THE FRONT...
Mileage: 194,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING LESS THAN 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S THROTTLE BECAME STUCK WITHOUT WARNING WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE TO A SPEED ABOVE 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE CRASHED THRU A FENCE AND INTO THE REAR OF A MOTOR HOME CAUSING THE FRONT...
Mileage: 194,000
INSPECTION FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND DRIVER FRONT COIL SPRING ALSO BROKE. 3 BROKEN SPRINGS. NEVER HEARD OF SPRING BREAKING, EVER. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLOYERS
Mileage: 121,623
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM THIRD GEAR TO FOURTH GEAR INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER F...
Mileage: 144,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM THIRD GEAR TO FOURTH GEAR INDEPENDENTLY AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER F...
Mileage: 144,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN A WIRING HAR...
REAR PANEL HAS CRACK 2 TIMES. WE PAID 600.00$ FOR FIRST REPAIR. 3 MONTHS LATER THE REAR PANEL CRACKED AGAIN. NO CRASH OR ACCIDENT.
Mileage: 150,000
WHILE DRIVING ON PAVED HIGHWAY(CLEAR, DRY DAY) A HISSING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO ANOTHER PAVED HIGHWAY, THE HISSING NOISE INCREASED, THEN WAS FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY THE SPONTANEOUS DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG, PRIOR TO ANY IMPACT. THE OB...
Mileage: 158,000
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 ROTO...
Mileage: 118,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE GEARS AND HAD TO APPLY ...
Mileage: 156,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK, BUT DID REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS ...
BACKING INTO PARKING SPACE AND GEARSHIFT HANDLE ON COLUMN FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I COULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. HAD TO SHUT OFF ENGINE ON A HILL WITH CAR STUCK IN REVERSE. COULD NOT GET KEY OUT AND CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWNHILL. I HAD TO CALL A FRIEND TO BLOCK TIRES RATHER TRUST EMERGENCY BRAKE ON ...
Mileage: 117,044
VEHICLE PARKED IN STALL WHEN GEAR SELECTER WAS SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO PARK WITH FOOT ON BRAKE SAID VEHICLE EXPERIENCED WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SURGED FORWARD KNOCKING DOWN LIGHT POLE ONLY COMING TO STOP ONTOP OF FIRE HYDRANT OR VEHICLE WOULD OF KEPT GOING AS WHEELS WERE STILL SPINNING!
Mileage: 177,492
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITHIN THE WIRES IN THE DOOR LOCKS AND ...
Mileage: 205,000
MY FORD EXPLORER STARTED MAKING A SOUND LIKE THERE WAS SOMETHING ROLLING AROUND IN BACK GATE. FIRST MECHANIC COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM. I WORKED ON THIS FOR THREE MONTHS. LOOKS AS IF IT IS THE BUSHINGS ARE WORN AND BODY IS TOUCHING FRAME. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. *T...
Mileage: 100,000
THE REAR WINDOW SHUTTERED INTO 100 PIECES DURING THE DRIVING. THE REAR PANEL HAS CRACKED. *TR
Mileage: 127,000
THE REAR WINDOW SHUTTERED INTO 100 PIECES DURING THE DRIVING. THE REAR PANEL HAS CRACKED. *TR
Mileage: 127,000
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 INS...
Mileage: 119,000
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 INS...
Mileage: 119,000
THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER RESULTING IN MY BEING UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS TURNPIKE AT RUSH HOUR. *TR
Mileage: 98,954
I GOT A KNOCK ON MY DOOR BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TELLING ME THAT MY CAR SET ON FIRE I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE AND THEY TOLD ME TO FILE A CLAIM WITH FORD BECAUSE THEY HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE IT WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON THAT SET THE CAR ON FIRE . *TR
Mileage: 220,000
I GOT A KNOCK ON MY DOOR BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TELLING ME THAT MY CAR SET ON FIRE I FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE AND THEY TOLD ME TO FILE A CLAIM WITH FORD BECAUSE THEY HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE IT WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON THAT SET THE CAR ON FIRE . *TR
Mileage: 220,000
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR UNLESS YOU LET OFF GAS. *TR
Mileage: 188,800
IN 2009 ON THE WAY TO OUR FAMILY VACATION OUR TRANSMISSION FAILED. WE HAD IT TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH A FORD REBUILT TRANSMISSION WITH A WARRANTY PURCHASE. IN 2012 THIS REBUILT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WE HAD IT TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH ANOTHER TRANS...
Mileage: 80,000
IN 2009 ON THE WAY TO OUR FAMILY VACATION OUR TRANSMISSION FAILED. WE HAD IT TOWED AND THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH A FORD REBUILT TRANSMISSION WITH A WARRANTY PURCHASE. IN 2012 THIS REBUILT TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WE HAD IT TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER AND THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH ANOTHER TRANS...
Mileage: 80,000
PARKED ON HILL OR FLAT GROUND IT HAPPEN BEFORE,BUT THE GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK. YOU CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT,LEFT TO GET IT TO UNLOCK BUT IT WANT, NO LOCKED BRAKES.BUT I KEPT ON TRYING TO GET MY TRUCK IN GEAR TO POINT OF DOING DANGERS THINGS AS OF STICKING ONE FOOT OUT OF THE DOOR AND ROCKING...
PARKED ON HILL OR FLAT GROUND IT HAPPEN BEFORE,BUT THE GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK. YOU CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT,LEFT TO GET IT TO UNLOCK BUT IT WANT, NO LOCKED BRAKES.BUT I KEPT ON TRYING TO GET MY TRUCK IN GEAR TO POINT OF DOING DANGERS THINGS AS OF STICKING ONE FOOT OUT OF THE DOOR AND ROCKING...
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD "BUMP" AND THEN I LOST ALL ACCELERATION. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TO ALL OF THE SUDDEN LOSE A TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS YEAR OF VEHICLE, SO THERE IS OBVIOUS...
Mileage: 140,000
REAR ENDED SEMI THAT SUDDENLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY BUT PASSENGER AIR BAG DID . NO PASSENGER IN CAR. BASICALLY DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN IT SHOULD. FORD SHOULD PAY! IS THERE ANY CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT FOR THIS? FIRST ACCIDENT WITH THE VEHICLE. OWNED ...
Mileage: 110,000
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
GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS AT HOME IN MY OWN DRIVEWAY AND THAT IT DID NOT GO INTO GEAR. IT IS STUCK IN PARK, BUT MY KEYS ARE STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THIS SEEMS LIKE IT COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD IF THE CAR WERE TO GO INTO GEAR, OR G...
Mileage: 155,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN MINOR INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED CHEST AND EYES INJURIES...
DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. WAS NEARLY HIT TRYING TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. NO WARNING, TRANSMISSION JUST WENT. HUGE PROBLEM AND SAFETY ISSUE WITH FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 195,000
WHILE PUSHING UP ON THE REAR PANEL THE GLASS MAKING UP THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED - SHATTERED. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION. I HAVE A FORD EXPLORER 2002. I WANT TO KNOW IF THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS WILL WORK PROPERLY. I HAVE SEARCHED THIS DATABASE BUT CANNOT FIND ANYTHING THAT IS APPLICABLE. WE (WIFE AND MYSELF) HAVE ONLY THIS VEHICLE AND W WE WANT TO KNOW IF ...
Mileage: 248,368
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACT...
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACT...
Mileage: 150,000
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 ...
Mileage: 191,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...
Mileage: 75,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, SINCE 2013 HAVE BLEW OUT SPARKS PLUGS THREE TIMES. THE THREATS OF THE HEAD ARE DAMAGE . *TR
Mileage: 105,000
I AM AN OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION WILL INTERMITTENTLY DISENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE TO BE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHIFT INTO PARK, THEN BACK TO DRIVE. I HAVE CONSULTED WITH MY ...
Mileage: 168,000
AFTER ARRIVING BACK HOME FROM DINNER I WAS PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. HALF WAY BETWEEN REVERSE AND PARK THE GEAR SHIFT ARM BROKE! *JS
Mileage: 152,682
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. W...
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. W...
O/D LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING, WILL NOT SWITCH INTO SECOND GEAR UNTIL YOU LET OFF THE THROTTLE. GETS AS HIGH AS 38,000- 40,000 RPM. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
I GOT IN IT AFTER 15 MINUTES OF IT WARMING UP, PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVE AND THE RPM WENT TO 3000RPM BEFORE IT SHIFTED IN SECOND GEAR. THEN THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF, NEXT THE CHECK TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. WENT HOME AND CALLED A MECHANIC, TOOK IT TO HIM AND THEN BAD NEW...
Mileage: 138,000
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
Mileage: 80,000
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
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFT FRACTURED AND ONLY OPERATED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI...
Mileage: 250,000
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 CRA...
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 CRA...
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 CRA...
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 CRA...
DROVE CAR TO TIRE DEALER FOR WHEEL ALIGNMENT. PARKED AND LEFT FOR THEM TO WORK ON. THE NEXT DAY,DEC 10,2014, THE SERVICE TECH DROVE THE CAR FOR A TEST RIDE TO CHECK THE ALIGNMENT BEFORE HE ADJUSTED. HE THEN DROVE INTO THE BAY AND APPLIED FOOT PRESSURE TO THE GAS PEDDLE TO GET ONTO THE ALIGNMENT ...
Mileage: 217,000
HUGE CRACK ON BACK PANEL BELOW WINDOW!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR
Mileage: 40,000
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 ...
Mileage: 183,000
SEAT BRACKET BROKE WHEN HITTING THE BRAKES WHEN A DEER JUMPED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
THERE WAS A RECALL FOR FAULTY HINGES YEARS BACK, FORD REPLACED. I NOTICED FAULTY HINGE WHEN WAXING VEHICLE, HINGE IS ASKEW. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, VERIFIED IT WOULD NEED REPLACING OR GLASS WINDOW COULD FALL OFF, INFORMED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIR. SINCE THE FAULTY HINGE IS THEIR...
Mileage: 117,000
A PART THAT SHOULD NEVER FAIL, THE SHIFTER HANDLE BROKE OFF. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON AND EXPENSIVE FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
CRACK IN REAR LIFT GATE PANEL THAT LED TO SHATTERED REAR WINDOW UPON NORMAL CLOSING. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
CRACK IN REAR LIFT GATE PANEL THAT LED TO SHATTERED REAR WINDOW UPON NORMAL CLOSING. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER REPLACED THE WIRING HARNESS BUT DID NOT INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR TO DETERMINE IF THE VEHICLE NEEDED T...
PARKED IN PARKING LOT ON LEVEL SURFACE. STARTED ENGINE WENT TO PUT IN REVERSE AND SHIFTING LEVER FELL OFF. CONTACTED FORD INSTEAD OF SELLING BROKEN PART WANTED TO SELL COMPLETE STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
THE HANDLE TO SHIFT THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO REVERSE BROKE OFF AT THE METAL PART INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF I WAS DRIVING! FORD STATES THEY NO LONGER PRODUCE THE PART. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
THE HANDLE TO SHIFT THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO REVERSE BROKE OFF AT THE METAL PART INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF I WAS DRIVING! FORD STATES THEY NO LONGER PRODUCE THE PART. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
MY DAUGHTER WENT TO OPEN MY REAR HATCH AND THE WINDOW FELL. THE HINGE COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE CAR. I WENT TO FORD TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A RECALL ITEM BUT THAT IT HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED IN 2005. I ASKED IF IT HAD BEEN FIXED WHY WOULD THE SAME PROBLEM OCCUR. THEY COULDN'...
Mileage: 97,800
WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN RESERVE AND GEAR SHIFT ON THE COLUMN FELL IN MY HAND, COMPLETELY SNAPPED. *TR
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
Mileage: 75,000
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
Mileage: 75,000
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
Mileage: 75,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V442000 (STRUCTURE), BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE LIFTGATE HINGE FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHIFT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE...
Mileage: 100,000
PAINT JOB ON ENGINE HOOD IS BUBBLING UP. SUV HAS BEEN REGULARLY WASHED AND WAXED; SO ONE WOULD NOT EXPECT PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT JOB. BASED UPON INTERNET RESEARCH, FORD HAS PAINT JOB ISSUES WITH VEHICLES SOLD FROM 2000-2005. *TR
Mileage: 88,000
WHEN IS THE NHTSA GOING TO ADDRESS THE CHRONIC ISSUES WITH THE 2002-2005 FORD EXPLORER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS? IT IS COMMON KNOWLEDGE ( INCLUDING BY FORD) THAT THESE TRANSMISSIONS ALL FAIL ANYWHERE FROM 50,000 MILES UP TO LESS THAN 150,000 MILES. TOWING WITH THIS VEHICLE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE...
Mileage: 135,000
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 21, 2014. TWO OR MORE DEER'S RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I RAN OFF THE ROAD HITTING A POLE. IT CRUSHED THE WHOLE FRONT END AND MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. MY TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS AND I DID HAVE ON MY SEAT BELT BUT THE AIRBAG SHOULD OF DEPLOYED. *TR
I WAS IN A ACCIDENT ON AUGUST 21, 2014. TWO OR MORE DEER'S RAN OUT IN FRONT OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I RAN OFF THE ROAD HITTING A POLE. IT CRUSHED THE WHOLE FRONT END AND MY AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED. MY TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS AND I DID HAVE ON MY SEAT BELT BUT THE AIRBAG SHOULD OF DEPLOYED. *TR
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. B...
REAR LIFT GATE PLASTIC PANEL CRACKED, ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER. I HAVE NOTICED MANY FORD EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. WHY HAS FORD IGNORED THIS DEFECT, I SEE MANY COMPLANTS ON-LINE WITH THE SAME FLAW BY OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS.. *TR
Mileage: 135,260
I PURCHASED THIS TO USE AS A SECOND VEHICLE FOR CAMPING TRIPS SO THE MILEAGE ON IT IS VERY LOW FOR ITS AGE. SUDDENLY ONE DAY OF NORMAL LOCAL DRIVING, THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN VERY ROUGH. IT COULDN'T SEEM TO ACCELERATE AND RPMS WERE HIGH. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WI...
Mileage: 43,857
I PURCHASED THIS TO USE AS A SECOND VEHICLE FOR CAMPING TRIPS SO THE MILEAGE ON IT IS VERY LOW FOR ITS AGE. SUDDENLY ONE DAY OF NORMAL LOCAL DRIVING, THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RUN VERY ROUGH. IT COULDN'T SEEM TO ACCELERATE AND RPMS WERE HIGH. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WI...
Mileage: 43,857
I WAS DRIVING MY 02 EXPLORER ON THE THRUWAY FOR 2 AN 1/2 HOURS AND WHEN I GOT TO MY DESTINATION THE TRANSMISSION BUCKED AND SHUDDERED AND REVVED UP WHILE I WAS TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP LIGHT I ALMOST HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION FAILING WHEN I LOOKED AT MY INSTRUMENT PAN...
Mileage: 108,934
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE RODE ROUGHLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THREE OF THE WHEEL STUDS WERE SHEARED OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES WITH THE REMAINING WHEEL STUDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT D...
Mileage: 140,000
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 LI...
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 LI...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE SHIFT SELECTOR FRACTURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Mileage: 140,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE SHIFT SELECTOR FRACTURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Mileage: 140,000
BACK TAILGATE PANEL WAS CRACKED (DEFECT) AND THE BACK WINDOW JUST EXPLODED WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS OPEN. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
BACK TAILGATE PANEL WAS CRACKED (DEFECT) AND THE BACK WINDOW JUST EXPLODED WHEN THE TAILGATE WAS OPEN. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE (FLAT SURFACE) AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND THE GEARSHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND. THE SAME THING HAPPEN ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND OUR MECHANIC REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE PARTS. *TR
Mileage: 187,144
MY GEAR SHIFT BROKE AS I WAS PUTTING INTO GEAR AND IT JUST FELL INTO MY HANDS IT BROKE INTO TWO HALF A PIECE THAT SHOULD NOT BROKE AND AS I WAS GOING SOMEWHERE THE TRUCK JUST STARTING GOING CRAZY THE LIGHTS WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF THE ALARMS WAS GOING OF THE LIGHTS FLASHIN,SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF...
MY GEAR SHIFT BROKE AS I WAS PUTTING INTO GEAR AND IT JUST FELL INTO MY HANDS IT BROKE INTO TWO HALF A PIECE THAT SHOULD NOT BROKE AND AS I WAS GOING SOMEWHERE THE TRUCK JUST STARTING GOING CRAZY THE LIGHTS WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF THE ALARMS WAS GOING OF THE LIGHTS FLASHIN,SOMETIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL FRACTURED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ UPDATED 09/11/2014 *JS
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY HESITATE AND THE SPEED WOULD DECELERATE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CHECK TRANSMISSION SENSOR LIGHT AND OVER DRIVE LIGHT HAD ILUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE...
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY HESITATE AND THE SPEED WOULD DECELERATE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE CHECK TRANSMISSION SENSOR LIGHT AND OVER DRIVE LIGHT HAD ILUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDE...
Mileage: 150,000
DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO HIGH. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY A SEMI TRUCK ON I-94 NEAR I-275. *TR
Mileage: 171,483
SHIFTER LEVER BROKE OFF. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND IT HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED AND I HAD THE LIGHT THAT COME ON IN MY DASH AND THEY SAID THAT MY SEAT BELT PRETENTIONER WAS GONE IN MY SEAT BELT. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND IT HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED AND I HAD THE LIGHT THAT COME ON IN MY DASH AND THEY SAID THAT MY SEAT BELT PRETENTIONER WAS GONE IN MY SEAT BELT. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND IT HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED AND I HAD THE LIGHT THAT COME ON IN MY DASH AND THEY SAID THAT MY SEAT BELT PRETENTIONER WAS GONE IN MY SEAT BELT. *TR
FIRST OF ALL THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLIP. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY NEED TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING. IT JUST CA...
Mileage: 130,000
FIRST OF ALL THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO SLIP. WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY NEED TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING. IT JUST CA...
Mileage: 130,000
ALARM STARTED GOING OFF AND THE BACK GATE DOOR BECAME UNLOCKED WITHOUT ANYONE BEING IN OR NEAR THE SUV SATURDAY NIGHT JUNE 14,2014. IT CONTINUED OFF AND ON EVERY TWENTY MINUTES, THEN TEN MINUTES. THIS WAS AT NIGHT ABOUT SEVEN O'CLOCK. IT STOPPED. THE NEXT DAY ON SUNDAY AFTER COMING BACK FROM A RELIG...
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...
Mileage: 134,000
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...
Mileage: 134,000
THE REAR HATCH IS SPLITTING DOWN THE MIDDLE NEAR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE METAL IS COMING APART AND MAY FLY OFF DURING HIGH RATES OF SPEED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS EMAIL IS TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT WHICH MAY OCCUR. I AM AWARE OF A PENDING LAWSUIT REGARDING COSMETIC DEFECTS BUT WOULD LIKE YOU TO K...
Mileage: 100,000
I GOT MY EXPLORER NOT TOO LONG AGO. IT WAS RUNNING GREAT THEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE O/D LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND MY TRANSMISSION STARTS TO SLIP. A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND I THINK FORD NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE CARE OF THIS BECAUSE I HAVE KIDS AND THIS IS MY ONLY CAR AND I AM ON A FIX...
Mileage: 168,000
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING MY FORD EXPLORER FROM THE DEALERSHIP I NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE REAR HATCH AROUND THE FORD EMBLEM. THIS PART OF THE HATCH IS ALSO CONNECTED TO THE REAR GLASS WINDOW THAT LIFTS OPEN. I TOOK MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT...
Mileage: 130,000
I WAS AT THE SCHOOL TO PICK UP MY KIDS,I TURN ON MY FORD EXPLORER 2002 XLT V6 4.0 TO DRIVE AND THEN THE SHIFT LEVER BROKE ON NEUTRAL POSITION, THAT WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE, HOW WILL I PARK MY CAR? IF IT HAPPENED ON A DOWNHILL, HOW ARE WE GOING TO PARK IT.IS THAT POSSIBLE TO MAKE A RECALL A FORD COMPAN...
" CHECK ENGINE SOON" SIGN IS ON. " O/D" SIGN IS ON. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU...
Mileage: 130,000
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 RE...
Mileage: 125,000
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 RE...
Mileage: 125,000
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JULY 2013 AND DROVE IT APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH WHEN I BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. WHILE DRIVING ALONG THERE WAS A SUDDEN DECLINE IN MY SPEED WHILE THE RPMS CONTINUED TO INCREASE. I SLOWED TO A STOP AS I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD....
Mileage: 105,000
EXPLORER O/D LIGHT BLINKS AND SHIFTS ROUGH FROM 1ST TO 2ND.
Mileage: 128,000
EXPLORER O/D LIGHT BLINKS AND SHIFTS ROUGH FROM 1ST TO 2ND.
Mileage: 128,000
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 UND...
Mileage: 135,500
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 UND...
Mileage: 135,500
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 M...
Mileage: 136,000
I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND SOLENOID, COSTING OVER $2500. *TR
Mileage: 121,000
I HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND SOLENOID, COSTING OVER $2500. *TR
Mileage: 121,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REVVED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE ANOTHER VEHICLE REAR ENDED HER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSE...
Mileage: 179,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD FORCEFULLY AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A COLLISION FACILITY. THE MAN...
Mileage: 65,000
WHILE DRIVING IN EVE. I SWITCH LANES AND CAME ONTO AN ICY PART OF ROAD DO TO BROKEN LEAKING HYDRANT HIT CHUCK HOLE IN THE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND HIT POLE AND HYDRANT AND THE COMPLETE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL. I HURT MY CHEST BACK AND KNEE'S AND HAVE HE...
Mileage: 172
PURCHASED 2002 FORD EXPLORER NEW IN APRIL 2002. HAD LITTLE PROBLEMS HERE AND THERE. THE REAL SMACK IN THE FACE CAME IN 2007 WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD. WAS SHOCKED THAT A 5 YEAR OLD CAR WOULD NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. HAD TO PAY OVER $3,000 (THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS). THIS SHOULD HAVE DEFINITE...
THIRD TRANSMISSION FAILURE SINCE 2010. BOUGHT A FORD REMANUFACTURED TRANS AS THIS IS MY SECOND 2002 WITH A FAILED TRANS. THE FIRST ONE I BOUGHT FAILED SEVEN MONTHS LATER. REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 17,000 MILES LATER. FAST FORWARD TO LAST SATURDAY. SAME FAILURE AS THE LAST TWO. NO HELP FROM FORD, PR...
Mileage: 202,957
AFTER DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPOT I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND THE GEARSHIFT FELL. AFTER IT FELL AGAIN I TRIED ONCE MORE AND IT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHOM JUST TURNED IT OFF AND LATER INFORMED US THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN...
AFTER DRIVING INTO A PARKING SPOT I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND THE GEARSHIFT FELL. AFTER IT FELL AGAIN I TRIED ONCE MORE AND IT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF. WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHOM JUST TURNED IT OFF AND LATER INFORMED US THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE FRAME RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
GOT HOME AND NOTICED A CRACK ALL THE WAY THRU PANEL BELOW WINDOW ON LIFTGATE. *TR
Mileage: 143,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR AS THE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND BEYOND 7000. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO...
Mileage: 180,000
IT IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ENGINE REVS UP TO AND OVER 4,000RPMS AND SLAMS INTO THE GEARS. *TR
Mileage: 166,000
IT IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ENGINE REVS UP TO AND OVER 4,000RPMS AND SLAMS INTO THE GEARS. *TR
Mileage: 166,000
IT IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ENGINE REVS UP TO AND OVER 4,000RPMS AND SLAMS INTO THE GEARS. *TR
Mileage: 166,000
AFTER HAVING DRIVEN ABOUT 20 MILES FROM HOME, I NOTICED SEVERAL INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASHING ON MY DASH AND THE CAR WAS NO LONGER SHIFTING PROPERLY. I MANAGED TO RETURN HOME WITH THE CAR NOT WANTING TO PROPERLY UP SHIFT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP, ABOUT 5 MILES FROM HOME, I ALSO LOST REVERSE G...
Mileage: 102,196
TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE HAVE TO LET GAS TO MAKE IT SHIFT CHANGE SCREEN TIRED TO CORRECT PROBLEM ANOTHER PROBLEM FORDS GOOD IDEA TO PUT CHEAP TIMING CHAINS IN THE 4.0 V6 ENGINES THANK YOU *TR
Mileage: 165,000
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
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE BRAKES (FULL JOB) WITH ABS CONCERNS. *TR
Mileage: 158,000
THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING FROM THE DASHBOARD. I BOUGHT THIS CAR WITH 18,000 MILES. THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WHEN IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 25,000
REAR LIFT GATE FIBERGLASS TRIM BELOW WINDOW CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. VEHICLE WAS SITTING STILL IN DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I WENT OUT TO START IT THIS IS WHEN I NOTICED THE CRACK. *TR
Mileage: 66,000
UTAH I-15 SOUTH BOUND, INSIDE LANE NEXT TO CONCRETE BARRIER WITH TOUR BUS IN LANE ON MY RIGHT. MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AS I WAS PASSING THE BUS. I CORRECTED BY SLOWLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT; NOT HARD OR FAST BUT SLOWLY AND EVENLY. THE EXPLORER (4-DOOR, 2002, XLT) BEGAN...
Mileage: 147,000
UTAH I-15 SOUTH BOUND, INSIDE LANE NEXT TO CONCRETE BARRIER WITH TOUR BUS IN LANE ON MY RIGHT. MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE RIGHT AS I WAS PASSING THE BUS. I CORRECTED BY SLOWLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT; NOT HARD OR FAST BUT SLOWLY AND EVENLY. THE EXPLORER (4-DOOR, 2002, XLT) BEGAN...
Mileage: 147,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Mileage: 107,000
I WAS TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AS SOON AS SPACE OPENED BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, I ACCELERATED. WHILE GAINING SPEED I LOOKED IN MY RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE IF I COULD CHANGE LANES. WHILE LOOKING IN MY MIRROR THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I HIT THE BACK OF HIS VEH...
Mileage: 82,000
I WAS TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AS SOON AS SPACE OPENED BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, I ACCELERATED. WHILE GAINING SPEED I LOOKED IN MY RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE IF I COULD CHANGE LANES. WHILE LOOKING IN MY MIRROR THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I HIT THE BACK OF HIS VEH...
Mileage: 82,000
I WAS TRAVELING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AS SOON AS SPACE OPENED BETWEEN ME AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, I ACCELERATED. WHILE GAINING SPEED I LOOKED IN MY RIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR TO SEE IF I COULD CHANGE LANES. WHILE LOOKING IN MY MIRROR THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED. I HIT THE BACK OF HIS VEH...
Mileage: 82,000
TRANSMISSION IS JUNK, IT SLIPS REALLY BAD, WHINES AND CHATTERS. *TR
Mileage: 112,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...
Mileage: 114,000
THE REAR BACK HATCH CRACKED. *TR
THIS 5R55W TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 108,890 MILES FOR $3500 WHILE MY DAUGHTER LIVED AT COLLEGE. I PURCHASED A 3-YEAR 36,000 MILE FORD WARRANTY AS I WAS CONFOUNDED THAT A TRUCK TRANSMISSION MIGHT FAIL AT SUCH AN EARLY AGE. 3-YEARS 16-DAYS 35,652 MILES LATER THIS FORD REMAN FORD INSTALLED ...
Mileage: 144,452
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 TIR...
Mileage: 122,080
WHILE MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE THE ACCELERATOR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. THE RPM'S WERE IN THE RED AND NOTHING I DID WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND PRESS AS HARD AS POSSIBLE TO ...
Mileage: 125,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME HESITANT TO ACCELERATION. AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING, THE CHECK ENGINE AND OD WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE...
Mileage: 117,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, AND THEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURY. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO...
Mileage: 130,000
TRANSMISSION SEALS FELL OFF IN THE DRIVEWAY, TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 985,000
YESTERDAY EVENING, I GOT INTO MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND NOTICED THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS STUCK IN PARK. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THIS MORNING I FIGURED I WOULD GIVE IT ANOTHER ATTEMPT AS I NEEDED TO HEAD OUT FOR WORK. AS I TRIED AGAIN, I SIMPLY APPLIED...
Mileage: 177,772
YESTERDAY EVENING, I GOT INTO MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND NOTICED THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS STUCK IN PARK. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE IN ORDER TO BACK OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THIS MORNING I FIGURED I WOULD GIVE IT ANOTHER ATTEMPT AS I NEEDED TO HEAD OUT FOR WORK. AS I TRIED AGAIN, I SIMPLY APPLIED...
Mileage: 177,772
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED HE PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE WHEN THE GEAR ASSEMBLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE GEAR ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF TH...
Mileage: 141,000
AS I WAS DRIVING IN SNOW, I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE TO GO AROUND ANOTHER CAR. WHEN I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I WAS STUCK IN MY CAR UNABLE TO SHIFT, IF I TURNED IT OFF I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. I HAD TO SIT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND...
AS I WAS DRIVING IN SNOW, I PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE TO GO AROUND ANOTHER CAR. WHEN I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I WAS STUCK IN MY CAR UNABLE TO SHIFT, IF I TURNED IT OFF I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR. I HAD TO SIT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND...
REAR SPRING BROKE ON LEFT SIDE, NOT EVEN RUSTED. CAR ONLY HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. HAVE BEEN SEEING THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL BUT NO RECALL WAS EVER INSTITUTED. A TRAVESTY. *TR
Mileage: 32,000
WAS DRIVING CAR ALONG LOCAL ROAD WHEN THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE NOISE AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO OVER 5 MILES AND HOUR. MANY CARS SEVERED TO AVOID TRUCK AND WAS LUCKY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO LOCAL FACILITY AND HAD FORD TECH LOOK AT VEHICLE. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSION BROKE. TECH AND D...
Mileage: 122,000
I CAN NOT DRIVE WITH ALL THE ALARMS AND LOCKS AND OVERHEAD LIGHT GOING OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME I'M DRIVING. IT IS TORTURE, LOUD AND SCARY!!! *TR
Mileage: 100,000
I CAN NOT DRIVE WITH ALL THE ALARMS AND LOCKS AND OVERHEAD LIGHT GOING OFF AND ON THE WHOLE TIME I'M DRIVING. IT IS TORTURE, LOUD AND SCARY!!! *TR
Mileage: 100,000
I BOUGHT THE 2002 EXPLORER NEW FROM A FORD DEALER. AT 86,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION PROVED TO BE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED COSTING $3,000. JUST TODAY 11/19/2013 AT 134,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN $4,200.00. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL WEBSITES WITH HUNDREDS OF POSTING TEL...
Mileage: 86,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED AS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEIZED WITHIN MOMENTS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR DIFFER...
Mileage: 200,000
THE METAL BARS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR BROKE CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHILE I WAS DRIVING. *TR
Mileage: 106,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW CANNOT BE OPENED AND THE ALARM SYSTEM ENGAGED ON ITS OWNS. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE DRIVERS DOOR ELECTRICAL SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE V...
Mileage: 150,000
THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A DESIGN FLAW SUCH THAT THE REAR PANEL CRACKS. WHEN MOISTURE GETS IN IT CAUSES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE SIX PROBLEMS EXPERIENCES ON THIS EXPLORER ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1) FALSE "DOOR AJAR" INDICATOR 2) REAR WINDOW WIPER NO LONGER WORKED 3) DEAD BATTERY 4) BACK-UP WARNING S...
Mileage: 107,315
THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A DESIGN FLAW SUCH THAT THE REAR PANEL CRACKS. WHEN MOISTURE GETS IN IT CAUSES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. THE SIX PROBLEMS EXPERIENCES ON THIS EXPLORER ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1) FALSE "DOOR AJAR" INDICATOR 2) REAR WINDOW WIPER NO LONGER WORKED 3) DEAD BATTERY 4) BACK-UP WARNING S...
Mileage: 107,315
DRIVING FORWARD AT 20 MPH IN A TRAILER PARK WHEN OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARD. WAS TOLD ITS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM AND THOUSANDS OF 02 EXPLORERS HAD THIS ISSUE. GARAGE WANTS 3500.00 TO REPAIR THE TRANSMISSION. I CALLED FORD WHO HAD NO ANSWERS FOR ME AND WON...
Mileage: 162,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND THEN CRASH INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER SUSTAINED WHIP LASH AND MINOR BRUISING. ...
Mileage: 200,000
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 WA...
Mileage: 189,294
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 WA...
Mileage: 189,294
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 WA...
Mileage: 189,294
WHILE MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE LEVER BROKE AWAY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN REVERSE, ENGINE RUNNING, AND BRAKE APPLIED. WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, STILL IN REVERSE. THE KEY COULD NOT BE ...
Mileage: 91,000
WHILE MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE LEVER BROKE AWAY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND COULD NOT BE RETURNED TO PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN REVERSE, ENGINE RUNNING, AND BRAKE APPLIED. WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, STILL IN REVERSE. THE KEY COULD NOT BE ...
Mileage: 91,000
HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WENT TO MECHANIC. WAS TOLD I BLEW A TWO HOLES THROUGH TIMING CHAIN COVER. WENT ONLINE FOUND THAT IT IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR THAT YEAR OF FORD. VERY UPSET THERE IS NO RECALL. WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST AT LEAST 2000 TO FIX. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I WANT TO GO...
Mileage: 120,000
HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE WENT TO MECHANIC. WAS TOLD I BLEW A TWO HOLES THROUGH TIMING CHAIN COVER. WENT ONLINE FOUND THAT IT IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR THAT YEAR OF FORD. VERY UPSET THERE IS NO RECALL. WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST AT LEAST 2000 TO FIX. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I WANT TO GO...
Mileage: 120,000
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE CODE READS BAD SERVO WHEN READ BY THE NH INSPECTION STATION. INVESTIGATION ON INTERNET AND THROUGH DEALER INQUIRIES STATES THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH EXPLORER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS MANUFACTUR...
Mileage: 155,000
THE LIFTGATE HINGE FRACTURED ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL NEARLY BREAKING MY HAND. THIS HINGE WAS RECALLED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V442000 / FORD RECALL NO. 04S20. IN CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE TONIGHT ON A FORD TRANSMISSION ISSUE, I DISCOVERED THE PREVIOUS HINGE RECALL AND THEY INDICATED THAT...
Mileage: 150,000
THE LIFTGATE HINGE FRACTURED ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL NEARLY BREAKING MY HAND. THIS HINGE WAS RECALLED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V442000 / FORD RECALL NO. 04S20. IN CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE TONIGHT ON A FORD TRANSMISSION ISSUE, I DISCOVERED THE PREVIOUS HINGE RECALL AND THEY INDICATED THAT...
Mileage: 150,000
APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE TIME, THE COAST BUTTON ON THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL ACTUALLY FUNCTION AS THE ACCELERATE BUTTON. THIS CAN BE DISTURBING IF YOU HIT COAST TO INCREASE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN THIS DOES OCCUR, I AM ABLE TO HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONT...
Mileage: 70,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DURING THE CRASH. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE F...
Mileage: 180,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4 MPH, THE AIR BAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANU...
Mileage: 76,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLASTIC THAT FRACTURED AND CAUSED FLUID TO LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED WITH A STEEL MANIFOLD. IN ADDITION, THE SPA...
Mileage: 180,000
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....
Mileage: 89,000
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....
Mileage: 89,000
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....
Mileage: 89,000
HAD A FEW SLIPS PRIOR BUT NOTHING MAJOR.. AND NOW WONT MOVE IN DRIVE!!!! *TR
Mileage: 222,000
THE HINGES ON THE BACK HATCH ARE BREAKING. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY STATE THIS WAS ALREADY FIXED ONCE UNDER RECALL. THEREFORE, I WILL HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED AGAIN. IF THE SAFETY RECALL WAS COMPLETED PROPERLY, I DO NOT THINK IT SHOULD BE FAILING AGAIN; THEREFORE, I BE...
CAR LEAKING UNKNOWN FLUIDS .. THERE ARE OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. RECALL ID 09509. *TR
Mileage: 147,000
CAR LEAKING UNKNOWN FLUIDS .. THERE ARE OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. RECALL ID 09509. *TR
Mileage: 147,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUF...
Mileage: 69,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE OVER-DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS A MESSAGE APPEARED STATING TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD DEF...
Mileage: 233,577
IT HAS BECOME INCREASING MORE DIFFICULT TO FUEL THE VEHICLE. THE PUMP CLICKS AS IF THE TANK IS FULL AS SOON AS THE FUELING BEGINS AND TAKE A LONG TIME TO FILL THE TANK AS YOU HAVE TO CONTINUALLY PUSH THE TRIGGER ON THE GAS PUMP BECAUSE IT KEEPS SHUTTING AS IF THE TANK IS FULL. *TR
Mileage: 164,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
Mileage: 146,000
AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM, A BRIEF RAIN SHOWER BEGAN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE WIPER MOTOR, AND SIGNIFICANT TROUBLESHOOTING, IT IS LIKELY THAT THE GEM MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL DAYS OF LIGHT, MODERATE, AND HEAVY RAIN PRECEDING THIS ISSUE...
Mileage: 140
AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 PM, A BRIEF RAIN SHOWER BEGAN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE WIPER MOTOR, AND SIGNIFICANT TROUBLESHOOTING, IT IS LIKELY THAT THE GEM MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. THERE HAD BEEN SEVERAL DAYS OF LIGHT, MODERATE, AND HEAVY RAIN PRECEDING THIS ISSUE...
Mileage: 140
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION REFUSED TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE BUT THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...
Mileage: 131,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANEL UNDER THE HATCH FRACTURED AND ALLOWED WATER TO PENETRATE THE VEHICLE. THE WATER THEN MADE CONTACT WITH THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPL...
Mileage: 50,000
MY VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY. I STARTED THE VEHICLE, DEPRESSED THE BRAKE, AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE GEARSHIFT LEVER INTO REVERSE. THE GEARSHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE. AGAIN, I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER INTO REVERSE. THE LEVER BROKE OFF AT THE JOINT WHERE IT C...
Mileage: 115,130
LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN SHIMKUS ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE WIRING HARNESS FIRE ON HER RECALLED FORD VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE CALLED THE DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT A RECALL, SHE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A RECALL. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED IN ANOTHER STATE IN DECEMBE...
THE DREADED GEARSHIFT IN HAND SO WELL KNOWN BY FORD AND ANYONE WITH THIS MODEL,AND FORD WANTS BIG MONEY FROM THE CONSUMER,FOR A TERRIBLY ENGINEERED PART. HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY? *TR
Mileage: 140,000
I HAD JUST PULLED IN TO MY CUSTOMERS LOT AND WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK, AS I DID THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND WAS JUST DANGLING. I PUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON AS THE SUV WAS ROLLING, I COULD NOT GET THE KEYS OUT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO INTERSTATE FORD IN DAYTON. OH. ...
Mileage: 96,562
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Mileage: 45
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT THE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 167,000. *TR
Mileage: 167,000
THE INTERIOR LIGHTS OCCASIONALLY FLICKER WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT SECURELY. ALSO THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WILL FLICKER AT TIMES AS WELL. THE ALARM GOES OFF FOR NO REASON AND USUALLY IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND I AM PRETTY SURE IT IS RELATED TO THE DOOR AJAR MALFUNCTION. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISA...
Mileage: 137,500
THE INTERIOR LIGHTS OCCASIONALLY FLICKER WHEN ALL DOORS ARE SHUT SECURELY. ALSO THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WILL FLICKER AT TIMES AS WELL. THE ALARM GOES OFF FOR NO REASON AND USUALLY IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND I AM PRETTY SURE IT IS RELATED TO THE DOOR AJAR MALFUNCTION. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISA...
Mileage: 137,500
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, ATTEMPTED TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING CAR. AS I DID SO THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR. CAUSING ME TO BRAKE TO SLOW VEHICLE..FINALLY ABLE TO FREE GAS PEDAL BY LIFTING IT UP WITH MY FOOT...MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE..FORD SAID NO RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 169,122
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
Mileage: 102,000
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
Mileage: 102,000
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
Mileage: 102,000
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 DISAP...
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 AL...
Mileage: 177,156
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 AL...
Mileage: 177,156
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 AL...
Mileage: 177,156
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
Mileage: 118,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHI...
Mileage: 291,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHI...
Mileage: 291,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE HINGES FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...
Mileage: 140,738
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFT GATE WINDOW WAS SHATTERED ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE HINGES FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...
Mileage: 140,738
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM THE ENGINE AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN PLASTIC TENSIONER WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS O...
Mileage: 80,000
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: 116,550
LIKE MANY OTHER FRUSTRATED FORD OWNERS, I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH MY EXPLORER. ITS REALLY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DON'T EVEN NEED TO SEE IT TO KNOW THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT, DUE TO THE TRACK RECORD OF THE FAULTY PARTS FORD HAS USED. ITS REALLY...
Mileage: 108,000
LIKE MANY OTHER FRUSTRATED FORD OWNERS, I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH MY EXPLORER. ITS REALLY FRUSTRATING WHEN YOU TAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DON'T EVEN NEED TO SEE IT TO KNOW THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT, DUE TO THE TRACK RECORD OF THE FAULTY PARTS FORD HAS USED. ITS REALLY...
Mileage: 108,000
REAR PANEL BELOW WINDOW CRACKED FROM COLD WHILE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY. *TR
Mileage: 80,126
THE BACK DOOR IS CRACKED BETWEEN THE WINDOWS THE THE LATCH. THIS MORNING THE LATCH STOPPED WORKING AND I CAN'T KEEP THE REAR LATCH CLOSED. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
WE OPENED THE REAR WINDOW TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE TRUNK, LIFTED THE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED AND CRASHED ON MY HUSBAND'S HEAD. IT SEEMS AS IF THE HYDROLICS FAILED ON EACH SIDE OF THE REAR WINDOW. GLASS JUST SHATTERED AND WAS EVERYWHERE. MY HUSBAND'S HANDS WERE CUT AND HIS HEAD WAS BANGE...
Mileage: 98,559
WE OPENED THE REAR WINDOW TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE TRUNK, LIFTED THE WINDOW AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED AND CRASHED ON MY HUSBAND'S HEAD. IT SEEMS AS IF THE HYDROLICS FAILED ON EACH SIDE OF THE REAR WINDOW. GLASS JUST SHATTERED AND WAS EVERYWHERE. MY HUSBAND'S HANDS WERE CUT AND HIS HEAD WAS BANGE...
Mileage: 98,559
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE ALSO CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OVER DRIVE, AND MESSAGE CENTERS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN...
Mileage: 126,000
BOUGHT A USED 2002 EXPLORER WITH 116,000 MILES ON IT, WENT THROUGH ALL THE WARE ITEMS AND REPLACED WITH NEW. I DROVE THIS VEHICLE TO WORK FOR A WHILE, ENOUGH TO GET THE MILEAGE TO 140,010 MILES THEN SUDDENLY STARTED TO SLIP INTO 3RD OR MISS ALL TOGETHER 3RD GEAR. 1ST TO 2ND WORKS FINE, 2ND TO 3RD I...
Mileage: 140,010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN EXTENDED CRACK ON THE LIFTGATE EXTERIOR PANEL. THE DEFECT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAI...
PULLED INTO PARK, WENT TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK (WAS FULLY STOPPED) AND GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF. I DID NOT APPLY ANY FORCE, JUST THE NORMAL TYPICAL ACTION OF SHIFTING THE GEAR. GOOD THING IT WAS IN NEUTRAL WHEN IT SNAPPED. TOOK RUBBER SEAL OFF OF THE GEAR LEVER ARM AND THE PART WHICH THE LEVER ARM ...
PULLED INTO PARK, WENT TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO PARK (WAS FULLY STOPPED) AND GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF. I DID NOT APPLY ANY FORCE, JUST THE NORMAL TYPICAL ACTION OF SHIFTING THE GEAR. GOOD THING IT WAS IN NEUTRAL WHEN IT SNAPPED. TOOK RUBBER SEAL OFF OF THE GEAR LEVER ARM AND THE PART WHICH THE LEVER ARM ...
TRANSMISSION TOOK A CRAP, IT SEEMS TO BE A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 & 2003 EXPLORERS. GUESS WE SHOULD HAVE LOOKED INTO THE EXPLORER BETTER. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
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 DEPR...
Mileage: 157,000
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 DEPR...
Mileage: 157,000
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 DEPR...
Mileage: 157,000
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 DEPR...
Mileage: 157,000
PULLING IN DRIVEWAY STOPPED THE VEHICLE GOING TO PUT IT IN PARK SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN WENT ON INTERNET FOUND 146 COMPLAINTS AS THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THEM ON FORD EXPLORER CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. *TR
Mileage: 201,000
PULLING IN DRIVEWAY STOPPED THE VEHICLE GOING TO PUT IT IN PARK SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE OF STEERING COLUMN WENT ON INTERNET FOUND 146 COMPLAINTS AS THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THEM ON FORD EXPLORER CARCOMPLAINTS.COM. *TR
Mileage: 201,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE TO ROLL OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAI...
Mileage: 38,089
CRUISE CONTROL ELECTRICAL DISENGAGE SWITCH FAILED. CRUISE CONTROL COULD ONLY BE DISENGAGED BY STEPPING ON THE BRAKE VERY HARD OR BY MANUALLY TURNING OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH. *TR
Mileage: 93,200
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 ...
Mileage: 98,000
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 ...
Mileage: 98,000
MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. FROM PARK, WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THERE IS A SURGE THAT OVERCOMES THE BRAKES AND CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MOVE ROUGHLY 4-5 FEET. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSIONS SHIFTS SO HARD THAT IT SHAKES THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. WHEN SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS THE TRANSMISSIONS STALLS T...
Mileage: 126,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WOULD SWING OPEN SPORADICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS LATER CON...
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH COOPER DISCOVERY HTP TIRES, SIZE: 235 70 R16 (N/A). THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A SID...
THE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY WHILE ON A TRIP LEFT US ALL STRANDED IN COLD! *TR
Mileage: 84,000
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 TH...
Mileage: 133,000
WHILE PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING CAUSING THE EXPLORER TO BARELY PULL OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHICH HAD TO STOP TO AVOID HITTING ME. THIS WAS NOT THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED, AND IT HAPPENS WITH NO WARNING. *TR
Mileage: 112,000
THREE MONTHS AGO THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. SOMETIMES THE RPM'S WILL REV BUT THE CAR WILL NOT INCREASE IN SPEED.THE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO SHIFT HARSHLY. *TR
Mileage: 145,000
THREE MONTHS AGO THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON MY DASHBOARD. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. SOMETIMES THE RPM'S WILL REV BUT THE CAR WILL NOT INCREASE IN SPEED.THE LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO SHIFT HARSHLY. *TR
Mileage: 145,000
MERGING INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC ON US23 N. IN OHIO, TRIED TO ACCELERATE JUST AS I ALWAYS DO AND THE TRANSMISSION DECIDES IT DOESNT WANT TO SHIFT, THEN WHEN IT FINALLY DID (APPROX 5000 RPM) IT SLAMED INTO GEAR. NARROWLY AVOIDED BEING REAR-ENDED. TURNED VEHICLE AROUND, TRIED FLUID/FILTER CHANGE WITH NO S...
Mileage: 85,420
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME JAMMED. THE CONTACT TRIED DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED TO PARK AND SHUT THE IGNITION OFF. THE VEHICLE ...
Mileage: 210,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY EMITTED A BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AS THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED TO ROLL-BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A PHONE POLE. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL HOME. TH...
Mileage: 147,000
ALARM GOES OFF WHEN SET AND NO ONE IS AROUND, CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK, LIGHT INSIDE DO NOT TURN OFF AND SOMETIMES DO NOT TURN ON, RADIO DOES NOT TURN OFF WHEN OPENING THE FRONT DOORS, BUT WILL TURN OFF WHEN BACK DOORS ARE OPENED. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
DRIVE TRAIN, BUCKS, GRINDS, IS SLIPPING. MAKES ALOT OF NOISE. HAD THE REAR END REPLACED AND IT DID NOT WORK, PAID $1000.00 OR SO AND DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. ON OCCASION I AM JUST THANKFUL THAT MY AIR BAG HAS NOT GONE OFF YET. ALSO WHILE DRIVING MY DOOR AJAR LIGHT & DOME LIGHTS COME ON. *TR
Mileage: 150,169
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. ON OCCASION I AM JUST THANKFUL THAT MY AIR BAG HAS NOT GONE OFF YET. ALSO WHILE DRIVING MY DOOR AJAR LIGHT & DOME LIGHTS COME ON. *TR
Mileage: 150,169
I'VE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY TRUCK SAYING THE DOOR IS AJAR WHEN IT'S NOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE INSIDE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND LOCK/UNLOCK THE DOORS. I NOTICED IT USUALLY HAPPENS EITHER WHILE ITS RAINING OR IF IT JUST FINISHED RAINING. SOMEONE ELSE I KNOW WHO HAS THE SAME VEHICLE (YEAR/MAKE/MODEL) ...
I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN A PRIVATE SALE ON 11/09/12 AND ON 11/10/12 WENT TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO REVERSE ON A FLAT SURFACE AND MY SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF AND I AM NOT ABLE TO SHIFT MY VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 127,875
I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN A PRIVATE SALE ON 11/09/12 AND ON 11/10/12 WENT TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO REVERSE ON A FLAT SURFACE AND MY SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF AND I AM NOT ABLE TO SHIFT MY VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 127,875
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BECAME DETACHED, LEAVING THE VEHICLE STUCK IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILU...
Mileage: 167,000
THE O/D LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ON AND OFF. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION DOES NO LONGER WANT TO SHIFT GEARS; AND WHEN IT DOES IT SHIFTS VERY HARD. *TR
Mileage: 146,000
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
Mileage: 69,850
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, HE INADVERTENTLY STEPPED ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A BRUISED CHEST, RIBS ARMPIT AND WRISTS. HE ALSO SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE AND NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYE...
Mileage: 250,100
ON THE AFTERNOON OF OCTOBER 22ND 2012 MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS LEAVING THE SPEECH THERAPIST WITH MY SON WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER SNAPPED OFF IN HER HAND. THE CAR EVERY SINCE WE HAD IT WHEN U PUT IT IN PARK AS A DELAY AND ROLLS FOR WARD A BIT I FEEL THAT THIS IS A RECALL THAT FORD S...
ON THE AFTERNOON OF OCTOBER 22ND 2012 MY PREGNANT WIFE WAS LEAVING THE SPEECH THERAPIST WITH MY SON WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER SNAPPED OFF IN HER HAND. THE CAR EVERY SINCE WE HAD IT WHEN U PUT IT IN PARK AS A DELAY AND ROLLS FOR WARD A BIT I FEEL THAT THIS IS A RECALL THAT FORD S...
TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FAILED ORIGINALLY AT 65,000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN 3 YEARS LATER AT 130,000 MILES AND HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. 10 MONTHS LATER AT 140,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING AND STARTING TO SLIP. I DON'T ANTICIPATE PAYING FO...
Mileage: 65,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FAILED ORIGINALLY AT 65,000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. FAILED AGAIN 3 YEARS LATER AT 130,000 MILES AND HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. 10 MONTHS LATER AT 140,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAKING AND STARTING TO SLIP. I DON'T ANTICIPATE PAYING FO...
Mileage: 65,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE 10MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE BODY MOUNTS WERE DETERIORATING BETWEEN THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST...
Mileage: 141,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN BELT TENSIONER FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SOUND LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE NOISE HAD BEEN...
Mileage: 62,000
I WAS DRIVING IN TOWN WHEN I ACCELERATED FROM A STOP LIGHT AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO 3RD GEAR. THE ENGINE REVVED HIGHLY AND THEN SUDDENLY THE TRANSMISSION KICKED INTO GEAR WITH A SUDDEN JOLT FORWARD. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE HEATER HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE HEATER WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE HEATER BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTUR...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER, REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOWS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACTED MENTIONED THAT THE WINDOWS COULD NOT BE CLOSED OR OPENED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NO...
Mileage: 149,983
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SLIPPING GEARS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNO...
Mileage: 146,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SLIPPING GEARS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THREE DIFFERENT TIMES. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNO...
Mileage: 146,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A SQUEALING NOISE AND BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE FROZEN AND THAT HE SHOULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE ON T...
Mileage: 73,000
WHILE COMING OFF A FREEWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD THE CAR BEGAN TO TRY TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME. I WAS LUCKY I WAS COMING TO A STOP RATHER THEN GOING FULL SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH I ...
Mileage: 152,000
WHILE COMING OFF A FREEWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY JERKED AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD THE CAR BEGAN TO TRY TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO THE CAR BEHIND ME. I WAS LUCKY I WAS COMING TO A STOP RATHER THEN GOING FULL SPEED ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH I ...
Mileage: 152,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A BOLT UNDER THE FRONT SEAT THAT CAN BREAK CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE BACK AND FORTH *TGW THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE HIS VEHICLE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH IT IS 2002, AND NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL# 03V281000, WHICH HE DID REFERENCE.*JB
WENT TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE FROM THE PARK POSITION AND THE SHIFTER COMPLETELY BROKE AND WAS HANGING. ALSO, I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. WE WERE PLANNING TO MAKE AN OUT OF TOWN TRIP THE FOLLOWING DAY, HOWEVER, HAD TO CHANGE PLANS DUE TO THIS SITUATION. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, I HAVE...
Mileage: 195,000
WENT TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE FROM THE PARK POSITION AND THE SHIFTER COMPLETELY BROKE AND WAS HANGING. ALSO, I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. WE WERE PLANNING TO MAKE AN OUT OF TOWN TRIP THE FOLLOWING DAY, HOWEVER, HAD TO CHANGE PLANS DUE TO THIS SITUATION. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE, I HAVE...
Mileage: 195,000
HEARD A CLUNK NOISE IN THE REAR OF TRUCK...COME TO FIND OUT BOTH REAR STRUT COILS WERE ROTTED OUT AND BROKEN..TRUCKS HAS NEVER PULLED A TRAILER OR BEEN OFF ROAD! *TR
Mileage: 161,664
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH THE VEHICLE SPEED SUDDENLY INCREASED UP TO 90 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS VERY STIFF AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO PARK IN ORDER TO GET THE VEHI...
Mileage: 175,500
TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH PULLED OFF EXIT AND CONTINUED ON CITY ROADS TO OUR JOBS PARKING LOT AND IS NO LONGER DRIVE ABLE. *TR
Mileage: 194,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH PULLED OFF EXIT AND CONTINUED ON CITY ROADS TO OUR JOBS PARKING LOT AND IS NO LONGER DRIVE ABLE. *TR
Mileage: 194,000
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...
Mileage: 97,857
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...
Mileage: 97,857
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FAILED. THE CONTACT TRIED TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN PARK BUT THE GEAR SHIFT REMAINED STUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VE...
Mileage: 135,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE W...
Mileage: 64,549
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 NO...
Mileage: 89,000
REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTED AND CRACKING, PIECE FELL OFF. IT APPEARS THAT INADEQUATE OR DEFICIENT METAL WAS USED. MECHANIC SAYS VERY RARE FOR COIL SPRINGS TO RUST LIKE THIS, SPRINGS LOOK AS THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN IN A JUNK YARD FOR 30 YEARS.THIS VEHICLE IS A FAMILY CAR, NOT USED FOR OFF-ROADING AND ...
Mileage: 87,000
WHEN ACCELERATING ON A START, CAR DOESN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR....UNLESS THERE IS A PUSH OR JUMP INTO IT. *TR
Mileage: 203,000
WHEN ACCELERATING ON A START, CAR DOESN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR....UNLESS THERE IS A PUSH OR JUMP INTO IT. *TR
Mileage: 203,000
WHEN ACCELERATING ON A START, CAR DOESN'T SHIFT INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR....UNLESS THERE IS A PUSH OR JUMP INTO IT. *TR
Mileage: 203,000
FORD DEALERSHIP AND LOCAL MECHANIC HAVE WITNESSED DOZEN OF CASES WITH FORD IN WHICH THE VEHICLE IS VIBRATING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. WE HAVE TRIED REPLACING TIRES, BALANCING, AND WHEEL ALIGNMENTS. I HAVE READ HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE, BUT FORD HAS DONE NOT...
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING FROM 2-3 GEAR AND I FOUND OUT WITH MY 2YR AND 3YR KIDS IN THE CAR IF I NEED TO PULL OUT ON TO A HIGHWAY WITH CARS COMING THE SUV DON'T WANT TO DO SO AND WILL R...
Mileage: 156,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK AND HAPHAZARDLY DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AS OPPOSED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A BUILDING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AS ...
Mileage: 56,705
WHILE DRIVING CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT PASSED 3RD GEAR. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON A BUSY HIGHWAY BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID THE ENGINE WOULD EXPLODE. I LATER FOUND OUT, AFTER RESEARCHING, THAT THE RISK OF IT SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PO745 ERROR CODE IN 2002 EXPLORERS. *TR
Mileage: 155,000
WHILE DRIVING CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT PASSED 3RD GEAR. I HAD TO PULL OVER ON A BUSY HIGHWAY BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID THE ENGINE WOULD EXPLODE. I LATER FOUND OUT, AFTER RESEARCHING, THAT THE RISK OF IT SHIFTING INTO REVERSE IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PO745 ERROR CODE IN 2002 EXPLORERS. *TR
Mileage: 155,000
FORD IS A GREAT COMPANY. I LOVE THEIR F-350, MUSTANGS, AND VANS. BUT THE MAIN PROBLEM IS THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION. I HAVE SEEN AND RESEARCHED THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS THE CITIZENS HAVE SENT TO FORD AND THROUGH YOURSELVES. AND YET TO NOW PREVAIL? WHAT RIGHT DOES A PERSON HAVE TO CREATE A VE...
Mileage: 100,000
THIS IS AN UPDATE TO COMPLAINT NO. 10459987. AFTER LOOKING AT THE CAR RECORDS, WE DISCOVERED THAT DURING A SERVICE OF MY TRANSMISSION, FORD FACTORY REQUIRED THE DEALERSHIP TO CUT THE METAL TRANSMISSION LINE AND INSTALLED A RUBBER LINE WITH A FILTER. IF THEY DID NOT INSTALL THE FILTER, THEN THE WAR...
Mileage: 124,000
I WAS BACKING UP IN A COSTCO PARKING LOT AND THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE YOU SHIFT GEARS BROKE IN HALF. THERE WAS NO WAY TO DRIVE OR SHIFT THE CAR. THE CAR WAS IN NEUTRAL AND THERE WERE PEDESTRIANS IN FRONT OF ME AND CARS BEHIND ME. I YELLED FOR EVERYONE TO STAY CLEAR, HAD A FEW MEN HELP PUSH ME BACK ...
Mileage: 100,000
I JUST HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR A RECALL AT CHEROKEE FORD IN WOODSTOCK GA. JUST 3 DAYS LATER, MY VEHICLE STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY STREET AND I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. I WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO BE HIT. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. *JS
Mileage: 164,703
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT AND WITHIN 1 WEEK THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT....HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED AND STILL NO GOOD. *JB
Mileage: 90,000
FORDS TAILLIGHT/STOP SWITCH ILLUMINATES THE BRAKE LIGHTS, IS USED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND IS USED TO ENABLE THE OPERATOR TO BE ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. ROUGHLY A YEAR AGO I HAD SOME INTERMITTENT ISSUES WITH TRYING TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE WH...
Mileage: 193,261
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I LOOKED BACK IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED SMOKE BILLOWING OUT THE BACK OF MY CAR. I PULLED OVER. MY HUSBAND GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDER THE FRONT. I SMELLED FIRE AND HE SAID IT'S ON FIRE. MY HUSBAND SAW A LIQUID DRIPPING FROM THE CAR THAT WAS CLE...
Mileage: 125,000
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
Mileage: 135,000
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
Mileage: 135,000
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
Mileage: 135,000
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
Mileage: 135,000
THE O/D LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF AND THERE APPEARS TO BE NO THIRD GEAR, ACCORDING TO THREE MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION INSPECTIONS. RESEARCHING WEBSITES INDICATES THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PREVALENT PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. NEED TO KNOW: 1. WAS THERE A RECALL? 2. WHAT, IF ANYTHING, FORD IS WILLING TO...
Mileage: 154,000
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] ORDER...
Mileage: 68,400
WENT TO BACK OUT CARPORT, WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS PUSH IT WENT TO FLOOR AND STUCK !, AUTO TRAVELED OUT DRIVE WAY CIRCLED A FIELD COME BACK AND HIT TREE, AFTER TRAVELING APPROX 1500 FT MORE OR LESS, KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS, BROKE DENTURES, NECK AND BACK INJURIES , CONCUSSION , TOTAL THE AUTO A 2002 FORD EXP...
TRANSMISSION FAILURE - STUPID DESIGN DOESN'T ALLOW YOU TO CHECK FLUID LEVEL, LEAK AT TRANSFER CASE SEAL SEEMS TO HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF FLUID AND CANNOT BE ADDED WITHOUT SOME SPECIAL PUMP TO FILL TRANSMISSION BACK UP BECAUSE IT'S A SEALED UNIT. DESIGNED SO ONLY FORD DEALERS CAN DO SERVICE AND THEN IT...
Mileage: 109,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND BEEPING SENSOR IS ALWAYS GOING OFF, CAUSING THE DOORS TO UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO CAUSING THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT TO TURN ON AND OFF. MUST DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER, AS DOME LIGHT STAYS ON. *JS
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFT DETACHED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS FROM THE PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 121,000.
Mileage: 121,000
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAS SUDDENLY QUIT AT ONLY 120,000 MILES. BECAUSE OF A CODE P0775 "PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID". SHOPPED THE FIX (WHICH ALL REPAIR SHOPS SAY IS VERY COMMON ON EARLY 2000 FORD'S) AND IT WILL NEED A $2500 REBUILD. DID SOME ONLINE RESEARCH AND FOUND MORE COMPLAINTS ON THIS THAN I C...
ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I PURCHASED MY EXPLORER LTD, THE REAR LOGO PANEL STARTED COMING LOOSE. I USED SPECIAL ADHESIVE TO ATTACH IT, BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T STICK. I TRIED PULLING IT OFF, BUT IT WOULDN'T BUDGE ON THE OTHER SIDE, SO I TRIED A DIFFERENT ADHESIVE. IT STUCK FOR A WHILE, BUT AS I WAS GOING DOWN ...
Mileage: 182
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY. THE OVER DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FIRST AND SECOND GEARS OF THE TRANSMISSION FAIL...
Mileage: 100,000
O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON CONSTANT. TRANSMISSION HAS A HARD TIME SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. IT HAD APPROXIMATELY 140,000 MILES WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED. I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER SO I AM UNSURE IF THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
OUT TRANSMISSION ISN'T OUT YET, IT'S ON ITS WAY OUT. WHEN ACCELERATING IT STOPS AT 25-35 MPH AND THE RPM REV UP TO THE RED LIMIT IF YOU DON'T TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS AND IT WONT SWITCH GEARS FOR A MINUTE OR SO. SOMETIMES YOU HEAR A LOUD DROPPING SOUND AND THE ENTIRE CAR JERKS WHEN IT SWITCHES GEA...
Mileage: 155,550
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EB AND THIS CAR IS A PIECE OF CRAP AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR THE TRANNY IS SLIPPING LIKE CRAZY AND ITS HARD TO CHANGE FROM PARK TO DRIVE. I HAVE LOOKED IT UP AND THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND IT IS A CLOSED TRANNY SO I CANT EVEN CHECK THE FLUID IN IT BUT FORD...
Mileage: 166,000
BEEN JERKY AND JUMPING FOR 2 YEARS BUT TODAY THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT UPSHIFT WHEN STARTING OUT OR DOWN-SHIFT WHEN SLOWING DOWN. THE ENGINE WENT TO HIGH RPM WITH LITTLE OR NO FORWARD PROGRESS.ALL THIS WAS PRECEDED BY THE OVER-DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING ON AND OFF FOLLOWED NEXT BY THE CHECK TRANSMISSION ...
Mileage: 119,483
THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD, ENGINE LIGHT AND O/D OFF LIGHTS ARE ON. LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS THAT THE INTERMEDIATE BAND ON THE TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN. THIS IS A SEALED UNIT WITH NO WAY TO SERVICE WITHOUT A REBUILD.
Mileage: 117,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED DUE TO A WIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ...
Mileage: 160,000
MY WIFE STARTED OUR EXPLORER AND TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT HANDLE SNAPPED OFF IN HER HAND. ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER FORD OWNERS! UNBELIEVABLE! SO NOW I HAVE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THIS "FORD PROBLEM" FIXED!...
Mileage: 148,000
THE TRANSMISSION IS JUNK. FORD KNOWS THIS. REBUILDING OR REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION IS INEVITABLE...AND NOT JUST ONCE, BECAUSE THERE ARE KNOWN DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING ISSUES THAT WILL ONLY CAUSE THE FAILURES TO REPEAT THEMSELVES. UNLESS THESE FAILURES ARE DEALT WITH, THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE ON THE RO...
Mileage: 140,000
THE PROBLEM IS A SUDDEN CRACKING OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSING SLOW COOLANT LOSS. WHEN THE INTAKE FAILS THE ENGINE COOLANT POURS OUT AND THE ENGINE QUICKLY OVERHEATS. *TR
Mileage: 189,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THEIR SEATBELT WHEN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ERRONEOUSLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE AI...
Mileage: 144,000
DUE TO A DEFECT, WE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED (THANK GOD IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY)...THEN HAD TO HAVE THE DOOR AJAR SENSOR FIXED BECAUSE ALARM KEPT GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO WE WERE ABUT TO GO OUT OF TOWN FOR THANKSGIVING. I STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND THEN WE TRY TO...
DUE TO A DEFECT, WE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED (THANK GOD IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY)...THEN HAD TO HAVE THE DOOR AJAR SENSOR FIXED BECAUSE ALARM KEPT GOING OFF FOR NO REASON. ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO WE WERE ABUT TO GO OUT OF TOWN FOR THANKSGIVING. I STOP AT A RED LIGHT, AND THEN WE TRY TO...
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION DIED FOR THE SECOND TIME AFTER I HAD THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE IT, 75,000 MILES AGO. I AM NOW SITTING AT 156000 AND IT IS DOING THE SAME THINGS AGAIN. THIS GIVES ME SUCH A BAD TASTE TOWARD FORD, AND I HAVE BEEN A DIE HARD FORD GUY. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION DIED FOR THE SECOND TIME AFTER I HAD THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE IT, 75,000 MILES AGO. I AM NOW SITTING AT 156000 AND IT IS DOING THE SAME THINGS AGAIN. THIS GIVES ME SUCH A BAD TASTE TOWARD FORD, AND I HAVE BEEN A DIE HARD FORD GUY. *TR
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
Mileage: 98,600
I NOTICED ONE DAY THAT MY GAS GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY WHEN I KNEW I HAD GAS, THE NEXT TIME I STARTED THE ENGINE MY GAS GAUGE WORKED. FROM THAT DAY IT WORKS SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL GIVE OUT COMPLETELY ONE DAY AND CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS A...
Mileage: 90,870
WHEN CLOSING THE REAR HATCH GLASS, THE GLASS EXPLODED. CAR WAS PARKED INSIDE OUR GARAGE ATTACHED TO OUR HOUSE. WE WERE UNLOADING PACKAGES AND WHEN WE WERE DONE WE REACHED UP AND PULLED THE WINDOW TO CLOSE. THE GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER. *TR
Mileage: 155,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE OVER DRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SKIP GEARS. THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC B...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO THE REVERSE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COLUMN SHIFTER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 228,000. UPDATED 04/11/12*LJ T...
Mileage: 228,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO THE REVERSE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COLUMN SHIFTER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 228,000. UPDATED 04/11/12*LJ T...
Mileage: 228,000
THE FACTORY ALARM WILL GO OFF RANDOMLY DURING THE NIGHT. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THIS ISSUE WORKED OUT WITH FORD. WE HAVE TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT RESOLVED AND EACH TIME IT IS FIXED, THE ISSUE RETURNS WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. *TR
Mileage: 97,000
SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE,CANNOT SHIFT VEHICLE. I READ ONLINE THERE ARE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ,THEY WERE ALL WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. HAS THERE? *TR
Mileage: 110,000
SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE,CANNOT SHIFT VEHICLE. I READ ONLINE THERE ARE NUMEROUS PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ,THEY WERE ALL WONDERING WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. HAS THERE? *TR
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER EDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT ENGINE STARTUP, THE GEAR SHIFTER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...
Mileage: 120,000
NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL WORK, THEY WERE OPERATING PROPERLY AND JUST QUIT. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, IN AN EMERGENCY, (SUCH AS A CRASH). THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. IF A FIRE OCCURRED THE RESULTS COULD BE TRAGIC. FORD...
Mileage: 143,000
NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL WORK, THEY WERE OPERATING PROPERLY AND JUST QUIT. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, IN AN EMERGENCY, (SUCH AS A CRASH). THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. IF A FIRE OCCURRED THE RESULTS COULD BE TRAGIC. FORD...
Mileage: 143,000
NONE OF THE WINDOWS WILL WORK, THEY WERE OPERATING PROPERLY AND JUST QUIT. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, IN AN EMERGENCY, (SUCH AS A CRASH). THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BECOME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT OPERATE. IF A FIRE OCCURRED THE RESULTS COULD BE TRAGIC. FORD...
Mileage: 143,000
THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIFT ODDLY FROM SECOND TO THIRD. THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. SHIFTING THEN BEGAN TO BE ROUGH. I PROMPTLY TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO FOUND IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT UNIT. SECOND GEAR CASING HAD FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AN...
Mileage: 130,000
ASIDE FROM CONTINUING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, THE HATCH OF THIS FORD EXPLORER WAS RECALLED SOME YEARS AGO. HOWEVER, THE AREA BELOW THE WINDOW OF THE HATCH ON MANY EXPLORERS MADE IN OR AROUND 2002, HAS BEGUN TO CRACK AND EXTEND TO THE EDGE OF THE HATCH AREA. WHEN CLOSED, THIS CAN BE A HAZARD THAT LE...
FORD HAS INFORMED DEALERS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. IF YOU MOVE THE SEAT TOO MUCH IT DISCONNECTS WITH THE AIR BAG. ALL FORD DEALERS ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT FORD IS NOT WILLING TO ISSUE RECALL. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD REQUIRE ACTION. IT WOULD BE...
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND IMMEDIATELY, THE 4WD HIGH AND 4WD LOW WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SHIFT INTO THE NEUTRAL GEAR, AS SPECIFIED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL HOWEVER, ...
Mileage: 60,000
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 65 AS POSTED, I STARTED TO FEEL SHAKING FROM THE TIRES AND IT GOT TO THE POINT I COULDN'T CONTROL THE VEHICLE, LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND CALL AAA FOR A TOW, A STATE POLICE OFFICER PULLED BEHIND ME AND SAID LET ME GUESS HUB BEARING. THE POLICE ...
Mileage: 96,000
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 65 AS POSTED, I STARTED TO FEEL SHAKING FROM THE TIRES AND IT GOT TO THE POINT I COULDN'T CONTROL THE VEHICLE, LUCKY I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND CALL AAA FOR A TOW, A STATE POLICE OFFICER PULLED BEHIND ME AND SAID LET ME GUESS HUB BEARING. THE POLICE ...
Mileage: 96,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT TWO CRACKS DEVELOPED UNDER THE HATCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...
Mileage: 130,000
COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. SLIPPING IN-AND-OUT OF GEAR, FAILURE TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS, UNABLE TO STAY AT IDLE WITHOUT SHIFTING TO PARK. ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION WHEN GEAR SLIP OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION. *TT
Mileage: 150,000
I WAS PUTTING MY CAR IN GEAR WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT SNAPPED OFF IN MY HAND. *TT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE OVER-DRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED SEVERAL TIMES, AS A...
Mileage: 157,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFTER HANDLE FRACTURED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A PARKING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE W...
Mileage: 187,000
I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 DRIVING 55MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING, AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL I COASTED SAFELY TO A STOP THANK GOD. I TOOK IT TO A FORD SERVICE ...
Mileage: 160,000
I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 DRIVING 55MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON A 4 LANE HIGHWAY, WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE O/D LIGHT FLASHED A FEW TIMES AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION JUST STOPPED WORKING, AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL I COASTED SAFELY TO A STOP THANK GOD. I TOOK IT TO A FORD SERVICE ...
Mileage: 160,000
THE SEAT BELTS ON THE FRONT DRIVERS & PASSENGERS SIDES DO NOT RETRACT . THE SEAT BELTS CONSTANTLY GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY . THIS ACTUALLY RUINED MY DOOR LOCKS ONCE ALREADY , WHICH I HAD TO REPLACE AT MY EXPENSE . I HAVE READ NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. I DROVE ABOUT 10 MILES MORE TO MAKE IT HOME AND IT COMPLETELY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE TOWED. I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A...
Mileage: 94,950
AT A STOP, BEGAN ACCELERATING TO ENTER HIGHWAY, ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 90 MPH AT FULL THROTTLE BEFORE I SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ALL EXACTLY THE SAME. VEHICLE ACCELERATES AT FULL THROTTLE AND HAS TO BE SH...
Mileage: 140,000
AT A STOP, BEGAN ACCELERATING TO ENTER HIGHWAY, ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 90 MPH AT FULL THROTTLE BEFORE I SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ALL EXACTLY THE SAME. VEHICLE ACCELERATES AT FULL THROTTLE AND HAS TO BE SH...
Mileage: 140,000
4X4 MODULE NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTING INTO 2 GEAR HARD. *TT
Mileage: 121,304
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...
Mileage: 130,000
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT SUDDENLY BEGAN TO REV HIGHER THAN NORMAL. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASH BEGAN TO FLASH AND 2ND AND 5TH GEAR SEEMED TO HAVE STOPPED WORKING. *TR
Mileage: 105,800
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH A TORN DOWN ENGINE. I WENT OUT TO START IT ONE MORNING AND IT HAD A HARD START THEN IT STARTED TICKING. COME TO FIND OUT IT THE TIMING CHAIN. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE IT IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AND I AM REALLY SURPRISED THAT THIS ...
Mileage: 122,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT IS IN THE SHOP RIGHT NOW WITH A TORN DOWN ENGINE. I WENT OUT TO START IT ONE MORNING AND IT HAD A HARD START THEN IT STARTED TICKING. COME TO FIND OUT IT THE TIMING CHAIN. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE IT IS A VERY COMMON COMPLAINT AND I AM REALLY SURPRISED THAT THIS ...
Mileage: 122,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE SURGED BACKWARD. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE...
Mileage: 184,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE GEAR HOUSING UNIT. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER HOUSING WOULD NEED TO B...
Mileage: 143,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE BY REPLACING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT ...
Mileage: 70,000
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK, I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AT THE END OF MY ROAD, LIKE I DO EVERY MORNING. HOWEVER, ON THIS MORNING, AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, MY CAR BOGGED DOWN WHICH LEFT ME IN THE ROAD FOR SECONDS LONGER THEN WAS SAFE. THERE WAS A CAR SPEEDING AROUND THE CURVE, AND M...
Mileage: 130,000
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR TO WORK, I CAME TO A STOP SIGN AT THE END OF MY ROAD, LIKE I DO EVERY MORNING. HOWEVER, ON THIS MORNING, AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP, MY CAR BOGGED DOWN WHICH LEFT ME IN THE ROAD FOR SECONDS LONGER THEN WAS SAFE. THERE WAS A CAR SPEEDING AROUND THE CURVE, AND M...
Mileage: 130,000
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 WHE...
Mileage: 112,000
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...
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...
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...
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 AM A MECHNICAL ENGINEER, AND DO A LOT OF MY OWN CAR REPAIRS, WHEN I WAS ADJUSTING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE I NOTICED THAT MY REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN IN 2 PLACES AND RUSTED THROUGH, I WENT ONLINE TO BUY REPLACEMENT SPRINGS AND STRUTS, AND I CAME UPON A WEBSITE WITH OTHERS ALSO WITH THIS ISSUE OF BRO...
Mileage: 147,500
THE REAR HINGES GAVE WAY, AND THE BACK HALF GLASS EXPLODED. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
THE REAR HINGES GAVE WAY, AND THE BACK HALF GLASS EXPLODED. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS RACED EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....
Mileage: 54,500
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE, BUT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...
Mileage: 141,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FRACTURED WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT FROM PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 135,000.
Mileage: 135,000
REAR SPRING CRACKED AT 100,000 MIL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 120,000 MIL BODY ELECTRICAL NOT SEALED WELL AND KEEPS SHORTING IN DIFFERENT PLACES CRUISE GETS STUBBORN AND SCARED TO USE IT , IM AFRAID OF IT GETTING STUCK IN CRUISE. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
REAR SPRING CRACKED AT 100,000 MIL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 120,000 MIL BODY ELECTRICAL NOT SEALED WELL AND KEEPS SHORTING IN DIFFERENT PLACES CRUISE GETS STUBBORN AND SCARED TO USE IT , IM AFRAID OF IT GETTING STUCK IN CRUISE. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
REAR SPRING CRACKED AT 100,000 MIL TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 120,000 MIL BODY ELECTRICAL NOT SEALED WELL AND KEEPS SHORTING IN DIFFERENT PLACES CRUISE GETS STUBBORN AND SCARED TO USE IT , IM AFRAID OF IT GETTING STUCK IN CRUISE. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FRACTURED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 110,...
Mileage: 110,000
HI I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT I HAVE ONLY HAD FOR 7 MONTHS AND APPROXIMATELY 1 WEEK AGO MY CAR STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS WHILE DRIVING. NOT LONG AFTER THAT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY O/D LIGHT CAME ON, SO I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO GET THE CODE READ AND THEY TOLD ME IT WA...
Mileage: 153,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. I HAVE BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE AND FORD DEALER TOLD ME IT WAS COMMON WITH THE 2002 EXPLORER. I AM NOW AT 100K MILES AND MY TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF BEING REBUILT BECAUSE FORD MANUFACTURED A TRANSMISSION THAT WAS TWO SMALL FOR THE 2ND AND 5TH GE...
Mileage: 50,000
THE TRUNK OF MY VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A SIZABLE CRACK IN THE REAR PANEL ONLY THROUGH NORMAL USE. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON A NUMBER OF OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES AND KNOW IT IS NOT ONLY ME WITH THIS PROBLEM. *TR
CPSC# I11A0238A. 2002 FORD EXPLORER. STUDS FOR VEHICLE REAR RIGHT TIRE COMPLETELY SNAP IN HALF. *LN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHING INTO A POLE, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR CONTUSIONS. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL ...
Mileage: 135,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
THIS TRANSMISSION ISN'T DUE FOR IT'S FIRST SERVICE UNTIL 150,000 MILES. WITH NO WAY TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS THERE IS NO WAY FOR THE OWNER TO PREVENT FAILURE. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY INDICATION OF LEAKS ( NO OIL SPOTS ON DRIVEWAY). TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT. *TR
Mileage: 122,623
TIMING BELT TENSIONER......MY CAR IS MAKING NOISES AND EVERY MECHANIC I TAKE MY TRUCK TO EITHER TELL ME TO GET A NEW MOTOR OR SELL IT AND NO MECHANIC WANTS TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE ITS SO COMPLICATED... :/ AS A SINGLE MOTHER EITHER OPTION IS NOT AN OPTION....BOTH MY DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WINDOW MOT...
Mileage: 145,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. THROTTLE STUCK WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP ACCELERATION. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURY TO US AS WELL AS OTHERS. *LN UPDATED 11/09/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED HE REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR AND APPLIED...
Mileage: 109,620
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE ...
Mileage: 95,000
I WENT TO PERFORM BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT AND FOUND PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN. WHEN I GOT AROUND TO THE DRIVERS SIDE TO NO AVAIL THAT REAR COIL SPRING IS BROKEN AS WELL. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
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 VEH...
Mileage: 85,032
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 VEH...
Mileage: 85,032
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 VEH...
Mileage: 85,032
IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THE CEL CAME ON, ALONG WITH THE O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. IT STARTED TO MAKE A WHINING NOISE, AND THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. IT WOULD ONLY STAY IN 1ST GEAR AND WOULD ONLY GO ABOUT 20 MPH. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OR HAVE IT REBUIL...
Mileage: 169,000
I HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED IN JUNE 2006 UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY, $4000 (BRAND NEW FORD BUILT TRANSMISSION), MY COST $100. MY EXPLORER HAD 59,900 MILES. I WAS SOMEWHAT SURPRISED! HERE IT IS AGAIN, OCTOBER 2011, AT 109,000 AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! NO MORE EXTENDED WARRAN...
Mileage: 59,900
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP IN MAY OF 2011. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AND IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM UNABLE TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AS IT IS A SEALED UNIT NO DIP STICK. WE DROVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT NO LONGER MOVES. THE COST TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IS 2800.00 PLUS......
Mileage: 155,970
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP IN MAY OF 2011. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED AND IT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I AM UNABLE TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AS IT IS A SEALED UNIT NO DIP STICK. WE DROVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT NO LONGER MOVES. THE COST TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IS 2800.00 PLUS......
Mileage: 155,970
TRANSMISSION (5R55) SOLENOID PACK AND SERVO BOTH WENT OUT AT SAME TIME SERVO IS TERRIBLE DESIGN. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FROM FORD ON THESE PROBLEMS ON THIS TRANSMISSION. *TT
Mileage: 138,000
REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED FORD WOULD NOT WARRENTY. *TT
Mileage: 130,000
TRANSMISSION DIED FORD WOULD NOT WARRENTY. *TR
Mileage: 76,000
WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK THE SHIFT LINKAGE COUPLER SNAPPED AND THE SHIFTER CAME OFF IN MY HAND. UPON INSPECTION THE COUPLER IS A CHEAP RESIN AND SHOULD NOT SNAP WITH NORMAL WEAR USAGE. THIS IS A LINK TO A FORUM WITH 129 COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR ISSUES. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/A...
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE TODAY AND ON WAY HOME THE TRANSMISSION "OD OFF" LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A MAJOR COMMON PROBLEM WITH A FAILED TRANSMISSION IN THIS MODEL. I AM ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND CANNOT AFFORD THE $3,000 PLUS TO FIX. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF IN MY HAND AND WAS STUCK IN REVERSE. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED AS WE COULDN'T GET THE CAR TO GO INTO PARK. *KB
Mileage: 112,300
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, O...
Mileage: 146,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED ABNORMAL NOISES. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND PERFORMED THE REPAIRS IN NOVEMBER 2008 HOWEVER, IN OCTOBER 2011 THE FAILURE RECURRED....
Mileage: 28,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND WOULD HAVE NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WA...
Mileage: 70,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE HOUSING AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130...
Mileage: 130,000
MY WIFE WAS PICKING UP HER MOTHER AND SHE WENT TO PUT THE EXPLORER INTO REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF IN HER HAND. SHE COULD NOT GET THE CAR INTO GEAR SO WE HAD IT TOWED HOME. I FOUND THE PIECE HOLDING THE SHIFTER WAS BROKEN OFF. FORD WANTED $1,000 FOR THE PIECE TO FIX IT. *TR
[XXX] GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER, INTENDING TO PICK UP HER SON FROM SCHOOL. WHEN SHE TRIED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, SHE SAYS THE ENTIRE GEAR SELECTOR BROKE OFF AND FELL IN HER LAP. IT TURNS OUT SHE'S NOT ALONE. TEAM 4 INVESTIGATOR JIM PARSONS REPORTED THAT THE NATIO...
[XXX] GOT BEHIND THE WHEEL OF HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER, INTENDING TO PICK UP HER SON FROM SCHOOL. WHEN SHE TRIED TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, SHE SAYS THE ENTIRE GEAR SELECTOR BROKE OFF AND FELL IN HER LAP. IT TURNS OUT SHE'S NOT ALONE. TEAM 4 INVESTIGATOR JIM PARSONS REPORTED THAT THE NATIO...
I RECENTLY HAD THE DEALER INSTALL 2 NEW REAR WHEEL BEARINGS (2ND TIME IN 2 YEARS) AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. I WAS TOLD THAT THE BROKEN PIECES CAN COME OUT WHILE DRIVING AND PUNCTURE THE TIRE. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH AND FOUND OVER 100 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME BROKEN SPRINGS ON O...
Mileage: 125,000
THE TRANSMISSION HAS A 5 SECOND DELAY WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE CAR TRANSMISSION JERKS FORWARD SUDDENLY AND RANDOMLY SHIFTS INTO A HIGHER OR LOWER GEAR WHILE DRIVING. THERE IS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING AND WHILE THE GEARS ARE SHIFTING. *TT
Mileage: 93,000
GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF IN MY HANDS. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE SHIFTER SO THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,...
Mileage: 151,957
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MANEUVER THE SHIFTER SO THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,...
Mileage: 151,957
#3 CYCLINDER PLUB BLEW. HAD TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID THEY COULD FIX EASILY BY INSTALLING A HELIX COIL ADAPTER & COULD HAVE CAR READY NEXT DAY. DEALER CALLS BACK AND SAYS THEY FIXED IT BUT IT WAS REALLY RUNNING BAD AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND DRIVING IT. I ASKED WHAT THE SOLUTION WAS AND TH...
Mileage: 100,105
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILED AT ABOUT 86,000 MILES AND REQUIRED $3000.00 TO REPAIR. FORD ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW BUT WOULD DO NOTHING TO COVER ANY OF THE REPAIR COSTS. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ONLINE AND TALKING TO MECHANICS THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER...
Mileage: 86,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES AROUND THE RADIO CONSOLE AND THE DASHBOARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A FAILURE WITHIN THE RADIO CONSOLE WIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT T...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, MY TRANSMISSION JUST RECENTLY WENT OUT. IT HAS ABOUT 142,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, TO GET IT FIXED, THEY TOOK IT APART, AND TOLD ME IT WAS COSTING $3,786.60 TO GET IT FIXED/REBUILT! AS OF RIGHT NOW MY TRUCK IS STILL IN THE SHOP, IT HAS BEEN T...
Mileage: 142,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH UPHILL WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED RE...
Mileage: 129,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED, CAUSING THE EXCESSIVE TREAD WEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...
Mileage: 75,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 97,000
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN 2005. AT ABOUT 85000 MILES I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND OFTEN JERKS REAL HARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER IN MY AREA AND THEY TOLD ME THERE ARE NO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FLUID, HOWEVER, T...
Mileage: 85,000
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN 2005. AT ABOUT 85000 MILES I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND OFTEN JERKS REAL HARD WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED BY AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER IN MY AREA AND THEY TOLD ME THERE ARE NO METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FLUID, HOWEVER, T...
Mileage: 85,000
IN THE EVENING, I WAS ABOUT HALF AN HOUR FROM HOME WHEN I PULLED UP TO A GAS PUMP AT A STATION AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK. I DID NOT DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT THAN NORMAL. THE STEERING GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND. IT WAS ATTACHED BY A WIRE. I COULD NOT TELL WHAT HAPPENED EXCEPT THA...
Mileage: 151,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER AT 15000 MILES; BOUGHT TRUCK USED FROM MY BROTHER. HE NEVER DROVE IT BECAUSE HE HAD A COMPANY CAR. FUEL PUMP WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING IT HOME, DOOR AJAR LIGHT NEVER WENT OUT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON(SHOULD HAVE TAKEN IT RIGHT BACK TO MY BROTHER).$650.00 TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP, $100...
Mileage: 14,995
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS SEVERE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR...
Mileage: 148,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE GLASS ON ALL FOUR DOORS EXHIBITED PERMANENT STREAKS WHICH DISTORTED HIS VISIBILITY. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE SIMILAR STREAKS ON THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO SPECIALIZED IN A...
Mileage: 3
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING BACK HOME FROM A TRIP IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA TO SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA. TWO DAYS AFTER HAVING MY CAR FULLY SERVICED AND MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND AS SOON AS THAT HAPPENED MY CAR STARTED TELLING ME I NEED TO ...
Mileage: 119,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORE WITH 47,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKE DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION. DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY BROKE. DAILY DRIVER ONLY, NO TOWING. SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AT 47,000 MILES SHOULD HAVE A RECALL WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH SPRINGS. *TR
Mileage: 47,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2010, ALMOST CAUSED VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY; WAS REBUILT IN MARCH 2011, BUT TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AGAIN AND IT IS NOW AUGUST 2011. I HAVE BEEN CHECKING SEVERAL DIFFERENT WEBSITES AND I RECEIVED 1 RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL BUT HAPPENED TO NOTICE THERE IS ANOTHER RE...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THE REAR LIFT GATE AND WINDOW WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY AND IT WOULD ALSO WOBBLE. THE ELECTRONIC POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT WORK BECAUSE THEY WOULD DETECT THE LIFT GATE WAS NOT CLOSED ENGAGING AND A WARNING S...
Mileage: 65,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH SHE NOTICED SMOKING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS A MINOR DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE DEFECT AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS THE TRA...
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE MOVING THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILU...
Mileage: 86,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE C...
Mileage: 131,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE READING BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE ERRATICALLY . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE TECHNICIANS STATED SUGAR WAS FOUND IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP,CLEANED THE...
Mileage: 74,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD ALL COIL SPRINGS BROKEN AND SOME MAY HAVE BEEN FOR QUITE SOME TIME. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND I HEARD SOMETHING CLUNK IN THE BACK AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS COMPLETELY CRACKED. TOOK IT INTO GET REPAIRED ALONG WITH STRUTS...
Mileage: 102,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL UP WITH HER FOOT BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF O...
Mileage: 140,000
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS (STRUT ASSEMBILES) BROKEN ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. BREAKS IN STEEL COIL SPRINGS DISCOVERED DURING DEALER INSPECTION IN 2010. VEHICLE IS USED FOR STANDARD DAILY DRIVING ON PAVED ROADS. RESULTED IN SAGGING REAR OF VEHICLE AND DEGRADED VEHICLE CONTROL IN BUMPY TERRAIN. PART...
Mileage: 114,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER LF SEATBELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER BAD. AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER TWO REPLACEMENTS OF OVER 300.00 EA. SAFETY ISSUE? *TR
Mileage: 120,400
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE 2002-2005 FORD EXPLORER/MERCURY MOUNTAINEER MODELS (4 DOORS). I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR XLS WITH 150,000 MILES. RECENTLY MY VEHICLE BECAME VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. WHEN I ACCELERATE AND THEN RELEASE THE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD "PUSH" TO ONE SIDE OR ANOT...
Mileage: 154,105
WAS DRIVING HOME FROM GETTING GROCERIES AND THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE. WAS AT A INTERSECTION SO IT WAS A UNPLEASANT SITUATION AS THEIR WAS ONCOMING CARS. PULLED THE CAR OVER AND SHUT OFF.. CHECKED FOR TRANSMISSION FLUID.. THERE WAS NONE. STARTED CAR AND IT WOULD ONLY DRIVE ABOUT 15 MPH THE REMAIN...
Mileage: 130,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER , HAD REAR END REPAIRED AT 75000.0 MILES BY FORD DEALER AND AGAIN IT'S MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AT 101000.0...LIKE ALL OTHERS, THEY STATE OUT OF WARRANTY AND WANT CUSTOMER TO PAY. *TT
Mileage: 101,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS FRACTURED AND THE ENGINE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONT...
Mileage: 177,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND BOTH TURN SIGNALS STOPPED ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE LIGHTS AND STATED THAT THE WIRES WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED THE...
Mileage: 111,000
TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AT 85,300 MILES, MUST HAVE IT REBUILT. *KB
Mileage: 85,300
2002 FORD EXPLORER-TRANSMISSION FAILURE-130,000 MILES-JULY 12, 2011 TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 119,000 MILES ON JAN. 13, 2010 BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER- BOTH FAILURES CONSISTED OF THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR DURING NORMAL DRIVING. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE ...
Mileage: 130,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER-TRANSMISSION FAILURE-130,000 MILES-JULY 12, 2011 TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 119,000 MILES ON JAN. 13, 2010 BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER- BOTH FAILURES CONSISTED OF THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR DURING NORMAL DRIVING. IN HEAVY TRAFFIC THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE ...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...
Mileage: 183,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TO...
Mileage: 68,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSON SLIPPING GEARS, HARD TO SHIFT, AND NOT ACCELERATING IN APRIL 2008 AT 100K MILES. REPLACED WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION AND SAME THING IS HAPPENING AGAIN AFTER ONLY 40K MORE MILES AND ONLY 2 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY FOR THE REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECTI...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE MORE THAN 20 MPH, AND THE OVER DRIVE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE TYPE OF WARNING LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. THE ...
Mileage: 68,000
I OWN A 2002 XPLORER, RECENTLY THE O.D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND THE TRUCK STARTED JERKING VIOLENTLY. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.I HAVE AN EIGHT YEAR OLD WHO WAS IN THE TRUCK WITH ME AT THE TIME.THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH ...
REAR CRACKED/CRUMBLING STRUT SPRINGS BOTH SIDES. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I NOW HAVE TO PAY $1360 FOR A REPLACEMENT (USED) STEERING COLUMN. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON WITH 2002 FO...
Mileage: 130,000
I WAS RIDING ALONG THE HIGHWAY IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH MY TWO KIDS ON VACATION. WE HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 4 HOURS . I WAS USING THE CRUISE CONTROL. I CAME TO A RED LIGHT THEN CONTINUED ON FOR ABOUT 2 MILES THAN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CHECK TEMP GAUGE CAME ON AND THE GAUGE WAS ALL THE WAY H...
Mileage: 131,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER'S TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THAT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION IN THESE MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLES. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME RECALL FOR THIS. *...
Mileage: 170,900
WHILE MY WIFE WAS BACKING UP IN MY SON'S DRIVEWAY, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CHARGE TO REPAIR BY A FORD DEALER WAS ROUGHLY $2,000.00 (INCLUDING TOW CHARGES). AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE, IT APPARENTLY IS WAY TOO COMMON, HOWEVER FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBI...
Mileage: 100,000
WHILE MY WIFE WAS BACKING UP IN MY SON'S DRIVEWAY, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CHARGE TO REPAIR BY A FORD DEALER WAS ROUGHLY $2,000.00 (INCLUDING TOW CHARGES). AFTER DOING RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE, IT APPARENTLY IS WAY TOO COMMON, HOWEVER FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE RESPONSIBI...
Mileage: 100,000
WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO PARK THE SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. TO RESEARCH THIS PROBLEM PLEASE LOOK AT WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM AND LOOK UNDER THE 2002 EXPLORER AND UNDER THE SUB HEADING INTERIOR ACCESSORIES PROBLEMS. OF THE 180 COMPLAINTS UNDER THIS SUB HEADING, 126 ARE FOR THE BROKEN SHIFT ...
Mileage: 45,971
MY VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THIS MONTH. *TT
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 PENNSYLV...
Mileage: 159,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR DETACHED FROM THE HINGE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ONCE BUT THE FA...
Mileage: 74,797
UPON TAKING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE. I WAS INFORMED BY THE FORD DEALER THAT MY LEFT REAR SPRING WAS BROKEN. MY EXPLORER ONLY HAS 26,116 MILES, HOW COULD THE SPRINGS BREAK? I NEVER CARRY ANYTHING HEAVY, USUALLY ONLY ONE PERSON IS IN THE VEHICLE. IV'E BEEN READING ON THE INTERNE...
Mileage: 26,116
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN HOME AND PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFF...
Mileage: 84,000
TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF STEERING COLUMN AS THE VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK. COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE HAD I BEEN ANYWHERE OTHER THAN MY HOME AND SHIFTING INTO ANY OTHER GEAR THAN PARK. THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT ONLY TO FIND INFORMATION ONLINE THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCU...
Mileage: 75,841
TODAY I DROVE MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER OUT AND UPON RETURNING HOME I COULD NOT SHIFT IT INTO PARK. I SWITCHED IT OFF THINKING THAT IF I CRANK IT UP AND TURN THE WHEELS IT WOULD GO INTO PARK BUT I COULDN'T EVEN CRANK IT UP BECAUSE I WAS NOT IN THE PARK GEAR. I PLAYED WITH IT FOR 20 MINUTES AND IT FINALL...
Mileage: 132,000
SPARKPLUG WAS EJECTED FROM HEAD WHILE DRIVING. THE PLUG WAS MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATION AND PROPERLY INSTALLED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. SPARKPLUG HOLE WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE MACHINED FOR A NEW PLUG. CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AS A FIRE HAZARD AS THE EMPTY CYLINDER FORCES AIR...
Mileage: 105,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE CONTACT HEARD A BUZZING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED, THE CON...
Mileage: 98,000
THIS REQUESTED RECALL INVOLVES A 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAVING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DURING NORMAL USE, THE SHIFT LEVER BREAKS OFF AT A CAST ROTATING CYLINDER THAT TRANSMITS THE TORQUE FROM THE GEAR SHIFTER TO PUSH AND PULL THE CABLE THAT PUTS THE VEHICLE IN PARK, DRIVE, NEUTRAL, AND REVERSE. THE...
Mileage: 123,968
THIS REQUESTED RECALL INVOLVES A 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAVING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. DURING NORMAL USE, THE SHIFT LEVER BREAKS OFF AT A CAST ROTATING CYLINDER THAT TRANSMITS THE TORQUE FROM THE GEAR SHIFTER TO PUSH AND PULL THE CABLE THAT PUTS THE VEHICLE IN PARK, DRIVE, NEUTRAL, AND REVERSE. THE...
Mileage: 123,968
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SELECTOR LEVER FRACTURED WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO DRIVE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE ...
Mileage: 108,000
FUELING SYSTEM/FUEL PUMP FAILURE. THIS IS MY SECOND 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THE FIRST EXPLORER I HAD I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND CONTINUED TO HAVE THE SAME. NOW THE CURRENT 2002 EXPLORER I HAVE NOW IS EXPERIENCE THE SAME EXACT ISSUE. I'M JUST AMAZED AT HOW MANY COMPLAINTS ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V442000 (STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. ...
Mileage: 135,000
AFTER STARTING THE CAR (LEAVING MY SON'S BASEBALL GAME WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN CAR!), I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF IN MY HANDS. THE KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. IT REQUIRED A SPECIAL TOW TRUCK TO GET THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP. T...
WHEN PUTTING CAR INTO PARK OR REVERSE, CAR WOULD SOMETIME STILL BE IN DRIVE FOR SECONDS AFTER PUTTING CAR IN GEAR. SEVERAL TIMES NOW, OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL SIMPLY SHUT OFF. RECENTLY, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK AND SHIFTER SEPARATED FROM STEERING COLUMN. *TR
WHEN PUTTING CAR INTO PARK OR REVERSE, CAR WOULD SOMETIME STILL BE IN DRIVE FOR SECONDS AFTER PUTTING CAR IN GEAR. SEVERAL TIMES NOW, OCCASIONALLY CAR WILL SIMPLY SHUT OFF. RECENTLY, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO PARK AND SHIFTER SEPARATED FROM STEERING COLUMN. *TR
REAR SPRINGS ARE CRACKED AND MY MECHANIC AND FRIENDS SAID ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 2002 EXPLORERS. ALSO SAW MANY COMPLAINTS AND PHOTO'S OF THE SAME PROBLEM ONLINE. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
VERTICAL CRACK REAR LIFE WINDOW ASSEMBLY NEAR 2002 FORD EXPLORER LOGO. VERTICAL CRACK GOES BETWEEN WINDOW GLASS AND BOTTOM OF LIFT WINDOW. I FEEL THE WHOLE REAR WINDOW GLASS WILL FAIL ON THE HIGHWAY AND SERIOUSLY EFFECT OTHER DRIVERS WITH THE HAIL OF GLASS. RECALL OF HINGES HAD BEEN COMPLETED RI...
Mileage: 99,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT I PURCHASED 8 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOWS 8 TIMES NOW. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW GOES DOWN WHILE NOONE IS TOUCHING IT AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP. I HAVE JUMPED THE WINDOW UP AND DISCONNECTED THE PLUG UNTIL I COULD AFFORD IT EVERY ...
WHILE BACKING UP, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT WAS GOOD THAT I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR AND COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIT AND OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AND THE PARTS WERE IN MY OPINION OVER PRICED. MY FEAR IS THAT IT...
Mileage: 97,000
WHILE BACKING UP, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT WAS GOOD THAT I WAS NOT IN TRAFFIC BECAUSE I COULD NOT GET THE CAR BACK IN GEAR AND COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIT AND OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AND THE PARTS WERE IN MY OPINION OVER PRICED. MY FEAR IS THAT IT...
Mileage: 97,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER SPARK PLUG EJECTION ISSUE ON V8 4.6L ENGINE. THIS IS NOW THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAVE HAD SPARK PLUGS EJECT FOR THE ENGINE. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND FORD REDUCED THE NUMBER OF THREADS FOR THE SPARK PLUGS TO SAVE MACHINING TIME AND COSTS IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE. THIS IS CL...
Mileage: 110,000
EXPLORER GAS WILL NOT PUMP. CLICKS EVERY FEW SECONDS . *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. TWO YEARS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHO ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED OR REBUILT A SECO...
Mileage: 120,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 60K MILES. HARD SHIFTING, JERKING, SUDDEN SHIFTS INTO 4X4 HIGH. REPLACEMENT COST OF 2800 DOLLARS. THREE VISITS LATER AND IT STILL ISN'T RIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
TRANSMISSION HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE CAR WAS BOUGHT. HAVE HAD WORK DOWN ON IT AND FINALL Y HAD TO REPLACE IT IN MAY 2011, COST $5000. *TR
Mileage: 112,904
FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSIONS SLIPPING AND GOING OUT WILL GET U KILLED IF U PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC AND IT STARTS SLIPPING AND WANT GO SOMEONE MAY HIT U AND GET U KILLED. *TR
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A REAR END NOISE IT IS REALLY LOUD I'VE NOTICED MANY EXPLORERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE REPLACE REAR AXLE THE WHOLE REAR END AND THE NOISE COMES BACK I THINK ITS RIDICULOUS THAT I HAVE TO PAY ALL THIS MONEY TO FIX IT WHEN ITS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM FOR FORD EXPLORERS. ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AND THEN SHIFTING THE GEAR IN PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED BACKWARD AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. NEITHER THE DEALE...
Mileage: 59,900
OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 109,000 MILES HAS SERIOUS TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP STATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED AT A COST BETWEEN $2,500 AND $3,500. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION BECAUSE THERE...
Mileage: 107,000
OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 109,000 MILES HAS SERIOUS TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP STATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED AT A COST BETWEEN $2,500 AND $3,500. IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION BECAUSE THERE...
Mileage: 107,000
MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WONT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 135,000
TRANSMISSION IS WHINING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
MY WIFE WAS PREPARING TO TAKE OUR 3 CHILDREN TO SCHOOL. SHE PUT OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN REVERSE AND BACKED OUT OF OUR DRIVEWAY. AFTER STOPPING, SHE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE, LEAVING HER WITH A CAR STUCK IN NEUTRAL. THE KEYS ARE LOCKED IN THE IGNITION AND CANNOT...
Mileage: 106,830
READ STRUT SPRINGS FAIL AND CRACK. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE PAST AND MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON BOTH THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. FORD HAS BEEN NOTIFIED MANY TIMES WITH NO RESPONSE. I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH INTO THIS ...
Mileage: 51,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE OVERDRIVE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO EXHIBITED SEVERE HESITATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE TECHN...
Mileage: 114,071
PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS !!!! THE EXPLORER GEAR SHIFTER IS DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. THERE IS A COMMON THREAD WITH GEARSHIFT SELECTOR BREAKAGE ON FORD EXPLORERS WHICH INDICATES THAT RECALL IS URGENTLY NEEDED. AFTER PARKING, I TRIED TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM DRIVE TO PARK TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. T...
Mileage: 140,000
PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS !!!! THE EXPLORER GEAR SHIFTER IS DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. THERE IS A COMMON THREAD WITH GEARSHIFT SELECTOR BREAKAGE ON FORD EXPLORERS WHICH INDICATES THAT RECALL IS URGENTLY NEEDED. AFTER PARKING, I TRIED TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM DRIVE TO PARK TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. T...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF WHILE SWITCHING GEARS FROM DRIVE TO PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC SINCE THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVE IT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148...
Mileage: 148,000
DRIVING 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHEN O/D LIGHT FLASHED AND WARNING CAME ON TO CHECK TRANSMISSION. WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 93,522
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 02 FORD EXPLORER BROKE. THERE WASN'T ANY INDICATIONS PRIOR FOR US TO KNOW IT WOULD HAPPEN.WHEN IT DID IT FELL ONTO RUBBER STOPS BUT TRACTED CROOKED AND SPRING ALMOST HIT TIRE.I WENT TO DEALER THEY SAID NO RECALL CALL FORD. I CALLED FORD REP SAID NOTHING THEY COULD DO NOT...
Mileage: 46,000
OVER THE YEARS WE HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT JERKS AND STRUGGLES TO CHANGE GEARS. WHEN YOU TRAVEL AT FREEWAY SPEEDS IT WHINES AND JERKS WHEN IT CHANGES GEARS AND WHEN YOU'RE STOPPED AT A LIGHT IT MAKES WEIRD NOISES AND HESITATES WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS. WE HAVE ...
Mileage: 190,782
REAR COIL SPRING. AFTER HAVING TIRE ROTATED WAS INFORMED THAT DRIVER REAR SPRING WAS BROKEN. HAD BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS REPLACED SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE AN EVENTUAL PROBLEM DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
Mileage: 58,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER W...
Mileage: 200,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE PANEL WAS AJAR WHEN THE PISTONS FAILED, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO SLAM SHUT AND SHATTER THE REAR WINDOW GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE PISTONS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY NOR WAS TH...
Mileage: 156,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD AT TIMES, STALL, AND SHIFTING WOULD BE DIFFICULT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER NOR BEEN WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER THAT THE TRANSMISSION MI...
Mileage: 75,000
GEAR SHIFT IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER BROKE OFF WHILE TRYING TO PUT MY CAR IN GEAR. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE LOCAL DEALER THAT THE PART IS PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WOULD COST APPROX. $1200.00 TO REPLACE. THE PART THAT BROKE IS MADE OF ALUMINUM AND IS ONLY ABOUT 4-5 INCHES LONG. THIS W...
Mileage: 157,132
I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE FRONT & REAR STRUTS REPLACED. THEY FOUND THAT ALL OF THE SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. ABOUT 1/2 TO 3/4 OF THE TOP COIL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE SPRING.
Mileage: 121,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH CONCLUDED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BUILD UP HAD CAUSED THE TORQUE CONVERTER TO POP OU...
Mileage: 115,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR END GROWL/WHINE. *TR
Mileage: 72,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE OF HIS RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT BY THE TIME HAD ARRIVED, THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE WERE DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE ...
Mileage: 65,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS ABLE TO MOVE FORWARD BUT WOULD NOT MOVE BACKWARD WHEN ENGAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD MAKE DRIVING VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND HE BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD, AS HE FELT ...
Mileage: 118,220
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AT MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND MY INFORMATION SCREEN SHOWED "CHECK TRANSMISSION" WHEN I GOT HOME, I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT MY TRANSMISSION JUST WENT BAD AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ACCORDING TO WHAT HUNDREDS OF COMPLA...
Mileage: 134,000
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHEN HE WENT TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT FELL OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS AND THE KEY CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY HE WAS IN A PARKING SPOT. HAD HE BACKED OUT AND THIS HAPPENED ...
Mileage: 68,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD FLICKERED ON AND OFF WHICH ALSO INCLUDED A BEEPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND HAD BEEN ON GOING FOR MORE THAN A YEAR....
Mileage: 95,000
VERTICAL CRACK IN HATCH OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I LOOK AT OTHER EXPLORERS IN THE SAME TIME PEREIOD AND THEY ALL HAVE THE EXACT SAME CRACK!! *TR
Mileage: 235,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR HATCH WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED BUT HE COULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WOULD NOT RECUR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. T...
Mileage: 30,000
I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY FAILED, SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL/LOSING POWER IN TRAFFIC. THIS WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION! FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. *TR
Mileage: 105,000
THE BACK PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW HAS CRACKED. *TR
GOING OUT OF TOWN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC AT 65MPH. O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF. TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING ERRATICALLY AND I FELT THAT I LOST 5TH AND 2ND GEARS. SHOP RAN DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND CODES P0732, P0735 AND P0775. CODES CONFIRMED PROBLEMS WITH 2ND AND 5TH GEARS AND SO...
Mileage: 113,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH THE TOWING PACKAGE AND 4.6L V-8 MOTOR. I HAVE 181,457 MILES ON IT AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT WELL. THE MOTOR DOES NOT BURN ANY OIL AND HAS NOT GIVEN ME ANY TROUBLE UNTIL THIS MORNING, WHEN I STARTED MY CAR. THIS MORNING WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND M...
Mileage: 181,457
TODAY IS 2/21/2011 AND JUST HAD THE CRAP SCARED OUT OF ME, THREE CHILDREN (AGES 4, 2, AND A 10 MONTH OLD) AND 4 OTHER VEHICLES WHEN GUESS WHAT---MY TRANSMISSION BLEW THE SERVO PLUG!!!! GEE IMAGINE THAT ANOTHER PIECE OF JUNK THAT CHINA/JAPAN OR WHATEVER YOU CALL THEM PEOPLE, ASSEMBLED!!! THANKS AGAIN...
Mileage: 87,000
2002 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 80,000 MILES.*TR
Mileage: 82,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER I BOUGHT ABOUT A YEAR AGO. EVERYTHING WAS WORKING FINE..I HAVE MY ABS LIGHT ON..WHEN I TRY TO STOP THE CAR MY BRAKE ENGAGE BUT WHEN IT COME TO THE FINAL STOP IT GIVES AND THE PRESSURE ON THE TRUCK IS NO LONGER THERE.. I FEEL LIKE I AM GOING TO CRASH IN TO THE CAR IN FRON...
Mileage: 117,000
2002 4 X 4 FORD EXPLORER, WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE TIMING CHAINS WENT ON THIS TRUCK. OF COURSE THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING AND I HAD THE HUGE PROBLEM OF PUSHING IT OFF THIS 3 LANE BUSY HIGHWAY. DID GET IT OFF AND NOW WAITING TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY FOR REPLACEMENT ENGINE. YES THE OIL WAS ...
Mileage: 95,000
2002 4 X 4 FORD EXPLORER, WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC THE TIMING CHAINS WENT ON THIS TRUCK. OF COURSE THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING AND I HAD THE HUGE PROBLEM OF PUSHING IT OFF THIS 3 LANE BUSY HIGHWAY. DID GET IT OFF AND NOW WAITING TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY FOR REPLACEMENT ENGINE. YES THE OIL WAS ...
Mileage: 95,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE LIFT GATE PANEL WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO INFO...
Mileage: 154,000
I AM ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND ITS TRANSMISSION WOES. ALERTED BY A FLASHING OD YELLOW WARNING LIGHT, AFTER A TRIP TO THE GARAGE AND RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I DISCOVER THIS IS A SIGN THAT I WILL NEED A $3000 TRANSMISSION REBUILD ON A VEHICLE WITH ONLY 99K MILES THAT WAS CAREFULL...
Mileage: 99,600
FORD EXPLORER CRACKED REAR PANEL. *TR
Mileage: 154,627
O/D LIGHT FLASHES FOR A FEW DAYS THEN AT AROUND 25 MPH THE GEAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL AND RUNS VERY ROUGH THEN THE CAR IS THROWN FORWARD. HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION (WE WERE TOLD WE WERE GETTING A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION AND PAID EXTRA FOR IT!) AT 83K MILES ON OCT 15, 2010 THEN FEB 5, 2011 THE SAME ...
Mileage: 83,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHES FOR A FEW DAYS THEN AT AROUND 25 MPH THE GEAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL AND RUNS VERY ROUGH THEN THE CAR IS THROWN FORWARD. HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION (WE WERE TOLD WE WERE GETTING A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION AND PAID EXTRA FOR IT!) AT 83K MILES ON OCT 15, 2010 THEN FEB 5, 2011 THE SAME ...
Mileage: 83,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHES FOR A FEW DAYS THEN AT AROUND 25 MPH THE GEAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL AND RUNS VERY ROUGH THEN THE CAR IS THROWN FORWARD. HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION (WE WERE TOLD WE WERE GETTING A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION AND PAID EXTRA FOR IT!) AT 83K MILES ON OCT 15, 2010 THEN FEB 5, 2011 THE SAME ...
Mileage: 83,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHES FOR A FEW DAYS THEN AT AROUND 25 MPH THE GEAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL AND RUNS VERY ROUGH THEN THE CAR IS THROWN FORWARD. HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION (WE WERE TOLD WE WERE GETTING A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION AND PAID EXTRA FOR IT!) AT 83K MILES ON OCT 15, 2010 THEN FEB 5, 2011 THE SAME ...
Mileage: 83,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHES FOR A FEW DAYS THEN AT AROUND 25 MPH THE GEAR SWITCHES INTO NEUTRAL AND RUNS VERY ROUGH THEN THE CAR IS THROWN FORWARD. HAD A REBUILT TRANSMISSION (WE WERE TOLD WE WERE GETTING A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION AND PAID EXTRA FOR IT!) AT 83K MILES ON OCT 15, 2010 THEN FEB 5, 2011 THE SAME ...
Mileage: 83,000
DOORS WILL NOT SHUT IN THE FREEZING COLD WEATHER. WENT OUT TO THE EXPLORER TONIGHT, GOT IN, SHUT THE DOOR AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE. I TAKE THE HIGHWAY ON RAMP AND MY DRIVERS DOOR FLEW OPEN. I STOPPED AND TRIED TO SHUT IT AND IT JUST BOUNCED OPEN AGAIN AND AGAIN BECAUSE THE LATCH WAS FROZEN. I FINALLY ...
Mileage: 89,998
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT(NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT A...
Mileage: 107,000
AT APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES, MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILED. THERE ARE THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE. FORD HAS NOT RECOGNIZED THE DEFECT. THIS POSES SEVERAL HAZARDS SUCH AS A LOCKING TRANSMISSION ON THE HIGHWAY, SLIPPING TRANSMISSION WHEN IN PARK, NO ...
Mileage: 60,000
THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED SHIFTING CORRECTLY, STARTED MAKING BAD NOISES, WON'T SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR, AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS FLASHING SPASTIC. THE VEHICLE IS ALMOST UNDRIVEABLE, AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM FROM WHAT I HAVE RE...
Mileage: 122,000
WATER AND MELTING SNOW LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO THE DOME LIGHTS, GARAGE DOOR OPENER, AND SUNROOF SWITCH AND MOTOR DUE TO THE SUNROOF DRAIN HOSES BECOMING CLOGGED OR DEVELOPING HOLES IN THEM. WATER COMING IN CONTACT WITH THESE ITEMS CAN SHORT THEM OUT OR START A FIRE. *LN
Mileage: 110,000
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
Mileage: 80,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE
Mileage: 103,000
WHILE INSPECTING THE LEFT, REAR WHEEL BEARING A BROKEN SPRING WAS FOUND. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS ALSO IN A STAGE OF FAILURE. A LOAD NOISE LIKE THE VEHICLE HAD "TRUCK TIRES" WAS COMING FROM THE REAR. THE SPRING WAS FRACTURED AT THE TOP IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE...
Mileage: 63,500
WHILE INSPECTING THE LEFT, REAR WHEEL BEARING A BROKEN SPRING WAS FOUND. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS ALSO IN A STAGE OF FAILURE. A LOAD NOISE LIKE THE VEHICLE HAD "TRUCK TIRES" WAS COMING FROM THE REAR. THE SPRING WAS FRACTURED AT THE TOP IN MULTIPLE PLACES AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSE...
Mileage: 63,500
I HAVE 2 ISSUES WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER..THE FIRST ISSUE IS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I BOUGHT THIS LAST YEAR AND TOOK IT BACK TO WHERE I BOUGHT IT 2 DAYS LATER AND THEY HAD THE TRANSMISSION SHOP THEY DEAL WITH LOOK AT IT AND WAS TOLD THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. WHEN I GO TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE TH...
Mileage: 105,000
I HAVE 2 ISSUES WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER..THE FIRST ISSUE IS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I BOUGHT THIS LAST YEAR AND TOOK IT BACK TO WHERE I BOUGHT IT 2 DAYS LATER AND THEY HAD THE TRANSMISSION SHOP THEY DEAL WITH LOOK AT IT AND WAS TOLD THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. WHEN I GO TO PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE TH...
Mileage: 105,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED A LARGE CRACK ON THE REAR LIFT GATE. THE CRACK WAS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FA...
Mileage: 60,000
I WAS DRIVING MY EXPLORER YESTERDAY AND IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS AND INSTEAD SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION OR A TIRE GETTING BUSTED. THE O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND START FLASHING. IT WOULD RESET ITSELF EVERYTIME THE CAR WAS RESTARTED BUT IMMEDIATELY CAME BACK ON. LATER IN THE EVENING, THE SERVICE ENG...
Mileage: 112,214
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS STANDING UNDER THE REAR LIFT GATE WHEN IT CLOSED ON ITS OWN AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE SEVERE INJURIES BUT SUSTAINED A HEADACHE AND CUTS ON HER HEAD. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID...
Mileage: 58,263
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER BACK REAR WINDOW EXPLODED THE GLASS HIT THE TOP OF MY HEAD AND CUT MY FACE AND A PIECE GOT IN MY EYE, GLASS WENT EVERY WHERE, IT WAS LIKE A BOMB WENT OFF. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPEN TOO. I FEEL THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE ADDRESS ASP, AND A RECALL ON IT. WHAT HAS TO H...
Mileage: 110,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, ORIGINAL PLUGS IN IT FROM DEALER. TODAY I HAD A PLUG EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE RESTING ON TOP OF THE HEAD. LUCKILY I KNOW ABOUT CARS AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. INCIDENT IS COMMON IN FORDS AND COULD LEAD TO POSSIBLE INJURY, SINCE EJECTED PLUG COULD LEAD UP TO EX...
Mileage: 108,000
REAR PANEL CRACKED IN HALF, VEHICLE WAS NOT HIT IT JUST HAPPENED. *TR
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED UPON SIDE DOOR CLOSURE OF A FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AFTER RE-FUELING. CONCURRENT WITH AND IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE DOOR ALARM SYSTEM WAS CHIMING THAT A DOOR WAS AJAR, AND AFTER INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC IT W...
Mileage: 140,000
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED UPON SIDE DOOR CLOSURE OF A FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AFTER RE-FUELING. CONCURRENT WITH AND IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE DOOR ALARM SYSTEM WAS CHIMING THAT A DOOR WAS AJAR, AND AFTER INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC IT W...
Mileage: 140,000
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED UPON SIDE DOOR CLOSURE OF A FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AFTER RE-FUELING. CONCURRENT WITH AND IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE DOOR ALARM SYSTEM WAS CHIMING THAT A DOOR WAS AJAR, AND AFTER INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC IT W...
Mileage: 140,000
THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED UPON SIDE DOOR CLOSURE OF A FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING AFTER RE-FUELING. CONCURRENT WITH AND IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, THE DOOR ALARM SYSTEM WAS CHIMING THAT A DOOR WAS AJAR, AND AFTER INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC IT W...
Mileage: 140,000
THE PLASTIC PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED. FOUND OUT IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND LOCAL DEALERSHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP OUT. MY REPAIR COST WILL BE ABOUT $500. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A DESIGN DEFECT. FORD SHOULD REPAIR AT NO COST TO ME.
Mileage: 100,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED THE BACK WHEEL TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM, REAR WHEEL AND BACK HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3,600. THE DEALER AN...
Mileage: 140,816
MY ISSUE STARTED LATE IN 2009. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED COMING ON AND FLASHING AND FOR A FEW MONTHS MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY INTO 3RD GEAR AND OVERDRIVE. IT WOULD SLIP AND CLUNK INTO GEAR. THEN WHILE DRIVING UP HILL ON A MAIN ROAD THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. IT WOULD NOT...
Mileage: 140,000
AT 105K MILES, OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER STARTED SHAKING AS IT SHIFTED THROUGH THE GEARS. WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER WHO CHARGED $2,000 FOR "FIXING" THE PROBLEM. DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THERE WAS ANOTHER ERROR CODE THAT COST US $30...
Mileage: 105,000
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY O/D OFF LIGHT HAS STARTED FLASHING AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED SHIFTING EXTREMELY HARD. I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED TO HAVE MY TRANSMISSION REBUILT. THAT IS A $2800 JOB. THIS IS AFTER A YEAR AND HALF AGO I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND HAD TO HAV...
Mileage: 152,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER HUB ASSEMBLY/WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THE LEFT REAR TIRE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND HAD TO BE TOWED. UPON INSPECTION THE BEARING HAD RIPPED APART SO BAD YOU COULD SEE THE METAL COMING OUT OF THE REAR SIDE OF THE TIRE, WHERE THE AXLE SHAFT CONNECTS. IN ADDITION TO THAT, RIGHT REAR HUB ...
Mileage: 87,600
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON,PULLED PLUG APART UNDER DRIVERS ,SEAT SPRAYED CLEANER ON IT PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, TOOK CARE OF THAT PROBLEM. GEAR SHIFT LEVER SHEARED OFF. FORD SAYS YOU NEED TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. WENT ONLINE FOUND A MAN IN SWEDEN THAT MADE A REPLACEMENT PART,ORDERED IT ,PUT IT ON...
Mileage: 70,000
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON,PULLED PLUG APART UNDER DRIVERS ,SEAT SPRAYED CLEANER ON IT PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, TOOK CARE OF THAT PROBLEM. GEAR SHIFT LEVER SHEARED OFF. FORD SAYS YOU NEED TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. WENT ONLINE FOUND A MAN IN SWEDEN THAT MADE A REPLACEMENT PART,ORDERED IT ,PUT IT ON...
Mileage: 70,000
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON,PULLED PLUG APART UNDER DRIVERS ,SEAT SPRAYED CLEANER ON IT PUT IT BACK TOGETHER, TOOK CARE OF THAT PROBLEM. GEAR SHIFT LEVER SHEARED OFF. FORD SAYS YOU NEED TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. WENT ONLINE FOUND A MAN IN SWEDEN THAT MADE A REPLACEMENT PART,ORDERED IT ,PUT IT ON...
Mileage: 70,000
I'VE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BALL BEARINGS IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. FIRST THE BACK LEFT AND NOW THE BACK RIGHT. WITH THE LATEST, THE BACK LEFT, THE TIRE ON THE BACK LEFT WAS ALMOST SEIZING UP FROM THE PROBLEM AND MY CAR WAS LEADING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE GRINDING. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REPLACE REAR BRAKES WHERE A TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. REPAIRED BRAKES AND REAR SPRINGS. WAS INFORMED BY SHOP THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2002 F...
Mileage: 76,000
THE TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AT 36,000 MILES AND IS NOW NEEDING TO BE REBUILT AGAIN AT 74,000 MILES. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS DONE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND AFTER MUCH COMPLAINING WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE SOME OF THE COST ABSORBED BY PURCHASING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE CAR...
Mileage: 73,654
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE ENGINE SURGED AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL THE RPMS WOULD INCREASE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT COULD N...
Mileage: 76,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EXT WAGON. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT IN AN AWKWARD MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE SUDDENL...
Mileage: 10,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EXT WAGON. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT IN AN AWKWARD MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE SUDDENL...
Mileage: 10,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EXT WAGON. THE CONTACT THAT STATED THAT UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT IN AN AWKWARD MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE SUDDENL...
Mileage: 10,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING, AS MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNERS I AM AFRAID THIS IS A SERIOUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, I WANT FORD TO BE LIABLE TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM OF SUCH A BIG MAGNITUDE. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE OVERDRIVE AND SERVICE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER BODY WAS REBUILT. IN ADDITI...
Mileage: 61,411
LEFT SIDE COIL SPRING SNAPPED SUDDENLY WHILE CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. *TR
Mileage: 162,000
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS HARD TO PRESS, RPM REMAINED HIGH 3000 - 4000. EVENTUALLY THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK - GO WAS GOING 70 MPH. HAD TO STRUT OF ENGINE MECHANIC REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE - NOTED CABLE WAS KINKED AND FRAYED - VERY DANGEROUS AND THAT I SHOULD REPORT IT. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS HARD TO PRESS, RPM REMAINED HIGH 3000 - 4000. EVENTUALLY THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP, ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK - GO WAS GOING 70 MPH. HAD TO STRUT OF ENGINE MECHANIC REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE - NOTED CABLE WAS KINKED AND FRAYED - VERY DANGEROUS AND THAT I SHOULD REPORT IT. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS TRAVELING ON AN ON RAMP. WHEN THE O/D LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN POWERFUL JERK. IT WAS SIMILAR TO GETTING REAR ENDED. THE FAILURE OCCURS ABOVE 35 MPH. THE CONSEQUENCES ARE SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE JERKS. IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE F...
Mileage: 8,800
THE TRANSMISSION IN OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER STARTED FLASHING THE OD LIGHT @94,000 MILES TOOK IT TO FORD THEY SAID THE VALVE BODY AND TORQUE CONVERTER WAS BAD, FORD REPLACED THE ITEMS ABOVE FOR 2600 DOLLARS PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR 10, 000 MILES PROBLEM IS BACK TORQUE CONVERTER AND VALVE BODY...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED
Mileage: 100,000
WE PURCHASED A USED 2002 EXPLORER LTD. IN JULY 2010. THE CAR HAD 62,500 MILES ON IT AND LOOKED TO BE IN GREAT SHAPE. THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD ALL THE SERVICE PAPERS AND WE CHECKED CARFAX AND WE SAW NO REASON NOT TO PURCHASE THE CAR. WE SHOULD HAVE CHECKED CARCOMPLAINTS.COM THOUGH. AS I WRITE ...
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS, DRIVING O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING TO SHIFT CORRECTLY, NEEDS COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REBUILD. *TR
Mileage: 142,000
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH INOPERATIVE (STAYS STUCK ON). *TR
Mileage: 159,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - EDDIE BAUER EDITION. TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT TURNED ON WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL. CAR HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT! READ THE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT OTHER 2002 FORD EXPLORERS: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/TRANSMISSION/O_D_LIGHT_IS_BLINKING.SHTML P...
Mileage: 68,500
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THERE ARE CRACKS ON THE BACK PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW, THESE SEEM TO HAPPEN IN COLD WEATHER. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORERS WITH SIMILAR CRACKS. I GOT AN ESTIMATE AND IT IS 1500.00 TO FIX. FORD SHOULD FIX THIS! *TR
Mileage: 120,000
I WAS DRIVING AND MY OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. A FEW MILES LATER MY CARS RPMS WENT UP AND MY CAR SLOWED DOWN, CAUSING MY TO QUICKLY PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID BEING REAR ENDED. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT TO THE STORE A FEW DAYS LATER AND I GOT ABOUT 1/4 OF A MILE DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD...
Mileage: 94,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, 274K MILES. TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING GRINDING NOISE; HAD IT REBUILT BY A REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION SHOP. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, IF BRAKING HARD, THE ENGINE JUST STOPS AND ALL POWER IS LOST. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, YET IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP WHEN I TURN THE IGNITION KEY. ...
Mileage: 260,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SHE NOTICED A LARGE CRACK FROM THE REAR LIFTGATE PANEL GOING DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 65,916.
Mileage: 65,916
ON THE AFTERNOON OF DEC. 10, 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:45 PM I NOTICED A LARGE CRACK ON THE REAR PANEL OF MY '02 FORD EXPLORER - EDDIE BAUER ED. I HAD ASSUMED THAT THIS WAS VANDALISM AND REPORTED IT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. ON MONDAY I GOOGLED THE DESCRIPTION OF THE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND COME TO...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF BAND(S) FOR GEARS 3-4. DEALER OFFERED REPAIR FOR ABOUT $2000, BUT NOT RECOMMENDED AS ONLY RECEIVE 12 MONTH / 12K MILE WARRANTY FOR REPLACED PARTS AND NO LABOR AND NOT TRANSFERABLE. OPTED FOR TOTAL REPLACEMENT WITH FORD AUTHORIZED REMANUFACTURED ...
Mileage: 108,890
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ON IT. I WILL TELL THE STORY FROM THE BEGINNING. OK SO I WAS ABOUT 30 MINS AWAY FROM MY HOME AND DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY BACK HOME WHEN THE OD LIGHT STARTED BLINKING VERY FAST. THEN I GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOP AND THE RED LIGHT THEN WH...
Mileage: 105,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE TRANSMISSION JUST WENT OUT ON IT. I WILL TELL THE STORY FROM THE BEGINNING. OK SO I WAS ABOUT 30 MINS AWAY FROM MY HOME AND DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY BACK HOME WHEN THE OD LIGHT STARTED BLINKING VERY FAST. THEN I GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOP AND THE RED LIGHT THEN WH...
Mileage: 105,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION JUMPED WHEN PUT IN REVERSE HIT A PARKED CAR. WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AND WONT GO. I HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. IM SCARED THAT IT WILL FAIL AGAIN WHILE ON THE FREEWAY AND MY FAMILY AND I WILL BE HURT OR EVEN KILLED. ITS NOT SAFE TO DRI...
Mileage: 120,378
I WAS TRAVELING TO MT. WASHINGTON, KY. FROM LORAIN, OHIO, ( APPROX. 330 MILES). WE STOPPED AT THE REST ARE AT THE HALFWAY MARK, BETWEEN WASHINGTON CH, OH. & JEFFERSONVLLE, OH. WHEN WE CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE CAR, & IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. PUSHED IT OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT & IT WOULDN'T GO IN...
Mileage: 128,500
I WAS TRAVELING TO MT. WASHINGTON, KY. FROM LORAIN, OHIO, ( APPROX. 330 MILES). WE STOPPED AT THE REST ARE AT THE HALFWAY MARK, BETWEEN WASHINGTON CH, OH. & JEFFERSONVLLE, OH. WHEN WE CAME BACK OUT, STARTED THE CAR, & IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE. PUSHED IT OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT & IT WOULDN'T GO IN...
Mileage: 128,500
VEHICLE RECALLED FOR A PART CAUSING ENGINE FIRES. TRANSMISSION FAILURE, MAKES THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO SHIFT COST OF REPAIR I CANNOT AFFORD AT THIS TIME ( NEW IS $ 3000 ). *TR
Mileage: 130,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN SHE NOTICED A LARGE CRACK IN THE REAR LIFT GATE, DIRECTLY BELOW THE REAR WINDOW. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 92,000. UPDATED05/04/11 *BF UPDATED 05/09/11
Mileage: 92,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. WHEN TRIPLE AAA ARRIVED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REAR COIL SPRING ALONG WITH 3 LUG NUTS HAD FAILED. IN JULY 2010, THREE MORE LUG NUTS BROKE AGAIN. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOW ON THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. WHEN TRIPLE AAA ARRIVED, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE REAR COIL SPRING ALONG WITH 3 LUG NUTS HAD FAILED. IN JULY 2010, THREE MORE LUG NUTS BROKE AGAIN. *JB
WHILE PICKING UP MY PASTOR AT THE DULLES AIRPORT, I SHIFTED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER INTO PARK. BEFORE I COULD EVEN REACH PARK, THE SHIFT HANDLE DETACHED ITSELF FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND WAS LIMP IN HAND. THE ONLY THING LEFT ATTACHED, WAS THE WIRING CABLE. I COULDN'T GET THE KEYS IN OR OUT OF THE ...
Mileage: 78,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE WINDOW ACCORDING TO RECALL 01I010000 (VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR) BUT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILAB...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE A TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
Mileage: 75,000
THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FELL OFF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. IT IS HELD ON ONLY BY THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *TR
Mileage: 124,817
THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FELL OFF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE PUTTING THE CAR INTO PARK. IT IS HELD ON ONLY BY THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. *TR
Mileage: 124,817
THE FUEL GAUGE, MOST OF THE TIME, DOES NOT WORK. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN USING THE REAR LIFTGATE, IT WOULD NOT STAY OPEN AND IT WOULD CLOSE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPAIRED ACCORDING TO RECALL 04V442000 STRUCTURE BODY HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...
Mileage: 82,000
WHEN DRIVING THE O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING ERRATICALLY, THEN I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. THE ONLY WAY I CAN SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR IS IF I LET THE RPM'S GO UP ABOVE 3,000 AND 4,000. THEN I CAN TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND IT WILL SWITCH INTO 3RD GEAR. I HAVE NOT DROV...
Mileage: 106,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH ONLY 87,899 MILES ON VEHICLE , I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER 4DAYS AFTER HAVING THE ABOUT HARD SHIFTING AND GEARS BANGING .THEY MADE ADJUSTMENT TO THE PCM ,BUT A MONTH LATER IT STARTED AGAIN,3YR LATER WITHOUT PUTTING OVER 30,000 ON THE TRANNY IS BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 30
O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, SUDDENLY MY CAR STOPPED SHIFTING CORRECTLY. THE CAR WAS NEVER DRIVEN HARD AND IS AN AUTOMATIC. AFTER TAKING IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP AND DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT MY TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AND THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND COSTS AROUND 3000 DOL...
Mileage: 109,000
MY FORD 2002 EXPLORER HAS EXCESSIVE BUBBLING AND PEELING OF PAINT ON THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HOOD. REPORTED THREE TIMES TO FORD ONLY TO BE TOLD, "NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY". SEEN HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET. *TR
GOT INTO MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TODAY AND MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND WHEN I DROVE OFF, IT REVVED UP IN THE 300-400 RPM AND SHIFTED VERY HARD. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN OFFROAD OR VERY HARD AT ALL. TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC MONDAY, BUT WE HAVE DEALT WITH ENOUGH CARS TO KNOW THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS G...
Mileage: 124,000
DURING THE 90,000 MILE SERVICING OF THIS VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAD RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE DO NOT RESIDE IN A COASTAL AREA RESULTING IN EXPOSURE TO THE SALTY OCEAN SPRAY NOR DO WE DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN OFF ...
Mileage: 90,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED PROBLEM. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THERE WAS NO DOWN HILL ENGINE BRAKING. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS OFF AND REMAINED OFF FOR A FEW W...
Mileage: 110,123
ON 8/15/09, [XXX]WAS OPERATING HIS 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN HOUSTON, TX WHEN THE EXPLORER WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR BY A PICKUP TRUCK. DURING THE COLLISION, [XXX]SEAT BACK COLLAPSED AND, ALTHOUGH HE HAD BEEN WEARING HIS SEAT BELT, HE WAS EJECTED THROUGH BROKEN-OUT REAR WINDOW GLAZING. [XXX] SUSTAINED ...
I AM SO DISGUSTED AFTER READING ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I TOO HAVE THE AIRBAG PROBLEM, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE AIRBAG PRETENTIONER AND IT IS $650.00, NOW MY AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE THE EXTENDED DELUXE WARRANTY THAT WONT COVER IT. I ALSO...
Mileage: 99,623
I AM SO DISGUSTED AFTER READING ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I TOO HAVE THE AIRBAG PROBLEM, THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE AIRBAG PRETENTIONER AND IT IS $650.00, NOW MY AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE THE EXTENDED DELUXE WARRANTY THAT WONT COVER IT. I ALSO...
Mileage: 99,623
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A RECALL FOR THE POWER TRAIN TRANSMISSION. DUE TO THE VIN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFA...
Mileage: 190,000
TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2009 OF DECEMBER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPEN AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILED FOR THE 2ND TIME IN 2009 OF DECEMBER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPEN AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
WHILE RAISING THE GLASS SECTION OF THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THE LEFT STRUT BECAME DISENGAGED, AND THE BACK GLASS EXPLODED. WE WERE VERY LUCKY THAT NO ONE WAS HURT, AS MY BROTHER LITERALLY HAD THE GLASS IN HIS HANDS WHEN IT EXPLODED, AND MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE STANDING RIGHT NEXT TO HI...
Mileage: 147,000
I HAVE FORD EXPLORER 2002 O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING AND HAVING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 104,000
FORD EXPLORER WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 4.0 L V-6, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. TOOK IN TO MY MECHANIC AND HE ADVISED ME TO TAKE IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP SINCE THE READOUT FAULT CODES INDICATED MAJOR FAILURE. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES...
Mileage: 79,760
TRANSMISSION IS FAILING IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4. A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP CONFIRMED THAT MY FEAR THAT THE GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION FAILING. IT WILL COST $2400 TO $2800 TO REPAIR. BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS SEALED IT WILL COST EXTRA. ONLY THROUGH THE FIR...
Mileage: 137,350
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN 2007 AT 88,000 MILES AND 2010 AT 140,000 MILES. FIRST TIME OD LIGHT CAME ON, I DROVE IT HOME 3 MILES AND THEN WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. SECOND TIME NO WARNING OR LIGHT AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS CROSSING THE BOULEVARD. ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION AND REPL...
Mileage: 88,000
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING,CLUNKING AND THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING. JUST PAID THIS PIECE OF JUNK OFF AND NOW WAITING TO HERE FROM THE DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT IT FOR THAT OH FAMILIAR QUOTE OF 3000 TO 4000 TO FIX. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD ISSUES SHIFTING GEARS AND WHEN SHE WOULD TURN CORNERS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. OTHER TIMES, SHE HAD ISSUES SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AND MOVING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT W...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD ISSUES SHIFTING GEARS AND WHEN SHE WOULD TURN CORNERS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. OTHER TIMES, SHE HAD ISSUES SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AND MOVING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT W...
Mileage: 80,000
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT IN 2005. WE'VE ONLY AVERAGED ABOUT 10,000 MILES PER YEAR SINCE THE REBUILD. *TR
Mileage: 118,300
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN PUT IN DRIVE UNTIL 3000 RPMS. I WAS PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE MINE WAS NOT ENGAGING TO MOVE THE CAR. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER. THE FIRST THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY; YET, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER WAS R...
Mileage: 24,963
FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER - KNOWN PROBLEM OF MANY VEHICLES MADE MY FORD ESPECIALLY THIS MODEL/YEAR. BUT NO RECALLS OR HELP IN FIXING THIS PROBLEM. HAD TO REPLACE MINE COSTING $2600 IN PARTS AND LABOR. *TR
Mileage: 163,064
HEATER FAILED CAUSING WINDOWS TO "FOG" OVER AND DECREASED ABILITY TO SEE OUT WINDSHIELD. *TR
Mileage: 99,350
HEATER FAILED CAUSING WINDOWS TO "FOG" OVER AND DECREASED ABILITY TO SEE OUT WINDSHIELD. *TR
Mileage: 99,350
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT WOULD CONTINUOUSLY FLASH. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR SPORADICALLY WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OVER DRIVE OR NOT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACED IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ROLL FURTHER THAN...
Mileage: 118,000
TROUBLE REMOVING VEHICLE FROM PARK ON INCLINE OVER FEW WEEK PERIOD. TRANSMISSION CHANGING GEARS IN ROUGH MANNER OVER A FEW DAY PERIOD. OD LIGHT FLASHING DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING AND THEN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING ON OCTOBER 10, 2010. DIAGNOSED AS "FRIED TRANSMISSION" BY DEALER. COST TO REPLACE $38...
Mileage: 77,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE RPMS WOULD RISE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AS A RESULT. NO POLICE REPOR...
Mileage: 30,000
I WAS PICKING UP A FAMILY FRIEND, AN WHILE WAITING FOR HER TO COME TO MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, I PUT MY TRUCK INTO PARK, WHEN SHE GOT IN, I THEN ATTEMPTED TO PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE, AN THE GEAR SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND, IT BASICALLY DANGLED THERE AN I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL A TWO TRUCK D...
Mileage: 189,000
I HAVE AN 02 FORD EXPLORER EB EDITION. NOT TOO LONG AGO, MY OD LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AND MY TRANSMISSION WAS HESITATING. I WAS 1.5 HRS FROM HOME AT 9PM (SUNDAY). CALLED MY HUSBAND, HE MADE A COUPLE OF SUGGESTIONS AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED TWICE THE NEXT DAY (MONDAY). ...
Mileage: 131,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER LTMD...90K MILES FRONT WEAR BEARINGS COMPLETELY BLEW OUT, REAR STRUTS LEAKING MASSIVE OIL AND REAR SPRINGS FRACTURED....HAD FRONT BEARINGS REPLACED WHEN IT DISABLES BRAKE USAGE FROM TIRES BEING CROOKED IN NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS NEED TO HAVE REAR END DONE WITH STRUTS, SPRINGS AND BUSH...
Mileage: 90,000
CRACK IN REAR WINDOW SURROUND, NEAR CENTER AT A BOTTOM. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
MY WIFE AND I AND OUR 8 YEAR OLD TWIN BOYS WERE ON VACATION THIS SUMMER DRIVING THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS IN A RAIN STORM. IT WAS AUGUST 13TH, 2010. THERE WAS A HUGE SINGLE LANE TRAFFIC JAM BECAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT. WE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE MY WIFE NEEDED TO GET OUT AND STRE...
Mileage: 108,334
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE 5 MPH THE GEAR SHIFT CAME APART FROM THE COLUMN AND FELL IN HIS LAP WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,500 TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE WERE NO WARR...
Mileage: 77,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER. WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE 5 MPH THE GEAR SHIFT CAME APART FROM THE COLUMN AND FELL IN HIS LAP WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,500 TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE WERE NO WARR...
Mileage: 77,000
OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS BLINKING AND CHECK TRANSMISSION IS INDICATED IN MESSAGE WINDOW. DOES RESET WHEN TRUCK IS TURNED OFF BUT WARNING COMES BACK WHEN DRIVING AGAIN. AT THIS TIME VEHICLE DOES 'CLUNK' WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE. IT IS STILL SHIFTING THROUGH 1ST, 2ND, 3RD ETC OK. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUI...
Mileage: 75,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 135,000 AND THE FAILU...
Mileage: 40,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT SUDDENLY BROKE OFF. SHE PREVIOUSLY NOTICED THAT THE SHIFT HAD BEEN DIFFICULT TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,444...
Mileage: 114,444
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE PRETENSION SET AND CLOCK SPRING REPLACED SEVEN TIMES BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 172,000.
Mileage: 172,000
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT WE HAVE KEPT UP ALL THE MAINTENANCE ON. WE HAVE OWNED IF SINCE JUNE OF 2008 (BOUGHT IT FROM A USED CAR DEALER) AND HAVE HAD NO REALLY BIG MAJOR ISSUES UNTIL NOW. THE O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING WHICH IS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO GET MIXED SIGNALS AS TO IF THE OVER DR...
Mileage: 174,786
BROKEN REAR SPRINGS. MY FORD SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BROKEN REAR SPRINGS ON EXPLORER'S AS WELL AS OTHER FORD'S. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS THE DRIVER HAS LOST THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE TRUCK. MINE BROKE WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY DAUGHTER AND I HEARD A LOUD...
Mileage: 77,000
LOUD WHINE FROM REAR. TRANSMISSION SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. FLASHING O/D LIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 95,200
FORD EXPLORER 2002 REAR PANEL CRACKED, AND I TRAVELED AROUND THE COUNTRY AND I SAW SEVERAL CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I VISITED TOO MANY WEBSITES AND THERE'S MORE PEOPLE COMPLAINING ON THAT ISSUE. THE BACK DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED AND GETTING WORSE EVERYDAY, AND SOMEDAY THE GLASS IS GOING TO EXPLODE. ...
Mileage: 85,000
WE BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 2 WEEKS AGO WITH 129,000 MILES WITHIN 2 DAYS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE, THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. UPON INVESTIGATION WITH TRANSMISSION REPAIR LOCATIONS, WE HAVE TO SPEND $2500.00 OR MORE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION! WHAT A RIP OFF, AFTER RESEARCHING THIS...
Mileage: 129,000
TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR - ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 96,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HINGE IN THE REAR LIFTGATE WAS FRACTURED AND THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT REMAIN IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V442000 (STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS) YET THE FAILURE RE...
Mileage: 60,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. REAR SPRINGS/COILS RUSTED, BROKEN, ON BOTH SIDES DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I HAD ESTIMATE DONE FOR NOISE IN FRONT END WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE UV JOINT. I UNDERSTAND TO REPAIR BACK SPRINGS IT WILL COST ABOUT $325 EACH SIDE AND THE OTHER THINGS I NEED UV JOINT, WHEEL HUB, STRUT,ETC...ANOTHE...
Mileage: 107,000
EVEN WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO TO "0" AND THE "CHECK GAUGE" LIGHT COMES ON BECAUSE THE SENDER ASSEMBLY UNIT OF THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER 2002 EXPLORER BROUGHT IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MORNING. THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND IS ON BACK ORDER. THE PART ...
Mileage: 64
EVEN WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO TO "0" AND THE "CHECK GAUGE" LIGHT COMES ON BECAUSE THE SENDER ASSEMBLY UNIT OF THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER 2002 EXPLORER BROUGHT IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MORNING. THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND IS ON BACK ORDER. THE PART ...
Mileage: 64
I DO NOT HAVE TO PROVIDE AN IN DEPTH DESCRIPTION, MYSELF AS WITH ALL THE OWNERS OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER ARE ALL HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED, AND HAVE THIS RECALLED IF ITS HAPPENING WITH MORE THAN ENOUGH VEHICLES. THE O/D LIGHT WILL FLASH RAPIDLY AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION WILL SK...
Mileage: 106,000
GOT A TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED ERROR AND O/D WAS OFF. LOOKS LIKE ITS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON MY EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 121,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD REAR COIL SPRING BROKE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION. CREATED BAD SITUATION WITH CAR SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT. HAD TO REPLACE SPRING AND STRUT. ALSO ALL 4 WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO REPLACED IN 5 YEARS. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
NOTICED FLUID ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM. UPON CLOSED INSPECTION, NOTICED FLUID COMING FROM REAR SHOCK AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. REPAIR ESTIMATES TO REPLACE BOTH REAR COIL SPRING ASSEMBLY RANGE FROM $655 TO $800. *TR
Mileage: 172,000
FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V-6: OVERDRIVE OFF (O/D OFF) LIGHT BLINKING RAPIDLY. TRANSMISSION IS SUDDENLY SHIFTING VERY ERRATICALLY WHICH MAKES VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE ON THIS VEHICLE -- PLEASE EXERT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REQU...
Mileage: 100,000
O/D LIGHT BLINKING AND SLIPPING GEARS. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF WHILE IN DRIVE. THE LEVER IS CONNECTED TO A SOFT ALUMINUM CYLINDER THRU A U SHAPED END AND A PIN. THE CYLINDER SHEARED AT THE BASE OF THE U AS A RESULT LEAVING NO WAY TO SHIFT OR GET THE KEY OUT AFTER TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WHEN I FINALLY GOT STOPPED. ...
Mileage: 71,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF WHILE IN DRIVE. THE LEVER IS CONNECTED TO A SOFT ALUMINUM CYLINDER THRU A U SHAPED END AND A PIN. THE CYLINDER SHEARED AT THE BASE OF THE U AS A RESULT LEAVING NO WAY TO SHIFT OR GET THE KEY OUT AFTER TURNING THE MOTOR OFF WHEN I FINALLY GOT STOPPED. ...
Mileage: 71,000
2002 EXPLORER XLT 2WD (47,000 MILES) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE REVVED SO I ROLLED TO A STOP LUCKILY ON A GRASS SHOULDER WITH NO ONE HITTING MY VEHICLE. FORD REBUILT THE TRANS FOR $2500. THE DISTRICT FORD REP WOULD NO...
Mileage: 47,000
O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING AND TRANSMISSION MIGHT BE GOING OUT. *TR
Mileage: 101,000
DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION IN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER AFTER ONLY 117K MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILS SHIFTING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. SOME TIMES GETS STOCK IN PARKING. COMPLETE FAILURE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $3600 TO $4000. *TR
Mileage: 117,000
IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR YEARS ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER YET FORD DOESN'T WISH TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BY CALLING THE VEHICLE BACK. I HAVE MY TRANSMISSION NOW GONE AFTER ONLY 150000 MILES. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR A FAULT...
Mileage: 154,000
I HAVE PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT WAS IN MINT CONDITION ON THE OUTSIDE AND FAIR ON THE INSIDE, WELL AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK A FEW MONTHS ONE DAY I NOTICED A HUGE CRACK BY THE FORD EMBLEM ON THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF TAMPERING, AND I HAD NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS, SO TH...
CHROME WHEELS DISINTEGRATING. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS COSMETIC AT THE TIME. NOW THE ALUMINUM HAS BECOME POROUS AND I BELIEVE IT TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 38,000
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I STARTED GETTING THE CRACK IN MY HATCH BY THE REAR WINDOW IN 2005. IT HAS SPREAD AND GOTTEN WORSE AND I STILL HAVE NOT FIXED IT. LAST YEAR IN 2009 OUR ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF AND WHEN I GO TO BRAKE AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THEY KICK ...
Mileage: 64,800
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I STARTED GETTING THE CRACK IN MY HATCH BY THE REAR WINDOW IN 2005. IT HAS SPREAD AND GOTTEN WORSE AND I STILL HAVE NOT FIXED IT. LAST YEAR IN 2009 OUR ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF AND WHEN I GO TO BRAKE AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THEY KICK ...
Mileage: 64,800
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I STARTED GETTING THE CRACK IN MY HATCH BY THE REAR WINDOW IN 2005. IT HAS SPREAD AND GOTTEN WORSE AND I STILL HAVE NOT FIXED IT. LAST YEAR IN 2009 OUR ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND OFF AND WHEN I GO TO BRAKE AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THEY KICK ...
Mileage: 64,800
1. REPEATED TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. O/D LIGHT BLINKING, EXPENSIVE SERVICE, REPEATS EVERY 12 MONTHS OR SO. 2. APPROXIMATELY EVERY 12 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE REQUIRES SERVICE EACH TIME. THE SERVICE RUNS FROM $300 - $1100. 3A. 01/07/05 57,424 MILES: O/D LIGHT LITE. NO CODE WHEN SERVICED. CHANGED $88.0...
Mileage: 57,424
REAR SPRINGS BOTH CRACKED-FRONT & REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE SERIOUSLY IF NOT ALREADY HAS BEEN HURT OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 94,000
REAR SPRINGS BOTH CRACKED-FRONT & REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES BEFORE SOMEONE SERIOUSLY IF NOT ALREADY HAS BEEN HURT OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 94,000
WHILE PUTTING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER INTO PARK AT A DRIVE UP ATM MACHINE, MY GEAR SHIFT JUST FEEL INTO MY HANDS. I WAS STUCK BLOCKING THE DRIVE WAY AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO A SHOP WHERE THEY SAY THE FORD DEALERSHIP WANTED ABOUT 1500.00 TO REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. THE SHOP TOLD ME THAT WAS TOO MUCH FO...
Mileage: 75,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING, ENGINE REVED INSTEAD OF ACCELERATING, RESULTING IN NEAR ACCIDENT WHILE PULLING OFF AN INTERSTATE RAMP. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED. ESTIMATE TO REPAIR IS APPROX $4000. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 112K MILES ON IT! *TR
Mileage: 112,000
O/D LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK WHILE ACCELERATING. TRANSMISSION STARTS TO SLIP. THIS A PERMANENT FAILURE. TOOK TO FORD SERVICE AND WITHOUT INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 111,117
VERY LOUD NOISE IN TIRES WHILE DRIVING AND IN STEERING COLUMN WHEN DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER . IT IS MOST LIKELY A WHEEL BEARING ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IN THIS TRUCK SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. *TR
Mileage: 80,525
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALARM ON THE VEHICLE WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGE SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESET THE ALARM YET THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY RECUR. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY COULD REPLACE ALL OF THE SENSORS BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO GUARA...
Mileage: 73,000
1. I TOOK OUR 2002 EXPLORER IN FOR THE RECALL OF THE BACK WINDOW. WHEN THEY INSTALLED IT THEY PUT A SMALL CRACK IN PANEL IN THE BACK BELOW THE WINDOW. 2. THE CRACK GREW UNTIL FINALLY THE WHOLE PANEL CRACKED IN HALF. THE EDGE IS QUITE SHARP AND THE PANEL IS A BIT LOOSE NOW. 3. FORD REFUSED T...
Mileage: 50,000
MY 2002 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO BE FAILING AS IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY AFTER BEING IN A STOPPED POSITION, FOR EXAMPLE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS IS BECOMING A SAFETY ISSUE IN THAT IN AN INTERSECTION SHOULD MY VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY I MAY...
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER XLT V6 4.0L ALREADY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING SOLENOID OR WHATEVER OUT.. I HAVE READ REPORTS AND WONDER WHY THIS TRANSMISSION IS NOT RECALLED? I HAVE IT IN SHOP NOW HAVING TO HAVE IT REBUILT AND EVERYTHING CHANGED. ALSO RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS BAD, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BAD, ...
Mileage: 179,000
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH THE 4.0 V6 4X4 , THE TRANSMISSION WE BELIEVE HAS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS AND PEDESTRIANS WITH VEHICLE SERGE FROM A LONG DELAY ENGAGING THE TRANSMISSION ETHER FORWARD OR REVERSE POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY TO DRIVER/PASSENGERS AND /OR NEARBY OBJECTS/PERSON...
Mileage: 94,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE TRANSMISSION KEPT SLIPPING, WOULDN'T SHIFT, AND THE O/D LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER IN WASILLA, AK THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME THEY KEPT IT FOR 3-4 WEEKS WHILE "REPAIRING" IT. THE FOURTH TIME IT WENT OUT (MAY 2008), IT WAS OUT OF W...
Mileage: 38,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. I WAS SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK AND THE SHIFTER BROKE IN MY HAND. NOT A GOOD THING. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SEEMS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORERS DUE TO THE CAST ALUMINUM THAT IS USED IN THE PART. FORD SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS, SEEING AS HOW IT HAPPENS D...
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE IGNITION WAS STARTED AND THE GEAR SELECTOR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FRACTURED INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING COLU...
Mileage: 117,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON ALTHOUGH ALL DOORS ARE SECURELY CLOSED AND LOCKED. DRIVERS SIDE LOCKS ARE INOPERABLE. *TR
Mileage: 105,000
OD OFF LIGHT FLASHING, CAUSING THE 02 FORD EXPLORER NOT TO SHIFT PROPERLY, REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES AND THE LIGHT IS STILL FLASHING. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS JUNK. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SUDDENLY FRACTURED INTO THE CONTACTS HAND. THERE WHERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Mileage: 136,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO ENGAGE IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
Mileage: 11,250
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 120,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP 3RD GEAR. STALLING IN TRAFFIC. FORD DEALER COULD NOT LOOK AT IT FOR 2 DAYS SO WENT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP WHO KNEW THE PROBLEM WELL. NOT ONLY HAD TO REPLACE SOLENOID VALVES, BUT ALSO TORQUE CONVERTER AND REBUILD. HAD TO DRILL OUT ONE PO...
Mileage: 121,000
HELLO, I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FOR EXPLORER. ME AND MY FAMILY WERE DRIVING AND GETTING READY TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THE CAR JERKED AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. THEN THE RPM'S WENT UP TO ABOUT 5000. I THEN HAD TO RUN OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID A SEMI ...
Mileage: 149,000
LEFT REAR "PERMANENTLY SEALED" WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 77,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LXT, THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON AND THE DOME LIGHT WILL STAY ON. EVERY ONCE AND A WHILE THE ALARM WILL SOUND FOR NO REASON. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN CAUSE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND HAVING THE DOME LIGHT TURN ON HINDERS YOUR VISION AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC CRASH. HAVING THE ...
Mileage: 100,611
2002 EXPLORER'S PANEL ON THE BACK GATE BETWEEN THE WINDOW AND THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE GATE IS CRACKED IN TWO DIFFERENT SPOTS. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS WILL COME OFF AND CAUSE A TRAFFIC CRASH OR WORSE. *TR
Mileage: 100,600
MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 106K MILES ON MY FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0L. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO POOR MAINTENANCE OR UP KEEP! SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GOING 75 MILES AN HR DOWN THE FREEWAY, SHIFTING OUT OF PLACE, ROUGH, SCARY SHIFTS, SHIMMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION JUMPING ALLOVER THE PLACE IS JUST THE BEGIN...
Mileage: 105,342
MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 106K MILES ON MY FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0L. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO POOR MAINTENANCE OR UP KEEP! SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GOING 75 MILES AN HR DOWN THE FREEWAY, SHIFTING OUT OF PLACE, ROUGH, SCARY SHIFTS, SHIMMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION JUMPING ALLOVER THE PLACE IS JUST THE BEGIN...
Mileage: 105,342
MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT 106K MILES ON MY FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0L. THIS WAS NOT DUE TO POOR MAINTENANCE OR UP KEEP! SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL GOING 75 MILES AN HR DOWN THE FREEWAY, SHIFTING OUT OF PLACE, ROUGH, SCARY SHIFTS, SHIMMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION JUMPING ALLOVER THE PLACE IS JUST THE BEGIN...
Mileage: 105,342
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THIS MORNING I WAS GOING AT WORK WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT ARM BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I HAD TO CALL MY WIFE FOR GO AT WORK AND I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE MY KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. MY CAR IS COMPLETELY UN-DRIVABLE. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THIS MORNING I WAS GOING AT WORK WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT ARM BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I HAD TO CALL MY WIFE FOR GO AT WORK AND I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE MY KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. MY CAR IS COMPLETELY UN-DRIVABLE. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. O/D LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY BLINKING ON THE DASHBOARD. NEVER TOWED ANYTHING AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED. VERY DISAPPOINTING COMING FROM A LOYAL FORD FAN. *TR
Mileage: 118,042
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THAT PEDAL. A POP NOISE WAS ALSO HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FIREWA...
Mileage: 73,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL REPEATED PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THAT PEDAL. A POP NOISE WAS ALSO HEARD COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FIREWA...
Mileage: 73,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 58,212
2002 FORD EXPLORER, TRANSMISSION TOTAL FAIL WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Mileage: 145,138
LONG LIST OF REPAIRS MADE THIS SUMMER INCLUDING COMPUTER, AIRBAG SENSORS, A/C WHOLE SYSTEM, MAIN WINDOW CONTROLS AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 99,968
LONG LIST OF REPAIRS MADE THIS SUMMER INCLUDING COMPUTER, AIRBAG SENSORS, A/C WHOLE SYSTEM, MAIN WINDOW CONTROLS AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 99,968
LONG LIST OF REPAIRS MADE THIS SUMMER INCLUDING COMPUTER, AIRBAG SENSORS, A/C WHOLE SYSTEM, MAIN WINDOW CONTROLS AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 99,968
LONG LIST OF REPAIRS MADE THIS SUMMER INCLUDING COMPUTER, AIRBAG SENSORS, A/C WHOLE SYSTEM, MAIN WINDOW CONTROLS AND NOW MY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 99,968
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE HINGES ON THE REAR LIFT GATE FRACTURED IN HALF AND THE WINDOW GLASS FELL AND WAS HANGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TIED DOWN THE GLASS TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING AND SHATTERING. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER T...
Mileage: 119,000
NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS. FORD TSB 05-25-8. I HAVE ONLY 35,000 ON THIS VEHICLE AND AM CONCERNED THAT IF THERE IS A BEARING FAILURE ON A REAR WHEEL HUB YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT. *TR
Mileage: 30,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CLUNKING AND SEEMS LIKE IT WON'T LAST MUCH LONGER. *TR
Mileage: 84,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS ROTATING HIS TIRES WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER COIL SPRINGS HAD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE COIL SPRING. ONE YEAR LATER WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE REAR DRI...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE OVER 80 MPH. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL YET THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT THEN D...
Mileage: 8,000
DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT TURNS ON, FOLLOWED BY "O/D OFF" LIGHT FLASHING, FOLLOWED BY ERRATIC SHIFTING BY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK, RESETS AFTER ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
2ND GEAR OUT OF TRANSMISSION. IT OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU DRIVE IT. THE OD LIGHT BLINKS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AS A RESULT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED, THE OLD TRANSMISSION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME, BUT WON'T BE FOR LONG. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
I HAVE A 02 FORD EXPLORER DRIVING ON THE ROAD WHEN THE OD LIGHT FLASHING LOST POWER IT HARD TO SHIFT IN GEAR AM NOT THE ONLY 1 WIT THIS PROBLEM THERE THOUSAND OF FORD OWNER WIT THIS SAME PROBLEM WHY CANT U GUYS MAKE FORD RECALL THIS PROBLEM TOYOTA MAKE THEY RECALL THEY MANUP TO THEIR PROBLEM WHY CAN...
Mileage: 15,900
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. THEN THE PASSENGER ASKED ME IF I COULD SMELL TRANSMISSION FLUID AND I HAD SAID YES. THIS ENDED UP COSTING ME $2800 AND MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS FAILING AND SENSE HE HAD IT...
Mileage: 140,000
LAST NIGHT, THE O/D OFF LIGHT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER STARTED BLINKING. TODAY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT DRIVE IN NORMAL DRIVE MODE OR REVERSE. IN DOING SOME INVESTIGATING, APPARENTLY, THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FORD EXPLORERS. PARTICULARLY THE 2002 MODELS. THIS IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS, BUT UNFAIR THA...
Mileage: 97,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILS. *TR
Mileage: 138,000
TIMING BELT PLASTIC GEARS WAS SLUNG OFF AND CRACKED A REAR VALVE. HAD TO REPLACE VALVE AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC GEARS. COST APPROXIMATELY $2000-3500, MOSTLY IN PART BECAUSE ENGINE REMOVAL IS NECESSARY TO ACCESS THE TIMING CHAIN. MANY DEALERSHIPS SUGGEST BUYING A NEW ENGINE. IF NOT FIXED, CO...
Mileage: 89,900
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE BEEN ERRATIC! THE FRONT ONES WILL COME ON WHENEVER THEY WANT AND ALOT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED. AS OF LATE THEY COME ON VERY OFTEN AND IS VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING. TODAY THEY WERE SO UNPRE...
Mileage: 40,000
O/D AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY SUV EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT AS SOON AS THE LIGHTS GO ON THE SUV TANS STARTS ACTING UP AND SLIP CALLED FORD DEALER AND THEY SAID THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT, HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED SO IT WILL COST 2,300.00 PLUS LABOR. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 4 ...
Mileage: 115,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR DURING ANY TYPE OF WEATHER CONDITION. THE WIPERS ALSO FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO FRICTION CAUSED BY THE DRY WINDSHIEL...
Mileage: 100,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED HER CHILD WAS SEATED AND PROPERLY SEATED IN A CHILD RESTRAINT. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE CHILD RESTRAINT BEGAN TIPPING FORWARD. SHE FOUND THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. THE CONTACT THEN INSPECTED THE REMAINING SEAT BEL...
Mileage: 80,000
THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, FOLLOWED BY A CHECK TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT. THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHIFT ERRATICALLY. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE SAFELY IN TRAFFIC AND HAD TO PULL THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT REMAINS UNTIL IT CAN BE TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. THIS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER ...
Mileage: 57,800
I BOUGHT A FORD EXPLORER, V-6 4X4 AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT STARTED FLICKERING AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHIFTING HARD WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE IT HOME. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FRACTURED IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 122,000.
Mileage: 122,000
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 ...
Mileage: 56,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER OD LIGHT BLINKING TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *TR
Mileage: 171,000
1. WAS DRIVING IN TOWN EXPLORER SHIFTED INTO 2ND HARD AND THEN 3RD GEAR SLOWED THE CAR DOWN THEN SHIFTED LIKE A HARD JERK 2.WAS OCCURRING SEEMS WHEN CAR GET WARMED UP THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND THE OD LIGHT BLINKS AND NOW EVEN COLD THE OD LIGHT BLINKS ALL THE TIME NOW TOOK TO TRANSMISSION...
Mileage: 132,000
VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE TERRIBLE GRINDING/RUBBING NOISE WHILE 50 MILES FROM HOME. ON EXIT RAMP TO MY CITY, IT SWAYED... THE NEXT MORNING MY COUSIN EXAMINED THE VEHICLE FINDING THE RIGHT REAR SPRING BROKEN, AND THE LEFT IN TERRIBLE CONDITION AS WELL. I AM JUST THANKFUL NOTHING BAD HAPPENED ON MY ...
Mileage: 160,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HER THAT SHE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT HER OWN EX...
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT; IT APPEARS THERE ARE MANY MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 168,058
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE REAR HATCH UPPER GLASS PLASTIC TRIM CRACKED NEXT TO THE FORD EMBLEM. THIS ALLOWED WATER INTO THE TRIM THAT CAUSED THE BOLTS HOLDING THE LATCH TO RUST THROUGH AND COMPLETELY FAIL. I REPLACED THE ENTIRE GLASS LAST SPRING (2009). THE REPLACEMENT PART ALSO CRACKED IN TWO...
Mileage: 95,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON CONTINUED TO BLINK AND FLASH. THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON DOES NOT TURN THE LIGHT OUT AS IT'S DESIGNED TO. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXI...
Mileage: 98,000
O/D DRIVE FLASHING AND CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT IS ON, VERY NOISE ON THE BACK OF VEHICLE,THE TRUCK ONLY 58,000 ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 58,000
O/D LIGHT BLINKING AND IRREGULAR SHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION. 2002 FORD EXPLORER DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. EVERYTIME I LEAVE A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPM'S BECOME VERY HIGH (OVER 5,000) AND WILL NOT SHIFT. TO KEEP THE ENGINE FROM RACING, I HAVE TO LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO GET IT...
Mileage: 114,023
O/D LIGHT BLINKING AND IRREGULAR SHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION. 2002 FORD EXPLORER DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. EVERYTIME I LEAVE A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE RPM'S BECOME VERY HIGH (OVER 5,000) AND WILL NOT SHIFT. TO KEEP THE ENGINE FROM RACING, I HAVE TO LIFT MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL TO GET IT...
Mileage: 114,023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR BOARD. THE ELECTRICAL GAUGES AND COMPONENTS WERE ALSO INOPERABLE AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS HAD FAILED. NEITHER THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...
Mileage: 90,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR BOARD. THE ELECTRICAL GAUGES AND COMPONENTS WERE ALSO INOPERABLE AND THE POWER DOOR LOCKS HAD FAILED. NEITHER THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...
Mileage: 90,000
DRIVERS SEAT IS DETACHED FROM FLOOR, MAKING IT HARD TO DRIVE SAFELY. AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, LOCKS DON'T WORK, DANGEROUS. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK RECENTLY THE PREVIOUS OWNER TOOK VERY GOOD CARE OF IT LOOKS JUST LIKE NEW EVEN THE ENGINE AND INSIDE PARTS LOOK LIKE NEW. BUT RECENTLY THE TRUCK WOULDN'T REVERSE WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THE ESTIMATE SCARED US IT WAS RIDICULOUS. WE TOOK IT TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HE JUST C...
Mileage: 110,000
JUST OUT OF THE BLUE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND TRANSMISSION MAKING VERY ROUGH SHIFTS INTO 4TH. THIS HAPPENED 3 YEARS AGO AND I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AS IS AS CAN'T AFFORD A NEW TRANSMISSION. CAR HAD 70,000 MILES ROUGHLY WHEN PROBLEM OCCURRED. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4 HAD A CHIMING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A O/D BLINKING LIGHT ON WED. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE BUTTON FOR O/D A COUPLE OF TIMES IT THEN WENT OUT. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT HOME. I WAS ONLY TWO MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE IT AND IT ACTED LIKE IT WOULDN'T OR...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4 HAD A CHIMING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A O/D BLINKING LIGHT ON WED. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND HIT THE BUTTON FOR O/D A COUPLE OF TIMES IT THEN WENT OUT. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT HOME. I WAS ONLY TWO MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE IT AND IT ACTED LIKE IT WOULDN'T OR...
REAR COIL SPRING FOUND BROKEN DURING ROUTINE BRAKE INSPECTION. *TR
Mileage: 58,000
RE NHTSA # 04V-442. 2002 FORD EXPLORER. LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE SHEARED AND GLASS FELL ON ME. I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE DEPT THAT FORD RECALL 04S20 (PERFORMED IN 2004) WAS ONLY WARRANTEED FOR 1 YEAR, SO I PURCHASED NEW HINGE KIT (2L2Z-78420A68-AA) AND INSTALLED MYSELF. AFTER EXAMINING OLD PARTS, I NOTICED...
Mileage: 70,000
RE NHTSA # 04V-442. 2002 FORD EXPLORER. LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE SHEARED AND GLASS FELL ON ME. I WAS TOLD BY SERVICE DEPT THAT FORD RECALL 04S20 (PERFORMED IN 2004) WAS ONLY WARRANTEED FOR 1 YEAR, SO I PURCHASED NEW HINGE KIT (2L2Z-78420A68-AA) AND INSTALLED MYSELF. AFTER EXAMINING OLD PARTS, I NOTICED...
Mileage: 70,000
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER SHIFTER BROKE WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN DRIVE LOOKED AT PART MADE OUT OF SOME TYPE OF GRANULATED ALUMINUM. CAN'T BELIEVE SUCH A UNSAFE METAL COULD BE USED IN A VEHICLE PART WILL CALL FORD FOR ESTIMATE READ OVER 50 COMPLAINTS ON CARCOMPLAINTS.COM COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT THE DOT HAS LE...
Mileage: 64,510
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER USED BUT ALSO HAVE A FATHER-IN-LAW WITH A FORD AND HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN WE BOUGHT IT THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME AND THE DOME LIGHT WOULD STAY ON BUT AS WE DROVE THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON. RECENTLY LAST WEEK THE LIGHT STA...
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER USED BUT ALSO HAVE A FATHER-IN-LAW WITH A FORD AND HE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN WE BOUGHT IT THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT WAS ON ALL THE TIME AND THE DOME LIGHT WOULD STAY ON BUT AS WE DROVE THE LIGHT WOULD TURN OFF BUT THE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON. RECENTLY LAST WEEK THE LIGHT STA...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN DECREASING IN SPEED AND BECOME SLUGGISH.THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE, HE COASTED INTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HAVING THE VEHICLE D...
Mileage: 142,957
WENT TO LEAVE A BASEBALL GAME AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE ONLY TO HAVE THE GEAR SHIFT COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND WAS JUST DANGLING THERE. OF COURSE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT FORD COULD NOT HELP. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
WENT TO LEAVE A BASEBALL GAME AND ATTEMPTED TO PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE ONLY TO HAVE THE GEAR SHIFT COME LOOSE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND WAS JUST DANGLING THERE. OF COURSE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT FORD COULD NOT HELP. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO NEED REPAIR. I'VE REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION TWICE AND IT HAS GONE OUT AGAIN. IT BEGAN WITH THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING, THEN, WITHOUT WARNING, IT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR, NEVER TO RETURN. I SPEND ABOUT $2,000 WITH EACH REBUILD. I CAN NO LONGER AFFORD THE COST. H...
Mileage: 158,000
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BLOWN THE TIMING CHAINS IN THE ENGINE. PLASTIC PARTS THAT WEAR OUT EASY AND CAUSED THE CHAINS TO FAIL. NOW I AM LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT ENGINE. THE ENGINE IS V6 AND IT ONLY HAD 95,000 MILES ON IT. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. FOR...
Mileage: 95,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING AND CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPA...
Mileage: 145,000
CAME HOME TO FIND STOING GASOLINE FUMES AND A STREAM OF GAS LEAKING ON THE DRIVEWAY FROM UNDER THE EXPLORER. CLIMBED UNDERNEATH IT TO FIND A HOSE LEAKING. *TR
Mileage: 119,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER DIFFERENTIAL SUBJECT TO INCREASED WHINING @ 85000 MILES AND RAPIDLY FAILED OVER THE COURSE OF ONE WEEK @ 99,000 MILES. R SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE FAILED AT SAME TIME. DIFFERENTIAL HAS LOCKED UP AND DRIVE GEAR JUMPS GEAR TEETH DURING ANY TURN. DEALER CLAIMS THEY'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH...
Mileage: 99,000
I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND WENT TO PUT MY VEHICLE INTO PARK AND THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LIKE A BROKEN LIMB IN MY HAND. I CHECKED WITH SEVERAL AUTO PART STORES AND THE REPLACEMENT PART IS A DEALER ONLY PART. FORD WILL NOT SELL THE PART TO CUSTOMER FOR PERSONAL REPAIR. PLUS THE COST TO REPAIR IS VERY...
Mileage: 169,000
THE SUV, WHICH IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. JUST STARTED TO DRIVE REALLY SLOWLY AND AN O/D LIGHT CAME ON WHICH TELLS ME THAT I PRETTY MUCH NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY VEHICLE. THE CONSEQUENCES ARE THE VERY EXPENSIVE PRICE ON FIXING THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST ...
Mileage: 1
AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED AN OBNOXIOUS SMELL IN THE CAR. MY HUSBAND PULLED OVER AND LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I LOOKED AT THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE POWER WINDOW BUTTONS. MY HUSBAND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION...
Mileage: 134,575
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AT HIS EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 121,000.
Mileage: 121,000
1. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHEN I STOPPED FAST 2. TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND TAKES ABOUT 10 SECONDS TO POP BACK INTO GEAR. 3. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THEY COULD REPLACE A $1,000 PART. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED SINCE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING T...
Mileage: 113,997
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED MOVING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED SINCE THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING T...
Mileage: 113,997
O/D LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 80 THOUSAND MILES. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE BY FORD PLEASE DO SOMETHING THEY ARE TAKING WE THE CONSUMERS FOR GRANTED. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECREASE IN SPEED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE OVER DRIVE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE WITHOUT INCIDENT. TH...
Mileage: 120,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR BROKE OFF FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN IN TO BE EXAMINED AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
OH WHERE DO I BEGIN. I HAVE 90,000 MILES ON MY SUV. MY RADIO GOES OFF AND ON RANDOMLY. DOOR AJAR IS ON RANDOMLY. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, IT STICKS AND I HAVE TO TAP IT TO GO INTO DRIVE. REAR WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED. O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND FLASHING. ONE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS IN PARK...
Mileage: 90,000
OH WHERE DO I BEGIN. I HAVE 90,000 MILES ON MY SUV. MY RADIO GOES OFF AND ON RANDOMLY. DOOR AJAR IS ON RANDOMLY. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, IT STICKS AND I HAVE TO TAP IT TO GO INTO DRIVE. REAR WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED. O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND FLASHING. ONE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS IN PARK...
Mileage: 90,000
OH WHERE DO I BEGIN. I HAVE 90,000 MILES ON MY SUV. MY RADIO GOES OFF AND ON RANDOMLY. DOOR AJAR IS ON RANDOMLY. WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, IT STICKS AND I HAVE TO TAP IT TO GO INTO DRIVE. REAR WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED. O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND FLASHING. ONE TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS IN PARK...
Mileage: 90,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. IT HAS 118,000 MILES. ABOUT 2 MONTH AGO MY O/D LIGHT START TO FLASH REALLY FAST. I TOOK IT TO AAMCO AND THEY SAY ITS THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH WITH ERROR CODE P0741 TCC. THEY WANT ME TO FIX THIS WITH $1700. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO MANY PEOPLE. THE O/D OFF LIGHT COMES ON...
Mileage: 116,000
AT ABOUT 110,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT STARTED SLIPPING. DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY MY O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCELERATE AS THE GEARS ARE NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY. TOOK IT IN TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP AND THEY INSTALLED AN OVERHAULED 5R55W TRANSMISSION...
Mileage: 110,000
THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS FLASHING (BLINKING) AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTING ERRATIC. SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS CAR(IN 2003) A SIMILAR ISSUE HAPPENED. I TOOK IT TO A FORD SHOP. THE MECHANIC REQUESTED THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED. FORD DENIED THE REQUEST & HAD THE MECHANIC C...
Mileage: 139,000
ALL 4 WINDOWS ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER NO LONGER WORK PROPERLY. YOU EITHER CAN HEAR THEY ARE GOING TO SOON FAIL OR HAVE ALREADY FAILED (THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW HAS ALREADY FAILED AND I HAD TO SPEND OVER $500 FOR THE REPAIR AND NOW MY PASSENGER-REAR WINDOW HAS FAILED AND WILL NO LONGER GO BACK UP)....
Mileage: 81,500
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
PANEL ON THE REAR UPPER HATCH CRACKED WITH A VERY LOUD POP STARTLING ME THE PANEL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET FORD WANTS $500 FOR THE MINOR FIX. *TR
I'M AN OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING/BLINKING AND MY TRANSMISSION WAS VIBRATING WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. I IMMEDIATELY ACTED QUICKLY BY GRADUALLY PULLING OVER TO COME TO A STOP. AS I LATER TRIED TO ACCELERATE TH...
Mileage: 142,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, THIS IS THE SECOND TRANSMISSION IN JUST UNDER 2 YEARS. FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE PROPERLY MAINTENANCED AND ALL THE NECESSARY UPKEEP. THIS IS AWFUL. *TR
Mileage: 132,000
APPEARED OUT OF NOWHERE. LARGE CRACK IN VEHICLE BELOW REAR WINDOW POSSIBLY DUE TO PREVIOUS RECALL IN OCT 2004 - SAFETY RECALL 04S20. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR ANY REASON LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. BOTH OF MY REAR DOOR WINDOWS CAN NOT BE MOVED DOWN (OR UP). THE SWITCH MECHANISM DOES NOT WORK AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS AN ON-GOING PROBLEM THAT FORD IS AWARE OF, THAT IS COSTLY TO THE CONSUMER TO RE...
Mileage: 68,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATES AND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO SLOW DOWN. MY O/D LIGHT IS BEGINNING TO FLASH FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING OR AFTER WARMING UP. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
DRIVING DOWN THE HWY THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF. TRANSMISSION THEN BEGINS TO RANDOMLY CHANGE GEARS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO FIX. *TR
Mileage: 83,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING AND TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, 110K MILES ON IT AND NO PROBLEMS. THIS SEEMS LIKE A COMMON ONE, AND FORD SEEMS TO BE LOSING A LOT OF CUSTOMERS BECAUSE NO ACTIONS ARE DONE TO FIX OR HELP US. HAVEN'T GONE TO DEALERSHIP YET BUT AM NOT LOOKIN...
PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH IN 2 WEEKS TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS EVERY WHERE. TRANSMISSION TOOK TO DEALER. BACK AND FORTH TO DEALER FOR ALMOST ONE YEAR. THEY EVENTUALLY SAID THEY WOULD PUT A NEW TRANNY IN THE TRUCK. WITH IN 2 WKS WAS DOING SAME THING. O/D LIGHT BLINKING, WON'T SHIFT, CLUNKING. TOOK BA...
Mileage: 38,000
I HAVE OWNED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER NOW FOR 3 YEARS, WITHIN THIS 3 YEARS I HAVE HAD TO MAKE 2 MAJOR REPAIRS AND AM NOW FACING MY 3RD. THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR NEEDED TO BE FIXED WITH 6 MONTH OF OWNING MY CAR AND NOW A YEAR AND HALF LATER I AM FACING MORE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE CAR CONTINUOUSLY KI...
Mileage: 123,000
OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING LATE SHIFTING HIGH RPMS HARD SHIFTING. A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THIS VEHICLE. FORD SAYS TOUGH LUCK TO A 3-5K FORD FIX WHICH WILL RECUR. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
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 BULL...
Mileage: 110,000
LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED DOING 65MPH, WHEEL LOST STABILITY, ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING ALSO FAILED 5/3/2010. *TR
Mileage: 68,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COOLANT DUE TO A FAILURE WITHIN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WHICH WAS CRACKED AND CORRODED. THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS ALSO FAULTY DUE TO THE GASKET PROBLEM. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT FOR THE INTAKE...
Mileage: 74,225
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 78,000 MILES AND WAS REBUILT BY CONDIT FORD IN NEWTON NJ AROUND JULY 2006. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN AT 128,000 MILES ON APRIL 9, 2010 AND WAS REBUILT BY FOXWORTH'S AUTO SERVICE IN GREENSBORO, NC. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR. TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 78,000 MILES AND WAS REBUILT BY CONDIT FORD IN NEWTON NJ AROUND JULY 2006. TRANSMISSION FAILURE AGAIN AT 128,000 MILES ON APRIL 9, 2010 AND WAS REBUILT BY FOXWORTH'S AUTO SERVICE IN GREENSBORO, NC. *TR
Mileage: 128,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, OD LIGHT FLASHING. *TR
Mileage: 106,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT FLASHES AFTER VEHICLE WARMS UP. THIS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THIS MAY LEAD TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. RESEARCH HAD FOUND THAT THIS MAY COST SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPAIR AND MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 100K MILES ON IT AN...
Mileage: 102,000
1. NORMAL DRIVING 2. BLINKING O/D OFF LIGHT, CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRANSMISSION BEGINS TO SLIP 3. REPLACED TRANSMISSION, STILL INTERMITTENT O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. *TR
Mileage: 96,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4.6L V8. SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM HEAD UPON START-UP. THIRD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
Mileage: 132,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL. HE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WAS SHREDDED WHICH CA...
Mileage: 51,898
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...
Mileage: 15,500
I HAVE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 6CYL FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. I LIKE THE VEHICLE BUT THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT HAD BEEN FLASHING ON IT FOR AWHILE AND THE TRANSMISSION FINALLY WENT OUT COMPLETELY. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT WOULD COST AT LEAST $2000 TO GET A REBUILT T...
Mileage: 150,000
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GRIND , SLIP, THEN JUST STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *TR
Mileage: 74,000
O/D LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLINK. THE BLINKING AS OCCURRED BEFORE AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I ALREADY SPEND A COUPLE THOUSANDS DOLLARS TO FIXED THE TRANSMISSION B/C TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,930.
Mileage: 89,930
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE DEALER REPAIRED THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,930.
Mileage: 89,930
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT EJECTED A SPARK PLUG. THE SPARK PLUG WAS ORIGINAL (IT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AND HAD NEVER BEEN CHANGED). MY WIFE WAS DRIVING TO CHURCH WHEN THE SPARK PLUG WAS COMPLETELY EJECTED AND BROKE THE COIL MOUNT. THIS ALLOWS FUEL VAPOR TO ESCAPE FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD AND COU...
Mileage: 74,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE REAR WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK. HE ATTEMPTED TO KEEP THE WINDOW IN PLACE BY USING DUCT TAPE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT FOUND NHTSA ...
Mileage: 112,000
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, SL...
Mileage: 112,000
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, SL...
Mileage: 112,000
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, SL...
Mileage: 112,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT SUDDENLY BROKE OFF IN THE CONTACTS HAND AND THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT KIT WOULD ...
Mileage: 92,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT SUDDENLY BROKE OFF IN THE CONTACTS HAND AND THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER REPLACEMENT KIT WOULD ...
Mileage: 92,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHEN THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING HAD FRACTURED. THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS PRIOR TO THE DEALER'S DISCOVERY OF THE FAI...
Mileage: 95,000
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER TO CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING 4-18-10 WHEN THE ENGINE BLEW WITHOUT WARNING !! BITS OF A PISTON AND ROD CAME RIGHT THRU THE BLOCK, LEAVING A HOLE BIG ENOUGH TO PUT YOUR FIST IN ! THIS EXPLORER ONLY HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY S...
Mileage: 63,249
2002 FORD EXPLORER. ONLY OWNER 115,000 MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY, WELL MAINTAINED. O/D LIGHT FLASHES, WARNING MESSAGE TO CHECK TRANSMISSION. IMMEDIATELY TAKEN INTO FORD SERVICE SHOP. CHARGED $90 FOR DIAGNOSIS: SLIPPING TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THEY WILL REQUIRE APPROVAL OF $720 TO FURTHER...
Mileage: 11,500
DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND BEEPING SENSOR IS ALWAYS GOING OFF. CAUSING THE DOORS TO UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO CAUSING THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT TO TURN ON AND OFF. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND ALOT OF FORD EXPLORERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 75
DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND BEEPING SENSOR IS ALWAYS GOING OFF. CAUSING THE DOORS TO UNLOCK WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO CAUSING THE INSIDE DOME LIGHT TO TURN ON AND OFF. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND ALOT OF FORD EXPLORERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 75
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS STARTING SLIPPING AND FAILING TO GET OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT WASN'T ON THEN COMES ON AND GOES OUT - DEPENDING ON WHICH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. IT APPEARS TO NEED A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION NOW. IN LOOKING UP INFORMATION ON ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO FAULTY MACHINING OF PISTON PATHWAYS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASING. MY EXPLORER WILL NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE OUT ON THE INTERNET AND YET FORD WILL N...
Mileage: 107,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING, HARD SHIFTING. OUR 2002 EXPLORER (91,000 MILES) HAS THE ALL TOO COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I'M VERY SURPRISED TO SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THIS SAME PROBLEM. FROM ALL THAT I'VE READ, THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT THAT FORD HAS IGNORE...
Mileage: 91,003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE DRIVERS REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE BREAKING OFF IN PIECES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE C...
Mileage: 93,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATOR. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN SHIFTING HARD FOR MONTHS BUT IT IS CONSIDERED BY FORD TO BE A "SEALED" UNIT AND IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT THE CUSTOMER MAINTAIN THE FLUID LEVEL, SO THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO. IN JAN 2010 THE ACCELER...
Mileage: 115,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATOR. THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN SHIFTING HARD FOR MONTHS BUT IT IS CONSIDERED BY FORD TO BE A "SEALED" UNIT AND IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED THAT THE CUSTOMER MAINTAIN THE FLUID LEVEL, SO THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO. IN JAN 2010 THE ACCELER...
Mileage: 115,000
WHILE IN TRAFFIC TODAY, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUDDENLY LOST DRIVE POWER. FORTUNATELY, THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS NOT TAILGATING AND NOTICED MY VEHICLE SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY. I NOW FIND THIS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD 2002 EXPLORER. IN FACT ON ONE WEB SITE ALONE, WWW.AUTOBE...
Mileage: 61,000
WHILE IN TRAFFIC TODAY, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUDDENLY LOST DRIVE POWER. FORTUNATELY, THE DRIVER BEHIND ME WAS NOT TAILGATING AND NOTICED MY VEHICLE SLOW DOWN RAPIDLY. I NOW FIND THIS TRANSMISSION FAILURE IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD 2002 EXPLORER. IN FACT ON ONE WEB SITE ALONE, WWW.AUTOBE...
Mileage: 61,000
2002 EXPLORER SHIFTED FUNNY FROM THE DAY I PURCHASED IT NEW. I FIGURED NATURE OF THE BEAST AS A 4X4. LITTLE DID I KNOW, THESE TRANSMISSIONS WERE JUNK FROM THE BEGINNING, AND NOW THEY ARE ALL FALLING APART. MINE SELF DESTRUCTED AT 61,000 MILES. AFTER THE REPAIR, IT STILL SHIFTED AS CRAPPY AS IT DID T...
Mileage: 61,801
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON THE VEHICLE BROKE WHICH THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF DURING A BRAKE INSPECTION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS WERE THE SAME USED ON THE FORD TAURUS MODEL AND THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURES WITH THE SPRINGS. THE CURRENT...
Mileage: 250,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO;THEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO STICK WHEN ACCELERATING. AFTER I DRIVE FOR A FEW MINUTES, THE TRUCK SEEMS TO JERK AGAIN BEFORE GETTING IN GEAR. I WILL TAKE TO AUTO SHOP AGAIN THIS WEEK. *TR
Mileage: 149,125
SEALED TRANSMISSION IN 02 FORD EXPLORER. TANNY SHIFTS HARD THEN OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHES, STARTS SHIFTING INTO OD HARD THEN NOT AT ALL, THEN HARD THEN BACK AND FORTH ALOT. NO WAY TO CHECK FLUID. ALL FORD OFFERS IS A REBUILT AT 3000.00 DOLLARS. *TR
Mileage: 169,500
THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING O HAPPEN. MY PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW IN 2002 EXPLORER MAY SOON FLY AND HIT ANOTHER CAR ON THE FREEWAY AND CAUSE A BIG ACCIDENT. THIS IS A PROBLEM FROM HUNDREDS OF OTHER FORD EXPLORERS. A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE MAJOR ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *T...
THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING O HAPPEN. MY PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW IN 2002 EXPLORER MAY SOON FLY AND HIT ANOTHER CAR ON THE FREEWAY AND CAUSE A BIG ACCIDENT. THIS IS A PROBLEM FROM HUNDREDS OF OTHER FORD EXPLORERS. A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE MAJOR ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *T...
1. O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, CAR WAS JERKING WHEN SLOWING AND ACCELERATING. 2. ALMOST EVERY TIME STARTING AND STOPPING VEHICLE JERKS. 3. REMOVE AND REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION, FM68 TORQUE CONVERTER, TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL KIT, OVERDRIVE BAND ASSEMBLY, INTER BAND ASSEMBLY, SERVO BUSHING KIT, B...
Mileage: 141,379
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SRA TIRES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SPARE TIRE. THE FAILUR...
Mileage: 100,000
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY FORD EXPLORER WENT OUT AFTER THE OD LIGHT HAS BEEN BLINKING... FORD THE TO RECALL THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS EXPLORER IT IS REALLY A PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 107,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE WE WERE MOVING, IN IT WERE SOME BELONGINGS. *TR
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN IT SHIFTED GEARS THE CAR SLOWED DOWN AND THE RPMS WENT UP TO 4000 - 5000. AFTER A MINUTE THE CAR SHIFTED INTO THE NEXT GEAR AND IT SEEMED TO DRIVE FINE. THEN THE O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH ON THE DASH. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES TODAY. I HAVE SEEN MANY ...
Mileage: 157,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE INTERMITTENT; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANE...
Mileage: 130,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (4.0L 5R55W) TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENT AS UNABLE TO PASS THROUGH INTERSECTION IN A TIMELY MANNER. WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR, TRANSMISSION WOULD WIND BEFORE VIOLENTLY ENGAGING. REMEDY WAS TO TAKE FOOT OF ACCELERATOR AND ALLOW RPMS TO DECREASE. ...
Mileage: 120,583
FORD 2002 6 CYLINDER EXPLORER XLT O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING ON DASHBOARD. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM STARTED WITH 100,800 MILE. HAD REBUILT TRANSMISSION DONE AT 100,800 MILES. NOW VEHICLE HAS 109,900 MILES AND OD/OFF LIGHT FLASHING AGAIN. WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION IS FALLING APART. BACK IN TRANSMISSION SHO...
Mileage: 108,000
FORD 2002 6 CYLINDER EXPLORER XLT O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING ON DASHBOARD. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM STARTED WITH 100,800 MILE. HAD REBUILT TRANSMISSION DONE AT 100,800 MILES. NOW VEHICLE HAS 109,900 MILES AND OD/OFF LIGHT FLASHING AGAIN. WAS TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION IS FALLING APART. BACK IN TRANSMISSION SHO...
Mileage: 108,000
O/D LIGHT BLINKING AND ENGINE REVVING LIKE THE CAR WAS IN PARK. WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. *TR
Mileage: 108,000
SHIFTER HANGS-UP WHEN TRYING TO PUT CAR IN PARK. WHEN CAR WAS NEW THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO PULL THE TRANS. APART TO FIX IT BUT IN A FEW MONTHS THE BURR WOULD WEAR AND IT WOULD WORK FINE.(ANOTHER DEALER LIE). I THINK IT IS GETTING WORSE. THE CAR NOW HAS ONLY 28,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 1,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER -- A CRACK APPEARS IN THE PANEL BELOW THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW GLASS. *TR
Mileage: 77,000
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FORD WINDOW REGULATOR. I KNOW THAT THE F150 I BELIEVE HAS HAD THE SAME COMPLAINTS. HOWEVER, I CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE BROKE ON MY VEHICLE A WEEK APART. I BELIEVE THAT SINCE SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH...
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND THE O/D LIGHT IS STARTING TO BLINK AND BY READING UP ON THIS SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ARE BEING MADE AND FORD SHOULD ADDRESS THIS.
Mileage: 142,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS COMING ON AND OFF. FINALLY I TOOK IT FOR INSPECTION AND IT DIDN'T PASS BECAUSE THE LIGHT WAS ON AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONCERN. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND BECAUSE THERE IS NO A RECALL THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, DE...
Mileage: 90,527
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 4.0L SOHC. TRANSMISSION BROKEN IN 3RD FEAR. OD LIGHT STARTING FLASHING WITH NO WARNING AND THEN TRANSMISSION BROKE. THE CAR HAS 120,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION AT AROUND 75,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER. IT WAS COVERED...
Mileage: 120,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. SHE APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE REAR TIRES WERE SMOKING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL SHE TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO REGAIN C...
Mileage: 63,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE COMPLETLY RUSTED AND BROKE IN SEVERAL PLACES..I REALIZE THAT MY VECHILE IS NOW 8 YEARS OLD AND HAS 100,000 MILES BUT I'VE READ ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THESE SPRINGS BREAKING AND BLOWING TIRES. NOW IM PAYING CL...
Mileage: 107,418
2002 FORD EXPLORER. O/D LIGHT FLASHING WITH SERVICE ENGINE SOON FLASHING. CAR JERKING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. FORD SAYS TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION BUT AFTER READING SO MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS I THOUGHT I SHOULD REPORT THIS INCIDENT.
Mileage: 105,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER EDITION. WHILE SHIFTING THE CAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE SHIFTING LEVER SIMPLY SNAPPED OFF, LEAVING THE CAR STUCK BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE. THE PIECE OF ALUMINUM WHERE THIS SHEARING OCCURRED IS UNBELIEVABLY WEAK MATERIAL. I HAVE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND ...
Mileage: 106,000
BLEND DOOR IN ALL FORD EXPLORERS CAUSES NO HEAT, ICY FOGGY WINDSHIELDS!!!!
Mileage: 93,000
BROKEN REAR SPRINGS CAUSING STRUTS TO FAIL
Mileage: 92,500
ENGINE KNOCK IN ALL 4.6 FORD EXPLORER ENGINES-KNOW BY FORD, DUE TO FAULTY CYLINDER HEADS
Mileage: 92,500
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BOWER THAT I BOUGHT NEW. I HAVE 88000 MILES ON IT AND ROUGHLY 3WEEKS AGO THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE "CHECK TRANSMISSION" WARNING COMES UP. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED A NEW OR REBUILT TRANSMISSION COSTING BETWEEN $2,200-$3,500. THI...
Mileage: 88,000
WAS DRIVING ON FLAT ROAD CAR STARTED TO SHIFT FUNNY CAR SLAMS INTO GEAR PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR SHIFTS SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR VEHICLE NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION
Mileage: 61,572
BACK GLASS BREAKING UPON SHUTTING DOOR , DRVIERS DOOR
Mileage: 120,000
BACK GLASS BREAKING UPON SHUTTING DOOR , DRVIERS DOOR
Mileage: 120,000
O\D LIGHT BLINKING AFTER ABOUT FIVE (5) MILES. NO ONE CAN SAY WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE COST TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IS TO MUCH. FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED.
Mileage: 109,523
2002 FORD EXPLORER BEARING AND HUB FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 83,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT FLASHES, THE GEAR SLIPS AND TRUCK LUNGES HARD FORWARD. THIS OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU ACCELERATE INTO 1ST TWO GEARS. DID A SEARCH AND LEARNED IT IS COMMON TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLES, FORD IS AWARE AND DOES NOTHING TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT FLASHES, THE GEAR SLIPS AND TRUCK LUNGES HARD FORWARD. THIS OCCURS EVERYTIME YOU ACCELERATE INTO 1ST TWO GEARS. DID A SEARCH AND LEARNED IT IS COMMON TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FOR THESE VEHICLES, FORD IS AWARE AND DOES NOTHING TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
MARCH 17TH, 2010: WIFE CALLS ME AT WORK AND SAYS SHE WAS BRINGING MY DAUGHTER HOME FROM SCHOOL AND THE EXPLORER 2002 TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING. SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME UNTIL I COULD LOOK AT IT. I DROVE IT LATER THAT EVENIN...
Mileage: 100,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER BAD TRANSMISSION. THE CAR HAS 65,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE WHEEL BEARING FAILED ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO BARELY AVOID CRASHING WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAD BEEN REPLACE...
Mileage: 130,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE FAILING. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY. THE VIN WAS NOT ...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE FAILING. THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY. THE VIN WAS NOT ...
Mileage: 60,000
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, AND MY O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I PRESSED THE O/D OFF BUTTON TO SEE IF THAT WAS THE PROBLEM, AND IT DID NOT DO ANYTHING. I NOTICED THAT THE CAR BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS WHILE ACCELERATING. ONCE THE CAR DOES SHIFT INTO THE ...
Mileage: 107,058
I WAS REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT AND THEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE WHEN THE LEVER WENT LIMP. IT WAS STUCK IN REVERSE AND I HAD MY TWO YOUNG KIDS IN THE BACKSEAT! I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY MIND!!! I SAT IN THE CAR WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE FOR 45 MINUTES WAITING FOR MY COUSIN TO TOW THE CAR TO MY DAD'S H...
Mileage: 112,568
STUCK THROTTLE ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH DIFFERENT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS! FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODEL. AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE WHEN RELEASE GAS PEDAL THROTTLE WILL STICK AT WIDE OPEN THROTTLE ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TO PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL (AUTOMATIC). *TR
Mileage: 125,923
WHEN I WAS IN THE HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION IN THE FORD EXPLORER 2002 BEGIN TO SLIPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, WAS A DANGER SITUATION BUT WHEN I PUT MANUALLY THE CHANGE TO THE 3RD GEAR , START TO RUN AGAIN AND SPEED UP. THEN THE O/D LIGHT BEGIN BLINKING, AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUE WITH CONST...
Mileage: 96,233
THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION HAS WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUES. THESE COMPLAINTS ARE ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THE TRANSMISSION FAILS IN AS LITTLE AS 23,000 MILES AND NEEDS A COMPLETE RE-BUILD. I HAVE SPENT OVER $5000.00 IN REPAIRS AND EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICE ON THIS TRANSMISSION ALONE. FORD WON'T DO...
Mileage: 24,000
MY SON OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. LAST YEAR HIS TRANSMISSION BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WHERE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, IT WAS SHIFTING VERY HARD AND SOMETIMES IT WOULD EVEN JUST GO INTO NEUTRAL OUT OF THE BLUE. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEIR TRANSMISSION TECHNICIAN ...
Mileage: 103,000
AFTER DRIVING OFF THE LOT WITH MY CAR THE O/D LIGHTS START BLINKING AND CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT COME ON SO I TURN AROUND AND GO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHECK AND SAY OH ITS PROBABLY JUST THE TRANS FLUID NEEDS REFILLED...SO THIS WAS ONE MARCH SECOND HERE IT IS MARCH 13TH AND I'M WITHOUT A CAR BE...
Mileage: 144,008
- FORD TSB # 06-4-4 (BINDING DURING TURNING); SOLUTION IS LIMITED SLIP CLUTCH PACK REPLACEMENT - FORD TSB # 05-23-3 (REAR DIFF. HUM); SOLUTION IS AXLE REPAIR KIT - FORD TSB # 4-24-17 (5R55W TRANSMISSION - NO 3RD GEAR OR SLIPPING 2-3 SHIFT); SOLUTION IS REPLACEMENT OF INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH BANDS -...
Mileage: 84,000
- FORD TSB # 06-4-4 (BINDING DURING TURNING); SOLUTION IS LIMITED SLIP CLUTCH PACK REPLACEMENT - FORD TSB # 05-23-3 (REAR DIFF. HUM); SOLUTION IS AXLE REPAIR KIT - FORD TSB # 4-24-17 (5R55W TRANSMISSION - NO 3RD GEAR OR SLIPPING 2-3 SHIFT); SOLUTION IS REPLACEMENT OF INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH BANDS -...
Mileage: 84,000
TRANSMISSIONS OF THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER SEEMS TO HAVE NUMEROUS ISSUES. I HAVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION FIXED TWICE, BUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS REPORTS ON-LINE WITH THE SAME ISSUES. I HAVE ADDRESSED WITH FORD, BUT THEY DO NOT SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN A VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AS YOU PULL INT...
Mileage: 80,000
TRANS STARTED SLIPPING,OD LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON,WENT TO DEALER STATED THAT NEED NEW TRANS. *TR
Mileage: 93,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. TRANSMISSION OD LIGHT FLICKERING, WILL NOT SHIFT. HAD BEEN REBUILT ONCE AND HAD NOT HAD IT 3 MONTH AND DOING IT AGAIN. WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE AGAIN. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
VEHICLE WAS WESTBOUND ON OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY, STRUCK A SIGN AND CAME TO A REST IN THE GORE*CW LETTER UPDATED 03/18/10 *BF OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0076-89. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE REAR LIFT GATE DOOR, THE GLASS FELL OUT OF THE DOOR FRAME, AND SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE REAR GLASS ASSEMBLY REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD A PRIOR RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED UND...
Mileage: 103,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEELS NEARLY FELL OFF DUE TO FAULTY WHEEL BEARINGS. NEEDED REPLACED AT ONLY 70,000 MILES. A RECALL IS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
LIKE MANY OTHERS BEFORE ME THE O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, I ALSO CHECKED THE MANUAL WHAT DO MY EYES SEE BLINKING O/D TAKE IN FOR SERVICE==YEA GUESS WHAT? NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. I STILL OWE $7900 ON THIS VEHICLE. COST OF JASPER TRANSMISSION $3550. DON'T KNOW BOUT REBUILD VS REBUILT BUT HAV...
Mileage: 129,500
OVERDRIVE LIGHT TURNED ON AND NOW TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. CAR DID THIS 25,000 MILES AGO BUT ADJUSTED ITSELF. *TR
Mileage: 109,000
NO EVENT LED TO THE FAILURE THE COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE FROM PARK, OCCURRED ONCE CAR CANNOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT SHIFT LEVER. NO REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE WITHOUT REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY. THE PART THAT BROKE IS EASILY SERVICEABLE AND C...
Mileage: 151,900
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HARD SHUDDERING BETWEEN 50-70 MPH WITH O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING. EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE MORE THAN 2000 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS SAME VEHICLE. TOOK IT TO FORD DEALER WHO CHARGED ME $250 TO TELL ME THAT THEY COULD ONLY REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT WHEN IT HAPPENED IT WAS HEA...
Mileage: 135,568
I AM ASKING YOU CONSIDER AN INVESTIGATION FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT STEERING COLUMN. MINE BROKE AND RATHER EASILY AND IT COST ME $1,400.00 TO FIX. FORD TOLD ME THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS TO MY SURPRISE. AFTER DOING MY OWN ONLINE RESEARCH, I SEE 45+ OTHER FOLKS HAD SIMILAR OR SAME ISSUES AS I D...
Mileage: 130,000
WE JUST PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 3, 2010. THE CAR DROVE FINE THE FIRST 2 DAYS. ON THE THIRD DAY THE O/D LIGHT STARTING BLINKING AND THE CAR SKIPPED A GEAR. WE HEARD A LARGE CLUNK AND THE CAR KEEP SKIPPING. AFTER THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ...
Mileage: 88,725
O/D LIGHT BLINKS ALL THE TIME. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND CLANKS. *TR
Mileage: 109,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHILE I WAS COMING HOME THE OD LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CHECK TRANS. CAME ON. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM LEADING UP TO THIS IT JUST HAPPENED. SO TAKE IT TO THE FORD PLACE AND THEY SAY NEEDS NEW TRANSMISSION. I STILL OWE 3,000 ON IT THAT IS ALSO THE PRICE OF THE NEW TRANS. THE TRA...
Mileage: 147,280
THE O/D LIGHT ON MY DASH OF MY 02 EXPLORER STARTED BLINKING . IT TAKES A WHILE AND STRUGGLES TO GET TO 30MPH, WHEN IT FINALLY REACHES 30 IT SLAMS INTO GEAR AND ACTS FAIRLY NORMAL. THE NEXT DAY, IT WOULDN'T GET ABOVE 20MPH. WE PAID FOR A NEW TRANNY ($1732) AND PAID A CERTIFIED MECHANIC TO PUT IT IN ...
Mileage: 120,000
I WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS WHEN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORERS TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO BANG AND CLUNK INTO GEAR...APPARENTLY THIS IS A POPULAR PROBLEM AMONG THE EXPLORERS AND REALLY SHOULD BE RECALLED. A NEW TRANSMISSION AND $3,000 LATER.... *TR
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THREADS AND SPARK PLUG BOTH BLOWN OUT OF TOP OF CYLINDER HEAD. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
WHEN I TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER V8 INTO THE SHOP TO GET NEW TIRES I WAS TOLD THAT MY REAR COIL SPRING IS BROKE AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD WITH MY VEHICLE AND ONLY DRIVE MOSTLY HIGHWAY. I WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THIS IS COMMON FOR MY VEHICLE AND I SHOULD FILE A ...
Mileage: 110,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN JAN OF O4 WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. AROUND 50,000 IT STARTED SHIFTING FUNNY, LIKE MISSING A SHIFT AND BANGING INTO GEAR. WENT TO DEALER AND HAD SYSTEM FLUSHED. HAD COMPUTER REFLASHED AROUND 80,000 MILES AND REVERSE SOLENOID REPLACED...
Mileage: 94,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. TRANSMISSION HAS ALWAYS HAD "SO-SO" PERFORMANCE. HARD SHIFTING INTO GEARS. NOW IS GOING TO COST ME $3500 TO REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT ON FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 MODEL YEAR WITH 4.6L ENGINE. HAS 145,000 AND ORIGINAL PLUGS (PLATINUM). CAR STARTED TO MAKE A TICKING SOUND AND THEN THE PLUG POPPED OFF. *TR
Mileage: 145,000
O/D LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY BLINKING, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND ENGINE REVVING UP CAUSING LOTS OF JERKING EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY 2002 EXPLORER. IN ORDER FOR ME TO DRIVE MY SUV I HAVE TO TURN THE O/D OFF...AND SOMETIMES THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUOUSLY REV UP EVEN WHEN THE O/D IS MANUALLY TURNED OFF. THERE AR...
Mileage: 11,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER HAS HAD THE OD LIGHT COME ON DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE RPM'S INCREASE AND SHIFTS FROM GEAR TO GEAR HARD. PULLED OVER TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS WRONG AND PROBLEM WENT AWAY. LIGHT HAS CONTINUED TO COME ON AND OFF AT RANDOM TIMES AND NOISE CONTINUES AS THE LIGHT IS ON. THE P...
Mileage: 118,225
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND WHILE TRYING TO PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFT ARM BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR IN REVERSE AND I WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE MY KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. MY CAR IS COMPLETELY UN-DRIVABLE. I HAVE HAD IT TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, BUT THEY ARE CHARGING ME $550 T...
Mileage: 93,000
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 2002 FORD EXPLORER [XXX] - GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF OF STEERING COLUMN WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) 2002 FORD EXPLORER [XXX] - GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF OF STEERING COLUMN WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE OD BLINKING REPAIR NEW TRANS BUT STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM 42 K MILES FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 41,181
THE O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL THE RPM'S WENT UP LIKE CRAZY THE CAR WAS HARD TO SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 104,900
THE BROKEN REAR SPRINGS (BOTH) ON OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 CAUSED A NEAR ACCIDENT ON VETERANS PARKWAY IN BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS. THE SPRINGS COMPLETELY SHATTERED AND WERE BROKEN ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT REAR MAKING THE SUV MUCH LESS STABLE IN LANE CHANGES. WHEN TRAFFIC SUDDENLY SLOWED, WE A...
Mileage: 64,300
2002 FORD EXPLORER CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT RELEASE, THE CAR ACCELERATED EACH TIME AFTER TRYING TO RELEASE THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD TO RIDE THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. I SHUT THE RACING ENGINE DOWN AND TRIED TO RESTART AND FOUND THE ENGINE RACED AS SOON AS IT WAS STARTED. IF WE WERE IN TRAFFIC, WE...
Mileage: 123,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHING AND THEN TRANSMISSION WARNING CAME ON IN 2002 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER. FORD DEALER QUOTED $4500 TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION. *TR
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE OD LIGHT IS BLINKING. AND IT SHIFTS HARD WITH GEARS. ALSO MAKES A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT. WHEN I TRY TO GO, THE RPM JUST RUNS HIGH AND THE TRUCK DOES NOT MOVE. WHEN IM DRIVING AND IT NEEDS TO SHIFT TO ANOTHER GEAR, IT JUST REMS AND D...
Mileage: 120,523
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I BOUGHT TI USED WITH 64,000 MILES ON IT. REPLACED BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED ALL STRUTS AND COILS SPRINGS. I HAVE AN ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR A INTAKE GASKET PROBLEM. THEN ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY MY O/D LIGHT CAME ON. MY TRUCK HAS 130,000 MILES ON ...
Mileage: 130,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I BOUGHT TI USED WITH 64,000 MILES ON IT. REPLACED BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED ALL STRUTS AND COILS SPRINGS. I HAVE AN ENGINE LIGHT ON FOR A INTAKE GASKET PROBLEM. THEN ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK TODAY MY O/D LIGHT CAME ON. MY TRUCK HAS 130,000 MILES ON ...
Mileage: 130,000
O/D LIGHT FLICKERING AND TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR WITHOUT A VIOLENT JERK AND SOMETIMES WONT GO INTO GEAR AT ALL. CAR HAS TO COMPLETELY IDLE BEFORE YOU CAN PRESS THE GAS WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I WILL SOMETIMES BE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY OR DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR...
Mileage: 138,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER BALL CRANK BROKE*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE BALL CRANK BROKE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE CONSUMER'S MECHANIC MADE NUMEROUS CALLS IN SEARCH OF THE PART NEEDED, ONLY TO DISCOVER THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE PURCHASED AT A COST OF $1,395.00. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER RECALL NOTICE*CW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS AND HAS BEEN THERE SINCE AUGUST 2009 DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE...
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 LIMITED WITH 2 BROKEN COIL SPRINGS 127,000MI. *TR
Mileage: 127,000
I PULLED UP TO THE GAS PUMP AND PUT THE EXPLORER INTO PARK. AS I GOT OUT, IT STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS..AS IT ROLLED BACKWARDS APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET, I HUNG ON TO THE DOOR AND WAS ABLE TO GET BACK IN AND BRING IT TO A STOP. I SAT THERE IN SHOCK FOR A MINUTE AS SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO WITNESSED THIS WERE...
Mileage: 75,000
OWNED 2002 EXPLORER SINCE OCT 2004- WITHIN 10 MONTHS OF OWNING CAR I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. I HAD PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, OTHER THAN DEDUCTIBLE, THE REPLACEMENT WAS COVERED, MINUS THE FEES FOR RENTAL CAR FOR 3 DAYS. NOW, FEB 19, 2010, MY O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND TRA...
Mileage: 135,000
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS, WE BEGAN EXPERIENCING DELAYED SHIFTING ON OCCASION. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO GET WORSE UNTIL OCCASIONALLY, AFTER MAKING A TURN, IT WOULD SLIP OUT OF GEAR IMPEDING ACCELERATION IN TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. IT ALSO HESITATES GOING INTO GEAR AFTER BACKIN...
Mileage: 96,420
FORD EXPLORE 2002 4.0L V6 SUDDEN AND TOTAL FAILURE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT 122,000 MILES. OD LIGHT FLASHES AND TRANSMISSION INSPECTION BY MECHANIC REVEALS IT IS JUNK. DESPITE CAREFUL MAINTENANCE THIS SUV IS THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED THE LIST OF PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE NOTHIN...
Mileage: 122,000
THE RPMS WERE SPIKING THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THEN THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY. *TR
Mileage: 137,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE "OVER DRIVE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP WITHOUT WARNING WITH AN INCREASE IN THE RPM'S. THE TRANSMISSION ONLY SHIFTED INTO THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR. ...
Mileage: 110,000
ON MY WAY TO DO MORNING DROP OFF FOR SCHOOL, MY 2002 2WD, 6CY FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT,WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WITH VERY BUSY ONCOMING TRAFFIC HEADED TOWARDS MY SON IN THE PASSENGER SIDE. THANKFULLY TRAFFIC WAS ALERT ON THIS MORNING AND SLOWED UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO ...
Mileage: 105,000
FORD EXPLORER 02' THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING LATER ON AFTER THE CAR RESTING IN DRIVEWAY THE TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD, TIRES WOULDN'T SPIN NOTHING! TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED AND TRANSMISSION WAS AT FAULT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE AND MODEL. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM SECOND TO THIRD. EMAILED FORD, THEY ARE NOT RECALLING THE TRANSMISSION EVEN AFTER HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS. *TR
Mileage: 129,000
O/D LIGHT IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER STARTS FLASHING. DEALER TOLD ME WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. AFTER SOME RESEARCH SEEMS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS PARTICULAR YEAR MAKE AND MODEL CAR. *TR
I WAS LEAVING A FRIEND'S HOUSE... PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND; ONLY CONNECTED BY THE RUBBER AND THE WIRE INSIDE. THE METAL CONNECTION ACTUALLY JUST SNAPPED IN HALF! I WAS GLAD I WASN'T STUCK IN DRIVE OR ANYTHING I HAD MY 20...
Mileage: 143,350
I WAS LEAVING A FRIEND'S HOUSE... PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND; ONLY CONNECTED BY THE RUBBER AND THE WIRE INSIDE. THE METAL CONNECTION ACTUALLY JUST SNAPPED IN HALF! I WAS GLAD I WASN'T STUCK IN DRIVE OR ANYTHING I HAD MY 20...
Mileage: 143,350
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 REPLACE...
Mileage: 140,000
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 REPLACE...
Mileage: 140,000
$4000 TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER...O/D LIGHT BLINKING AND "CHECK TRANSMISSION" MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE MESSAGE CENTER. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AMONGST THIS CAR... *TR
Mileage: 102,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION,4.0 V6. OD LIGHT FLASHES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT,. TRANSMISSION HESITATES THEN CLUNKS INTO GEAR. I TOOK CAR TO GARAGE, HAD THE SOLENOIDS REPLACED, FLUID AND FILTER. STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 66,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER FRONT OUT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT IN COLD TEMPERATURES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES TO THE FORD DEALER AND CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECTLY REMEDY THE SITUATION. AT ONE POINT THE DEALER TO GET RID OF ME HE INSTALLED LOW-FRICTION TEFLO...
Mileage: 11,000
I BROUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TO MY MECHANIC BECAUSE I NOTICED A VERY LOUD RUBBING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION, MY MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR COILS WERE CRACKED. MY VEHICLE IS A "SOCCER MOM" CAR AND HAS NEVER BEEN OFF-ROAD. HE HAD TO REPLACE THE COILS, REAR ROTORS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS BEC...
Mileage: 124,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 59,000 MILES ON IT. MY SUV HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR TOWING OR UNUSUAL FAST DRIVING. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NOW RANDOMLY ALLOWS FOR UNUSUALLY HIGH RPMS BEFORE CHANGING GEARS. THIS RESULTED SEVERAL TIMES IN REAR WHEEL SLIPPING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN...
Mileage: 59,000
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER HOME LAST WEEK WHEN SHE WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT. SHE NOTICED THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK VERY FAST AND WHEN SHE WENT TO PULL AWAY, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED TO 2ND BUT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR AND THE RPM'S WOULD GO REAL HIGH. COULD NOT GO ABOVE 30 MPH. D...
Mileage: 115,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED ELECTRICAL ISSUES: 1)WHEN I PUSH THE REAR DEFROSTER BUTTON THE 'DOOR AJAR ' NOTICE COMES ON 2)WHEN THE REAR DEFROSTER IS ON THE MIRROR ADJUSTMENT SWITCH DOES NOT WORK 3)IF I LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AND I SHUT THE CAR DOWN AND LOCK IT WITH THE KEY FA...
Mileage: 55,000
ON DEC 4TH 2009, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS DRIVING FINE ONE MINUTE AND THE NEXT THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING WENT AWAY. THE VERY NEXT DAY AGAIN, WITH THE LIGHT ONCE AGAIN FLASHING, THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO MOVE FORWARD W...
Mileage: 119,000
ON DEC 4TH 2009, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS DRIVING FINE ONE MINUTE AND THE NEXT THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKING WENT AWAY. THE VERY NEXT DAY AGAIN, WITH THE LIGHT ONCE AGAIN FLASHING, THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO MOVE FORWARD W...
Mileage: 119,000
FAULTY TRANSMISSION ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. OD LIGHT FLASHES AND TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. IF CONTINUED TO BE DRIVEN TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON THE SAME VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 60,512
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER V6 AND THE O/D LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING PERIODICALLY FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE 'CHECK ENGINE' LIGHT ALSO COMES ON AT VARIOUS TIMES. RECENTLY, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS 'ROUGH' AND AT ABNORMAL TIMES. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
EVENT/SITUATION: HESITATES AND CHOKES AT 40-45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, ALONG WITH A SLIGHT RUBBING SENSATION FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDDLE. THEY ADVISED REPLACING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THEY ALSO STATED A WEAK BATTERY WHICH WAS REPLACED. THIS DID SEEM TO FIX VARIOU...
Mileage: 157,000
EVENT/SITUATION: HESITATES AND CHOKES AT 40-45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, ALONG WITH A SLIGHT RUBBING SENSATION FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDDLE. THEY ADVISED REPLACING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THEY ALSO STATED A WEAK BATTERY WHICH WAS REPLACED. THIS DID SEEM TO FIX VARIOU...
Mileage: 157,000
EVENT/SITUATION: HESITATES AND CHOKES AT 40-45 MILES PER HOUR WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, ALONG WITH A SLIGHT RUBBING SENSATION FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND GAS PEDDLE. THEY ADVISED REPLACING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THEY ALSO STATED A WEAK BATTERY WHICH WAS REPLACED. THIS DID SEEM TO FIX VARIOU...
Mileage: 157,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. THIS PAST MAY MY EXPLORER'S O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I NEARLY IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE, AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS WRECKED TO THE TUNE OF $2,500. AFTER MUCH INTERNET RESEARCH IS SEEMS AS THOUGH MANY THOUSANDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THE S...
Mileage: 80,000
I HAD TO GO INTO TOWN. SOME ROADS WERE SNOW AND ICE COVERED. ON A SMALL HILL MY VEHICLE STARTED SPINNING AND FISH TAILING TRYING TO GET UP. I HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF TRACTION AND HANDLING PROBLEM BEFORE AND IT WAS UNEXPECTED. I MANAGED TO TURN AROUND IN TRAFFIC AND TOOK ANOTHER ROUTE. SAME ...
Mileage: 52,131
O/D OFF LIGHT SUDDENLY STARTED FLASHING IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WAS JUST DRIVING AND THE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ALSO, THERE IS HARD SHIFTS WHEN PLACING THE SUV IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. *TR
Mileage: 151,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0 ENGINE. REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. THE VEHICAL HAS NEVER BEEN USED OFF-ROAD AND THE SPRINGS DO NOT HAVE SURFACE RUST BUT BOTH ARE BROKEN. CAR IN FOR RECALL ON CRUISE CONTROL AND FORD "FOUND" ISSUE. TURNS OUT IT IS VERY COMMON IN THIS MODEL AND FORD DEALERS FIND IT A GRE...
Mileage: 90,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION LIGHT AND O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING AND MY TRANSMISSION NEXT TO BE REPLACED OR REBUILT. I'VE HEARD OF MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM 2002 EXPLORER OWNER LIKE ME. IS THERE ANY RECOURSE FOR ME IF KNOWS ABOUT THIS WHY DON'T THEY STEP TO THE PLATE AND OFFER A FIX FOR THIS ...
Mileage: 91,250
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH ABOUT 75,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER DUE TO A RECALL NOTICE, AND THEY PERFORMED A MULTI-POINT INSPECTION. DURING THIS INSPECTION, THEY SAID THAT BOTH OF MY REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I FOUND THIS HARD TO BELIEVE BECAUSE I DON'T TOW ANYTHING AND I DRIVE CITY ...
Mileage: 75,000
WHEEL BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS WHERE IDENTIFIED AS BEING WORN OUT (DANGEROUSLY) TO THE POINT WHERE THE WHEELS COULD HAVE COME OFF THE VEHICLE DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS WAS ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH JUST UNDER 55,000. THIS INCLUDED ALL WHEEL BEARINGS AND BEARINGS LOCATED IN TH...
Mileage: 55,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING ON THE DASH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIP INTO AND OUT OF NEUTRAL. I EXECUTED AN ONLINE SEARCH AS MOST DO TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND WAS AMAZED AT THE THOUSANDS OF GOOD FOLKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MOST CONTACTED ...
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THE "O/D OFF" STARTED BLINKING. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. *TR
Mileage: 138,000
I HAVE A FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002, AND AT 160 000KLM THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING THROUGH P-R-N-D-1-2-3, WITHOUT GOING THROUGH A HARD "CLUNK" AFTER LOOKING AT UNIVERSAL JOINTS, BUSHINGS, CROSSMEMBERS AND DIFF SLAKE I REALIZED ITS THE TRANSMISSION. AFTER 2000 KLM THE OD LIGHT ST...
Mileage: 160,000
ON 01/29/2010, I TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 TO KILL BRAKE & WHEEL TO HAVE NEW TIRES PUT ON THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE LEFT REAR SPRING FOR THE VEHICLE WAS BROKE, BUT SITTING IN THE CENTER. I CALLED TIFFIN BRAKE & WHEEL TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE SPRING...
Mileage: 80,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE READ MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THESE ISSUES. OUR EXPLORER ONLY HAS 108,000 MILES AND I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE THAT NEEDED A TRANSMISSION WITH THAT LOW OF MILEAGE. I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN INTERSTATE WHEN A BUNCH OF LIGHTS CAME ON SUCH AS TH...
Mileage: 108,000
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED A SEVERE JERK IN THE BACK END OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ONCE I SLOWED DOWN, THE O/D INDICATOR STARTED BLINKING AND THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T SHIFT FROM 4TH BACK INTO OVER DRIVE. I HAVE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM MY MECHANIC THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE...
Mileage: 173,000
NUMBER 8 CYLINDER SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE TODAY ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.6L. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER - O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT. DEALER INDICATES NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED. CHECK INTERNET SITES, SEVERAL SITES WITH NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FAILURE ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 170,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 1. GOING TO FULL ACCELERATION (PEDAL TO THE FLOOR) WHEN PASSING CAR OR ENTERING HIGHWAY FROM SIDE ROAD 2. ACCELERATOR PEDAL STAYS PRESSED ON THE FLOOR EVEN WHEN FOOT IS REMOVED. THIS HAPPENED TWICE ON THE LAST 2 TIMES THAT THE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED. 3. FAILURE IS AVOIDED BY...
Mileage: 125,000
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 TH...
Mileage: 89,000
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 TH...
Mileage: 89,000
I BOUGHT THE USED EXPLORER FROM A FORD DEALER IN 2008. IT HAD 50,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. AT 72,000 MILES WHILE GOING ON A TRIP FOR THE DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN REVVING AT HIGH RPM'S BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. I TRAVELED APPROX. 5 MILES TO MY DESTINATION AND PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR THE DAY. I K...
I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT DURING A SNOW STORM AND PROCEEDED FORWARD WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. AS I ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND THE TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. *TR
Mileage: 143,129
94,000 MILES; OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKING. *TR
Mileage: 94,500
MY OD LIGHT WAS BLINKING, MY RPMS WOULD GO UP AND MY VEHICLE WOULDN'T MOVE. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
MY O/D OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING IN THE TRUCK. *TR
OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT AND CONTINUALLY HAVE THE OVER DRIVE OFF LIGHT FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND WHEN I TAKE IT IN TO DEALER THEY TELL ME THAT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE AND A NATIONAL RECALL IS IN ORDER. IF YO...
Mileage: 89,500
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 48,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HIS RESIDENCE WHEN HE OBSERVED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE EXHIBITED A CRACK NEAR THE EMBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. ...
Mileage: 100,000
OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES SLIPPING IN GEARS TRANSMISSION GOING OUT. *TR
Mileage: 137,980
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS 53,151 MILES ON IT AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS NOR DID I ABUSE THIS VEHICLE IN ANY WAY. THE FIRST INDICATOR OF A PROBLEM WAS THE O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK INTERMITTENTLY. THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. AFTE...
Mileage: 53,151
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY BRAKES, THEY PREMATURE CORROSION CAUSING THE PADS TO FALL UP LEAVING SOMEONE WITH OUT A SECONDARY BRAKING SYSTEM. FROM MECHANICS I HAVE SPOKE TO HAPPENS A LOT AND FORD DOESN'T COVER THEM. I HAVE AN EXPLORER AND ONE WHEEL HAS ONLY ONE PAD LEFT THE OTHER ...
Mileage: 88,000
OD LIGHT FLICKERING. DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. MANY HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM WITH EXPLORER XLTS AND FORD HAS DONE NOTHING BUT MAKE $1000 EACH TIME. CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO SLIP. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TONIGHT AND MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WOULD NOT GO INTO SHIFTING GEAR. IT STARTED BUCKING A LITTLE WHEN I SLOWED DOWN AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. THE O/D LIGHT STARTING BLINKING LIKE CRAZY. BY THE TIME I GOT HOME I COULD ONLY DRIVE ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR. I ONLY HAVE ...
Mileage: 49,653
2002 FORD EXPLORER RATTLE FROM TRANS,O/D LIGHT FLASHES WHEN GOING UP A HILL. DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY SOMETIMES. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE, HAD DO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AT 102,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 102,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER TO HAVE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODULE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MODULES WERE ON BACK ORDER...
Mileage: 87,277
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THE O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF WHEN PUTTING CAR IN PARK. STEERING COLUMN REPLACED BY DEALER WITH USED PARTS. DEALER RETAINED POSSESSION OF OLD PARTS. *TR
Mileage: 64,500
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED EXCESSIVELY HIGH. THERE WAS A NO POWER RESPONSE WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN ...
Mileage: 61,299
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR COIL BREAKAGE.. WAS DRIVING AND MY BACK END DIPPED NO NOISE JUST LEANING. WENT TO MECHANIC AND REALIZED COILS HAVE JUST RUSTED OUT, ARE YOU SERIOUS. EXPLORER ONLY HAS 87K. PARTS JUST RUSTED OUT AND BROKE. *TR
Mileage: 88,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION - OVERDRIVE SYMBOL FLASHING - NO INDICATION THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO PASS 3RD GEAR. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLEND DOOR WHICH REGULATES THE HEAT AND THE DEFROST SYSTEMS HAS FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACTUATOR MOTOR THAT CONTROLS THE BLEND DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING $650 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ...
Mileage: 64,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION MULTIPLE FAILURE- THIS TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AS DEFECTIVE TWO TIME, FIRST AT AROUND 60,000 MILES THEN AGAIN AT NEAR 150,000 MILES. NOW THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED AGAIN, THIS TIME FAILING TO SHIFT WHILE ENTERING A BUSY HIGHWAY THEN ERRATICALLY SLAMMING INTO GEAR ...
Mileage: 58,000
THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A SEVERE TRANSMISSION ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE RESEARCHED. MY FORD TRANSMISSION DISSENGAGES WHEN YOU BREAK. THIS IS A DEFECT AND A SAFETY ISSUE. SINCE I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES I WILL REV THE ENGINE (THINKING THE CAR SHOULD GO FORWARD ) AND THE ENGINE...
MY CARS CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN I APPLIED THE FOOTBRAKE, PUSHED THE OFF SWITCH, THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CAR WAS CHECKED BY POLICE AND WHEN IT WAS TESTED THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A FAULT IN THE FAILSAFES HOWEVER THEY ARE STILL SUSPICIOUS OF TH...
Mileage: 228,000
MY CARS CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN I APPLIED THE FOOTBRAKE, PUSHED THE OFF SWITCH, THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CAR WAS CHECKED BY POLICE AND WHEN IT WAS TESTED THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A FAULT IN THE FAILSAFES HOWEVER THEY ARE STILL SUSPICIOUS OF TH...
Mileage: 228,000
TRANSMISSION SPUTTERS AND JERKS IN THIRD GEAR AROUND 40MPH. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED WITH 108,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS MY SECOND DAY DRIVING IT, AND I'M WORRIED I JUST WASTED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS! FROM ALL THE CONSUMER WEBSITES I HAVE READ FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND IS DOING NOTHING TO RECTIFY ...
Mileage: 108,150
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE ENGINE STARTED TO SOUND EXTREMELY LOUD AND SPITTING SMOKE I PULLED OVER AND AFTER INSPECTION OF THE MOTOR I FOUND A SPARK PLUG LAYING ONTOP OF THE ENGINE BLOCK AND THE COIL LAYING NEXT TO IT. THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE THREADING. THIS HA...
Mileage: 116,400
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND IS WAITING ON A RESPONSE REGARDING THE REPAIR. HE CONTACT FEELS THE TRANSMISSION FOR THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL SHOULD...
Mileage: 93,000
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY ON A BUSY EXPRESSWAY IN CHICAGO,MY TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FLASH WARNING LIGHTS,"CHECK TRANSMISSION",O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON.TRANSMISSION ALSO STARTED TO SURGE AND SLOW DOWN.I REACHED A SPOT WHERE I COULD PULL OVER AND CHECKED THE OW...
Mileage: 160,000
AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BROKE OFF FROM COLUMN DURING DRIVING. *TR
Mileage: 156,000
TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL TRANSMISSION FAILED -PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC FROM STOP TRANS. WAS IN DRIVE 1ST OK 2ND OK THIRD WOULD NOT ENGAGE & ENGINE OVERREVED. THIS CAUSED VERY DANGEROUS NEAR MISS & POTENTIALLY MULTIPLE CAR PILE UP- I RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHT CHECK ENGINE ANYTHING WAS RUNNING FINE WITH...
Mileage: 73,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW - THE HINGES OR THE SLIDES ON THE SIDE DID NOT HOLD THE WINDOW UP FOR THE WINDOW SECTION OF THE REAR DOOR. WHILE PARKED, THE GLASS DOOR CAME DOWN ONTO THE HEAD OF A PERSON, THE GLASS IN THE WINDOW EXPLODED HITTING THE PERSON IN THE HEAD, CAUSING THE PERSON TO FALL BACK...
Mileage: 70,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW - THE HINGES OR THE SLIDES ON THE SIDE DID NOT HOLD THE WINDOW UP FOR THE WINDOW SECTION OF THE REAR DOOR. WHILE PARKED, THE GLASS DOOR CAME DOWN ONTO THE HEAD OF A PERSON, THE GLASS IN THE WINDOW EXPLODED HITTING THE PERSON IN THE HEAD, CAUSING THE PERSON TO FALL BACK...
Mileage: 70,000
I OPENED THE LIFTGATE GLASS TO MY FORD EXPLORER IN ORDER TO LOAD GROCERIES INTO THE BACK. THE GLASS CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND I PUSHED IT BACK UP OFF OF ME WHEN IT EXPLODED ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE MOLDING CAME DOWN ONTO MY HEAD AND MY BACK (I WAS STILL LEANING INTO THE CAR). BECAUSE IT WAS VERY COLD ...
Mileage: 94,000
I OPENED THE LIFTGATE GLASS TO MY FORD EXPLORER IN ORDER TO LOAD GROCERIES INTO THE BACK. THE GLASS CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD AND I PUSHED IT BACK UP OFF OF ME WHEN IT EXPLODED ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE MOLDING CAME DOWN ONTO MY HEAD AND MY BACK (I WAS STILL LEANING INTO THE CAR). BECAUSE IT WAS VERY COLD ...
Mileage: 94,000
STARTED VEHICLE PUT INTO GEAR AND CAR WILL NOT MOVE WON'T GO IN REVERSE WON'T GO INTO DRIVE. WILL GO INTO GEAR BUT WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I HAVE HAD VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE JUST GOT IT OUT OF THE SHOP FOR 1600.00 IN THE MIDDLE OF NOVEMBER 2009 FOR WHEEL BEARINGS , TIE RODS, AN...
Mileage: 109,666
2002 FORD EXPLORER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN FREEZING WEATHER, DOORS POP OPEN WHILE DRIVING! *TR
Mileage: 176,000
REAR DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON TO UN FOG THE GLASS. REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED AFTER PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE LIFTGATE. VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WEATHER WAS 19 DEGREES F WITH WINDCHILL OF 10 DEGREES F. *TR
Mileage: 99,675
REAR WINDOW SUPPORTS FAILED AND WERE IN A FORD RECALL. FORD REPLACED THEM SEVERAL YEARS AGO, BUT NOW THE REAR WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP AND IS DANGEROUS. *TR
A VERTICAL CRACK IN THE LIFT-GATE BELOW THE REAR WINDOW. NO APPARENT OTHER DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. DISCOVERED WHEN PREPARING TO OPEN REAR HATCH. EXTENDS FROM WINDOW DOWNWARD TO LATCH/RELEASE POINT. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 01/08/10.*JB
Mileage: 75,600
FORD EXPLORER 2002 - TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 105,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THREE OF THE WHEELS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATED SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, HE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000. UPDATED 01/12/10 *BF UPDATED 01/14/10.*JB
Mileage: 61,000
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 IN...
Mileage: 103,000
I GOT A FORD EXPLORER 2002 AND THE HATCHBACK DOOR IS CRACKED, I HAD A FORD EXPLORER 2003 BEFORE AND IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND I HAD SEEN OTHER FORDS EXPLORERS FROM YEAR 2000 TO 2004 WITH THIS PROBLEM. I CONTACTED THE FORD HEADQUARTERS COMPANY AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX THE CRACK BECAUSE...
ON NOV. 28 2009, I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0L AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4X4. WITH 80,000 MILES. ON DEC. 10. 2009, THE EXPLORER STARTED NOT GOING INTO ANY GEAR. THEN YOU HAVE TO KEEP TRYING EACH GEAR FINALLY AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT WILL GO INTO REVERSE, BUT FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF DRIVI...
Mileage: 81,000
I NOTICED AROUND JULY OF 2009 THAT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS ACTING LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING ANY GAS. I HAD IT HOOKED UP TO AN ANALYZER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. DECEMBER 28, 2009 - $135.00. SO I DID, IT STILL WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS. I WAS HAVING TO SHIFT TH...
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION TWICE IN THE PAST 18 MONTHS AND NOW IT'S SLIPPING AGAIN. IT JUST HAPPENS ALL HE SUDDEN AND MY CAR RAMPS UP AND THEN TAKES OFF JERKING US AS WE ARE DRIVING. IT'S RIDICULOUS THAT THIS HASN'T BEEN RECALLED ALREADY. THE O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND IT RAMPS UP TO 4000 ...
Mileage: 74,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF ON HIGHWAY ENGINE STARTED TO RACE AND VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. WHEN TRYING TO START FROM A RED LIGHT THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING. VEHICLE HAS UNDER 100,000 MILES AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED INCLUDING A COMPUTER UPGRADE FROM MY DE...
Mileage: 94,840
WENT TO PLACE ITEMS IN REAR. OPENED REAR GLASS, GLASS SHATTERED. MYSELF AND MY WIFE WERE BOTH STANDING UNDER THE HATCH WHEN IT SHATTERED. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE HATCH WAS GIVEN. WIFE RECEIVED WOUNDS TO THE HEAD AND HANDS. I MYSELF RECEIVED WOUNDS TO HANDS AND ARMS. *TR
Mileage: 172,128
FOR THE 3RD TIME ' 2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT FALLING / BREAKING OFF. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF HIS DRIVE-WAY, THE VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED INTO THE GARAGE. THE GARAGE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE GARAGE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD INTO THE NEIGHBORS YARD, AND THEN KNOCKED OVER A TREE. THE VEHICLE ...
Mileage: 87,264
2002 FORD EXPLORER, THE BACK LIFT GATE / PANEL DIRECTLY UNDER THE GLASS, CRACKED FOR NO REASON. ONE DAY HEADING TO LUNCH I NOTICED THIS PIECE CRACKED. NOW, I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THIS ON OTHER FORD EXPLORERS AND EVEN FOUND A WEBSITE CONTAINING LOTS OF OTHER 2002 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOU...
Mileage: 166,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4 WHEEL DRIVE DOES NOT ACTUATE ANYMORE. MECHANIC SAYS IT IS A DEFECTIVE 4X4 CONTROL MODULE. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD. SAFETY ISSUE WHEN EXPECTING TRACTION IN WINTER AND NOT HAVING IT. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
I TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 67K MILES ON IT TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL. THEY OFFERED A FREE INSPECTION OF WHICH THEY INFORMED ME THE RIGHT REAR SPRING WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO INDICATION IT WAS BROKEN WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SO THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING WHEN IT BROKE. THE PROBLEM WILL B...
Mileage: 67,400
2002 EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE FALLS INTO NEUTRAL BETWEEN 2&3 RD GEARS. LOOKS LIKE THOUSAND HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH NO HELP FROM FORD OR OUTSIDE AGENCY. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 72 MPH GOING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH MY NEWBORN TWINS AND 2 YEAR OLD IN THE BACK OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CAR STARTS JERKING AND SPUTTERING AND GOES COMPLETELY INTO NEUTRAL. ON THE HIGHWAY. TAKE IT TO MY MECHANIC...TRANSMISSION SHOT. PER MY MECHANIC, THIS IS VER...
Mileage: 101,779
SINCE MAY 2007 VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED TO ARMSTRONG FORD IN HOMESTEAD FL. THEY ARE NEVER ABLE TO ASCERTAIN PROBLEM WITH SIMPLE DIAGNOSTIC. HOWEVER CONSTANT DIAGNOSTIC AND FIX THIS AND THAT AND DO OR DON'T DO THIS HAVE COST ME HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS. IN THE MEANTIME I CONTINUE TO HAVE ...
Mileage: 95,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE TRANSMISSION IS UNDER 100K MILES AND HAS ALREADY FAILED. $3,000.00 FIX FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN CRASH. DRIVER STATED THAT A WHITE SMOKE/POWDER OCCURRED BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS CURRENTLY LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. *TR
Mileage: 97,701
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED UNDER THE REAR WINDOW DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS.. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mileage: 40,000
ON A HILL, PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS ONTO SOMEONE'S PROPERTY WHILE THE ENGINE WAS IN HIGH RPM'S. IT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE THEN POPPED BACK OUT AGAIN! IT ALMOST RAN OVER MY WIFE. *TR
Mileage: 109,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FORD MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Mileage: 160,000
WHEEL BEARING FAILED, WAS LEFT STRANDED IN SNOW OUTSIDE JACKSON, WY. NO WARNING OF FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 135,000
WHILE PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SNAPPED OFF AND FELL LIMP IN MY HANDS. *TR
Mileage: 83,000
I PULLED UP TO THE GAS STATION WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK AND AS SOON AS I WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE RIGHT OFF IN MY HAND. IT WAS CAUSING SOME NOR DIFFICULTIES IN THE PAST WHERE IT WOULD SHOW SIGNS OF RESISTANCE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS BUT NEVER SOMETHING SO SERIOUS AS THIS CURRENT ...
I PULLED UP TO THE GAS STATION WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK AND AS SOON AS I WAS ABOUT TO SHIFT INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE RIGHT OFF IN MY HAND. IT WAS CAUSING SOME NOR DIFFICULTIES IN THE PAST WHERE IT WOULD SHOW SIGNS OF RESISTANCE WHEN SHIFTING GEARS BUT NEVER SOMETHING SO SERIOUS AS THIS CURRENT ...
FORD EXPLORER 2002 JUST WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC. NOW O/D FLASHING AND TOLD THAT IT IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. MANY THOUSANDS WITH SAME PROBLEM BUT FORD WON'T DO ANYTHING. *TR
Mileage: 93,000
WE LIFTED UP THE REAR GLASS ON OUR 01 FORD EXPLORER AND IT COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THE WHOLE BACK GLASS IS NOW GONE. FORD DID A RECALL BUT ONLY INCLUDED 02 - 04 VEHICLES. THEY'VE HAD ALMOST ONE MILLION RECALLS FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM HOWEVER THEY SAID THAT IT DOESN'T MATTER BECAUSE THE RECALL IS O...
Mileage: 840,000
I WAS ACCELERATING AWAY FROM WORK AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO COME TO A STOP I WAS UNABLE TO BECAUSE OF THE THROTTLE BEING STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A COLLISION BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. THIS WAS T...
Mileage: 188,900
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
Mileage: 85,000
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
Mileage: 85,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT BROKE COMPLETELY OFF WHEN CAST ALUMINUM RING FAILED. I SEE ON "HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/TRANSMISSION/GEAR_SHIFT_PRNDL_FELL_OFF.SHTML" THAT THIS IS HAPPENING ON NUMEROUS EXPLORERS OF THE SAME YEAR. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT COU...
Mileage: 85,000
THREE MONTHS AFTER BUYING A 2002 FORD EXPLORER I EXPERIENCED MY O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING, AND MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT COME ON. I'M SCARED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE NOW AFTER READING ALL THE HORROR STORIES ON A WEBSITE. I HAVE NO MONEY AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT AFFORD TO PUT A TRA...
Mileage: 120,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND MY TRANSMISSION BAND BROKE. I HAVE KEPT UP MAINTENANCE WITH THIS VEHICLE AND NOW I HAVE OVER $4,000 WORTH OF REPAIR. I CAN'T SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR AND MY O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING. I'VE SEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE AND FORD NEED TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR TH...
Mileage: 106,000
FAULTY BEARINGS AND HUB IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER. APPARENTLY, A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION WENT AND NO RECALL AS THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE TO MANY OWNERS. THERE SEEMS TO BE A VERY LARGE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THERE TRANSMISSIONS ONCE, TWICE AND POSSIBLY THREE TIMES !!!! FORD WILL DO NOTHING FOR YOU AT ALL AND THEY ARE VERY AWARE OF THE PR...
Mileage: 110,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH SHE LOST VEHICLE CONTROL, AND THEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS WERE NORMAL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 174,...
Mileage: 174,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
MY SUV HIT A CONCRETE WALL ON THE I-94 EASTBOUND FREEWAY, THE IMPACT TORN MY FRONT END A PART. A HIGHWAY PATROLMEN SAID THAT THE IMPACT SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BOTH MY FRONT AIRBAGS, BUT IT DIDN'T, NOW I AM CONCERNED. *TR
Mileage: 93,492
IM ANOTHER SAD STORY OF A 2002 EXPLORER. THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING,CLUNKING AND THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING. JUST PAID THIS PIECE OF JUNK OFF AND NOW WAITING TO HERE FROM THE DEALER WHERE WE BOUGHT IT FOR THAT OH FAMILIAR QUOTE OF 3000 TO 4000 TO FIX. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL REACTIVATION PROBLEMS TO FORD TRUCK. *TR
Mileage: 141,878
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER 4X4 V6 AUTOMATIC. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS, TO INCLUDE WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT RIGHT AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN FIXED AT LOCAL FORD DEALER. THE WHEELS ALMOST FELL OFF. NOW, THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE OUT AND I FIND OUT THAT IT IS A...
Mileage: 127,000
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN WIDE OPEN THROTTLE SCENARIO PRESENTS ITSELF IN REAL WORLD APPLICATION ! 2002 FORD EXPLORER AUTOMATIC,TRANNY, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. *TR
Mileage: 118,587
PREMATURE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 88,023
SUDDEN TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON HIGHWAY IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION LOST 2ND GEAR AND STARTED SLIPPING, JERKING CAUSING US TO OBSTRUCT AN INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY. CAUSED A NEAR MISS THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATALITY. THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER (V8) IS PARKED IN THE DRIVEW...
Mileage: 123,184
RECALL NOTICE 09S09 ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NJ
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT: REC'D RECALL NOTICE ABOUT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WITH FIRE HAZARD AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE DRIVING OR IN PARK. CALLED DEALER 'ARMSTRONG FORD IN HOMESTEAD FORD TWICE. ONCE SENT TO VOICE MAIL OF SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO RETURN CALL. FOLLOWING DAY 11/17 SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISOR ...
Mileage: 90,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT: REC'D RECALL NOTICE ABOUT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WITH FIRE HAZARD AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE DRIVING OR IN PARK. CALLED DEALER 'ARMSTRONG FORD IN HOMESTEAD FORD TWICE. ONCE SENT TO VOICE MAIL OF SERVICE MANAGER WITH NO RETURN CALL. FOLLOWING DAY 11/17 SPOKE WITH SERVICE ADVISOR ...
Mileage: 90,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR SPRINGS BROKE , PUNCTURED THE TIRE. *TR
Mileage: 93,346
RECENTLY PURCHASED 2002 FORD EXPLORER. SHORTLY AFTER, WITHIN ONE TO TWO DAYS I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK AND OPENING THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN I EXITED IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO FALL BESIDE ALONGSIDE THE DRIVER SID...
Mileage: 123,699
RECENTLY PURCHASED 2002 FORD EXPLORER. SHORTLY AFTER, WITHIN ONE TO TWO DAYS I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BY SHIFTING INTO PARK AND OPENING THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP WHEN I EXITED IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS CAUSING ME TO FALL BESIDE ALONGSIDE THE DRIVER SID...
Mileage: 123,699
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE ON 2002 EXPLORER. THIS WAS NOTICED DURING INSPECTION WHILE HAVING THE OIL CHANGED. IT APPEARS TO BE BAD STEEL AS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY REPORTS OF THIS ON THE INTERNET. FORD SHOULD RECALL AND PAY FOR ANYONE WHO HAS ALREADY HAD TO HAVE THESE REPLACED. ...
Mileage: 63,164
IT WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, AND LOOKING TO GET IT FIXED. *TR UPDATED 11/25/09
Mileage: 92,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE REAR HATCH LIFT-GATE UNDER THE FORD EMBLEM HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS. CONSEQUENTLY WATER HAS ENTERED THE DOORS AND LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SHE WAS ADVISED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY BETWEEN $600-$700 TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. SHE...
Mileage: 70,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VARIOUS PROBLEMS. WHEN I FIRST GOT IT (AT 45K MILES), IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 20-30 SECONDS TO ENGAGE INTO FIRST GEAR AFTER BEING IN REVERSE. WHEN IT DID ENGAGE, IT JUMPED FORWARD WHILE DOING IT. THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN MUCH ANYMORE. IF I HAVE TO SL...
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VARIOUS PROBLEMS. WHEN I FIRST GOT IT (AT 45K MILES), IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT 20-30 SECONDS TO ENGAGE INTO FIRST GEAR AFTER BEING IN REVERSE. WHEN IT DID ENGAGE, IT JUMPED FORWARD WHILE DOING IT. THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN MUCH ANYMORE. IF I HAVE TO SL...
Mileage: 45,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 100
THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE BACK OF MY EXPLORER WHICH IS A 2002 AND MY FRIEND HAS A 2003 EXPEDITION AND HERS IS DOING THE SAME THING IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE HEAT IN THE BACK BUT IT KNOCKS ALL THE TIME AND WHEN YOU TURN THE REAR HEAT ON IT GETS REALLY LOUD. IT KNOCKS ALL THE TIME AND IT ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT REAR COIL SPRINGS . I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH MANY EXPLORER OWNERS AND THEY REPORT THAT THEIR REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BREAKING AND CRACKING PREMATURELY! AS OF NOW, NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND AS I CHECKED UNDER THE REAR END OF MY EXPLORER TODAY, BOTH REAR ...
Mileage: 86,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. HER REAR PASSENGER COIL SPRING HAS FRACTURED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, SHE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 47,600.
Mileage: 47,600
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THAT IT WILL NOT MOVE INTO 2ND/3RD GEAR. THE CAR DROVE OK THE PREVIOUS DAY, THEN ON MY WAY TO WORK -- IT GAVE A LURCH AND AFTER THAT WOULD NOT POWER PAST 30-35MPH. FORD SERVICE SHOP HAS QUOTED ALMOST $...
Mileage: 118,000
FOLLOWING THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V442000 RECALL REPLACEMENT OF THE HINGE ON THE REAR HATCHBACK OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, CRACKS IN THE BODY HAVE APPEARED IN THE PANELING AROUND THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW. THESE CRACKS APPEAR TO BE STRESSED INDUCED AND MAY POSE A HAZARD TO THE REAR WINDOW IF THE FRAMIN...
Mileage: 98,000
FOLLOWING THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V442000 RECALL REPLACEMENT OF THE HINGE ON THE REAR HATCHBACK OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, CRACKS IN THE BODY HAVE APPEARED IN THE PANELING AROUND THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW. THESE CRACKS APPEAR TO BE STRESSED INDUCED AND MAY POSE A HAZARD TO THE REAR WINDOW IF THE FRAMIN...
Mileage: 98,000
WILL HESITATE WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE OR WILL NOT MOVE AT ALL. WILL MAKE A BIG CLUNK AND HESITATE WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE AND MAY NOT MOVE AFTER GAS PEDAL APPLIED. OD LIGHT FLASHES CONSTANTLY AND SERVICE LIGHT REMAINS ON 95% OF TIME. TRANSMISSION WILL TUG HARD WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE GAS PEDAL. WHI...
Mileage: 95,000
UPON INSPECTING OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR STATE INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING TO BE BROKEN. THIS IS ONE OF TWO BROKEN ON THIS VEHICLE TO DATE, THE FIRST WAS THE LEFT REAR DISCOVERED BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHEN IN FOR A ROUTINE CHECK, THEY REPLACED THAT SPRING, I REPLACED ...
UPON INSPECTING OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR STATE INSPECTION, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING TO BE BROKEN. THIS IS ONE OF TWO BROKEN ON THIS VEHICLE TO DATE, THE FIRST WAS THE LEFT REAR DISCOVERED BY THE LOCAL FORD DEALER WHEN IN FOR A ROUTINE CHECK, THEY REPLACED THAT SPRING, I REPLACED ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER. SHORTLY AFTER I BOUGHT MY EXPLORER AFTER ABOUT 40,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SLIPPING OF THE TRANSMISSION EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT. THE SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR HAPPENS AT ALL TIMES WHEN I ACCELERATE AT SPEEDS UNDER 50 MPH. WHAT IS DANGEROUS ABOUT THIS IS WHEN IT H...
Mileage: 47,000
DEFECTIVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER . *TR
Mileage: 105,000
I AM 100% CERTAIN YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMPLAINT BEFORE. MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS LOCKED UP AND FAILED TO GO INTO THE REVERSE GEAR. THE NUMBER OF OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD ENDLESS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS KEEPS GROWING. *TR
Mileage: 12,000
AUGUST 10,2009 WHILE DRIVING NOTICE SMOKE WASN'T SURE IF IT WAS ME THEN PULL OVER TO NOTICE WHEN HOOD WAS LIFT UP THEIR WAS FIRE. I THEN CALL FIRE DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH POLICE. MY INSURANCE NATIONWIDE THEN HAD IT PLACE IN TO AUTO BODY SHOP WHICH IT COULDN'T BE FIXED. *TR
Mileage: 100,325
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED ON INTERSTATE 64. THIS IS THE 2ND TRANSMISSION FAILURE FOR THIS VEHICLE, RIDICULOUS!! *TR
Mileage: 145,169
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
THIS COMPLAINT IS CONCERNING THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON ALL 2002 FORD EXPLORERS AND THE FREQUENCY IN WHICH THEY BREAK OR COME LOSE CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MY VEHICLE ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE LAST OF WHICH FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE AT THEIR COST DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF WARRAN...
Mileage: 64,869
THIS COMPLAINT IS CONCERNING THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON ALL 2002 FORD EXPLORERS AND THE FREQUENCY IN WHICH THEY BREAK OR COME LOSE CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MY VEHICLE ON 5 OCCASIONS, THE LAST OF WHICH FORD REFUSES TO REPLACE AT THEIR COST DUE TO IT BEING OUT OF WARRAN...
Mileage: 64,869
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE WHEELS LOCKED; WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59000.
Mileage: 59,000
THERE IS A COMMON THREAD WITH GEARSHIFT SELECTOR BREAKAGE ON FORD EXPLORERS WHICH INDICATES THAT RECALL IS URGENTLY NEEDED. IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOUSE, WITH CAR IN PARK, I TRIED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE TO BACK OUT. THE GEARSHIFT SELECTOR ON THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE OFF AND JUST DANGLED. I REMOVED TH...
Mileage: 92,300
2002 FORD EXPLORER V8 LIMITED EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE: LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN TRANS. AND LURCHING, SLIPPAGE OF GEARS. FAILURE: TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED. PERMANENT FAILURE. COULD POTENTIAL KILL SOMEONE IF LURCHES AND HITS CAR OR PEDESTRIAN. NO ACTION DONE YET TO COSTLY. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER(XLS)ONE BY ONE EACH WHEEL(BEARING) HUB HAD TO BE REPLACED!THE WHEELS ON MY TRUCK WERE ACTUALLY ABOUT TO FALL OFF IT WAS SCARY AND VERY DANGEROUS! IT STARTS OUT WITH A SQUEAKING SOUND LIKE THE BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT NO IT WASN'T THE BRAKES WHICH REPAIRS AND PARTS TOGETHER R...
2002 FORD EXPLORER(XLS)ONE BY ONE EACH WHEEL(BEARING) HUB HAD TO BE REPLACED!THE WHEELS ON MY TRUCK WERE ACTUALLY ABOUT TO FALL OFF IT WAS SCARY AND VERY DANGEROUS! IT STARTS OUT WITH A SQUEAKING SOUND LIKE THE BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT NO IT WASN'T THE BRAKES WHICH REPAIRS AND PARTS TOGETHER R...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT - TRANSMISSION FAILURE - PURCHASED NEW IN 9-02 WITH EXTENDED WARRANTY. ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION FAILED AND REPLACED AT 65K MILES BY DEALERSHIP UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING AT 130K MILES. AT 136K MILES, TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AT RANDOM, WILL NO...
Mileage: 136,000
I PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN AUGUST 2002. I HAVE BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE GEAR PROBLEMS SINCE 2003. WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER MY TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND JUST IMMEDIATELY STOP ACCELERATING AND OFTEN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN T...
Mileage: 14,430
I PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN AUGUST 2002. I HAVE BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE GEAR PROBLEMS SINCE 2003. WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER MY TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND JUST IMMEDIATELY STOP ACCELERATING AND OFTEN COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN T...
Mileage: 14,430
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 83,000 MILES ON IT'S THIRD TRANSMISSION FROM FORD. *TR
Mileage: 83,441
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE ODLIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP, AND WOULD NOT MOVE! I HAD TO CUT THE CAR ON AND OFF MANY TIMES BEFORE IT ACTUALLY BEGAN TO MOVE AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HE SAID THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS IS AN INCONVEN...
Mileage: 93,000
WE HAVE OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS NOW. ON OCTOBER 13, 2009 MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET, THANKFULLY AT A SLOW SPEED, HE TURNED A CORNER AND REALIZED THAT SOMETHING WAS SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THE CAR, THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE. SO HE SLOWED DOWN AND STARTED TO PULL ...
Mileage: 92,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE HAD EXPERIENCED BETWEEN 5-6 MAJOR COLLISIONS/CRASHES WITH THE VEHICLE AND SUSPECTS THAT THE FAILURE OF THE AIRBAGS WERE DUE TO THE INCIDENCES. THE MAN...
Mileage: 131,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION WHILE IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT, THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE HAD EXPERIENCED BETWEEN 5-6 MAJOR COLLISIONS/CRASHES WITH THE VEHICLE AND SUSPECTS THAT THE FAILURE OF THE AIRBAGS WERE DUE TO THE INCIDENCES. THE MAN...
Mileage: 131,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND SHIFTS HARD. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND PAID FOR NOTHING AS NOTHING HAS CHANGED - THE SITUATION HAS BEEN WORSENING OVER TIME. THEY HAVE CHANGED FLUIDS, REPROGRAMMED A CHIP AND TEST DRIVEN IT MANY TIMES - SAYS THEY DON'T FEEL ANYTHING WRONG...
2002 FORD EXPLORER V6 4X4, HAD SHIFTING ISSUES OCCURRED RANDOMLY AT FIRST WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP AT LIGHTS OR PULLING INTO INTERSECTION. THE FIRST DAY OR SO IT HAPPENED SPORADICALLY SO WENT TO 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS BOTH STATED DO NOT NEED REPAIRED AND SHOWS NO CODES. THIS HAS BEEN VERY FRUSTRAT...
Mileage: 105,000
TRUCK SLOWS DOWN WHEN I HIT 20 TO 30, AND LEADS WITH A VIOLENT JERK. TOOK IT TO SHOP THEY SAID ITS MY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEAVER AND LINKAGE PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF ROAD TO CHECK TRAILER GOT BACK IN WENT TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE LEAVER FELL OFF NOW I'M PART WAY ON HIGHWAY HAD TO BE TOWED LUCKY I WAS NOT HIT SOME IS GOING TO GET HURT OR KILLED COST 1200.00. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, O/D SIGNAL STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF. NOW TRANSMISSION IS SLOW AND HARD SHIFTING. WE REPLACED THE PRESSURE SWITCH SOLENOID AND CHANGED TRANSMISSION FILTER AND FLUID. WE HAD IT PUT ON A COMPUTER TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THAT IT WHAT IT SAID, PRESSURE SENSOR SOLENOID...
Mileage: 73,000
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING MY OD OFF LIGHT STARTED FLICKING AND MY CAR FELT AS IF IT SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. I COULD NOT KEEP UP TO SPEED AND MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO BE IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND COULD PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING ...
Mileage: 80,032
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AFTER DAYS OF NOT SHIFTING RIGHT,,IT FINALLY, STOPPED COMPLETELY,,,THIS HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
TRANSMISSION SLIP WHEN ACCELERATING MOSTLY WHEN POWER IS NEEDED(PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE)FORCED TO BRAKE HARSHLY TWO TIMES WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ON OCCASION,TRUCK FEELS LIKE IN NEUTRAL AFTER STOPPING AT A LIGHT FOR ABOUT 4-5 SECONDS. ON OCCASION TRUCK STALLS WHEN PUTTING INTO DRIVE. TRANSMIS...
Mileage: 89,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER . WHILE CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER, AND THE AXLES BEARINGS,THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $2140.56. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8...
Mileage: 87,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE STEERING COLUMN FRACTURED. SECONDLY, THE REAR LIFT-GATES PANEL SPLIT IN HALF. THIRDLY, THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. NONE OF THE FAILURES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. HE PREVIOUSLY FILED A...
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE STEERING COLUMN FRACTURED. SECONDLY, THE REAR LIFT-GATES PANEL SPLIT IN HALF. THIRDLY, THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. NONE OF THE FAILURES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. HE PREVIOUSLY FILED A...
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE STEERING COLUMN FRACTURED. SECONDLY, THE REAR LIFT-GATES PANEL SPLIT IN HALF. THIRDLY, THE TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. NONE OF THE FAILURES HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. HE PREVIOUSLY FILED A...
Mileage: 80,000
2002 EXPLORER FIRST REAR END WENT AND WAS REPLACE ONLY TO FIND ITS GONE AGAIN AFTER 20,000 MILES, THEN 4.6 V8 ENGINE HAS A KNOCK IN IT, FORD IS AWARE OF IT BUT WONT REPLACE OR FIX IT, NOW BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKE WHICH FORD ALSO KNOWS AND WONT REPLACE. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
2002 EXPLORER FIRST REAR END WENT AND WAS REPLACE ONLY TO FIND ITS GONE AGAIN AFTER 20,000 MILES, THEN 4.6 V8 ENGINE HAS A KNOCK IN IT, FORD IS AWARE OF IT BUT WONT REPLACE OR FIX IT, NOW BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKE WHICH FORD ALSO KNOWS AND WONT REPLACE. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THIS SUV HAS A THIRD SEAT, THAT'S SELDOM USED. HAS A TOWING PACKAGE THAT'S BEEN RARELY USED. REAR COIL SPRINGS THAT TELL ME NONE OF THESE EXTRA OPTIONS CAN BE USED. WITHOUT ENDANGERING EVERYBODY IN THE CAR, AS WELL AS EVERYBODY ON THE ROAD. THIS CAR WAS DRIVEN DAILY, TO AND ...
Mileage: 118,524
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. REAR END HUMS AND VIBRATES. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING HARD FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND MADE A JERKING MOTION AROUND 40-45 MPH. THE TRANSMISSION NOW HAS THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHING AND IS STUCK IN GEAR. IT WILL NOT SHIFT. LOOKING ONLINE FOR A REMEDY, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THI...
Mileage: 101,090
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 82K MILES OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING. TRUCK TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS NUMEROUS OTHER PARTIES WITH SAME ISSUE. FORD MOTOR HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND FAILS TO RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, NO IMPACT. KEY WAS TURNED ON TO LISTEN TO RADIO WHILE DRIVER WAS CLEANING THE CARGO AREA. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TWICE BEFORE WITH AIR BAG LIGHT AND STEERING COLUMN SPRING TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, FORD IS...
Mileage: 48,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT ABOUT 80MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. AS A RESULT THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER HIT HER HEAD AGAINST THE DASH BROKE HER JAW AND RUPTURED THREE VESSELS IN HER BRAIN WHICH LEAD TO HER HAVING A STROKE AND LOST USE OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER ...
Mileage: 34,200
I HAVE HAD TROUBLES WITH THE WHEEL ENDS ON MY FORD SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2005. I DIDN'T REALIZE THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING ARE COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE. I STARTED NOTICING MORE BRAKE DUST ON SOME OF THE WHEELS THAN OTHERS. THEN ON MY REAR/PASSENGERS TIRE I HEAR A SQUEAKING, GRINDING NOISE WITH A LIT...
Mileage: 116,000
I HAVE HAD TROUBLES WITH THE WHEEL ENDS ON MY FORD SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN 2005. I DIDN'T REALIZE THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING ARE COMMON IN THIS VEHICLE. I STARTED NOTICING MORE BRAKE DUST ON SOME OF THE WHEELS THAN OTHERS. THEN ON MY REAR/PASSENGERS TIRE I HEAR A SQUEAKING, GRINDING NOISE WITH A LIT...
Mileage: 116,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT IS GOING BAD. ON MY WAY BACK FROM A VACATION TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 5, I NOTICE THAT I'D BURN A HALF A TANK ON GAS FROM LA TO SAN DIEGO (75MILES). I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM UNTIL MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT ON THE DASH STARTED BLI...
Mileage: 75,311
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE HAVING MY TIRES ROTATED THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN. I AM WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO ORDER NEW SPRINGS AS IT APPEARS BOTH NEED TO BE CHANGED. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS ON 9-9-09. SO I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT BROKE. I DID NOT HEAR A...
Mileage: 28,000
I HEARD A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT TIRES ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES HUMMING BECAUSE I HAD A BRAKE JOB AND TIRES ROTATED AND I NOTICED THE HUMMING SOME TIME AFTER THAT. NOW I FIND OUT IT WASN'T TIRES BUT THE WHEEL HUB BEARINGS WENT BAD IN THE FRONT. IT IS AT THE DEALER N...
Mileage: 26,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4.0L V-6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AT ABOUT 90,000 MILES, VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIP WHILE CHANGING GEARS. PROBLEM WORSENED AND NOW SHUTTERS DURING UP SHIFTING. VEHICLE ALSO JUMPS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL UNDER HARD BRAKING. VEHICLE ALSO HESITATES DURING SHIFTING. TRANSMISSION WILL O...
Mileage: 90,000
HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING TODAY MY CAR BEGAN TO POP AS I TURNED THE WHEEL. I HAVE GOTTEN MY TIE RODS REPLACED AND THERE SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND DROVE THE CAR HOME FOR ME SLOWLY BUT WILL NOT DRIVE FOR FEAR TH...
Mileage: 107,912
HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS, BUT WHILE I WAS OUT DRIVING TODAY MY CAR BEGAN TO POP AS I TURNED THE WHEEL. I HAVE GOTTEN MY TIE RODS REPLACED AND THERE SEEMS TO CONTINUE TO BE A PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE. MY HUSBAND DROVE THE CAR HOME FOR ME SLOWLY BUT WILL NOT DRIVE FOR FEAR TH...
Mileage: 107,912
2002 FORD EXPLORER, O/D LIGHT ON, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, ENGINE LIGHT ON. CAR HAS 67,000, ONLY DRIVEN TO WORK. ONE OWNER, BROUGHT NEW FORD FROM DEALER. *TR
Mileage: 68,769
FORD EXPLORER REAR END DIFFERENTIAL CONSTANTLY NEEDS REPLACING. FORD DEALER CHARGER ME $1800 AND USED SALVAGE PARTS EVENTHOUGH I TOLD THEM NOT TOO. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I HAVE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. WHEN IT WAS REPLACED BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK THE VERY NEXT MORNING DUE TO IT LEAKING. WHEN I GOT IT BACK I WAS NEVER SATISFIED SO I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THEY REBUILD TH...
MY WIFE AND I OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 4WD. AND A 4.0L ENGINE. ON THE NIGHT OF 1-15-2009 ,I PICKED MY WIFE UP FROM WORK AT 11:35PM WE WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE AND AFTERWARDS PROCEEDED TO OUR HOME , THIS WHOLE TRIP TOOK A TOTAL OF TWENTY TO TWENTY FIVE MINUTES AND A DISTANCE OF ABOUT ONE ...
Mileage: 94,000
MY WIFE AND I OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 4WD. AND A 4.0L ENGINE. ON THE NIGHT OF 1-15-2009 ,I PICKED MY WIFE UP FROM WORK AT 11:35PM WE WENT TO THE GROCERY STORE AND AFTERWARDS PROCEEDED TO OUR HOME , THIS WHOLE TRIP TOOK A TOTAL OF TWENTY TO TWENTY FIVE MINUTES AND A DISTANCE OF ABOUT ONE ...
Mileage: 94,000
NEW TIRE BLOWS OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 5,000 TO 7,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 58,600
I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR A SIMPLE OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION AND THEY NOTICED 2 REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN AND BAD REAR RIGHT WHEEL BEARING. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR REPAIR/RECALL FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD TAKE CARE OF BEFORE SOMEONE SERIOUSLY GETS INJURED OR DIES. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE TO AND FROM WORK LOCAL...
Mileage: 85,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO FAIL ON, AFTER CHECKING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 94,000
I AM SORRY I AM NOT A GOOD SPELLER I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE GAS STATION PULLED UP A LITTLE SO I COULD SEE THEN A LITTLE MORE AND SEEN A CAR SO I WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE BUT THE GEAR SHIFT STICK BROKE RIGHT IN MY HAND I ALMOST GOT HIT BUT THANK GOD THERE WAS SOMEONE WITH ME THAT PUT HIS LIFE ON T...
Mileage: 173,711
THE GEAR SHIFT IS HARD TO GET INTO PARK. SOMETIMES AFTER IN PARK THE SUV STILLS MOVES. NO DAMAGE OR CRASH YET. BUT I MAKE SURE TO PUT ON EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
NOTICED A NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, I FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. SPRINGS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW. OLD PARTS HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF BUT DO HAVE PHOTOS. *TR
Mileage: 72,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHIFT WITH RESISTANCE AND THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT FLASHED CONTINUALLY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 79300.
Mileage: 79,300
TIRE STEM FAILURE ON 3 OF 4 STAMPEDE RADIAL SUV TIRES. I GOT 2 FLAT TIRES IN THE SPAN OF 5 DAYS AND CAUGHT THE 3RD STEM BEFORE A FLAT TIRE OCCURRED (IT WAS CRACKED AT THE BASE). *TR
Mileage: 90,000
IN MAY 2005, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE O/D LIGHT HAD BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR A NUMBER OF DAYS. TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $4500. CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BECAUSE THE TIMING BELT WENT AT A COST OF $...
Mileage: 60,000
IN MAY 2005, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE O/D LIGHT HAD BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR A NUMBER OF DAYS. TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $4500. CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BECAUSE THE TIMING BELT WENT AT A COST OF $...
Mileage: 60,000
IN MAY 2005, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE O/D LIGHT HAD BEEN GOING ON AND OFF FOR A NUMBER OF DAYS. TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $4500. CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 60000 MILES. IN JANUARY OF 2008, THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BECAUSE THE TIMING BELT WENT AT A COST OF $...
Mileage: 60,000
LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, I AM THE UNFORTUNATE OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AND LIKE THE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS, I AM HAVING A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - FLASHING OVERDRIVE LIGHT - HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS - AT TIMES DIFFICULTY GOING INTO FIRST GEAR. FORD IS FULLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AN...
Mileage: 68,500
LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, I AM THE UNFORTUNATE OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AND LIKE THE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS, I AM HAVING A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - FLASHING OVERDRIVE LIGHT - HARD SHIFTING BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS - AT TIMES DIFFICULTY GOING INTO FIRST GEAR. FORD IS FULLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AN...
Mileage: 68,500
I WAS HAVING TROUBLE PLACING MY CAR IN PARK. THE GEAR SHIFT WOULD NOT WORK UNLESS I FORCED IT. MANY OF TIMES I WOULD PLACE IN PARK AND IT WOULD ROLL. I THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT. ON JUNE 10, 2009 I PLACED MY CAR IN PARK AND THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE. I WAS TOLD THAT "IT HAPPENS"WITH THIS TRUCK AND THAT ...
Mileage: 90,000
I PULLED UP INTO THE DRIVE AND PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. I EXITED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND OPENED THE BACK DOOR, UNSTRAPPED MY GRANDSON FROM HIS SAFETY SEAT. HE WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO GET A GAME BOY SO I RE-ENTERED THE FRONT SEAT TO WAIT FOR HIM. I SAT THERE A FEW MINUTES AND WHEN HE CAME OUT OF...
Mileage: 26,000
AFTER VEHICLE HAS BEEN PUT IN PARK, IT WILL ROLL ABOUT A HALF FOOT OR SO WHEN DOOR OR HATCH IS SHUT. VEHICLE IS NOT GOING ALL THE WAY IN PARK AND YOU DON'T KNOW IT. IT HAS ROLLED TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS BUMPED ME BUT THAN STOPS. *TR
Mileage: 94,231
APRIL 2007 1. JUST BRINGING THE CAR UP TO FREEWAY SPEED. 2. A POPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE, PASSENGER SIDE. UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM AS IT WAS DARK, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE REPAIR SHOP. 3. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE 3RD PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE AND ALSO DESTROYED T...
Mileage: 136,000
MAINTAINING A STEADY FREEWAY SPEED. A LOUD POP EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE FOLLOWED BY A SUCCESSION OF SMALL POPS IN RELATION TO THE ENGINE SPEED. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE NUMBER 4 SPARK PLUG (PASSENGER SIDED) HAD EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE GARAGE. A NEW THREADED INSERT ...
Mileage: 190,690
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE ENTERING INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. WHEN THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, THE SMOKE BECAME DARKER. THE FIRE APPEARED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHE...
Mileage: 110,000
STARTED CAR AND WHEN I PUT CAR IN DRIVE, SHIFT GEAR ON 2002 EXPLORER JUST FELL OFF THIS IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE USA I COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND THIS COULD HAVE HAPPEN. MY WIFE AND CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN DRIVING. DO PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE TO MAKE THIS A RECALL WHY ISN'T THIS A RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 113,000
AFTER HEARING SEVERAL DIFFERENT NOISES COMING FROM THE EXPLORER, I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT STRUTS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED REPLACED. I PAID TO HAVE THOSE REPLACED. AFTER LEAVING, I CONTINUED TO HEAR A SECOND NOISE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT...
Mileage: 79,000
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. I'VE HAD TWO FORD VEHICLES BLOW A SPARK PLUG THIS YEAR. *TR
Mileage: 68,000
I WAS CHANGING THE REAR BRAKES ON MY MOTHERS 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND FOUND THAT THE LEFT REAR COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN IN 2 PLACES AND CRACKED QUITE SOME DISTANCE THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE SPRING. I LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND IT TURNS OUT IT IS A HUGE PROBLEM. THE FIRST LINK I...
Mileage: 65,000
FAULTY TRANSMISSION. WAS REPLACED AT 58,049 MILES WITH A RE-MANUFACTURED ONE DIRECT FROM FORD. 85,374 MILES AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. LESS THAN 20 DAYS AFTER THE THREE YEAR WARRANTY, BUT MILEAGE IS STILL UNDER. THIS MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE, AND WAS DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC O...
Mileage: 85,360
TRANNY SLIPS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD MY KIDS IN CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE ALMOST GOT HIT IN AN INTERSECTION. CHANGED SOLENOID WAS GOOD FOR COUPLE MONTHS THEN STARTED SLIPPING AND MAKING CLUNKING NOISE NEW TRANNY COST ME $2400 @ YRS LATER STARTING AGAIN WITH THE BLINKING O/D LITE. *TR
Mileage: 91,000
BEING DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE ABOUT THE "O/D" LIGHT BLINKING ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. FROM WHAT I FOUND, THE RESULTS HAVE BEEN ASTOUNDING. EVERY ISSUE I FOUND ON BLINKING O/D IN MY RESEARCH LED TO HAVING TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION; AVG. COSTS BEING AROUND $2600. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIRS, THEY...
Mileage: 132,000
I TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. WHEN THE MECHANIC PUT THE CAR ON THE LIFT HE INFORMED ME THAT BOTH OF MY REAR SPRINGS WERE CRUMBLING. ONE OF THE SPRINGS WAS BROKEN IN 3 PLACES, THE OTHER WAS BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. THE MECHANIC CLAIMS IN HIS 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE HE HAS NEVER SEEN A BROK...
Mileage: 51,109
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL SPORTIVA TIRES, SIZE 275-60-R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT BALANCED PROPERLY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD ...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON AND CHECK GAS CAP INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE GAS TANK WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL UP WHILE PLACING FUEL IN THE TANK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARD...
Mileage: 171,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON AND CHECK GAS CAP INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE GAS TANK WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO FILL UP WHILE PLACING FUEL IN THE TANK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARD...
Mileage: 171,000
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, NO DEBRIS, AND OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED. AS THE SCREEN WAS CLOSED NO INJURIES, BUT POTENTIAL FOR CUT AND EYE INJURIES BY RAZOR SHARP GLASS. NO ONE BEHIND US AFFECTED. HUGE NOISE VERY STARTLING. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, NO DEBRIS, AND OUR SUNROOF EXPLODED. AS THE SCREEN WAS CLOSED NO INJURIES, BUT POTENTIAL FOR CUT AND EYE INJURIES BY RAZOR SHARP GLASS. NO ONE BEHIND US AFFECTED. HUGE NOISE VERY STARTLING. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS SHIFTING ISSUE AS A RESULT OF TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY. OCCURS RANDOM WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP AT LIGHTS OR PULLING INTO INTERSECTION. HAVE BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND REPAIRED ONCE AND HAS STARTED TO OCCUR AGAIN ALTHOUGH MECHANICS STATE DO NOT NEED REPAIRE...
Mileage: 105,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER APPROX.77,000 MILES SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OF AT THE BASE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE STUCK IN REVERSE. AFTER CONTACTING FORD HEADQUARTERS WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. THE DEALERSHIP CH...
Mileage: 77,000
WHEN IN A FORD DEALERSHIP FOR LUBE, OIL & FILTER CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 70,707
REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4,100 MILES ON IT. THIS WAS FOUND WHILE OIL WAS BEING CHANGED AT THE DEALER. IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. FORD NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE WITH THIS MANY VEHICLES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. NOW I'M FACING A...
Mileage: 41,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HATCH ON THE VEHICLE, THE GLASS STUART BRACKETS POPPED OFF AND CUT HIS HEAD AND WRIST. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 139,000.
Mileage: 139,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0L V6 AND WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT AN INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION. THE OTHER DAY, AS I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE O/D OFF INDICATOR BEGAN BLINKING AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE CHECK ENGINE SOON INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. IN DOI...
Mileage: 100,000
ISSUE IS WITH THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP COMING ON AND DISABLING THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. PER THE ERROR CODE LFC 34 THE ISSUE IS THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT PRETENSIONER, THOUGH THIS ALSO HAPPENS WITH THE DRIVER SIDE. THERE IS CURRENTLY A TSB OUT ARTICLE NO 03-11-3. FOR MY VEHICLE THE REP...
Mileage: 96,273
WHILE ROTATING THE TIRES ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER I FOUND THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. I BELIEVE THIS IS CAUSED DUE TO SUB STANDARD MATERIALS AS MY CAR HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR OFF ROAD OR TOWING. MY CAR HAS ONLY 62,000 MILES. BOTH SPRINGS AND STRUTS WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 62,932
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER STOPPED WORKING AT APROX. 95000 MILES ,JUST LIKE THE HUNDREDS OF OTHER EXPLORERS IN 2002 HAVE AND FORD REFUSES TO RECALL THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
I HAD BEEN TOLD THAT MY DRIVERS SIDE BEARING WAS GOING BAD AND HAD IT FIXED AND MY CAR WAS STILL MAKING A FUNNY NOISE BUT WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT IT WAS MY BRAKES GOING BAD AND THAT THEY WOULD NEED REPLACED, SO WE WENT AND BOUGHT BRAKES AND ROTORS TO PUT ON OURSELVES. AS WE WERE PUTTING THEM ...
Mileage: 84,100
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON REACHING HIS DESTINATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY INOPERABLE AND HAS N...
Mileage: 96,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, I LOVE THIS CAR AND HAS BEEN PERFECT EXCEPT FOR 1 MAJOR THING THE PIECE OF '!@#$% TRANSMISSION, WHAT A JOKE HAVE HAD 2 REPLACED AT 48,000 MILES AND 115,000 MILES,THERE NEEDS TO A BE A RECALL ON THESE JUNK TRANSMISSIONS THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM FOR THESE CARS. I HAVE OTHER F...
Mileage: 48,000
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 85000 MILES. ALSO NEED FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, EMERGENCY BRAKE REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 85000 MILES. ALSO NEED FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, EMERGENCY BRAKE REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 85000 MILES. ALSO NEED FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, EMERGENCY BRAKE REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
DOOR AGAR LIGHT. ALL THE DOORS WILL BE SHUT AND WHILE DRIVING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND BEEPING NOISE WILL COME ONE. WHICH RESULTS ALSO IN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FLICKER ON AND OFF. IT DOES IT EVERYDAY AND KEEPS GOING TILL THE VEH IS IN PART. ALSO WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED THE LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND ...
Mileage: 120,000
I TOOK A TRIP FROM HOME IN OK TO CANTON, TX ON RETURN HEARD LOUD NOISE WHEN I STOPPED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED I FOUND OUT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS COMING OUT. IN MARCH OF 2008 I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE EXPLORER. WHEN I HAD IT INSPECTED I WAS TOLD THE REAR END NEEDED TO B...
Mileage: 75,000
I TOOK A TRIP FROM HOME IN OK TO CANTON, TX ON RETURN HEARD LOUD NOISE WHEN I STOPPED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED I FOUND OUT THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS COMING OUT. IN MARCH OF 2008 I NOTICED A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE EXPLORER. WHEN I HAD IT INSPECTED I WAS TOLD THE REAR END NEEDED TO B...
Mileage: 75,000
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE DISCOVERED DURING ROUTINE BRAKE REPLACEMENT. TRUCK HAD BEEN HANDLING POORLY, WAS BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR BRAKES & SHOCKS. SERVICE ADVISOR ADVISED OF DISCOVERY OF CRACKED SPRINGS, HAD TO KEEP VEHICLE OVERNIGHT FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. *TR
Mileage: 114,500
WHEN I GO TO OR FROM PARK THE CAR JERKS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSE ME TO GET INTO SEVERAL CRASHES. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK. *TR
Mileage: 38,000
WHEN I GO TO OR FROM PARK THE CAR JERKS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSE ME TO GET INTO SEVERAL CRASHES. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK. *TR
Mileage: 38,000
OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORERS GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. WE HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH THE LOCKOUT IN THE PAST, BUT THIS LEFT US STRANDED AND REQUIRED A TOW. *TR
Mileage: 135,000
OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORERS GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. WE HAD SOME TROUBLE WITH THE LOCKOUT IN THE PAST, BUT THIS LEFT US STRANDED AND REQUIRED A TOW. *TR
Mileage: 135,000
DRIVING FROM PARKING LOT, HEARD A LOUD THUMP FROM THE REAR. UPON INSPECTING, THE REAR COIL SPRING IS BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. *TR
Mileage: 59,000
WHEN I TRIED TO REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THE ENTIRE IGNITION CYLINDER CAME OUT!! MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND HAVE A NEW CYLINDER INSTALLED! A YEAR LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN!!! SO I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FORD IGNITION CYLINDER TWICE AND MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT NOW---SO PROBABLY HAD ...
Mileage: 40,000
WHEN I TRIED TO REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THE ENTIRE IGNITION CYLINDER CAME OUT!! MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND HAVE A NEW CYLINDER INSTALLED! A YEAR LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN!!! SO I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FORD IGNITION CYLINDER TWICE AND MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT NOW---SO PROBABLY HAD ...
Mileage: 40,000
WHEN I TRIED TO REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THE ENTIRE IGNITION CYLINDER CAME OUT!! MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND HAVE A NEW CYLINDER INSTALLED! A YEAR LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN!!! SO I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY FORD IGNITION CYLINDER TWICE AND MY CAR ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT NOW---SO PROBABLY HAD ...
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE HAD MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER EDITION FOR 4 YEARS. THE ENTIRE TIME OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE IT SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE SLIPS AND LATELY IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS GETTING WORSE. I HAVE TALKED TO A FEW CAR REPAIRMEN AND THEY SAID THAT THIS MAKE AND MODEL IS KNOWN FOR THIS COMPLAINT. I FEEL LIKE ...
Mileage: 50,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 35 MPH, BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED WITH CHEMICALS AND MADE A VERY LOUD SOUND THAT SHOCKED THE DRIVER. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THERE WERE NO WARNING LI...
Mileage: 120,000
PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN IN HALF NEAR TOP PORTION. APPARENTLY IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OF EXPLORER, BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN FIXED YET. *TR
Mileage: 103,000
I DRIVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 86,000 MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *TR
Mileage: 86,000
ABOUT A YEAR AGO, THE GEAR SHIFTER IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER STARTED GETTING HARDER TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK ESPECIALLY ON INCLINES. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, I TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL FORD DEALER FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG BUT THAT IT DID STICK A LITTLE. GRADUAL...
Mileage: 86,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER - 4.6 V8 HAS THE POPULAR BLOWN SPARK PLUG ISSUE WHICH HAS CAUSED ME A LOT OF PROBLEMS ON PRETTY MUCH THE WORST WEEKEND OF MY LIFE THAT THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED IN. THIS IS APPARENTLY A VERY POPULAR COMPLAINT ABOUT FORDS W/ THIS ENGINE AND I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO...
Mileage: 102,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT PARKED NOSE DOWN ON AN INCLINED DRIVEWAY. NO KEYS IN IGNITION BUT VEHICLE SLIPPED AWAY AND HIT A LIGHTPOST 50 METERS DOWN THE STREET. *TR
Mileage: 181,000
O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING, FIND OUT SOLENOID PACK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALSO NEEDS ALL 4 BALL JOINTS REPLACED. FOUND OUT THESE ARE VERY COMMON PROBLEMS TO 02 EXPLORERS. NOT SURE IF WE WILL REPAIR BECAUSE IT LOOKS LIKE WE'LL END UP DOING IT AGAIN OR THE TRANSMISSION WILL GO OUT. WE'VE ALREADY REPLACED R...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER V8 HAS REQUIRED A TRANSMISSION AT 35K & 85K MILES. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN WHEN THE CAR FAILS WITHOUT WARNING!!!! I'M NOT ALONE IN DEALING WITH THIS INCREDIBLY COSTLY & DANGEROUS PREDICAMENT. PLEASE TAKE ACTION! I'M READING THAT THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMI...
Mileage: 85,000
ON MONDAY JUNE 1ST WE WERE LOADING ITEMS INTO MY EXPLORER FOR A GARAGE SALE AND MY HUSBAND WENT TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND WHEN HE WENT TO CLOSE IT JUST EXPLODED EVERYWHERE. LUCKILY BY THE GRACE OF GOD MY GRANDSON WAS NOT AROUND THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. I JUST FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ...
ON MONDAY JUNE 1ST WE WERE LOADING ITEMS INTO MY EXPLORER FOR A GARAGE SALE AND MY HUSBAND WENT TO CLOSE THE DOOR AND WHEN HE WENT TO CLOSE IT JUST EXPLODED EVERYWHERE. LUCKILY BY THE GRACE OF GOD MY GRANDSON WAS NOT AROUND THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. I JUST FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ...
I TURNED INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND PUT MY EXPLORER INTO PARK THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF AND THE CAR WAS NOT IN PARK. THANKFULLY I WAS HOME AND IT IS NOW SITTING WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION AND EMERGENCY BRAKES ON. TRIED TO BUY THE GEAR SHIFT PLUNGER ON STEERING COLUMN AND THE FORD DEALER SAID I CAN...
Mileage: 86,000
FLAT TIRE; AFTER TAKING TIRE OFF I NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN IN HALF AND THE WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE. THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE PART FAILURES. AFTER CONSULTING OTHERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE TYPE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 2002 FORD EXPLORE...
Mileage: 91,000
FLAT TIRE; AFTER TAKING TIRE OFF I NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRING WAS BROKEN IN HALF AND THE WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO WOBBLE. THERE WAS NO APPARENT REASON FOR THE PART FAILURES. AFTER CONSULTING OTHERS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE TYPE THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR 2002 FORD EXPLORE...
Mileage: 91,000
JUST LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHER 2002 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS BOTH OF MY REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AT THE TOP OF THE SPRING AND NEED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT (POOR QUALITY) I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. OBVIOUSLY THIS YEAR VEHICLE HAS REAR END ISSUES THAT ...
Mileage: 123,000
WHEN I TRIED TO PUT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER INTO REVERSE THE GEAR SHIFTER SNAPPED OFF IN MY HANDS. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE BUT HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS ON THE INTERNET AND IT SEEMS TO BE A REAL ISSUE WITH THE FORD EXPLORER DESIGN OF THE SHIFTER MECHANISM. MY VEHICLE HAS 90,000 MILES ON ...
Mileage: 90,081
GEAR SHIFT LEVER SNAPPED OFF IN THE HAND OF MY 110 LB GIRLFRIEND. SHE PUT HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, WENT TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO REVERSE AND THE PART THAT CONNECTS THE GEAR SHIFT TO THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE OFF. THE CAR WAS ON AND LUCKILY DID NOT MAKE IT ALL THE WAY INTO REVERSE OR THE CAR WOULD HAVE BE...
SATURDAY I TRIED TO PUT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT IN PARK AND THE GEAR SHIFT SNAPPED OFF. I WASN'T TRYING TO JAM IT IN PARK, JUST SIMPLY TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK. IT IS RIGHT NOW STUCK IN REVERSE WITH THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAD MY CHILDREN WITH ME AND NO CLUE THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG W...
Mileage: 144,342
HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, HAD BRAKES CHANGED, NOISE CONTINUED. FOUND OUT IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BOTH GOING BAD. REPAIRS NOT DONE TOO EXPENSIVE. *TR
Mileage: 104,000
HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, HAD BRAKES CHANGED, NOISE CONTINUED. FOUND OUT IT WAS THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BOTH GOING BAD. REPAIRS NOT DONE TOO EXPENSIVE. *TR
Mileage: 104,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BEARINGS AND GEAR OF THE UNIVERSAL REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT ...
Mileage: 75,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH CRACKED REAR TAILGATE APPLIQUE. HAVE SEEN MANY MORE ON THE ROAD. FORD SAYS THERE IS NO DEFECT. THEY WANT $350 TO FIX. *TR
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE ENTIRE SHIFT LEVEL FELL OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CAST POT METAL PLUNGER ASSEMBLY THAT ENGAGED THE SHIFTING LEVER HAD A UNIFORM CRACK AND THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE ASSEMBLY HAD BRO...
Mileage: 114,102
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4X4. YESTERDAY WHILE TRYING TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION,ALL OF A SUDDEN THE O/D LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO. THEIR WAS AN 18 WHEELER COMING IN WHICH HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES NEARLY HITTING ME AND MY CHILDREN, I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON THIS MODEL AN...
Mileage: 80,798
2002 EXPLORER STARTED OUT WITH ALOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NOW DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU PUSH IN THE GAS PEDAL THE TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING. JUST LIKE ALOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS. HAD SOME SIMILAR TROUBLE WITH IT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO DEALER SAID HAD TO WAIT TILL IT GOT WORSE TO FIND EXACT PROBLEM....
Mileage: 76,345
2002 EXPLORER STARTED OUT WITH ALOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NOW DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU PUSH IN THE GAS PEDAL THE TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING. JUST LIKE ALOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS. HAD SOME SIMILAR TROUBLE WITH IT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO DEALER SAID HAD TO WAIT TILL IT GOT WORSE TO FIND EXACT PROBLEM....
Mileage: 76,345
2002 EXPLORER STARTED OUT WITH ALOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND NOW DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU PUSH IN THE GAS PEDAL THE TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING. JUST LIKE ALOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS. HAD SOME SIMILAR TROUBLE WITH IT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO DEALER SAID HAD TO WAIT TILL IT GOT WORSE TO FIND EXACT PROBLEM....
Mileage: 76,345
AIR BAG LIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THAT OWN A 2002 EXPLORER. O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON, CAR SLIPS OUT OF GEAR IF YOU HAVE TO STOP SUDDENLY, HARD TO PUT INTO PARK, ERRATIC SHIFTING. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX THE PROBLEMS THAT ...
Mileage: 118,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER FAULTY TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 86,000
I WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE STEERING COLUMN. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN FOR 1 LITTLE PIECE OF CAST WHITE METAL WHICH I FOUND OUT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. AFTER REPAIR WAS COMPLETE ,OD OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND SERVICE ENGINE...
Mileage: 91,247
I WENT TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK AND SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF INSIDE STEERING COLUMN. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN FOR 1 LITTLE PIECE OF CAST WHITE METAL WHICH I FOUND OUT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. AFTER REPAIR WAS COMPLETE ,OD OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND SERVICE ENGINE...
Mileage: 91,247
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE TRUCK IN GEAR. I HAVE HEARD THROUGH BLOGS THAT THIS IS NOW BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM. MY TRUCK WAS PLACED IN PARK WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON PRIOR TO SHIFTING THE LEVER INTO PARK, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE THE LEVE...
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE TRUCK IN GEAR. I HAVE HEARD THROUGH BLOGS THAT THIS IS NOW BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM. MY TRUCK WAS PLACED IN PARK WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON PRIOR TO SHIFTING THE LEVER INTO PARK, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE TRUCK IN REVERSE THE LEVE...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH A 4.6 LITER V8 WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING AND THE ENGINE EJECTED A FACTORY INSTALLED SPARK PLUG I HAVE READ ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERS THERE WAS NO RECALL ON IT. *TR
Mileage: 112,061
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A TRANSMISSION GOING BAD. AT THE END OF MY 36,000 MILE WARRANTY I TOOK IT IN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP WHO SAID SINCE THE VEHICLE JUST WENT OVER THE WARRANTY BY LESS THAN A 1,000 MILES THAT THEY WOULD SHARE IN THE COST OF DOING THE WORK. IT COST ME APPROX. $700. FOR WHAT I HAVE ...
REAR COIL SPRING BROKE AFTER ONLY 76,000 MILES. LIGHT DRIVING MOST TIMES. *TR
Mileage: 76,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME GASOLINE IS PUMPED INTO THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT AND SPLASH ONTO THE CONTACT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST $1,000, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT FEELS T...
Mileage: 50,000
MY AIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF ALOT. *TR
Mileage: 12,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. FIRST A FEW YEARS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, MY O/D LIGHT STATED FLASHING. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AS IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHAULED AND HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM. IN 2008 I HAD ROUTINE BRAKE REP...
Mileage: 61,500
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. FIRST A FEW YEARS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, MY O/D LIGHT STATED FLASHING. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER AS IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHAULED AND HAVEN'T HAD A PROBLEM. IN 2008 I HAD ROUTINE BRAKE REP...
Mileage: 61,500
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE BELOW THE WINDOW WAS CRACKED. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WINDOW PANEL WOULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE GLASS TO SLIDE OUT AND SHATTER. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE...
Mileage: 83,000
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 19,000 MILES ON IT ALSO THINKING WHAT A GREAT DEAL I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR 3 YEARS IT NOW HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND THE O/D LIGHT WILL START BLINKING I TOW A BOAT SO I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS V...
Mileage: 76,000
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 19,000 MILES ON IT ALSO THINKING WHAT A GREAT DEAL I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR 3 YEARS IT NOW HAS 76,000 MILES ON IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND THE O/D LIGHT WILL START BLINKING I TOW A BOAT SO I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS V...
Mileage: 76,000
ROLLING DOWN PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THE WINDOW SLID DOWN AND WILL NO LONGER GO UP OR DOWN. *TR
Mileage: 71,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT IS NOW HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH WILL COST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $3000 TO FIX. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I CAN'T BELIEVE THE NUMBER OF OWNERS WHO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD APPARENTLY KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS DECLINED TO ACCEPT RESPONS...
Mileage: 102,252
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 105,622
WHILE PARKING MY 2002 EXPLORER, I WENT TO SHIFT IT INTO PARK AND FELT A 'POP'. THE GEAR SHIFTER COMPLETELY BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. LUCKILY IT DIDN'T SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT. HOWEVER THIS HAPPENED ON A SATURDAY, SO THERE WAS NO WAY TO GET IT FIXED. I DI...
Mileage: 120,000
COMPLAINANT HAS HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO PARK SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN DECEMBER 2007. DECEMBER 2008 JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINED DRIVEWAY. THE COMPLAINANT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WAS IN THE HOME FOR APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MINUTES WHEN THE COMPLA...
Mileage: 107,123
COMPLAINANT HAS HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO PARK SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED IN DECEMBER 2007. DECEMBER 2008 JUST AFTER CHRISTMAS VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINED DRIVEWAY. THE COMPLAINANT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND WAS IN THE HOME FOR APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MINUTES WHEN THE COMPLA...
Mileage: 107,123
WENT TO SHIFT VEHICLE TO DRIVE FROM PARK POSITION, SHIFT LEVER WENT DOWN WITHOUT SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO GEAR., UPON INSPECTION THE BOTTOM OF THE CASE WHERE THE SHIFT LEVER IS HELD BY A PIN HAD BROKEN OFF, THE ONLY WAY TO REPAIR THIS SITUATION IS TO CHANGE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN ACCORDING TO TWO ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER 74,000 MILES. HEARD A BANGING NOISE COMING FORM MOTOR. TOOK TO REPAIR SHOP - STATED TO ME THAT THIS IS A TIMING CHAIN ISSUE. TIMING CHAIN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND WILL COST $1500.00 - $2000.00. DEALER SAID THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND HAS HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. (SEE CAR ...
Mileage: 74,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER DEVELOPED A CRACK BELOW THE REAR HATCH WINDOW EXTENDING DOWN AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. SINCE THEN I HAVE OBSERVED THESE ON DOZENS OF EXPLORERS. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, NOR WAS THE HATCH BEING USED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE SI...
Mileage: 100,000
I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS ALL THE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THAT OWN A 2002 EXPLORER. O/D OFF LIGHT FLASHING, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON, SLIPPING 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, SHUTTERING IN 5TH GEAR, TOLD BY ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC TRANSMISSION WAS GOING OUT. PLEASE MAKE FORD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX TH...
Mileage: 142,000
2002 EXPLORER, 1ST INCIDENT, HAD OD LIGHT FLASHING W/VERY HARD SHIFT. HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT. ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER, SLIPPING AT 30 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, HAD TRANSFER CASE REBUILT. 6 WEEKS LATER TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AGAIN AT 30 TO 40 MPH WITH LOUD WHINE WHEN STOPPING. *TR
Mileage: 88,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH SEVENTY THOUSAND MILES AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THOUSANDS OF OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS HAVE. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. HAVING DRIVEN ONLY A FEW BLOCKS WHEN THIS OCCURRED, I RETURNED HOME AND AT THAT TIME THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT ...
Mileage: 70,000
WE DROVE OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER TO VISIT FAMILY 1 HOUR AWAY WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. AFTER WE ARRIVED WE NEEDED TO MAKE A QUICK TRIP TO THE STORE AND THE CAR DIDN'T EVEN MAKE IT OFF THE BLOCK BEFORE THE OD LIGHT BLINKED AND THE CAR WOULDN'T SHIFT GEARS. IT WOULDN'T GET PASSED 20 OR 25 MPH. WE HAD TO LEA...
Mileage: 85,000
I POPPED OPEN THE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, AND AS IT DID NOT OPEN FULLY, I PUSHED IT UPWARD SLIGHTLY OUT THE WAY. THE GATE WINDOW ASSEMBLY COLLAPSED, SHATTERED, AND FELL ON MY HEAD. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT IT WAS UNNERVING TO SAY THE LEAST. INVESTIGATING FURTHER...
Mileage: 117,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT IS GOING BAD. ONE DAY THE CAR IS FINE AND THE NEXT DAY MY LIGHT WHEN ON - OUT OF THE BLUE. I DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM UNTIL MY O/D OFF LIGHT IS BLINKING & THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON. PLUS, CHECK TRANSMISSION LI...
Mileage: 139,469
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 65,000 MILES ON IT, HAVE NEVER TOWED ANYTHING OR USED IT FOR HAULING HEAVY LOADS. I TAKE MY SMALL CHILDREN BACK AND FORTH TO SCHOOL AND DRIVE 15 MILES ROUND TRIP TO WORK 3 DAYS A WEEK. BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTED AND BROKEN - PASSENGER SIDE BROKEN IN 3 SPOTS, DR...
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 49,562 MILES. UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. *TR
Mileage: 49,562
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER,WHICH I BOUGHT NEW,THE DEALER HAS PERFORMED ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, NOW HAVE 65,000 MILES AND IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. I UNDERSTAND THIS TO BE A DEFECT WITH THEIR SEALED TRANSMISSION AND FORD WANTS $3800.00 TO REPLACE / REBUILD. I FEEL THIS IS NOT RIGHT AND NEED SO...
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, APPEARS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT, THIS TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. DRIVING NORMAL AND TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP. TOOK IT TOO DEALER AND SAYS HAS TO BE REPLACE AT $4000. TRANSMISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED AT THE RECOMMENDE...
Mileage: 131,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS WERE BLOWING OUT OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE VEHICLE LOSES COMPLETE POWER. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT THE COST OF $2,000. THE DEAL...
Mileage: 160,000
I OWN A 2002 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORE. AT 70,000 MILES WAS TOLD AFTER CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. FORD WANTED OVER 4,000.00 TO FIX IT. UNABLE TO AFFORD THAT MUCH I TOOK IT TO A TRANS REPAIR SHOP AND HAD A REBUILT TRANS INSTALLED AS WELL AS ...
TRANSMISSION OD LIGHT BLINKING STARTED OVER A YEAR AGO AND WE TOOK TO NEARBY DEALER AND THEY CHARGED AROUND $900 TO SERVICE TRANSMISSION AND OD LIGHT STOPPED BLINKING. FEW MONTHS AGO THE LIGHT CAME UP AGAIN AND THIS TIME DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR
THE VEHICLE CAME WITH A PROBLEM TRANSMISSION, I HAD TO HAVE IS REPAIRED TWICE IN A 7 YEAR PERIOD. *TR
APPROACHED STOP SIGN AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED - BASICALLY COASTING 30 - 40 FEET FROM A DRIVEWAY, AS THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ENGINE STARTED TO REV UP, LIKEN TO THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGING, AND BRAKES COULD NOT RESTRAIN VEHICLE AND IT WAS BASICALLY PUSHED THROUGH THE STOP SIGN AND COLLIDED WITH AN...
Mileage: 134,833
O/D LIGHT COMING ON. TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING OUT. THIS IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN IN SCHOOL AND FOUND OUT THE TRANSMISSION NEED TO BE REBUILT. I CAN NOT AFFORD THIS. ANYTHING WILL HELP. PLEASE....... *TR
TRANSMISSION FAILURE 5 TIMES. *TR
IN 2007 MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER EDITION WAS HAVING PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS AROUND 30-40 MPH. THE RPM'S WOULD REV UP HIGH THEN JUMP INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I TOOK IT INTO A CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION CENTER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I INSTALLED A REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION A...
Mileage: 60,000
THE COIL SPRING ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SNAPPED OFF AT THE TOP AND NOW RESTS ATOP MY SWAY BAR. I HAVE READ OF SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING SINCE IT HAS HAPPENED TO ME. *TR
Mileage: 65,879
DURING NORMAL OPERATION THE REAR SPRING ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE AND THE ONES INSTALLED ARE NOW BROKEN. THIS IS VERY HAZARDOUS AS THE SPRING COULD PUNCTURE THE TIRE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. *TR
IN DECEMBER 2008 MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS AROUND 30-40 MPH. THE RPM'S WOULD REV UP HIGH THEN JUMP INTO THE NEXT GEAR. AT TIMES IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS ABOUT TO BREAK BECAUSE THE JUMP AND NOISE IT MADE WAS SO LOUD. I TOOK IT INTO A CAR SHOP AND THEY ...
Mileage: 80,200
TIMING CHAIN RATTLE ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. HAD THE FRONTS REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 25,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 80,000 MILES AT MY EXPENSE. NOW THE REAR CHAIN IS MAKING NOISE, THIS IS AFTER HAVING THE REAR TENSIONER REPLACED LAST MONTH AT 94,000 MILES. THE REAR CASSETTE SEEMS AS IF IT I...
Mileage: 94,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOWER TO THE GROUND THAN USUAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A FORD DEALER AND THEY BOTH VERIFIED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Mileage: 68,000
OD BLINKING. WE HAVE THREE 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHICH ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND WE HAVE REPLACED EVERYTHING IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH NEW. THIS IS BOLOGNA. SAME AS EVERYONE ELSE'S SHIFTING PROBLEMS! *TR
Mileage: 114,000
WHEEL HUBS ESPECIALLY THE REAR - CONSTANTLY GOING BAD USUALLY 12 MONTHS OR LESS- REAR DIFFERENTIAL VENTED WITH HOSE OVER REAR TIRE. CAUSES WATER TO GET INTO GEARS - MAJOR PROBLEM. I KEEP CATCHING THE PROBLEM BUT ONLY BECAUSE I NOW LOOK FOR THEM BUT IT HAS BEEN CLOSE - RECENTLY I HAD TO HAVE IT TAK...
Mileage: 50,000
WHEEL HUBS ESPECIALLY THE REAR - CONSTANTLY GOING BAD USUALLY 12 MONTHS OR LESS- REAR DIFFERENTIAL VENTED WITH HOSE OVER REAR TIRE. CAUSES WATER TO GET INTO GEARS - MAJOR PROBLEM. I KEEP CATCHING THE PROBLEM BUT ONLY BECAUSE I NOW LOOK FOR THEM BUT IT HAS BEEN CLOSE - RECENTLY I HAD TO HAVE IT TAK...
Mileage: 50,000
MY SUV WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I PUSHED THE REAR WINDOW RELEASE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR WINDOW AND IT EXPLODED. GLASS FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND UP TO 12 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS. THE NOISE IT MADE WAS LOUD, LIKE A SHOT GUN HAD GONE OFF. A PROFESSIONAL AUTO MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY REAR WINDOW REGULATOR...
Mileage: 350,000
MY SUV WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. I PUSHED THE REAR WINDOW RELEASE BUTTON TO OPEN THE REAR WINDOW AND IT EXPLODED. GLASS FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND UP TO 12 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS. THE NOISE IT MADE WAS LOUD, LIKE A SHOT GUN HAD GONE OFF. A PROFESSIONAL AUTO MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT MY REAR WINDOW REGULATOR...
Mileage: 350,000
THERE HAS NOT BEEN A TOTAL FAILURE YET, BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE READ FROM OTHERS IT IS NOT TOO FAR OFF. I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO FAIL. FROM WHAT THE REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THERE IS A DEFECTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE. FROM WHAT THE FORUM TELLS ME THAT IS THE BEGINNIN...
Mileage: 90,000
THE REAR PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER CRACKED. WHILE IN THE CAR WASH, TWO THIRDS OF THE REAR PANEL FELL OFF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT AND THAT FORD HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MY CONCERN IS IF IT FELL OFF IN A C...
Mileage: 103,000
I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE BEARINGS REPLACED DUE TO PROBLEMS THAT MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND RESPECTIVE YEARS. ONCE THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED I NOTICED MORE ISSUES WITH THE "SLIPPING" TRANSMISSION THAT MANY MANY MANY MORE HAVE ALREADY LODGED COMPLAINTS AGAINST. WHAT IS B...
Mileage: 102,000
I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE BEARINGS REPLACED DUE TO PROBLEMS THAT MANY HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND RESPECTIVE YEARS. ONCE THE BEARINGS WERE REPLACED I NOTICED MORE ISSUES WITH THE "SLIPPING" TRANSMISSION THAT MANY MANY MANY MORE HAVE ALREADY LODGED COMPLAINTS AGAINST. WHAT IS B...
Mileage: 102,000
MY OD LIGHT STARTING BLINKING. THEN I STARTED HEARING A CLICKING NOISE. CAR SHUTTERED NUMEROUS DAYS, THEN WOULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THEN 25 MPH. HAD TO GET THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT. HAD 92,000 MILE ON IT. EVIDENTLY FORD IA AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND WILL DO NOTHING. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR MY 17 YR OLD DAUGHTER. A FEW WEEKS LATER SHE DROVE HOME FROM COLLEGE AND SAID SHE THOUGHT IT NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT BECAUSE CAR VIBRATING. SHE HAD SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THIS DONE. A COUPLE DAYS LATER SHE WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN HER AN...
Mileage: 68,000
SEVERE CRACKS IN BACK WINDOW HOUSING. CRACK IS SO SEVERE, CONSIDERATION OF WINDOW FALLING OUT IS POSSIBLE. INFORMATION PANEL REGISTERS DOOR AJAR WHICH CONSEQUENTLY FLASHES INTERNAL LIGHTS, RE-LOCKS DOORS, SETS WARNING BELLS TO GO OFF. OFTEN, DOOR AJAR DOES NOT REGISTER, BUT ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK ...
Mileage: 101,589
SEVERE CRACKS IN BACK WINDOW HOUSING. CRACK IS SO SEVERE, CONSIDERATION OF WINDOW FALLING OUT IS POSSIBLE. INFORMATION PANEL REGISTERS DOOR AJAR WHICH CONSEQUENTLY FLASHES INTERNAL LIGHTS, RE-LOCKS DOORS, SETS WARNING BELLS TO GO OFF. OFTEN, DOOR AJAR DOES NOT REGISTER, BUT ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK ...
Mileage: 101,589
SEVERE CRACKS IN BACK WINDOW HOUSING. CRACK IS SO SEVERE, CONSIDERATION OF WINDOW FALLING OUT IS POSSIBLE. INFORMATION PANEL REGISTERS DOOR AJAR WHICH CONSEQUENTLY FLASHES INTERNAL LIGHTS, RE-LOCKS DOORS, SETS WARNING BELLS TO GO OFF. OFTEN, DOOR AJAR DOES NOT REGISTER, BUT ELECTRIC LOCKS LOCK ...
Mileage: 101,589
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD GEARS. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE RPMS WOULD ACCELERATE VERY HIGH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND PERFORM AS IF IT WERE IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED AND INDI...
Mileage: 99,000
2 CRACKS IN THE HATCHBACK ABOVE THE LOGO. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED THAT HAS HAD CONTINUOUS REAR AXLE LEAKING AND OPERATING ISSUES. I HAVE HAD THE BEARINGS REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE SHAFT AXLE SEAL REPLACED, THE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND THE SPINDLE REPLACED. I HAD THIS WORK DONE AT CORTESE AUTO GROUP IN HENRIETTA NY (585-475...
Mileage: 66,172
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED THAT HAS HAD CONTINUOUS REAR AXLE LEAKING AND OPERATING ISSUES. I HAVE HAD THE BEARINGS REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE SHAFT AXLE SEAL REPLACED, THE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED AND THE SPINDLE REPLACED. I HAD THIS WORK DONE AT CORTESE AUTO GROUP IN HENRIETTA NY (585-475...
Mileage: 66,172
I HAVE AN 02 EXPLORER WITH 70K MILES ON IT AND THE O/D LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ARE BOTH ON. I WAS TOLD THAT 2ND AND 5TH SHIFTS ARE GONE AND THAT I SHOULD REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS READING DIFFERENT ARTICLES AND IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE EXPLORERS. FORD NEEDS TO RECAL...
Mileage: 70,000
I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A LOUD CLANG FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. I FELT THE BACK OF THE CAR DROP. LUCKILY, I WAS ONLY ABOUT 100 YARDS FROM HOME SO I DROVE IT HOME. LOOKING UNDER THE CAR ONCE I GOT IT HOME IT WAS IMMEDIATELY NOTICEABLE THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING HA...
Mileage: 109,211
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. WHINING FROM THE REAR HAS GROWN TO A LOUD ROAR AT ANY SPEED OVER 10MPH. WE DON'T DRIVE THIS CAR VERY OFTEN, SO WE IGNORED THE PROBLEM THINKING IT WAS THE TIRES. FROM ALL I HAVE READ AND HEARD, THIS CAN ONLY END IN A BAD SITUATION SINCE IT INVOLVES THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL A...
Mileage: 40,000
REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON 2002 EXPLORER FOR UNKNOW REASON. *TR
SAME PROBLEM EVERYONE ELSE HAS. I HAVE A 2002 EXPLORER TRANS WENT HAD TO GET IT REBUILT. ONLY HAD THIS EXPLORER 11 MONTHS. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND MY O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING ALONG WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THIS SEEMS TO BE COMPLAINT #1 WITH THIS VEHICLE IN SEARCHING THE INTERNET. I SEEM TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION REBUILD COMING MY WAY. IT'S ALWAYS BEEN TOUGH TO SWITCH FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. NOW MY LIGH...
Mileage: 70,000
36,006 MILES REAR AXLE SEALS STARTED LEAKING, HAD NEW SET PUT ON. NOT EVEN 10,000 MILES & THAT SET STARTED LEAKING. HAD THIRD SET PUT ON. 61,500 MILES & LEAKING AGAIN! MECHANIC SAYS I HAVE A BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. COULD THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN FAULTY ALL LONG CAUSING THE REAR AXLE SEALS TO LEAK...
Mileage: 61,500
36,006 MILES REAR AXLE SEALS STARTED LEAKING, HAD NEW SET PUT ON. NOT EVEN 10,000 MILES & THAT SET STARTED LEAKING. HAD THIRD SET PUT ON. 61,500 MILES & LEAKING AGAIN! MECHANIC SAYS I HAVE A BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. COULD THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN FAULTY ALL LONG CAUSING THE REAR AXLE SEALS TO LEAK...
Mileage: 61,500
I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CAR HAS 76,000 MILES AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHES AND 2ND GEAR IS A MESS. IT STARTED OUT OF NO WHERE. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND CAME ACROSS THIS WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/TRANSMISSION/O_D_LIGHT_IS_B...
Mileage: 76,150
HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WITH MY FORD EXPLORER ATTEMPTING TO RUN OFF PARKWAY AT 65 MPH AFTER WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES FROM 100,000 TO 102,000 MILES.THIS PROBLEM IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DUE TO FAILURE OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE WITH NO PRIOR NOTICE OF ANY MECHANIC...
Mileage: 100,000
3/4/08 MOTOR SIZED NO STEERING NO BRAKES AT 62000 MI. BHT REBUILT MOTOR FROM FORD 3YR/75000MI WARRANTY 2/8/09 MOTOR SIZED NO STEERING NO BRAKES AT 71000MI -11MOS /9000MI LATER 2/16/09 TOWED TO MALOUF FORD S.B.NJ NEED OTHER MOTOR NO REBUILT MOTORS AVAILABLE FROM FORD I HAVE NO CAR-FORD WILL NOT...
Mileage: 71,000
3/4/08 MOTOR SIZED NO STEERING NO BRAKES AT 62000 MI. BHT REBUILT MOTOR FROM FORD 3YR/75000MI WARRANTY 2/8/09 MOTOR SIZED NO STEERING NO BRAKES AT 71000MI -11MOS /9000MI LATER 2/16/09 TOWED TO MALOUF FORD S.B.NJ NEED OTHER MOTOR NO REBUILT MOTORS AVAILABLE FROM FORD I HAVE NO CAR-FORD WILL NOT...
Mileage: 71,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED V-8, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WITH 47,100 MILES. I STARTED TO NOTICE A CLATTERING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER. IT COST $1,200 TO FIX. HE TOLD ME HE SEES A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS AUTOMATIC TRAN...
Mileage: 47,000
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH APPROXIMATELY 91000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO BLINK. RESEARCHED PROBLEM ON INTERNET AND SEEMS TO BE A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN 2002 FORD EXPLORERS AND I AM ONE OF MANY DEALING WITH THIS. TYPICAL SOLUTION IS TO H...
Mileage: 91,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THEY HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL COMPONENTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE...
Mileage: 89,000
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A FRIENDS CAME TO A STOP SIGN. BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, I WAS GOING 25 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SOUNDED LIKE MY 4 WHEELER. MY SPARK PLUG HAD SHOT OUT OF ITS THREADS AND BLEW THE COIL TO PIECES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. ...
Mileage: 68,792
FELT A WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING, FOUND OUT THAT THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING IS OUT. HAD TO ORDER A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY. IF BEARING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEEL WILL COME OFF. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND POSSIBLE DEATH. FORD IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT DECLINES TO TAKE ACTI...
Mileage: 122,250
GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF THE STEERING COLUMN OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. TRUCK WAS RENDERED INOPERABLE, BUT COULD HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF BEING STUCK IN GEAR IF THE SHIFT BREAKS OFF AT ANYTHING OTHER THAN PARK OR NEUTRAL. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
MY WIFE OPENED THE REAR HATCH TO GET GROCERIES OUT. IT STARTED FALLING ON HER. HER FRIEND REACHED TO LIFT IT UP AND IT EXPLODED ON MY WIFE WHEN SHE TRIED TO LIFT IT OFF MY WIFE. I AM DEBBIE'S HUSBAND. WE BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2004. THEY RECALLED IT IN 2006 TO PUT THE NEW HINGES ON, THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO...
Mileage: 94,910
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN BOUNCING ABNORMALLY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER COIL SPRING WAS FRACTURED. SHE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER....
Mileage: 91,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE DRIVER APPLIED MAXIMUM PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH SLOWED DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOUL...
Mileage: 73,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT APPEARS THEY ARE SELLING CARS WITH A DEFECT GEAR SHIFT. YESTERDAY AS I SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. IT SIMPLE CAME OFF. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THIS IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM AND FORD HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL. OTHER E...
Mileage: 120,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.0L SOHC V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IT HAS A PROBLEM SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, CAR WILL NOT ACCEL UP TO SPEED AND DOESN'T SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR INTO 3RD. HAVE HAD A FEW NEAR ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF CAR NOT ABLE TO SPEED UP. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER START SHAKING AND VIBRATING WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD. THIS WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION GOING OUT WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND TO THIRD 3RD GEAR WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE RPMS RUN AT ABOUT 5000 THEN THE CAR STARTED TO SMELL AND BEGAN TO GET R...
Mileage: 100,500
I OPEN UP MY BACK HATCH TO GET MY BAGS OUT AND AS I WAS GETTING MY BAGS OUT OF THE BACK THE WINDOW EXPLODED ALL OVER ME.. CLASS GOT IN MY NECK AND ON MY BACK THANK GOD I HAD A HAT ON OR MY FACE WOULD OF GOT ALL CUT UP.. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE THIS HAS HAPPEN TO MANY PEOPLE. THERE IS NOT REASON F...
THIS IS MY WIFE"S 02' 4X4 V8 EXPLORER,WE BROUGHT IT NEW AND NOW HAVE 78,000 MILES IN IT,AT FIRST I HEARD SOME NOISE I THOUGHT IT CAME FROM THE TIRES THAT PRETTY WORN OUT SO I WENT TO CHANGE OUT THE NEW TIRES WHILE I WAS IN THE SHOP AND WAIT I ASK THE GUY CAN I GO IN THERE TO CHECK OUT THE BRAKE...
Mileage: 78,000
THIS IS MY WIFE"S 02' 4X4 V8 EXPLORER,WE BROUGHT IT NEW AND NOW HAVE 78,000 MILES IN IT,AT FIRST I HEARD SOME NOISE I THOUGHT IT CAME FROM THE TIRES THAT PRETTY WORN OUT SO I WENT TO CHANGE OUT THE NEW TIRES WHILE I WAS IN THE SHOP AND WAIT I ASK THE GUY CAN I GO IN THERE TO CHECK OUT THE BRAKE...
Mileage: 78,000
I TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN FOR NEW TIRES(82K MILES) AND THE MECHANIC TOLD ME ONE OF MY REAR COIL SPRINGS WAS BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. I HADN'T NOTICED ANY "KNOCKING" OR NOISES AS I DROVE MY TRUCK, AND I DON'T USE IT OFF-ROAD OR TAKE IT ANYWHERE WHERE THERE'S GREAT STRESS PUT ON THE SUSPENSION SYSTE...
Mileage: 82,000
I WAS HEARING A LOUD SOUND FROM THE REAR-END, THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRES SO I REPLACED THEM. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN BECAUSE I BELIEVE THE BEARINGS WERE GOING, WHICH THEY WERE, AT WHICH TIME THEY STATED THE REAR SPRING WAS SNAPPED. THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW GETTING REPAIRED AND I AM UNSURE HOW THIS HA...
Mileage: 80,000
1.) MY HEATING DOES NOT WORK. THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKS, HOWEVER, WHEN YOU TURN THE KNOB FOR HEAT, IT MAKES A TICKING SOUND AND NO HEAT. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL GARAGES, 3 IN ALL, WHO HAVE STATES THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM OFTEN WITH MY MODEL FORD EXPLORER XLT. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
IT WAS AN EXTREMELY COLD DAY IN WISCONSIN AND MY SON WENT INTO TOWN, WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT THE GAS PEDAL ACCELERATED. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND IT KEPT ON ACCELERATING UNTIL HE SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. THIS HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY, ONCE AGAIN THE WEATHER WAS COLD AND THIS TIME HE KEPT T...
Mileage: 98,000
AFTER GETTING MY REAR TIRES REPLACED, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT I HAD A CRACK IN MY RIGHT REAR SPRING FOR MY SUSPENSION. *TR
REAR BEARINGS GO OUT ON VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE - NO CRASH OCCURRED, BUT IT VERY WELL COULD HAVE IN HEAVIER TRAFFIC. *TR
Mileage: 84,000
I LIKE MANY OTHERS WAS JUST INFORMED THAT MY 2002 EXPLORER NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. IT ONLY HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT. I AM ON A FIXED INCOME, AND BOUGHT THIS CAR BELIEVING THAT IT WOULD LAST ME A LONG TIME IF I TOOK CARE OF IT WHICH I HAVE. I CANNOT AFFORD THIS EXPENSE AND VERY UNHAPPY TO FIND THAT F...
Mileage: 52,000
I PURCHASED A 2002 EXPLORER NEW LATE IN 2001. EVERY WHEEL BEARING HAS FAILED AND NOW MY PASSENGER FRONT HAS FAILED A SECOND TIME SO I AM ON MY 3RD SET OF WHEEL BEARINGS IF YOU INCLUDE THE FACTORY BEARINGS AND I ONLY HAVE 112K ON THE CAR. THE BEARINGS ARE CLEARLY DEFECTIVE ON THESE CARS AND IF LEFT...
Mileage: 112,000
O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING DIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY - RPM'S RAN AT 3RPM'S NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I TRAVELED. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD AND I AM EXPERIENCING A TERRIBLE CLUNKING NOISE - PIECE OF'!@#$% TRANSMISSION - WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ACCORDING TO THE DEALER AND I HAVE HEARD IT IS...
Mileage: 150,000
O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING DIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY - RPM'S RAN AT 3RPM'S NO MATTER WHAT SPEED I TRAVELED. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD AND I AM EXPERIENCING A TERRIBLE CLUNKING NOISE - PIECE OF'!@#$% TRANSMISSION - WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ACCORDING TO THE DEALER AND I HAVE HEARD IT IS...
Mileage: 150,000
AS I WAS PUTTING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN REVERSE THE SHIFT HANDLE BROKE OFF THE STEERING COLUMN AND IS NOW JUST HANGING BY THE CRUISE CONTROL WIRING. UNLIKE OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS I WAS "LUCKY" ENOUGH TO GET STUCK ON PARK AND NOT DRIVE OR REVERSE WHERE THERE'S A POTENTIAL OF SOMEONE GETTING HURT. AS...
Mileage: 165,000
LOOKS LIKE THIS IS A FAIRLY COMMON COMPLAINT. I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, WITH 84K MILES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT BOTH REAR COILS ARE BROKEN. BASED ON WHAT I AM READING ON MISC BLOG SITES, A GREAT NUMBER OF 2002 FORD EXPLORERS HAVE HAD THESE ISSUES. OBVIOUSLY THERE IS A DEFECT ON THESE REAR COILS...
Mileage: 84,000
WE HAVE A FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002. THE REAR WINDOW LIFT GATE WOULD NOT STAY UP ON ITS OWN, SO MY SON PUSHED IT UP, AND THE REAR WINDOW GLASS EXPLODED. HE AND MY HUSBAND RECEIVED MINOR CUTS AND IT CAME VERY CLOSE TO MY SONS EYES. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT OTHERS HAD VERY SIMILAR...
Mileage: 120,000
CRACK IN HATCHBACK DIRECTLY BELOW WINDOW. *TR
Mileage: 69,500
BROKEN TAILGATE PANEL ON EXPLORER MY 2003 AND 2002. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
AS I WAS PUTTING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN PARK THE COLUMN SHIFT HANDLE CAME OFF IN MY HAND. I COULD NOT MOVE THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS IS NOT AN UNUSUAL PROBLEM. IN FACT IN SOME CASE IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE TOT HE SAME VE...
Mileage: 88,000
AFTER FAILING INSPECTION BECAUSE BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. VEHICLE HAS NEVER TOWED OR CARRIED HEAVY LOADS. *TR
Mileage: 81,222
WHILE DRIVING O/D LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. ORIGINAL OWNER WITH 59K MILES. DEALER STATES I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION ONLINE. NHTSA NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THIS TYPE OF CLOSED SYSTEM TRANSMISSION DESIGN. LOSS OF DR...
Mileage: 59,550
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND REMAINED LIT UNTIL THE ENGINE...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT CURRENTLY HAS 79,000 MILES. LOUD GRINDING NOISES COULD BE HEARD AND A GRABBING SENSATION COULD BE FELT FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT THE TIRES WERE CUPPED SO I PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND HAD THE VEHICLE ALIGNED. THE NOISE WAS STILL EVIDENT. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATE...
Mileage: 79,000
THE O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING FAST AND NOW IT IS BEGINNING TO SHIFT GEARS VERY ROUGH. ALL THE WEBSITES I HAVE SEEN MAKES THIS A COMMON ATTRIBUTE WITH THIS YEAR OF CAR. NOTHING REALLY LEAD UP TO THIS, IT JUST STARTED BLINKING ON MY WAY TO WORK. *TR
Mileage: 111,000
NOTICED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SMALL SCRATCH JUST BELOW THE GLASS ON THE PLASTIC PORTION OF 200 EXPLORER LIFTGATE. ON FRIDAY FEB 6, 2009 THERE WAS A SPLIT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH IT SEEMS TO POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO THE LIFTGATE HINGE RECALL ALREADY I...
Mileage: 80,148
ACCELERATING FROM 0, FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR, ENGINE REVS TO 4000 RPM AND FAILS TO ACCELERATE OR SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 78,500
FOUND PART OF MY REAR SPRING FOR MY 2002 EXPLORER LYING ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE. UPON INSPECTION I SEE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SPRING AND THE TOP THAT HOLDS THE SPRING ARE BROKEN AND CRUMBLING. THE PASSENGER SIDE SPRING AND TOP HAS SEVERAL CRACKS. THIS IS AT 101,000 MI, NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD AND ONL...
Mileage: 101,000
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN 2004 AND THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD. THE OD OFF LIGHT IS BLINKING AND THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 95000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM, THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT OR REPLACE. THE COST IS BETWEEN $2400 - $3700. I HAD TH...
Mileage: 93,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE HATCH BELOW THE WINDOW IS CRACKED IN THREE PLACES..... AND LOOKS LIKE IT IS NOT GOING TO LAST MUCH LONGER. I HAVE NOTICED THIS ON MANY OF THE SAME MAKES AND SOME IN THE SAME YEAR AND NEW YEARS. I AM VERY CONCERNED AND THINK THAT THIS ISSUED NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED AN...
Mileage: 90
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.0L V6. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT 10 DAYS AGO. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP NOW FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 10 DAYS DUE TO PROBLEMS THAT THE SHOP SAYS ARE CHRONIC WITH, AND KNOWN BY, FORD. FORD NEEDS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMS INHERENT WITH ...
Mileage: 212,500
GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF. WHILE PARKING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SHEARED OFF IN THE STEERING COLUMN, LEAVING THE VEHICLE STUCK IN REVERSE GEAR. A QUICK SEARCH WITH GOOGLE REVEALS A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF IDENTICAL FAILURES, INDICATING A COMMON MANUFACTURING DEFECT. FORD HA...
Mileage: 93,445
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2004 AND SHORTLY AFTER THE O/D LIGHT WAS BLINKING SETTING OFF THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. WHEN I TOOK IT TO FORD, THEY CLAIMED IT WAS A SOLENOID THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT MY COST BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. AFTER A HIGH...
Mileage: 50,000
WHEN I SAW A CRACK ON THE FORD APPLIQUE, I WENT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER TO SEE WHO I SHOULD CONTACT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY EXPLORER; TOOK EXCELLENT CARE OF IT; NO DENTS, DINGS, ACCIDENTS. THE DEALER TOLD ME I MUST HAVE SLAMMED THE TRUNK TOO HARD IN COLD WEATHER. IF T...
Mileage: 104,000
WHEN I SAW A CRACK ON THE FORD APPLIQUE, I WENT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER TO SEE WHO I SHOULD CONTACT ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I'VE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY EXPLORER; TOOK EXCELLENT CARE OF IT; NO DENTS, DINGS, ACCIDENTS. THE DEALER TOLD ME I MUST HAVE SLAMMED THE TRUNK TOO HARD IN COLD WEATHER. IF T...
Mileage: 104,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS 2 CRACKS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN THE BACK REAR PANEL. I NOTICED THE FIRST ON AROUND JANUARY 2007 AND THE SECOND ONE JANUARY 2009. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
HAD TO HAVE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
HAD TO HAVE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
MY EXPLORER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS EVERYONE ELSE. 82,000 MILES AND THE TRUCK WONT SHIFT INTO WHAT SEEM LIKE 3RD GEAR I REALLY WISH FORD WOULD HELP US OUT. THIS IS WHY THE ARE FAILING. I WOULD LOVE TO CONTINUE TO PURCHASE AMERICAN MADE BUT HOW CAN I KNOWING THIS IS THE SERVICE YOU GET. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
DURING A SERVICE THE REAR SPRING WAS FOIND TO BE BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. THE FIRST TWO COILS OF THE RIGH REAR COIL SPRING WERE BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 93,000
DURING A SERVICE THE REAR SPRING WAS FOIND TO BE BROKEN IN TWO PLACES. THE FIRST TWO COILS OF THE RIGH REAR COIL SPRING WERE BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 93,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 4.6 HAS A LOUD WHINING/HOWLING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THIS IS A KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THESE VEHICLES. FORD HAS MANY TSB'S ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT WILL ONLY REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $1100.00. *TR
THIS 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS ONLY 62,153 MILES AND THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HUBS HAVE FAILED. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE DESIGN OF THIS PART BECAUSE IT HAS NO AXLE AND IS ASSEMBLE TO THE FRAME BY THREE BOLTS. IF THIS PART GOES BAD ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE WHEEL WILL COME OFF , GOD HELP THE DRIVER AND THE ...
Mileage: 62,000
THIS 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS ONLY 62,153 MILES AND THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HUBS HAVE FAILED. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE DESIGN OF THIS PART BECAUSE IT HAS NO AXLE AND IS ASSEMBLE TO THE FRAME BY THREE BOLTS. IF THIS PART GOES BAD ON THE INTERSTATE AND THE WHEEL WILL COME OFF , GOD HELP THE DRIVER AND THE ...
Mileage: 62,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING I HAVE READ OTHER PEOPLES EXPERIENCES AND THIS HAS LED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS AND NOW THAT I REALIZE THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WELL I HOPE YOU CAN HELP I WAS EXPECTING FOR THIS VEHICLE TO LAST LONGER THAN MY 199...
Mileage: 120,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING I HAVE READ OTHER PEOPLES EXPERIENCES AND THIS HAS LED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS AND NOW THAT I REALIZE THAT IM NOT THE ONLY ONE WELL I HOPE YOU CAN HELP I WAS EXPECTING FOR THIS VEHICLE TO LAST LONGER THAN MY 199...
Mileage: 120,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND FOR THE SECOND TIME 5 MONTHS THE SAME SPARK PLUG THAT WAS REPAIRED BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP HAS BLOWN OUT OF THE ENGINE. THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND VERY LOUD REPETITIVE ENGINE NOISE. THERE WAS A VERY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE, AND LOSS OF POWER. FORD SAYS THAT THIS IS A CO...
Mileage: 97,000
ON 1/18/09 I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER ON A 50 MPH ROAD AND NOTICED THAT IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE - LIKE I HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. 10 MINUTES LATER MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY O/D LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND I COULD NOT GET OVER 25 MPH. I MANAGED TO GET SAFELY TO A RELATIVES HO...
Mileage: 64,000
APPROXIMATELY A YEAR AGO THE TOP PANEL OF THE BACK TAILGATE BEGAN CRACKING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE "FORD" SYMBOL. YESTERDAY MORNING I CAME OUT TO FIND ANOTHER CRACK IN THE PANEL IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT EXCEPT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE "FORD" SYMBOL. THE FIRST CRACK IS ABOUT 1/8" WIDE AND SPLIT APPROXI...
Mileage: 155,000
HAVE ENGINE PROBLEM WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE DEALER PUT BACK ODOMETER. *TR
Mileage: 52,000
HAVE ENGINE PROBLEM WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE DEALER PUT BACK ODOMETER. *TR
Mileage: 52,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAVE AT LEAST 66,000 MILEAGE ON THIS CAR . I HAVE A VERY WEIRD ACCIDENT ON SEPTEMBER 24,2008. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPEN. I WAS IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE VA MEDICAL CENTER IN EAST ORANGE NJ. AT AROUND 5:45 PM I CAME TO MY CAR AND FOUND MY...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE PANEL BELOW THE BACK WINDOW HATCH HAS MULTIPLE CRACKS. I FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I CONTACTED FORD AND FORD SAID THAT BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY THAT THEY WON'T COVER THE REPAIR. THIS SEEMS TO BE TH...
THE BACK PLASTIC PANEL UNDER THE REAR WINDOW OF MY FORD EXPLORER 2002 CRACKED FOR NO REASON. I NOTICED THAT MANY FORD AND MERCURY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM - THIS IS A DEFECT. *TR
Mileage: 115,000
UNEXPLAINED CRACK IN THE REAR HATCH LID. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FLEW INTO 4X4 LOW AUTOMATIC WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH. THE 4X4 MODULE PART HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY,AND IS THE CULPRIT OF THROWING IT INTO AN UNSAFE POSITION. THE ISSUE KEEPS COMING UP, AND THE DEALER HAS HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING THE "KNOWN FORD PROBLEM...
Mileage: 84,000
BROKEN COIL SPRINGS-CAR IS NOT USED FOR TOWING OR OTHER ACTIVITIES. MANY SUCH REPORTS OF PREMATURE COIL BREAKAGE. MY CAR HAS 66K MILES ON IT--NO THIRD SEAT. BOTH COILS BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 66,475
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SPRINGS. LUCKY MY WIFE HAS GOOD HEARING SO SHE NOTICED THE NOISE AS SOON AS IT STARTED OR ELSE MAY HAVE WENT FAR ENOUGH TO LOOSE WHEEL. HAD REAR SPRINGS AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AT A COST OF ...
Mileage: 76,000
HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, ALSO HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR SPRINGS. LUCKY MY WIFE HAS GOOD HEARING SO SHE NOTICED THE NOISE AS SOON AS IT STARTED OR ELSE MAY HAVE WENT FAR ENOUGH TO LOOSE WHEEL. HAD REAR SPRINGS AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AT A COST OF ...
Mileage: 76,000
THE LIFTGATE CRACKED IN 3 PLACES. IT STARTED A YEAR AGO WITH ONE CRACK, THEN ANOTHER CRACK APPEARED 6 MONTHS LATER. A FEW WEEKS AGO A 3 CRACK APPEARED. THE FORD DEALER REFUSED TO HELP AND A CALL TO FORD WAS NOT RETURNED. *TR
Mileage: 88,000
HAD BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER USED, NOTICED NOISE FROM REAR END. TOLD REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, COST FOR USED $1500. BUT POSSIBILITY THAT USED COULD HAVE SAME ISSUES AS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 02-04 EXPLORERS. MY MECHANIC DOES SEVERAL A MONTH. AFTER VISITING NUMEROUS WEB SIT...
Mileage: 85,000
PLACED AN ITEM INTO THE REAR STORAGE AREA OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WINDOW DIDN'T STAY UP, SO I GAVE IT ANOTHER PUSH WITH MY HAND. I DIDN'T PUSH HARD. THE WINDOW EXPLODED IN MY HAND. GLASS FLEW EVERYWHERE. FORD HAD A RECALL ON THIS WHICH I HAD FIXED EARLY ON IN MY OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. I E...
Mileage: 128,734
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, OD LIGHT FLICKERS, TRANNY SLIPPING. MY WIFE WAS PUT IN GRAVE DANGER TRAVELING AT A REASONABLE SPEED IN MODERATE TO HEAVY TRAFFIC. SEARCHING THE WEB FOR OTHER ISSUES I FOUND A HOST OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR. HERE IS A LINK TO T...
Mileage: 109,390
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIFT GATE CLIP ON APPLICATOR IS AND HAS BEEN SPLITTING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM EVERY TIME SOME ONE CLOSED THE LIFT GATE I SAW THIS ON MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORERS AND IT COST {US -S 300 DOLLARS TO INSTALL A NEW ONE AT THE DEALERS SHOPS TO REPAIR. SOME THING NEED TO BE DONE FORD MANUFACTU...
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIFT GATE CLIP ON APPLICATOR IS AND HAS BEEN SPLITTING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM EVERY TIME SOME ONE CLOSED THE LIFT GATE I SAW THIS ON MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORERS AND IT COST {US -S 300 DOLLARS TO INSTALL A NEW ONE AT THE DEALERS SHOPS TO REPAIR. SOME THING NEED TO BE DONE FORD MANUFACTU...
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIFT GATE CLIP ON APPLICATOR IS AND HAS BEEN SPLITTING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM EVERY TIME SOME ONE CLOSED THE LIFT GATE I SAW THIS ON MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORERS AND IT COST {US -S 300 DOLLARS TO INSTALL A NEW ONE AT THE DEALERS SHOPS TO REPAIR. SOME THING NEED TO BE DONE FORD MANUFACTU...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE. I FOUND 27 COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME PROBLEM HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/STEERING/GEAR_SHIFT_BROKE_OFF.SHTML WHEN WE BOUGHT THE EXPLORER WE TOLD THE SALESMAN THAT IT WAS HARD TO GET OUT OF PARK AND HE SAID HE FIXED IT. *...
Mileage: 59,000
CRACKED PANEL ON BELOW WINDOW ON 2002 EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 45,000
FORD EXPLORER O/D FLASHING AND CHECK TRANSMISSION COMING ON IT WAS AT THE FORD DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS THEY SAID IT WAS MY PCM AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT A WIRING PROBLEM BUT MY CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING IT WAS BEFORE I TOOK IT TO THEM. *TR
Mileage: 950,000
FORD EXPLORER O/D FLASHING AND CHECK TRANSMISSION COMING ON IT WAS AT THE FORD DEALER FOR 3 WEEKS THEY SAID IT WAS MY PCM AND NOW THEY ARE SAYING IT A WIRING PROBLEM BUT MY CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING IT WAS BEFORE I TOOK IT TO THEM. *TR
Mileage: 950,000
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM FLORIDA IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. I WAS TOWING A TRAILER AND PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SEE IF IT NEEDED COOLED OFF. THE O/D LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH, MEANWHILE WHILE I WAS TOWING THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING LIKE A HUGE HAMMER WA...
Mileage: 148,000
CRACKED TAILGATE APPLIQUE (UNDER REAR GLASS). DEALER WON'T REPLACE, CAR UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. WAS NEVER HIT OR ABUSED. *TR
OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING, TOOK IT INTO A TRANSMISSION SHOP JUST IN CASE. THE OD UNIT WENT BAD CAUSING AN INTERNAL LOCK IN THE TRANNY. IT COST $3000 TO FIX, AND FROM WHAT I AM READING THIS IS HAPPENING QUITE A BIT TO THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT BOUGHT THIS YEAR OF EXPLORER. IF A...
Mileage: 82,000
THE O/D LIGHT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER STARTED FLICKERING ABOUT A MONTH AGO. FOUR DAYS AGO, I NOTICED THAT MY TRUCK WOULDN'T GO FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR WHILE DRIVING. I WILL GET UP TO 25 MPH AND THE TRUCK WOULD REV UP TO 3500 RPMS AND NOT CHANGE GEARS. I HAVE TO EASE UP OFF THE GAS AND LET THE ...
Mileage: 121,400
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE PANEL BELOW THE BACK WINDOW HATCH HAS CRACKED FOR SEEMINGLY NO REASON. I FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE 2002-2004 BLOCK OF FORD EXPLORERS. I HAVE JUST OVER 100K MILES ON MY VEHICLE AND FORD SAID THAT BECAUSE IT'S OUT OF WAR...
Mileage: 101,000
AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FELL OFF INTO MY HANDS WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR; THEREFORE, IT NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A FORD DEALER. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE AND PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT I WOU...
Mileage: 54,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 2WD, SIX CYLINDER. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000 MILES AND I JUST SPENT $2,000 REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. I NOW HAVE TO HAVE THE REAR END CHECKED DUE TO A ROAR THAT IS SO LOUD IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO HEAR THE RADIO. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND DRIVEN IN A VERY CONS...
Mileage: 86,000
AS MY WIFE WAS SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE IN OUR 2002 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPLORER THE GEAR SHIFT PRNDL JUST FELL OFF IN HER HAND. FORD DEALERSHIP IN ASHEVILLE NC TELLS ME THERE IS A SIX(6) MONTH BACK ORDER FOR THIS PART. AFTER HAVING TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 80,000 MILES AND REPLACING BOTH ...
Mileage: 80,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH BROKEN COIL SPRING, CRACK UNDER REAR WINDOW, AND TRANSMISSION SLIP, BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SHOES IN ASSEMBLY. SAME COMPLAINTS THAT SEEM TO BE COMMON. AND SAME WITH EVERYONE ELSE, NO HELP FROM FORD. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH BROKEN COIL SPRING, CRACK UNDER REAR WINDOW, AND TRANSMISSION SLIP, BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SHOES IN ASSEMBLY. SAME COMPLAINTS THAT SEEM TO BE COMMON. AND SAME WITH EVERYONE ELSE, NO HELP FROM FORD. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH BROKEN COIL SPRING, CRACK UNDER REAR WINDOW, AND TRANSMISSION SLIP, BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SHOES IN ASSEMBLY. SAME COMPLAINTS THAT SEEM TO BE COMMON. AND SAME WITH EVERYONE ELSE, NO HELP FROM FORD. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH BROKEN COIL SPRING, CRACK UNDER REAR WINDOW, AND TRANSMISSION SLIP, BROKEN PARKING BRAKE SHOES IN ASSEMBLY. SAME COMPLAINTS THAT SEEM TO BE COMMON. AND SAME WITH EVERYONE ELSE, NO HELP FROM FORD. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
IT STARTED VERY EARLY AFTER BUYING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER...ELECTRICAL PROB..COULDN'T GET VEH STARTED...100 MILES AWAY FROM HOME DEALERSHIP....TOWED TO CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP...FIXED; OR SO WE THOUGHT. SAME THING HAPPENED A WEEK LATER. HOME DEALERSHIP ADVISED US THAT THE OTHER DEALERSHIP INSTALLE...
Mileage: 68,000
IT STARTED VERY EARLY AFTER BUYING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER...ELECTRICAL PROB..COULDN'T GET VEH STARTED...100 MILES AWAY FROM HOME DEALERSHIP....TOWED TO CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP...FIXED; OR SO WE THOUGHT. SAME THING HAPPENED A WEEK LATER. HOME DEALERSHIP ADVISED US THAT THE OTHER DEALERSHIP INSTALLE...
Mileage: 68,000
IT STARTED VERY EARLY AFTER BUYING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER...ELECTRICAL PROB..COULDN'T GET VEH STARTED...100 MILES AWAY FROM HOME DEALERSHIP....TOWED TO CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP...FIXED; OR SO WE THOUGHT. SAME THING HAPPENED A WEEK LATER. HOME DEALERSHIP ADVISED US THAT THE OTHER DEALERSHIP INSTALLE...
Mileage: 68,000
IT STARTED VERY EARLY AFTER BUYING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER...ELECTRICAL PROB..COULDN'T GET VEH STARTED...100 MILES AWAY FROM HOME DEALERSHIP....TOWED TO CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP...FIXED; OR SO WE THOUGHT. SAME THING HAPPENED A WEEK LATER. HOME DEALERSHIP ADVISED US THAT THE OTHER DEALERSHIP INSTALLE...
Mileage: 68,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. WHEN HAVING BRAKES REPLACED MECHANIC INFORMED ME BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. IN CHECKING WEB THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS FORD PRODUCTS. APPROX. MILEAGE 78,000. MECHANIC SAID THE SPRINGS CAN BREAK APART WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A BLOWOUT. AGAIN, IF THIS I...
Mileage: 78,000
GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF STEERING COLUMN IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF, LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEN DRIVEN TO OUR HOME. LEARNED FORM INTERNET SEARCH OF AT LEAST 26 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS REGARDING 2002 FORD EXPLORE...
Mileage: 132,150
GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF STEERING COLUMN IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF, LEAVING THE VEHICLE INOPERABLE. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEN DRIVEN TO OUR HOME. LEARNED FORM INTERNET SEARCH OF AT LEAST 26 SIMILAR COMPLAINTS REGARDING 2002 FORD EXPLORE...
Mileage: 132,150
I HAVE NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT, NOR ANY INCIDENCES OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. IT HAPPENS THAT ON A SATURDAY DURING THE SUMMER, I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE LIFTGATE OF MY VEHICLE. IT IS A CLEAN AND TOTALLY STRAIGHT CRACK DIRECTLY UNDER THE GLASS, MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES LONG AND 1 TO 1/12...
ONLY 83,000 MILES ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I AM FACED WITH A BILL OF AROUND $2,500 FOR REPAIRS. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN YOU CAN HEAR NOISES LIKE A ...
Mileage: 82,989
ONLY 83,000 MILES ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I AM FACED WITH A BILL OF AROUND $2,500 FOR REPAIRS. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE CAR IS DRIVEN YOU CAN HEAR NOISES LIKE A ...
Mileage: 82,989
LIKE OTHERS ON YOUR BLOG, MY 2002 EXPLORER O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING. I WAS LUCKY AND HAD A FRIEND WHO COULD REBUILD THE BROKEN PARTS FOR $950 INSTEAD OF THE $3,000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. WHEN I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS, IT WAS STARTLING HOW MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN LOGGED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION. I...
Mileage: 78,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 EDDIE BAUER. RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE. VEHICLE LOCATED AND DRIVEN IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (DETROIT AREA) WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED IN WINTER. VEHICLE IN SERVICE DATE (12/12/2001). INCIDENT DATE (03/08/2006 - 69216 MILES). LEFT REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRAC...
Mileage: 69,216
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 EDDIE BAUER. LEFT REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRACTURE. VEHICLE LOCATED AND DRIVEN IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (DETROIT AREA) WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED IN WINTER. VEHICLE IN SERVICE DATE (12/12/2001). INCIDENT DATE (12/10/2008 - 108845 MILES). RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRING FRA...
Mileage: 108,845
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 EDDIE BAUER. RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION HUB/BEARING FAILURE. VEHICLE LOCATED AND DRIVEN IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (DETROIT AREA) WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED IN WINTER. VEHICLE IN SERVICE DATE (12/12/2001). INCIDENT DATE (03/08/2006 - 69216 MILES). LEFT REAR SUSPENSION HUB/BEARING FAILU...
Mileage: 69,216
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 EDDIE BAUER. LEFT REAR SUSPENSION HUB/BEARING FAILURE. VEHICLE LOCATED AND DRIVEN IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (DETROIT AREA) WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED IN WINTER. VEHICLE IN SERVICE DATE (12/12/2001). INCIDENT DATE (12/10/2008 - 108845 MILES). RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION HUB/BEARING FAILURE A...
Mileage: 108,845
I HAVE A '02 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 91,000 MILES AND THE 'O/D OFF' LIGHT NOW FLASHES CONSTANTLY. IN HAVING A AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND IN DOING RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT I WILL NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION! BASED ON RESEARCH IT APPEARS THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME...
Mileage: 91,000
MY DOOR WAS FROZEN SHUT, I PULLED IT OPEN AND NOW I CANT CLOSE IT. IT "BOUNCES" OFF THE DOOR HINGES WHEN I TRY. IT HAPPENED WHEN I GOT OUT OF WORK AT MIDNIGHT AND I DROVE ALL THE WAY HOME WITH MY CAR DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING AS I WAS DRIVING. GOOD THING IT HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BECAUSE...
Mileage: 108,000
I REPLACED MY TRANSMISSION IN 2005 WITH A BRAND NEW ONE. I OWN A FORD EXPLORER JEEP 2005 AND IT NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. I SPOKE WITH SEVERAL PERSONS AND FORD HAS A HISTORY OF NEEDING TRANSMISSIONS, WHAT CAN I DO? *TR
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF. I WAS GOING TO PICK UP MY SON FROM SCHOOL, AND WHEN I PULLED IT OUT OF PARK TO PUT IT IN REVERSE THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF. I FOUND 26 COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/STEERING/GEAR_SHIFT_BROKE_OFF.SHTML ...
Mileage: 70,500
A CRACK APPEARED ON THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNDER THE REAR WINDOW. THE CRACK JUST APPEARED ONE MORNING WITHOUT ANY DIRECT ACTION. NOW I HAVE 2 CRACKS. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO MANY 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. *TR
Mileage: 50,200
FIRST THE CAR WOULD NOT ENGAGE INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE, THEN THERE IS A HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING, THE O/D LIGHT COMES ON AND REVS THE ENGINE WHILE TRAVELING, SOMETIMES IT LURCHES FORWARD WHILE SITTING AT A LIGHT. *TR
Mileage: 72,000
THE REAR RESTRAINING DEVICE (SEAT BELT) ON THE DRIVERS SIDE STOPPED WORKING, IN THAT IT NO LONGER HAS THE LOCKING MECHANISM/ACTION. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THE SEAT BELT BEING USED BY MY INFANT SON'S CAR SEAT BASE. *TR
Mileage: 76,000
I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE STRUTS LOOKED AT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. I HAVE NOTICED ON OTHER CHAT ROOMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL OF VEHICLE AND I WAS REFERRED TO ...
Mileage: 107,540
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS NEXEN HT SUV OWL TIRES (NA), SIZE 235/70R/16 (NA). THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC REBALANCED, ROTATED, AND PLACED FOUR NEW NE...
Mileage: 54,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND AT LESS THAN 90,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION IS FAILING. IT TAKES 5-10 SECONDS TO ENGAGE AND THEN 'CLUNKS' AND JUMPS BADLY. ROUGH SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. AFTER SOME WEB RESEARCH I SEE THAT THIS IS IN FACT A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL. THIS IS CRAZY. THE ESTIMATED COST...
Mileage: 87,000
2002 FORD EXPLORE 4L SIX, STARTING IN 2006 I BEGAN TO HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, MY INITIAL PROBLEM DEVELOPED WHEN THE EXPLORER HAD AROUND 57,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT TO DRIVE. IN NOVEMBER 2008, NOW WITH ABOUT 74,000, MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAS DEVELOPED MORE PROBLEMS IT CURRENT...
Mileage: 57,000
1. DUE TO A RECALL (FORD RECALL NO. 04S20. ), THE LIFTGATE GLASS OPERATION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED IN 2005. SINCE EARLY 2007, THE SAME GLASS STRUTS AND HINGES ARE APPARENTLY HAVING PROBLEM -- FIRST IT TOOK EXTRA EFFORT TO RAISE THE GLASS TO THE FULLY OPENING POSITION, THEN WHILE THE GLASS IS LIFTED OPEN...
Mileage: 48,000
1. DUE TO A RECALL (FORD RECALL NO. 04S20. ), THE LIFTGATE GLASS OPERATION SYSTEM WAS REPLACED IN 2005. SINCE EARLY 2007, THE SAME GLASS STRUTS AND HINGES ARE APPARENTLY HAVING PROBLEM -- FIRST IT TOOK EXTRA EFFORT TO RAISE THE GLASS TO THE FULLY OPENING POSITION, THEN WHILE THE GLASS IS LIFTED OPEN...
Mileage: 48,000
TRANSMISSION LIGHT BLINKING. TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TR
Mileage: 88,331
AFTER BUYING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER USED IN 2006, I HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL AUG. OF 2008 WHEN O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. AT THIS POINT, VEHICLE WAS JUST UNDER 80,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ROUGH BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. WHEN TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH TH...
Mileage: 80,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH A V8 AUTO TRANSMISSION. THIS TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES SINCE I REACHED 60,000 MILES. IT WOULD TAKE OVER 5 SECONDS TO ENGAGE INTO GEAR WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF ON A STOPPED AND SWITCHING GEARS. THEN ONE DAY I AM DRIVING AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGINS ...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT CLOSED THE REAR HATCH, THE LEFT HINGE FAILED AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. NHSTA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V442000 (STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS) WAS REFERENCED. THE INSURANCE AGENCY WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS...
Mileage: 124,996
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE LIFTED THE LIFTGATE ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD ONLY HOLD FOR A FEW SECONDS BEFORE COMING BACK DOWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, ONE OF WHICH INJURED THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT ...
Mileage: 80,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 81,000 AND TRANNY IS ALREADY ON THE WAY OUT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REM...
Mileage: 111,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE ENGINE IDLED ROUGHLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REM...
Mileage: 111,000
I HAVE A 2002 XLT EXPLORER WITH THE 4WD NOT WORKING. DURING MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED FOR REPLACEMENT THE 4X4 CM UNIT FAILS AND THE 4WD SYSTEM BECOMES INOP. FORD HAS RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEM AND HAS UPGRADED THE MOTOROLA UNIT WITH THE END RESU...
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR HATCH HAS A CRACK IN IT. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
VEHICLE PURCHASED IN JULY OF 07 FROM DEALER WITH 75,000K. CURRENTLY HAS 86,000K, AND TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED. VEHICLE BEGAN SLIPPING A MONTH AGO, AND NOW SLAMS INTO GEAR. I'M AFRAID TO TAKE IT OUT OF THE DRIVE WAY. I WENT TO THE FORD DEALER TO HAVE THE FLUIDS CHECKED, AND THEY REFUSED UNLESS I W...
Mileage: 86,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR LIFTGATE PANEL CRACKING BELOW GLASS. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE AWAY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE SHIFTER ITSELF DID NOT BREAK, BUT RATHER A PIECE OF METAL ATTACHED TO THE COLUMN, REQUIRING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN BE REPLACED AT $1100. THE REQUIRED COST TO GET YOUR VEHICLE FIXED IS EXTREME AND CAUSED BY A DES...
Mileage: 85,000
WAS HEARING A BANGING NOISE IN THE HOOD, MY HUSBAND FOUND OUT THAT THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT AND STRIPPED THE HEAD. *TR
Mileage: 94,000
WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS COMPLETELY SHOT AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. WELL SIMPLE WEAR AND TEAR AND EXTREMELY POORLY MANUFACTURED PARTS ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE. ON MOST VEHICLES THESE PROBLEMS DON'T OCCUR UNTIL WELL AFT...
Mileage: 95,000
INTAKE MANIFOLD IS MADE OF BURNED TWO HOLES IN ITSELF DUE TO PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION NOT ABLE TWO WITHSTAND HEAT WITCH CAUSED A CASCADING AFFECT AND CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. I HAD TO REPLACE THE CONVERTERS AND THE MANIFOLD TO CORRECT PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION TWO TIMES IN 30,000 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. O/D BAND. *TR
Mileage: 60,000
FORD 2002 EXPLORER HAS LARGE CRACK ON LIFTGATE PANEL RUNNING FROM JUST OF THE LEFT OF THE FORD INSIGNIA TO THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR WINDOW. FORD WILL NOT HELP WITH REPLACEMENT DESPITE THE OBVIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS AND THE ADMISSION THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH EXPLORERS. THE LIFTGATE WAS RECA...
Mileage: 75,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT I WAS LIFTING MY REAR GLASS WINDOW NOT THE WHOLE LIFTGATE JUST THE GLASS I WAS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY UP WHEN I HEARD THIS LOUD NOISE AND WAS SHOWERED BY FALLING GLASS AND THEN EVENTUALLY STRUCK BY THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. I CALLED FORD THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL...
Mileage: 121,000
I BOUGHT MY EXPLORER USED WITH 67000 MILES ON IT I HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY A MECHANIC BEFORE I BOUGHT IT BUT HE DIDN'T DO A VERY THOROUGH JOB. AFTER ABOUT 3 WEEKS I HAD A HARD TIME PUTTING INTO REVERSE BUT THEN SLAMMED INTO GEAR AND I DID NOT HAPPEN AGAIN FOR AWHILE THIS LASTED ON AND OFF FOR A YEAR...
Mileage: 119,000
FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS DURING THE COLDEST PART OF THE WINTER, THE DOORS ON MY VEHICLE REFUSE TO LATCH. I HAVE TRIED WARMING THE CAR UP LONGER, SPRAYING THE INSIDES OF THE DOOR WITH SOLUTION THAT IS SUPPOSED TO UNFROZEN WINDSHIELDS AND LOCKS (EVEN THOUGH THERE NEVER IS ICE OR WATER SEEN) & NOT...
Mileage: 119,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 140,000 HIGHWAY MILES. BOUGHT BRAND NEW BY OWNER IN 2005, AT 90,000 MILES TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD CLUNKING NOISES. TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED, BUT STILL CLUNKING NOISES. NOW AT 140,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND NOT GOING INTO 1ST OR SECOND GEAR. I HAVE B...
Mileage: 140,000
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 69,000 MILES. FORD HAS REFUSED TO PROVIDE ME WITH ANY COMPENSATION. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND WOUND UP REBUILDING MY TRANSMISSION - LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR. THIS COST ME OVER $3000. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN ANY INVESTIGATION INTO FORD AND ALL THE 2002 EXPLORERS WITH FAILED TRANSMISSIONS? *TR
Mileage: 107,000
ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER I HAVE A CRACK ON THE BACK PANEL UNDER THE LIFT GATE. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCHING AND FIND THAT THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON. I BELIEVE IT HAS TO DO WITH THE LIFTGATE HINGE RECALL. I AM AFRAID THAT THE PANEL BEING BROKEN MAY CAUSE IT TO COME OFF AND HIT A CAR BEHIND ME. I FEE...
Mileage: 103,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE LIFTGATE ON THE VEHICLE, THE REAR GLASS SUDDENLY SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES; HOWEVER, A PIECE OF GLASS LANDED IN THE CONTACT'S HAIR. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT W...
Mileage: 63,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - REAR APPLIQUE (PLASTIC TRIM) UNDER THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED, AND A PORTION OF IT FELL OFF THE VEHICLE TRAVELING 70MPH. SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED AT HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/BODY_PAINT/CRACKED_PANEL_BELOW_THE_REAR_WINDOW.SHTML. FORD HAS SAID IT WAS TEMP R...
Mileage: 87,000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 87,000 MILES. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOPLIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION. I TOOK IT TO AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMI...
Mileage: 87,006
CRACK DEVELOPED IN AREA BELOW LIFT GATE GLASS. NOW THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AS WELL AS THE BUZZER. THE GLASS DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY AND IS INOPERABLE AND THE AREA BELOW THE GLASS HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN AWAY. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
CRACK DEVELOPED IN AREA BELOW LIFT GATE GLASS. NOW THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AS WELL AS THE BUZZER. THE GLASS DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY AND IS INOPERABLE AND THE AREA BELOW THE GLASS HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN AWAY. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
CRACK DEVELOPED IN AREA BELOW LIFT GATE GLASS. NOW THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, AS WELL AS THE BUZZER. THE GLASS DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY AND IS INOPERABLE AND THE AREA BELOW THE GLASS HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN AWAY. *TR
Mileage: 70,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOLDING ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Mileage: 65,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND APPROACHING A TURNING LANE, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT IN ORDER TO AVOID A REAR END CRASH. THE...
Mileage: 114,337
WE HAVE 02 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH A FAULTY TRANSMISSION THAT HAS FAILED. I REVIEWED CAR COMPLAINTS.COM REGARDING THE 02 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND THE COMPLAINTS ARE ENORMOUS BUT YET THERE HAS BEEN NO SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THIS FAULTY TRANSMISSION WHICH FORD HAS DISCONTINUED USE AFTER...
Mileage: 120,000
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON WHEN MY SON SAT IN THE SEAT. TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO SEE IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM. THEY SAID SOMETHING WAS FAULTY. EXTENDED WARRANTY WON'T COVER IT. ISN'T THIS REQUIRED BY LAW IF IT IS A DEFECT THAT THE DEALER FIX IT AT NO CHARGE? *TR
Mileage: 70,000
WAS DRIVING AND TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. O/D LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK. VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO ANYMORE THEN 5 MPH. WAS TAKEN HOME AND RESEARCH WAS DONE AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AAMCO AND TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED AT A COS...
Mileage: 65,690
WE HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS FOR A WHILE NOW. I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH OF IT UNTIL I GOT ONLINE RESEARCHING IT AND FOUND THAT NOT ONLY THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. APPARENTLY THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT EVEN W...
Mileage: 60,000
WE HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON. IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS FOR A WHILE NOW. I NEVER THOUGHT MUCH OF IT UNTIL I GOT ONLINE RESEARCHING IT AND FOUND THAT NOT ONLY THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. APPARENTLY THE AIRBAGS WILL NOT EVEN W...
Mileage: 60,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, 125K MILES. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. MECHANICS DIAGNOSED AS A BAD PRE-SEATBELT TENSIONER CONTACT, MECHANIC SAID THAT MOVING DRIVERS SEAT BACK AND FORTH DEGRADES THE CONTACT AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO FUNCTION IN A CRASH. *TR
Mileage: 125
TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLAM INTO GEAR. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HAD TO HAVE A COMPLETE REBUILD/OVERHAUL OF TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 108,644
REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TR
Mileage: 89,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND THEY ARE CHARGING HIM TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT THE SEAT ...
Mileage: 47,600
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND THEY ARE CHARGING HIM TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT THE SEAT ...
Mileage: 47,600
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND THEY ARE CHARGING HIM TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT THE SEAT ...
Mileage: 47,600
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND THEY ARE CHARGING HIM TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT THE SEAT ...
Mileage: 47,600
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT MANUALLY CLOSED THE LIFTGATE, THE REAR GLASS EXPLODED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 011010000; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO SUFFICIENTLY CORRECT THE SAFETY DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED...
Mileage: 76,249
VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR STATE INSPECTION. BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WERE CRACKED THROUGH. PARTS ARE BEING REPLACED BY DEALER. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Mileage: 67,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NEEDS A PRETENSIONER REPAIR KIT INSTALLED FOR $650. I DECLINED SERVICE. I LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND THEIR ARE LOTS OF COMPLAINTS; IN JULY 2001, FORD ISSUED A SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE ANNOUNCING THAT SOME AIR BAG...
Mileage: 56,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS AND "CHECK TRANSMISSION" MESSAGE CAME UP ON DASH. BOLT WAS LOOSE INSIDE OF THE TRANSMISSION AND PIECES OF METAL THROUGHOUT. THIS LED TO FULL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AND CLOSE TO $3500 IN REPAIR BILLS AT 64K MILES. *TR
Mileage: 64,350
BATTERY DIED ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. INSTALLED NEW BATTERY AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE MODULE QUIT WORKING. BOUGHT NEW PART FOR $202.00. FIXED PROBLEM WITH NEW PART. OBVIOUSLY THE REALIZED THE DEFECT AND REFUSE TO DO RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
THROTTLE STUCK AND CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL BUT ENGINE KEPT ON RACING, SEARCHED INTERNET ON FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE IS DEFECTIVE, FORD CHANGED DESIGN FROM 12 TO 9 WIRE DESIGN, SAW ALOT OF POSTS ON INTERNET WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCES, CAN'T BELIEVE N...
Mileage: 82,000
THROTTLE STUCK AND CAR WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL BUT ENGINE KEPT ON RACING, SEARCHED INTERNET ON FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE IS DEFECTIVE, FORD CHANGED DESIGN FROM 12 TO 9 WIRE DESIGN, SAW ALOT OF POSTS ON INTERNET WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCES, CAN'T BELIEVE N...
Mileage: 82,000
ON 10-14-2008, TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE NYS VEH INSPECTION. MIDAS MECH INFORMED ME THAT A 5 INCH PIECE SNAPPED OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PASS SIDE REAR COIL SPRING . YOU COULD SEE THAT THE COIL SPRING WASN'T SEATED RIGHT ANYMORE. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS APPROX 66,400. NEVER USED OFF ROAD. MECH I...
Mileage: 66,400
ON 10-14-2008, TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE NYS VEH INSPECTION. MIDAS MECH INFORMED ME THAT A 5 INCH PIECE SNAPPED OFF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PASS SIDE REAR COIL SPRING . YOU COULD SEE THAT THE COIL SPRING WASN'T SEATED RIGHT ANYMORE. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS APPROX 66,400. NEVER USED OFF ROAD. MECH I...
Mileage: 66,400
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4.0L V6, THESE TRANSMISSIONS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED, YOU CANT CHECK THE FLUID LEVEL IN THEM WHICH IS NOT RIGHT ONLY TO BE DESIGNED TO BENEFIT FORD WHEN IT TEARS UP WITH HIGH REPAIR COSTS, MY EXPLORER HAD ONLY ABOUT 60000 MILES WHEN TRANS WENT OUT. I HAD IT REBUILT AT A LICEN...
ON THE DAY IN QUESTION I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE STAFF PARKING LOT FROM THE PRISON THAT I WORK AT AS AN ADULT CORRECTIONS OFFICER, UPON SHIFTING THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT STICK FROM PARK TO DRIVE THE SHIFTER SNAPPED AND BROKE RIGHT INTO MY HAND HANGING BY A WIRE. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME AND PARK IT BUT...
Mileage: 51,619
1) 2002 FORD EXPLORER WILL CRANK BUT NOT START WHEN WEATHER IS HOT (2) MANY TIMES AT HOME WHEN WEATHER IS HOT. CONSEQUENCES: UNABLE TO USE CAR FOR A MONTH. (3) FORD DEALER ($250) CHANGED FUEL IDLE BOX. DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM.(4) FORD NOW WANTS TO CHANGE FUEL PUMP FOR $1000.00 MILEAGE IS 12000 . ...
Mileage: 12,000
1) 2002 FORD EXPLORER WILL CRANK BUT NOT START WHEN WEATHER IS HOT (2) MANY TIMES AT HOME WHEN WEATHER IS HOT. CONSEQUENCES: UNABLE TO USE CAR FOR A MONTH. (3) FORD DEALER ($250) CHANGED FUEL IDLE BOX. DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM.(4) FORD NOW WANTS TO CHANGE FUEL PUMP FOR $1000.00 MILEAGE IS 12000 . ...
Mileage: 12,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER USED FOR NON BUSINESS DRIVING. NO HEAVY LOADS OR TRAILERS. NO OFF ROAD USE. NO INCIDENTS WITH OBJECTS IN ROAD, POT HOLES, OBSTACLES ETC. BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS BROKEN. ONE SPRING BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. NOTICED @ 56,500 MILES. SPRINGS HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR A WHILE(RUST ON BREAKS)...
Mileage: 56,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER USED FOR NON BUSINESS DRIVING. NO HEAVY LOADS OR TRAILERS. NO OFF ROAD USE. NO INCIDENTS WITH OBJECTS IN ROAD, POT HOLES, OBSTACLES ETC. BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS BROKEN. ONE SPRING BROKEN IN 3 PLACES. NOTICED @ 56,500 MILES. SPRINGS HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR A WHILE(RUST ON BREAKS)...
Mileage: 56,500
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM A HOSE AFTER REFILLING THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL. SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ASSEMBLY LINE CONNECTED TO THE FUEL TANK WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WE...
Mileage: 112,085
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE MANUAL STATED TO BYPASS THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WITH A SCREWDRIVER, BUT THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES REGARDING THIS SA...
Mileage: 40,000
THE O/D LIGHT STARTED COMING ON FOR NO REASON. THEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKE WHEN IT WAS SHIFTING GEARS. THEN IT WAS SHAKING A LOT AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH. *TR
Mileage: 140,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR SPRINGS BROKE JUST THE OTHER DAY. MINE HAD RUSTED OUT AND BROKE AT THE BOTTOM AND TOP OF THE SPRINGS FROM RUSTING OUT. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
IN LATE JANUARY, 2008 SOMETHING STRUCK THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION COOLER OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I WAS NOT AWARE THAT AN OBJECT HAD PENETRATED BOTH OF THESE CAUSING COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THE ENGINE LOCKED UP AND THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING. MY LOCAL FORD DEALER REPLACE...
Mileage: 99,000
WINDSHIELD, WATER LEAKING FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD ON MY 02 FORD EXPLORER XLT, BESIDES THAT HAVING PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS, SOME TIMES GEARS GET STUCK IN BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE. SOMETIMES I HEAR A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHEN GEARS FINALLY GO INTO REVERSE....HAVE HAD BOTH PROBLEMS CHECKED AND REPAIRED...
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). ACCELERATING FROM 2ND GEAR, THE ENGINE WOULD REV. THEN I FEATHERED OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR, STEPPED ON PEDAL GENTLY, ACCELERATED AND VEHICLE MADE A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE A...
Mileage: 82,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER BADLY RUSTED CRACKED REAR COIL SPRINGS. WHILE DOING BRAKE JOB NOTICED HOW RUSTED AND CRACKED REAR COIL SPRINGS WHERE. CAR HAS LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON IT NEVER TOWED NO HEAVY WEIGHT SPRINGS SHOULD NOT CRACK LIKE THAT. COULD HAVE SHOT OUT AND CAUSED MAJOR DAMAGE (IE SHOT THROUGH T...
Mileage: 70,000
WHEEL BEARINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER ARE WEARING OUT WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. I NEVER HAD A CAR THAT EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A SEVER PROBLEM AS I DRIVE MY SMALL CHILDREN AROUND IN. KNOWING THAT A WHEEL COULD EVENTUALLY COME OFF SCARES THE LIFE OUT OF ME. THERE IS NO RECALL FROM AS THIS IS A ...
WHEEL BEARINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER ARE WEARING OUT WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. I NEVER HAD A CAR THAT EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A SEVER PROBLEM AS I DRIVE MY SMALL CHILDREN AROUND IN. KNOWING THAT A WHEEL COULD EVENTUALLY COME OFF SCARES THE LIFE OUT OF ME. THERE IS NO RECALL FROM AS THIS IS A ...
WITHIN FOUR MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD START HAVING PROBLEMS. THEY ARE: 1. VIBRATION INSIDE INCLUDING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT INSIDE WHEN DRIVING WITH REAR WINDOW CRACK OVER 30 MPH. THE FASTER YOU DRIVE THE GRATER THE VIBRATION. I TOOK THE EXPLORER TO SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY ...
Mileage: 26,000
WITHIN FOUR MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD START HAVING PROBLEMS. THEY ARE: 1. VIBRATION INSIDE INCLUDING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT INSIDE WHEN DRIVING WITH REAR WINDOW CRACK OVER 30 MPH. THE FASTER YOU DRIVE THE GRATER THE VIBRATION. I TOOK THE EXPLORER TO SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY ...
Mileage: 26,000
WITHIN FOUR MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD START HAVING PROBLEMS. THEY ARE: 1. VIBRATION INSIDE INCLUDING PHYSICAL MOVEMENT INSIDE WHEN DRIVING WITH REAR WINDOW CRACK OVER 30 MPH. THE FASTER YOU DRIVE THE GRATER THE VIBRATION. I TOOK THE EXPLORER TO SEVERAL DEALERS, THEY ...
Mileage: 26,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE REAR DOOR, THE REAR LIFTGATE AND HINGE ON THE TOP LEFT SIDE BECAME LOOSE. THE REAR GLASS FELL OUT AND SHATTERED ALL OVER THE CONTACT AND HER CHILD. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HER MECHANIC AND WAS NOTIFIED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NU...
Mileage: 69,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING AND ERRATIC SHIFTING. DEALER DIAGNOSIS IS THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER SHIFTER BROKE OFF IN HAND WHILE AT GAS PUMP. THE PART THAT BROKE IS WHAT THE SHIFT HANDLE CONNECTS TO AND IS NOT REPLACEABLE. FORD SAYS I MUST PURCHASE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN IN THE AMOUNT OF $871.70. I HAVE READ ALL OVER THE INTERNET THAT THOUSANDS OF OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS HA...
Mileage: 78,000
I BOUGHT MY 2002 EXPLORER WITH 80,000 MILES ON IT FROM A RESPECTED LOCAL FORD DEALER. 20,000 MILES LATER, MY O/D LIGHT WON'T GO OFF AND MY GEARS WON'T ENGAGE PROPERLY. THIS HAPPENS FOR 2 DAYS BEFORE I SPUTTER INTO A DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. I'M NOW BEING TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANS...
Mileage: 103,000
CHECK TRANSMISSION MESSAGED APPEARED AND OD OFF LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. *TR
Mileage: 153,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BROKEN REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS. MY VEHICLE HAS 75,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS CUSTOMERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS MAY BE DUE TO BAD STEEL OR HEAT TREATMENT OF THE PARTS. I AM REQUESTING ACTION ON THIS ITEM. I DO NOT DO ANY HAULING OR TOWI...
Mileage: 75,263
NORMAL DRIVING CAR WITH VERY LITTLE LIGHT TOWING HAD REAR COIL SPRING FAILURE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR TO THE MECHANICS TO GET FIXED HOWEVER THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REASON THIS PART SHOULD FAIL AT ONLY 80,000 MILES. I HAVE DRIVEN CARS WITH FACTORY SPRINGS THAT HAD 200K ON THEM. AND SOMEONE COU...
Mileage: 80,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORERS HOOD IS CORRODING. IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE THE FIRST SPOT APPEARED. I REALLY DIDN'T PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO IT BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST FROM WEAR AND TEAR, BUT THEN 2 MONTHS AGO 2 MORE SPOTS APPEARED. ON 10/3/08 I WENT TO A BODY SHOP TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO ...
PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AHEAD OF MY WIFE'S CAR. STARTED THE FORD EXPLORER AND PUT IT IN REVERSE, NOTHING HAPPENED, IT DID NOT ENGAGE. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT ENGAGED AND LEAPED BACKWARDS INTO MY WIFE'S CAR. SINCE THIS IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL MORE TIMES. I HOPE THAT A PERSON ISN'T STANDING BEHIND ME W...
Mileage: 70,000
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 30,000 MILES ON IT. ALMOST INSTANTLY A HUMMING NOISE CAME FROM WHAT I THINK IS THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, MAY BE MORE AREAS, AND WAS UNSURE WHAT TO DO WITH IT. REPLACED BRAKES A FEW YEARS LATER AND MECHANIC TOLD ME BEARINGS WERE WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...
SHIFTER BROKE OFF. *TR
Mileage: 57,361
2002 FORD EXPLORER, WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT (PRE-MATURELY AS ON THOUSANDS OF THIS MODEL CAR)AND AIRBAG DISCONNECTED (FORD MADE CABLE TOO SHORT UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT.) LUCKY WE CAUGHT IT BEFORE WHEEL FLEW OFF AND AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY! *TR
Mileage: 58,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT (PRE-MATURELY AS ON THOUSANDS OF THIS MODEL CAR)AND AIRBAG DISCONNECTED (FORD MADE CABLE TOO SHORT UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT.) LUCKY WE CAUGHT IT BEFORE WHEEL FLEW OFF AND AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY! *TR
Mileage: 58,000
PREMATURE FAILURE OF ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AS WELL AS THE PINION GEAR AND CLUTCH PACKS WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
WENT TO PUT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN REVERSE AND THE SHIFT LEVEL BROKE OFF FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, LEAVING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THIS APPARENTLY HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS AND THE ONLY REPAIR IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WHICH COSTS OVER $1,000. *TR
Mileage: 86,000
BROUGHT OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT INTO THE DEALER WITH 75,000 MILES ON IT TO CHECK OUT A NOISE IN THE REAR END. WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW WHEEL BEARING. THIS IS THE SECOND WHEEL BEARING THAT WE'VE HAD TO REPLACE. THE DEALER ALSO FOUND THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN. SAID THEY MAY HAVE B...
Mileage: 75,000
BROUGHT MY 2002 EXPLORER (59K MILES) TO DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED I HAD A BROKEN REAR SPRING. ON DISCUSSION BOARD ON-LINE FOUND ALLOT OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM. VERY COSTLY TO FIX CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY SPRING WOULD BREAK ON LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 590,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
REAR COIL SPRING BROKE AND DAMAGED THE STRUT. DEALER REPAIRED BOTH AT COST TO CONSUMER, ALSO SUGGESTED I REPLACED THE OTHER SIDE BEFORE IT FAILS. THIS FORD EXPLORER HAS NEVER TOWED ANYTHING OR HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD. ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON TRUCK AT 50,000 MILES. BUT TRUCK WA...
Mileage: 82,000
MY FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, IT IS STARTING TO FAIL. IT SEEM THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS FOR LESS. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS BLINKING, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. AFTER HAVING THE CAR SCANNED BY A MECHANIC, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PC SOLENOID IN THE TRANNY WAS OUT. WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER IT WAS PURCHASED AT, AND THEY PERFORMED THE SAME TEST AND FIXED IT AT A COST OF $1058.18. A WEEK LATER...
Mileage: 64,042
MY WIFE WAS IN THE LEFT LANE OF A BUSY HWY AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THERE WAS NO SHOULDER TO SAFELY PULL OFF ON. I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. HOW CAN FORD NOT RECALL THIS PROBLEM? MY WIFE WAS LUCKY THAT SHE WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT. IT COU...
Mileage: 67,000
HEARD GRINDING NOISE WHICH MECHANIC DIAGNOSES AS RUSTED AND BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. SHORTLY AFTER, THE OTHER REAR COIL SPRING BROKE INTO SEVERAL PIECES. METAL USED IN COIL SPRINGS SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 5 YEARS. NO OFF ROAD DRIVING. NORMAL USE. *TR
Mileage: 135,000
WAS PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE WHEN GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF OF STEERING COLUMN, LATER FOUND THAT CHEAP ALUMINUM CONNECTING PIECE BROKE NOT THE SHIFT HANDLE. *TR
Mileage: 112,000
SAME AS NOTED FROM OTHER FORD EXPLORE 02 OWNERS.....THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR WINDOW IS CRACKED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE IN 03. I HAVE NOW ATTACHED A SIGN USING STICK ON LETTERS THAT READ ON THE BACK PANEL "FORD QUALITY' WITH AN ARROW POINTING TO THE CRACK AS THE DEALER AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOU...
Mileage: 61,000
SAME AS NOTED FROM OTHER FORD EXPLORE 02 OWNERS.....THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR WINDOW IS CRACKED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE IN 03. I HAVE NOW ATTACHED A SIGN USING STICK ON LETTERS THAT READ ON THE BACK PANEL "FORD QUALITY' WITH AN ARROW POINTING TO THE CRACK AS THE DEALER AND FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOU...
Mileage: 61,000
REAR SPRING BROKEN ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 80,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
REAR SPRING BROKEN ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 80,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
CAR HAD NO ACCIDENTS OR UNUSUAL USAGE. I HAD BOTH CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING WITH PREDOMINANTLY CITY DRIVING, NO HAULING HEAVY LOADS OR OFF ROAD DRIVING. THE SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF AND THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED, CAR COULD NOT BE STARTED, GEARS ENGAGED OR MOVED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. T...
Mileage: 51,000
THE O/D OFF LIGHT CAME ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 2 DAYS AGO. IT HAS 75,880 MILES ON IT.THIS SEEMS TO BE A TYPICAL PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.HOW CAN FORD MOTOR CORP NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM?WHO CAN AFFORD TO PAY $2600 TO $3500 FOR A TRANSMISSION REPAIR!!!!!LIKE ALWAYS THE MIDDLE CLASS GETS THE SH...
Mileage: 75,880
I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOUSE AND WENT TO PUT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT INTO PARK WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE THAT ANYONE WITH ANY SENSE WOULD ENGINEER AND/OR DESIGN A PRODUCT THAT GETS SO MUCH USE OUT OF SUCH SHODDY MATERIAL. IF YOU WANT TO KNOW W...
Mileage: 78,517
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. FORD IS AWARE THAT THE TRANSMISSION SOLENOID THEY USE IN THEIR TRANSMISSIONS ARE FAULTY.*TR
Mileage: 157,000
ERRATIC OPERATION OF CRUSE CONTROL. *TR
Mileage: 32,000
I PURCHASED A 2002 FORE EXPLORER XLT 10/2004 WITH 69,500 MILES. I NOW HAVE 17,500.00 MILES. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR APPROX 4 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS FOR ALL 4 WHEELS. THE FIRST TIME WAS 12/05. ALL FOUR TIMES THE REPAIRS WERE DONE AT A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY OFFER NO RE...
Mileage: 82,578
BROKEN REAR SPRINGS, TWO UPPERMOST COILS COLLAPSED ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES. I NOTICED IT WHEN I WAS CHANGING THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IN AUGUST 2007. FROM THE RUST, IT APPEARS THAT THE SPRINGS HAVE BEEN BROKEN FOR A WHILE. HAVE YET TO REPLACE SINCE IT DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE EFFECTED HANDL...
2002 FORD EXPLORER! GETTING ON INTERSTATE, ON THE RAMP, HIT 30 MPH'S, AND NOTHING! THE RPM'S SHOOT STRAIGHT UP, AND THE CAR ACTS LIKE ITS IN NEUTRAL!! I HAVE 2 CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME, AND ALMOST CREATE A PILE-UP BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE ON ENTRANCE RAMP! COME TO FIND OUT, A NEW TRANSM...
Mileage: 102,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING AN OIL CHANGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE FAILURE DID NOT RUPTURE THE TIRES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 140,000. UPDATED 10/14/08 *BF UPDATED 10/24/08. *JB
Mileage: 140,000
READING THE FORUMS AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR EXPLORERS 4X4. I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. SEEMS LIKE IF YOU DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR YOUR BATTERY DIES SO DOES YOUR CONTROL MODULE FOR THE 4X4. MINE STOPPED WORKING WHEN THAT HAPPENED. THAT IS WHEN MY 4X4 SELECTOR SWITCH LIGH...
Mileage: 110,000
STUCK IN 4X4 MODE AND CANNOT TURN. ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 99,000
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 60MPH - CAR BEGAN TO SHIFT RANDOMLY AND THAN WOULD NOT SHIFT AT ALL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) - HAD TO COAST ACROSS SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC AND TRY TO PULL OUT OF DANGER. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED FOR THE COST OF 3,400.00. *TR
Mileage: 125,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH PART FAILURE. CONSUMER WANTS ASSISTANCE FROM FORD TO COVER THE REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED NUMEROUS PARTS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THOSE FAILURES INCLUDED: THE DIFFERENTIAL COMPASS, HVAC BLOWER MOTOR, ONE OF THE REAR WINDOW LIFT MOTORS AND ONE OF...
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH PART FAILURE. CONSUMER WANTS ASSISTANCE FROM FORD TO COVER THE REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED NUMEROUS PARTS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THOSE FAILURES INCLUDED: THE DIFFERENTIAL COMPASS, HVAC BLOWER MOTOR, ONE OF THE REAR WINDOW LIFT MOTORS AND ONE OF...
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH PART FAILURE. CONSUMER WANTS ASSISTANCE FROM FORD TO COVER THE REPAIRS. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED NUMEROUS PARTS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THOSE FAILURES INCLUDED: THE DIFFERENTIAL COMPASS, HVAC BLOWER MOTOR, ONE OF THE REAR WINDOW LIFT MOTORS AND ONE OF...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED THAT HAD AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 51,000 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION IS SEALED AND DOES NOT HAVE A DIPSTICK TO CHECK FLUID LEVELS, THEREFORE MAKING IT NON-SERVICEABLE BY THE OWNER. THIS TRANSMISSION APPEARS TO HAVE AN INHERENT DESIGN FLAW RESULTING IN PREM...
Mileage: 51,810
OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKING ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THEN SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WENT TO MECHANIC WHO SAID TRANSMISSION DIED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A CAR WITH LESS THAN 80K MILES. FORD NEEDS TO FESS UP AND ISSUE A RECALL. THIS IS HAPPENING TO TOO MANY PEOPLE. *TR
Mileage: 79,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE A FRAME IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED...
Mileage: 119,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE A FRAME IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED...
Mileage: 119,000
DOOR AJAR CONSTANTLY ON. INTERIOR DOME LIGHT FRONT AND CARGO COME ON AND OFF FOR MINUTES AT A TIME. BEEPS AND CHIMES SPORADICALLY FOR NO GIVEN TIME OR REASON WHILE DRIVING, STOPPING, TURNING OR ANY OTHER ACTION. A DISTRACTION TO DRIVING; ESPECIALLY DOME LIGHTS AT NIGHT AND BEEPS/CHIMES WHICH CAN ALS...
Mileage: 955,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS TECH INTERNATIONAL, MODEL TR413 VALVE STEMS. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HIS FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. A REPLACEMENT BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE WAS PURCHASED...
I AM VERY CONCERNED AT ALL OF THE TRANSMISSIONS COMPLAINTS THAT THE NHTSA HAS HAD ON THE FORD 2002 EXPLORER AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. I HAVE SENT IN 1 OF MANY COMPLAINTS BECAUSE OF COURSE I AM ONE OF THE UNLUCKY CITIZENS OF THE U.S. WHO BELIEVED THAT THE FORD EXPLORER WAS A VERY DEPENDAB...
Mileage: 63,000
I AM VERY CONCERNED AT ALL OF THE TRANSMISSIONS COMPLAINTS THAT THE NHTSA HAS HAD ON THE FORD 2002 EXPLORER AND NOTHING IS BEING DONE ABOUT THIS. I HAVE SENT IN 1 OF MANY COMPLAINTS BECAUSE OF COURSE I AM ONE OF THE UNLUCKY CITIZENS OF THE U.S. WHO BELIEVED THAT THE FORD EXPLORER WAS A VERY DEPENDAB...
Mileage: 63,000
FIRST THE BACK (BOTH) WHEEL BEARINGS WENT. SOUNDED LIKE A NASTY GRINDING NOISE, VERY LOUD. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT 750.00 TO REPLACE THEM AND THAT WAS NOT INCLUDING THE FACT THAT THEY DESTROYED MY BRAKES AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO..VERY EXPENSIVE.. NO WARRANTY..THAN REPLACED THE DRIVERS FRONT B...
Mileage: 84,500
FIRST THE BACK (BOTH) WHEEL BEARINGS WENT. SOUNDED LIKE A NASTY GRINDING NOISE, VERY LOUD. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT 750.00 TO REPLACE THEM AND THAT WAS NOT INCLUDING THE FACT THAT THEY DESTROYED MY BRAKES AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO..VERY EXPENSIVE.. NO WARRANTY..THAN REPLACED THE DRIVERS FRONT B...
Mileage: 84,500
MY FUEL TANK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, STATING THAT I NEED TO CHECK MY CAP. WHEN I CHECK THE CAP IT IS ON TIGHT AND HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE LIGHT COMES ON.. IT'S NOT ON ALL THE TIME... *TR
Mileage: 86,543
RIGHT BELOW THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED FROM WINDOW DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. (TOP HALF) I THOUGHT AT FIRST THAT SOMEONE MUST HAVE TRIED TO BREAK IN USING A PRY BAR. WENT THROUGH THE CAR WASH AND WHEN I CAME OUT I NOTICED THE CRACK. PISSED ME RIGHT OFF..I HATE DRIVING DAMAGED CARS.. THIS WAS NOT CALLE...
Mileage: 82,545
RIGHT BELOW THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED FROM WINDOW DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. (TOP HALF) I THOUGHT AT FIRST THAT SOMEONE MUST HAVE TRIED TO BREAK IN USING A PRY BAR. WENT THROUGH THE CAR WASH AND WHEN I CAME OUT I NOTICED THE CRACK. PISSED ME RIGHT OFF..I HATE DRIVING DAMAGED CARS.. THIS WAS NOT CALLE...
Mileage: 82,545
REAR SPRING BREAKAGE BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKEN VEHICLE NOT USED FOR ROUGH DUTY THE DEALER IT WAS PURCHASED FROM SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS OR CAMPAIGNS BUT PARTS MANAGER STATED HE HAS SOLD SEVEN SETS OF SPRINGS FOR THESES VEHICLES I BELIEVE THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEING IT IS A SAFETY AND HAND...
Mileage: 86,091
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH JUST UNDER 78,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AT ALL. CAUSING THE TRUCK TO SHAKE AND SLOW DOWN VERY FAST. IN THE RESULT OF THAT. I JUMPED AND HIT THE CURB AND POPPED ON TIRE. I COULD HAVE DIED OR MY KID...
Mileage: 78,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH APPROXIMATELY 98,700 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THERE IS A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. WHEN I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER IN MCCONNELLSBURG PA I WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR END WAS FAILING, AS WELL AS THE FRONT BEARINGS OF THE SUV WERE FAILI...
1.NOTHING LEADING UP TO. 2. 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILED ON HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE HORRIBLY CAUSING US TO GO OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. 3.TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED ON VEHICLE ESTIMATE OF $2800 ON A 2002 MODEL YEAR. I COME TO FIND OUT THIS HAS HAPPEN TO MANY I.E. THOUSA...
Mileage: 83,590
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2007 WHERE A COMPLETE INSPECTION WAS MADE OF THE VEHICLE AND ITS COMPONENTS. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEN OFF-ROAD, HAD ANY HEAVY LOADS, TOWED ANYTHING, OR AN UNUSUALLY HARD DRIVING. STRANGE NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION, FOUND TO ...
Mileage: 60,255
REAR GATE PLASTIC THAT IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE REAR WINDOW SNAPPED DUE TO COLD WEATHER MOST LIKELY. DON'T KNOW WHY THERE IS GLASS UNDERNEATH THIS SECTION, THE WHOLE THING SHOULD BE METAL.
Mileage: 51,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS SEVERAL CRACKS ON THE LIFTGATE THAT JUST APPEARED ONE DAY. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND AM NOT SURE WHY THIS HAS NOT BECOME A RECALL. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
MY 2002 FOR EXPLORER HAS A GROWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP THEY TOOK 30 MINUTES TO TELL ME THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED REBUILDING. I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BIT QUICK UNTIL I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS EXPLORER MODEL. THE COST IS 1600 AN...
Mileage: 80,000
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXP EDDIE BAUER ED USED WITH 35,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS DUE TO 4WD MALFUNCTION COVERED BY WARRANTY. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND IS IN NEED OF A SECOND REPLACEME...
Mileage: 35,000
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXP EDDIE BAUER ED USED WITH 35,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS DUE TO 4WD MALFUNCTION COVERED BY WARRANTY. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND IS IN NEED OF A SECOND REPLACEME...
Mileage: 35,000
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXP EDDIE BAUER ED USED WITH 35,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS DUE TO 4WD MALFUNCTION COVERED BY WARRANTY. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND IS IN NEED OF A SECOND REPLACEME...
Mileage: 35,000
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXP EDDIE BAUER ED USED WITH 35,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED WITHIN 3 WEEKS DUE TO 4WD MALFUNCTION COVERED BY WARRANTY. PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND IS IN NEED OF A SECOND REPLACEME...
Mileage: 35,000
O/D LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT THIS BUT IS NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT OVER 60 OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM . *TR
Mileage: 92,600
REAR DIFFERENTIAL DOES NOT ALLOW SPEED DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WHEELS. CAR TURNS LIKE IT HAS A LOCKED OR FIXED AXLE. CAUSES A SHUDDER WHEN TURNING. COULD RESULTS IN CONTROL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE DURING SUDDEN MANEUVERS. ISSUE IS DUE TO FAULTY CLUTCH PACK IN THE FORD FACTORY DIFFERENTIAL OR INCOR...
Mileage: 93,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO HAVE THE REAR END REPLACED FOR FREE. SHE ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT IT WAS FINE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE OVERDRIV...
Mileage: 58,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 79,409 MILES, PLACING CAR INTO PARK FROM DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHIFT BREAKS OFF IN MY HAND. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOW BETWEEN REVERSE AND PARK WITH NO WAY OF ME BEING ABLE TO TURN THE CAR OFF. I USED THE EMERGENCY BREAK SO THAT IT WOULD NOT ROLL OUT OF THE PARKING SPOT (BECAUSE OF...
Mileage: 79,409
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 103,000 MILES ON IT. THE REAR END OF THE SUV HAS STARTED MAKING A HUMMING NOISE. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THE ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND WHEEL BEARINGS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED MANY MANY 2002 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS...
Mileage: 103,000
I'M READING MANY, MANY, MANY AND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THINGS FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. MAINLY THE WHEEL BEARINGS GOING WHICH CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GOING OUT. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX...
I'M READING MANY, MANY, MANY AND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THINGS FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. MAINLY THE WHEEL BEARINGS GOING WHICH CAN CAUSE THE WHEELS TO FALL OFF WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GOING OUT. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX...
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT I HAVE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AROUND 4 TIMES REGARDING THE TRANSMISSION. EACH TIME THEY TELL ME THEY FIXED IT AND A FEW WEEKS OR MONTHS LATER IT IS HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN. IT SHIFTS ROUGH AND SOMETIMES FEELS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING. *TR
DIFFERENTIAL ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE UNDER WARRANTY,AND NEEDS RECALLED AGAIN. THIRD INCIDENT HAPPENED TWO DAYS AFTER EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED. FORD SAYS TOUGH. *TR
Mileage: 22,000
JUST FOUND OUT REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BOTH BROKE. WITH SIMPLE SEARCH ON WEB, FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER OWNERS OF 2002 FORD EXPLORERS HAVE SAME ISSUE. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFECT, I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. PLUS, ITS UNSAFE! *TR
Mileage: 87,000
WHILE DRIVING MY 02 FORD EXPLORER XLT I NOTICED THE O/D LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND IT WOULD BE HARD TO SHIFT. THE WAS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE WHICH HAD A BROWNISH FLUID LEAKING FROM IT. WENT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 91,116
1. ROARING NOISE IN REAR END 2. LEFT AND RIGHT REAR BEARINGS SHOT 3. REPLACE LEFT AND RIGHT BEARINGS AND HUBS. *TR
Mileage: 77,700
A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, IN WHICH I HAVE FOLLOWED ALL THE MAINENTANCE SCHEDULES, NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 83,000
THE STEERING WHEEL LEVER BROKE OFF MY FORD EXPLORER 2002. THIS OCCURS OFTEN ON FORD EXPLORERS BECAUSE IT IS MADE OF ALUMINUM. THE REPAIR IS TO CHANGE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN AND THAT COSTS BETWEEN $800-1300 DOLLARS. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN AT THE TOP. ALSO, DRIVER REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON INSIDE SIDEWALL WITH ABOUT 50% TREAD LEFT (SUSPECT BROKEN SPRING GOUGED THE TIRE). ALSO HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING (NOISY AND WOBBLY) AND PARKING BRAKE SHOES (COMPLETELY WORN OFF FROM TILTED AXEL HUB). 110,000 ...
Mileage: 110,000
WHEEL BEARINGS ERODED AFTER ONLY 75K MILES; TIRES IN DANGER OF FALLING OFF. *TR
Mileage: 77,000
RIGHT REAR WHEEL MAKING NOISE AND IS LOOSE. WHEEL HUB/BEARING IS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. PARKING BRAKE PADS WORN COMPLETELY OFF FROM WHEEL BEING TILTED. FAILED WHEEL BEARING!!! 106,000 MILES. 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ALSO REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS FOR SAME REASON AT ABOUT 95,000 MILES (NOISY AND ROUGH BE...
Mileage: 106,000
RIGHT REAR WHEEL MAKING NOISE AND IS LOOSE. WHEEL HUB/BEARING IS LOOSE AND WOBBLY. PARKING BRAKE PADS WORN COMPLETELY OFF FROM WHEEL BEING TILTED. FAILED WHEEL BEARING!!! 106,000 MILES. 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ALSO REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS FOR SAME REASON AT ABOUT 95,000 MILES (NOISY AND ROUGH BE...
Mileage: 106,000
PURCHASED 2002 EXPLORER NEW, HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE. SOMETIMES DEALERS COULD FIND THE PROBLEM AND WOULD REPAIR, OTHER TIMES THEY COULDN'T. CAR NOW NEEDS NEW TRANS AGAIN, FORD WON'T COVER SINCE OUT OF WARRANTY. PER MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION SHOPS, THE DESIGN OF THE TRANNY ITSELF...
Mileage: 1,000
MY DAUGHTER WAS IN A COLLISION IN 2003 IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAD IT ONLY A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, AND NOW THAT IT IS 5 YEARS LATER,THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON,BUT I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A CRASH. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, BUT THEY WERE OF NO HELP! *TR
Mileage: 25,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED. AFTER BEING INFORMED OF THE DIAGNOSIS, THE CONTACT REMEMBERED HEARING CLUNKING NOISES AND ODD SUSPENSION-RELATED BEHAVIOR. HE CALLED FORD TO FIND OUT IF HIS VEHICLE WAS IN...
Mileage: 80,500
THE TRANSMISSION FAILS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, IN MY CASE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND ALMOST GOT MYSELF HIT! THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. I CHECKED CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ON SEVERAL ONLINE RESOURCES AND FOUND THAT TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS AN EPIDEMIC! ...
Mileage: 90,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - BOTH REAR SPRINGS RUSTED AND CRACKED. ONE IN 2006 AND THE OTHER IN 2007. THIS VEHICLE DRIVEN BY WIFE AND NOT OFF ROAD OR FOR TOWING. ON THE NET THERE ARE MANY, MANY OWNERS WITH SAME EXACT PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN BUT MANUFACTURE WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT I...
Mileage: 75,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE ROUTERS FROM THE BRAKES, AND ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO WORRY. AS THE CONTACT LEFT THE MECHANIC, THE SOUND FROM...
Mileage: 60,000
THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER .THE REAR TRANSFER CASE BEARINGS WEAR OUT PREMATURELY AND CAN SEIZE UP WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND IS DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT. *TR
Mileage: 114,000
MY DASHBOARD HAS DIGITAL MILEAGE/ TEMP AND TRIP....HOWEVER, SINCE I GOT THE SUV IN DECEMBER OF 2007, THE CLUSTER THAT SHOWS THAT INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN UP. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE SUV FROM REFUSED TO HAVE IT FIXED AND I NEED TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO WITHOUT SPENDING ALOT OF MONEY. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 REAR COIL SPRING BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 85,123
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 65,000 MILES. SHOP SAID IF IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN MUCH FURTHER THE WHEEL WOULD HAVE COME OFF. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED LAST YEAR AND FORD WILL NOT HELP. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL YEAR AND COULD LEAD TO D...
Mileage: 65,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON FORD EXPLORER. SELF ENCLOSED TRANSMISSION, NO DIPSTICK FOR CHECKING FLUID LEVELS, POORLY DESIGNED CONCEPT. HERE IS WEBSITE WITH 428 COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS PARTICULAR MODEL/YEAR. ALL THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Mileage: 105,455
AS I WAS SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER MY SHIFTER BROKE OFF IN MY HAND!!! ON FURTHER INSPECTION I SAW THAT THE SHIFT LINKAGE WAS MADE OF CAST ALUMINUM AND HAD SHEARED OFF AT THE PIVOT POINT. I AM NOT ALONE IN THIS AS I HAVE READ HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ON LINE AT HTTP://WWW.C...
Mileage: 145,697
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT COMPLETELY FELL OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEAL...
Mileage: 145,000
WHEEL BEARING PROBLEMS WITH MOST 2002 MODEL FORD EXPLORERS ALL TRIM LEVELS. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD A WHINE IN THE REAR END SINCE IT WAS NEW AND IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE WITH TIME. AT ABOUT 55K MILES IT WAS SO BAD THAT WE HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT AT A COST OF OVER $1,000. AT 65K MILES THE ENGINE HAD BEGUN TO MAKE NOISE AND IT BECAME MUCH LOUDER ...
Mileage: 67,567
MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD A WHINE IN THE REAR END SINCE IT WAS NEW AND IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE WITH TIME. AT ABOUT 55K MILES IT WAS SO BAD THAT WE HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT AT A COST OF OVER $1,000. AT 65K MILES THE ENGINE HAD BEGUN TO MAKE NOISE AND IT BECAME MUCH LOUDER ...
Mileage: 67,567
MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD A WHINE IN THE REAR END SINCE IT WAS NEW AND IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE WITH TIME. AT ABOUT 55K MILES IT WAS SO BAD THAT WE HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT AT A COST OF OVER $1,000. AT 65K MILES THE ENGINE HAD BEGUN TO MAKE NOISE AND IT BECAME MUCH LOUDER ...
Mileage: 67,567
A CRACKED REAR PANEL ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. TO DATE, I HAVEN'T HAD ANY SAFETY ISSUES, BUT I'VE CHECKED OTHER ONLINE SITES AND SEEN QUITE A FEW SUBMISSIONS FROM OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE IT REPLACED, AND ACCORDING TO OTHER OWNERS, THE PROBLEM WILL PROBABLY REOCCUR (...
MY HUSBAND OPENED THE LIFTGATE TO MY 2002 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPLORER TO BRING OUR HURRICANE SUPPLY KIT INTO THE HOUSE. AFTERWARDS, HE WENT TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE, JUST AS NORMAL, AND THE GLASS, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, EXPLODED INTO HUNDREDS OF PIECES AND THE FRAME BELOW THE GLASS CRASHED TO THE GROUND. ...
Mileage: 89,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.0 HAS EXCESSIVE WHEEL BEARING NOISE. I HAVE READ OF MANY WHEEL BEARING ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL WHICH SIGNIFIES A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. A RECALL SHOULD BE INSTITUTED. *TR
REAR BEARINGS ON 02 FORD EXPLORER XLS DEFECTIVE. *TR
Mileage: 79,000
PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, STARTING IN JUNE 08. DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY WHEN DRIVING, PLUS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF (FLICKER, DANGEROUS IF DRIVING AT NIGHT), BELLS GO ON/OFF, AND THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK (NEVER SURE WHICH THEY ARE). IF NOT DRIVING, THE ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY. *T...
Mileage: 129,000
PARKED MY SUV IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER A SHORT TRIP AND THE HORN BEGAN TO BLOW. AS I INVESTIGATED THE NOISE I OPENED MY DOOR TO FIND SMOKE ROLLING OUT UNCONTROLLABLY. I RAN INSIDE TO CALL 911, BY THE TIME I HUNG UP THE PHONE MY ENTIRE TRUCK WAS ENGULFED WITH FLAMES. THIS JUST HAPPENED TODAY, SO I DO NO...
LEFT REAR SPRING BROKEN APPROXIMATELY 3" FROM TOP OF SPRING. SPRING PROTECTIVE COATING ONLY 20% REMAINING AND ESSENTIALLY NON FUNCTIONAL. EXTREMELY HEAVY RUST IN THIS REGION OF SPRING. *TR
Mileage: 93,200
PAINT IS BLISTERING AND CHIPPING ON THE HOOD AND FENDER OF MY 2002 EXPLORER. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
PAINT IS BLISTERING AND CHIPPING ON THE HOOD AND FENDER OF MY 2002 EXPLORER. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
PAINT IS BLISTERING AND CHIPPING ON THE HOOD AND FENDER OF MY 2002 EXPLORER. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
PAINT IS BLISTERING AND CHIPPING ON THE HOOD AND FENDER OF MY 2002 EXPLORER. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER O/D LIGHT GOES OFF AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ACTIVATED. THE TRANSMISSION SHORTLY THEREAFTER, STARTS SLIPPING. THE O/D LIGHT, IS BLINKING OUT OF CONTROL. EXCESSIVE COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER FORD CONSUMERS WHO BOUGHT A FORD EXPLORER. *TR
Mileage: 179,800
MY WIFE DRIVES A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHICH AS ALREADY HAD EXTENSIVE REAR END REPAIR. IT MAKES A ROARING SOUND WHENEVER THE CAR IS MOVING AND IT IS LEAKING WHAT I BELIEVE IS TRANSMISSION FLUID FROM THE REAR END. FORD DENIES HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THAT PARTICULAR CAR THOUGH I HAVE FOUND HUNDREDS OF COM...
Mileage: 79,000
THE OD LIGHT ON MY 2002 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPLORER BEGAN BLINKING ACCOMPANIED BY CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT. WE TRAVELED SLOWLY HOME AMIDST WHIRRING AND CRUNCHING SOUNDS. THE CAR IS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND OBVIOUSLY THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT. THE FORD MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WOULD CLOSE $2800 TO FIX TH...
Mileage: 122,000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE GEARS. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING WITH IT IN DRIVE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF & IT COULD NOT BE RESTARTED (IE, IGNITION/INTERLOCK SYSTEM). THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TUR...
Mileage: 113,000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE GEARS. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING WITH IT IN DRIVE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF & IT COULD NOT BE RESTARTED (IE, IGNITION/INTERLOCK SYSTEM). THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TUR...
Mileage: 113,000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO CHANGE GEARS. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING WITH IT IN DRIVE. I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF & IT COULD NOT BE RESTARTED (IE, IGNITION/INTERLOCK SYSTEM). THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TUR...
Mileage: 113,000
THE GEARSHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK. NO EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WAS EXERTED AT THIS TIME OR ANY OTHER TO MY KNOWLEDGE. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT I FEAR THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE HAPPENED DURING A GEAR CHANGE ON THE ROAD (FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, OR VICE VERSA IN A TRAFFI...
Mileage: 99,500
NOISE AND FLUID LEAKAGE IN REAR DIAGNOSED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AS FAILING WHEEL BEARING AND DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. REPLACED DIFFERENTIAL SEAL AND ONE REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 57,000 MILES. AT 69,000 REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL BEARING BECAUSE OF NOISE. AT 80,000 MECHANIC REPORTED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAD COR...
Mileage: 80,000
NOISE AND FLUID LEAKAGE IN REAR DIAGNOSED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AS FAILING WHEEL BEARING AND DIFFERENTIAL SEAL. REPLACED DIFFERENTIAL SEAL AND ONE REAR WHEEL BEARING AT 57,000 MILES. AT 69,000 REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL BEARING BECAUSE OF NOISE. AT 80,000 MECHANIC REPORTED THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS HAD COR...
Mileage: 80,000
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY REAR PANEL BELOW THE WINDOW HATCH ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS CRACKED. THIS TIME IT CRACKED AND FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. 2 VEHICLES BEHIND ME HAD TO DODGE THE DEBRIS, AND FORTUNATELY THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS. *TR
Mileage: 43,212
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN JULY OF 2007 IN JAN OF THE NEXT YEAR OUR O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND WE LOST 3RD GEAR. SO WE NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. AFTER GETTING ONLINE AND SEEING HUNDREDS OF OTHER PROBLEMS THAT ARE ALMOST EXACTLY THE SAME ITS HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHY FORD WON'T ISSUE A RECAL...
Mileage: 78,000
O/D LIGHT CAME ON IN CAR,,, ACORDING TO FORDS DRIVERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM,,,NOTHING IS BRING DONE ABOUT THIS,, WHICH LEAVES ON BIG PROBLEM FOR THE COSUMERS LIKE MY SELF ! AND FORD IS FULL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM !
Mileage: 78,000
MARCH '07: REAR GATE SPLIT UNDER WINDOW DECEMBER '07 THROUGH JAN '08: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT TWICE, REAR AXEL HUBS AND BEARINGS REPLACED; DIFFERENTIAL NOISE STILL LOUD JUNE '08: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
MARCH '07: REAR GATE SPLIT UNDER WINDOW DECEMBER '07 THROUGH JAN '08: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT TWICE, REAR AXEL HUBS AND BEARINGS REPLACED; DIFFERENTIAL NOISE STILL LOUD JUNE '08: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
MARCH '07: REAR GATE SPLIT UNDER WINDOW DECEMBER '07 THROUGH JAN '08: REAR DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT TWICE, REAR AXEL HUBS AND BEARINGS REPLACED; DIFFERENTIAL NOISE STILL LOUD JUNE '08: TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 99,405
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, 4WD, 4.6L - 84,000 MILES: REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT WHINING/ROARING FOR A FEW MONTHS AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I HAVE MECHANICAL BACKGROUND AND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE ON RACK WITH MECHANIC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS OBVIOUSLY VERY BAD AND I AM LUCKY I DID NOT TAKE MY FAM...
Mileage: 84,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, 4WD, 4.6L - 84,000 MILES: REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT WHINING/ROARING FOR A FEW MONTHS AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. I HAVE MECHANICAL BACKGROUND AND LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE ON RACK WITH MECHANIC. REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS OBVIOUSLY VERY BAD AND I AM LUCKY I DID NOT TAKE MY FAM...
Mileage: 84,000
I HAVE PROBLEMS CLOSING THE BACK WINDOW. YESTERDAY I WAS SIMPLY TRYING TO CLOSE THE BACK WINDOW, THEN ABOUT 1/3 WAY DOWN OUT OF NO WHERE THE BACK WINDOW SHATTERED ALL OVER ME FOR THE SECOND TIME! VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY AROUND CHILDREN. (GOOD THING MY CHILDREN WERE ABOUT 15FT AWAY, BUT THEY WI...
THE GEAR SHIFT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER BROKE OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS BEFORE THIS OCCURRED. I WAS IN THE CAR WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD SON & MY WIFE WHO IS 8 MONTHS PREGNANT. I PULLED OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AT A FRIEND'S HOUSE IN REVERSE, WHEN I PROCEEDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, TH...
Mileage: 94,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. REAR END MAKES NOISE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TRUCK SHIFTS HARD FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD. SHIFTS HARD AND MAKES CLUNCKING SOUND FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AND WILL NOT GO IN TO OVER-DRIVE AT ALL. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. REAR END MAKES NOISE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TRUCK SHIFTS HARD FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD. SHIFTS HARD AND MAKES CLUNCKING SOUND FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AND WILL NOT GO IN TO OVER-DRIVE AT ALL. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING, CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. REAR END MAKES NOISE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TRUCK SHIFTS HARD FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD. SHIFTS HARD AND MAKES CLUNCKING SOUND FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR AND WILL NOT GO IN TO OVER-DRIVE AT ALL. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
REAR HUB BEARINGS SHOT AND VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR. THIS IS HAPPENING ON 2002 FORD EXPLORERS IN GREAT NUMBERS AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY A RECALL. PLEASE REFER TO HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/WHEELS_HUBS/WHEEL_BEARING_FAILURE.SHTML WHERE AMONG OTHERS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE A...
Mileage: 93,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE REAR TAILGATE HATCH WINDOW WAS A QUARTER OF THE WAY DOWN, THE CONTACT'S SON RETRIEVED ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK AND THE MIDDLE PIECE OF THE REAR END WAS LITERALLY HANGING OFF. THE WINDOW GLASS SHATTERED EVERYWHERE. HIS SON ...
Mileage: 136,739
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE REAR TAILGATE HATCH WINDOW WAS A QUARTER OF THE WAY DOWN, THE CONTACT'S SON RETRIEVED ITEMS FROM THE TRUNK AND THE MIDDLE PIECE OF THE REAR END WAS LITERALLY HANGING OFF. THE WINDOW GLASS SHATTERED EVERYWHERE. HIS SON ...
Mileage: 136,739
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 36,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 36,000
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND TURNED THE CORNER AND THIS CLANKING NOISE BEGAN COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL OF MY TRUCK. I TOOK THE TIRE OFF TO CHECK THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND AND WERE SPINNING THE HUB AND GOT RESISTANCE AND CLANKING SOUNDS. I WENT TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE LEFT REAR BEARINGS HAD GONE ...
Mileage: 91,446
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT WE PURCHASED USED WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE PURCHASE WE HAVE HAD 3 POWER WINDOW MOTORS GO BAD, BOTH REAR BEARINGS REPLACED, THE BACK DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, AND NOW IT LOOKS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD. IF SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS V...
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT WE PURCHASED USED WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE PURCHASE WE HAVE HAD 3 POWER WINDOW MOTORS GO BAD, BOTH REAR BEARINGS REPLACED, THE BACK DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, AND NOW IT LOOKS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD. IF SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS V...
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT WE PURCHASED USED WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. SINCE PURCHASE WE HAVE HAD 3 POWER WINDOW MOTORS GO BAD, BOTH REAR BEARINGS REPLACED, THE BACK DOOR PANEL IS CRACKED, THE A/C DOESN'T WORK, AND NOW IT LOOKS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD. IF SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS V...
SEVERE WHEEL BEARING ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE. HUB ASSEMBLY MADE LOUD NOISE AND THE WHEELS MAY HAVE FELL OFF BECAUSE OF POOR DESIGN OF BEARING ASSEMBLY. MATHEWS FORD ASSURED US IT WAS NORMAL FOR 4X4 EXPLORERS TO MAKE SUCH NOISE, AND HAVE NOT REVISITED THE PROBLEM FROM 2002 UNTIL NOW. BEARINGS WERE CHECK...
Mileage: 52,120
TRANSMISSION IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILED W/O WARNING. DIRECTLY (3 DAYS) AFTER GETTING IT BACK FROM TRANSMISSION SHOP, BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES WENT. AGAIN, SEEMINGLY OVERNIGHT. MY WIFE SAID, "IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF." SERVICE SHOP SAID, "IT'S A WONDER THE WHEELS DIDN'T FA...
Mileage: 85,000
TRANSMISSION IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILED W/O WARNING. DIRECTLY (3 DAYS) AFTER GETTING IT BACK FROM TRANSMISSION SHOP, BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES WENT. AGAIN, SEEMINGLY OVERNIGHT. MY WIFE SAID, "IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TO FALL OFF." SERVICE SHOP SAID, "IT'S A WONDER THE WHEELS DIDN'T FA...
Mileage: 85,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AT 128,000 MILES. CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR PROPERLY. $3500 TO REPLACE AT DEALER. *TR
Mileage: 128,000
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WORN OUT ON FORD EXPLORER. LOOKS TO BE A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THEM. IT SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM TO BE FIXED. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT/OR INJURIES!!! *TR
Mileage: 118,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD. AT NEXT LIGHT, WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT LEFT THE GROUND AS IT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD. NOTICED OD/OFF LIGHT FLASHING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE BEEN QUOTED NEW TRANN...
Mileage: 104,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON. RECYCLED ENGINE CHECKED ALL DOORS AND AGAIN LIGHT COMES ON. OR WHILE DRIVING, THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK. THE ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON SOMETIMES. SOMETIMES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAYS ON USUALLY WHEN I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE DOOR AJAR ISSUES. *TR
Mileage: 52,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON. RECYCLED ENGINE CHECKED ALL DOORS AND AGAIN LIGHT COMES ON. OR WHILE DRIVING, THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCK. THE ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON SOMETIMES. SOMETIMES THE INTERIOR LIGHTS COMES ON AND STAYS ON USUALLY WHEN I HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE DOOR AJAR ISSUES. *TR
Mileage: 52,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER- A NIGHTMARE OF PROBLEMS THAT KEEP GETTING WORSE. IT HAS 56K MILES ON IT AND I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. FUEL PUMP , 2 REAR SPRINGS, 2 WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. NEITHER OF THE 2 REAR WINDOWS ROLL DOWN AND THE BACK H...
Mileage: 56,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER- A NIGHTMARE OF PROBLEMS THAT KEEP GETTING WORSE. IT HAS 56K MILES ON IT AND I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. FUEL PUMP , 2 REAR SPRINGS, 2 WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. NEITHER OF THE 2 REAR WINDOWS ROLL DOWN AND THE BACK H...
Mileage: 56,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER- A NIGHTMARE OF PROBLEMS THAT KEEP GETTING WORSE. IT HAS 56K MILES ON IT AND I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. FUEL PUMP , 2 REAR SPRINGS, 2 WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. NEITHER OF THE 2 REAR WINDOWS ROLL DOWN AND THE BACK H...
Mileage: 56,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER- A NIGHTMARE OF PROBLEMS THAT KEEP GETTING WORSE. IT HAS 56K MILES ON IT AND I AM ABOUT TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. FUEL PUMP , 2 REAR SPRINGS, 2 WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW MOTOR HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. NEITHER OF THE 2 REAR WINDOWS ROLL DOWN AND THE BACK H...
Mileage: 56,000
DRIVING WHEN THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. THE CAR WOULDN'T GO INTO 3RD GEAR, CAUSING THE CAR TO REV REAL HIGH AND SLOW DOWN. TOTAL REPAIR FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION $2,500.00. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF ,TRANSMISSION RATTLING NOISE AND FAILURE AT 99,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 99,000
ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACED ON MY 02' FORD EXPLORER PREMATURELY IN MY OPINION AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT ON INTERNET CHAT ROOMS AND WEB SITES. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CAN BE DANGEROUS WHEN THEY FAIL DUE TO THE TIRE WOBBLING ON THE AXLE WITHOUT WARNING. THESE REPAIRS ARE EXTR...
Mileage: 59,000
WHEEL BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TR
Mileage: 27,389
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE SIDE AIR BAGS SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE FORD MANUFACTURER SHOULD REPLACE THE AIR BAGS FOR FREE DUE TO THE FAILURE BEING TECHNICAL IN NATURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE...
Mileage: 80,400
LAST SUMMER 2007, I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC PANEL BENEATH THE REAR WINDOW IN MY FORD EXPLORER. I TOOK IT INTO A BODY SHOP TO ASK HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD SEEN SEVERAL FORD EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME DEFECT AND THAT THE PART HAD BEEN RECALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER...
Mileage: 63,000
FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL - REPLACED 3 X'S OVER 6 YEARS. *TR
Mileage: 27,389
FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL - REPLACED 3 X'S OVER 6 YEARS. *TR
Mileage: 27,389
FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL - REPLACED 3 X'S OVER 6 YEARS. *TR
Mileage: 27,389
MY STEERING COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. IT WAS STUCK IN REVERSE SO I HAD TO TAKE THE COLUMN APART AND FIGURE HOW TO CHANGE GEARS AND GET MY KEYS OUT. FOUND OUT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS PEOPLE WITH THIS STEERING COLUMN/GEAR SHIFT. WHY MAKE TWO THINGS THAT HAV...
Mileage: 93,000
WELL, THE WIFE BOUGHT THIS PRE OWNED 2002 FORD EXPLORER. 10 MONTHS AGO. WE STARTED GETTING ROAD NOISE AFTER AN OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. I THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE REAR TIRES BEING CUPPED, AND PLACED ON THE FRONT. WE LET THAT GO, I THEN TOLD THE WIFE TO GO GET NEW TIRES. THEY T...
Mileage: 74,000
MY WIFE AND I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE VEHICLE O/D LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AS WELL. THE SUV THEN JUST QUIT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND IT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER READING MANY OTHER WEB SITES THIS APPEARS TO BE A VER...
Mileage: 85,000
WHILE PARKING MY CAR BETWEEN TWO OTHER CARS, I SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO FORWARD TO ADJUST MY CAR TO THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING SPACE. I HAD MY FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE SO THAT THE IDLE SPEED WOULD INCH MY CAR FORWARD A LITTLE. WHEN I SHIFTED TO FORWARD, MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD 2 TO 3 FEET. BECAUSE MY...
Mileage: 45,500
I HAVE HAD 4 WHEEL BEARING/HUB ASSEMBLY UNITS FAIL ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLOYER. THE FIRST TO GO WAS AFTER ONLY 20K MILES. THE CAR NOW HAS ~70K MILES AND IN THE SHOP NOW FOR THE SAME REPAIR. A VERY COSTLY REPAIR AND VERY DANGEROUS SITUITION. FORD WILL NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE IT IS A PROBELM BUT UNDERST...
Mileage: 20,000
THERE IS A LOUD WHINING SOUND FROM BACK END AND GET LOUDER THE MORE YOU ACCELERATE. THE REAR END OR BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 95,774
MY VEHICLE HAS 79K MILES ON IT AND I HAVE ALL FOUR OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED ONCE AND THE LEFT REAR BEARING REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE NEVER TOWED A TRAILER, DRIVEN THROUGH STANDING WATER OR OVERLOADED THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. THE COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLE...
Mileage: 79,059
MY VEHICLE HAS 79K MILES ON IT AND I HAVE ALL FOUR OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED ONCE AND THE LEFT REAR BEARING REPLACED TWICE. I HAVE NEVER TOWED A TRAILER, DRIVEN THROUGH STANDING WATER OR OVERLOADED THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME. THE COMMENTS ON THE INTERNET WOULD INDICATE THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLE...
Mileage: 79,059
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO, SHE HAS HAD TO TAPE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SHUT TO KEEP IT FROM OPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURS AT SPEEDS...
Mileage: 120,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED APPROXIMATELY 1.5 YEARS AGO, SHE HAS HAD TO TAPE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR SHUT TO KEEP IT FROM OPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURS AT SPEEDS...
Mileage: 120,000
NEEDED LOWER TIEROD ENDS REPLACED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
NEEDED LOWER TIEROD ENDS REPLACED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE RUSTED AND BROKEN. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
HAD TO HAVE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED AND NOW OR STILL HAVE A WHINE THAT I FEAR IS COMING FROM THE REAR END. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH A V6 ENGINE. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 149,000 MILES BUT HAS BEEN WELL-MAINTAINED. ON 5/24/08 WE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF OUR TRANSMISSION WHEN DRIVING IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE. THE O/D LIGHT WOULD BLINK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. ATTEMPTS TO R...
Mileage: 149,288
REAR BEARINGS IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER. MAJOR GRINDING AND LOUD SCRATCHING NOISES COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE REAR END. I SEE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER, AND THAT POSSIBLE FATALITIES COULD OCCUR BY THE TIRE FALLING OFF. I HAVE 3 CHILDREN, ALL UNDER 10 YEARS OLD, AND THIS IS M...
Mileage: 100,000
REAR COIL SPRINGS (LEFT & RIGHT) HAVE BOTH RUSTED THROUGH AND ARE ONLY HELD IN PLACE BY THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 81,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO OPEN THE LIFT GATE SHE WAS ABLE TO OPEN IT, AS A RESULT, THE HINGE BROKE AND THE BAR THAT HELD THE GLASS BROKE THEN THE GLASS SHATTERED. AS OF MAY 27, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAI...
Mileage: 101,000
WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR OF HAVING MY VEHICLE I HAD TO HAVE 2 TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR IT WAS DONE AGAIN AND THEN I STARTED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT NOISES AND A THUMPING COMING FROM THE REAR DURING ACCELERATION. I NOW KNOW THAT THE THUMPING IS DUE TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLE NEEDIN...
Mileage: 24,000
WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR OF HAVING MY VEHICLE I HAD TO HAVE 2 TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR IT WAS DONE AGAIN AND THEN I STARTED TO COMPLAIN ABOUT NOISES AND A THUMPING COMING FROM THE REAR DURING ACCELERATION. I NOW KNOW THAT THE THUMPING IS DUE TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLE NEEDIN...
Mileage: 24,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND ACCELERATING TO 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY ROARED AND BEGAN RACING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED OTHER VEHICLES TO SWERVE AROUND HER TO AVOID CRASHING. SHE ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULLED OFF TH...
Mileage: 51,761
AT 75,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE AN EXTREME GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR. TOOK TO A CAR REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INDICATED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SHOT. ALL THE BEARINGS IN ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE SHOT. THE CAR REPAIRMAN INDICATED THAT HE HAS SEEN MANY OF EXPLORERS COME IN WITH THIS EXACT SAME ...
Mileage: 75,000
PURCHASED VEHICLE USED IN APRIL 2007 - VEHICLE WAS CERTIFIED BY THE DEALER PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE, I INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TEST DROVE IT. THERE WERE NO ISSUES AT THIS TIME. OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS, BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. THE RIGHT SIDE IS BROKEN IN MULTIPLE PIECES AND DAMAGED THE ST...
Mileage: 87,000
WHILE DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER IT STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND WOULD NOT START. CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED OFF TO THE SIDE AND TOWED TO DEALER. THE MECHANIC SAID IT PROBABLY BROKE A VALVE SPRING WHICH CAUSED MASSIVE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 49,000 MILES ON IT AND FORD BASICALL...
Mileage: 49,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. SHE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME FOR THE GLASS ON THE REAR WINDOW WAS CRACKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NO LONGER PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY FOR THE VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #01I010000). AS OF MAY 23, 2008, THE DEALER HAD ...
Mileage: 73,000
WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLODER, WHEN I EXCITED THE VEHICLE I SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL. I GRABBED MY SON AND GOT HIM FROM THE VEHICLE. A PASSERBY CAME OVER TO HELP GET MY SON FROM THE VEHICLE. HE INFORMED ME THAT MY EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD SEIZED ON. I WOULD LIKE...
Mileage: 80,000
TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP WITH NO WARNING AND COMPLETELY WENT OUT ON MY WIFE'S WAY TO WORK. THIS HAPPENED AT 98,000 MILES. NOW THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODULE TWO YEARS EARLIER. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP WITH NO WARNING AND COMPLETELY WENT OUT ON MY WIFE'S WAY TO WORK. THIS HAPPENED AT 98,000 MILES. NOW THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODULE TWO YEARS EARLIER. *TR
Mileage: 98,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER..I WISH I WOULD HAVE RESEARCHED THE 2002 BEFORE I PURCHASED THE CAR. IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT THIS TRUCK. THIS IS THE SECOND ISSUE I'VE HAD WITH FORD, MY 1996 FORD EXPLORER HAD THE ISSUES WITH THE TIRES AND IT TOOK PEOPLE ...
Mileage: 74,000
I WAS LOADING GROCERIES INTO THE BACK OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHEN THE LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. THE HINGE ON THE LIFTGATE HAD ACTUALLY BROKEN, SHATTERING GLASS EVERYWHERE. MY HAND WAS CUT AND I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY THE LIFTGATE. WHILE DEVASTATING, IT COULD HAVE BEEN TRAGIC. I HAD THE HINGES AND ...
Mileage: 72,000
BOTH REAR SPRING CRUMBLED. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
BOTH REAR SPRING CRUMBLED. *TR
Mileage: 90,000
CRACK ON REAR HATCH OF VEHICLE, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT IT HAS HAPPENED. FIRST TIME IT WAS REPLACED AT OUR COST. *TR
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, A COUPLE WEEKS AGO I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK LIFT GLASS, AND THE WINDOW FELL, AND COMBUSTION IN THOUSANDS OF LITTLE PIECES, RIGHT IN MY FACE! I HAVE PICTURES, ANYWAY I PROCEEDED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN HORSEHEADS, NY, THEY REPLACED THE WINDOW DUE TO...
Mileage: 70,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, A COUPLE WEEKS AGO I WENT TO OPEN THE BACK LIFT GLASS, AND THE WINDOW FELL, AND COMBUSTION IN THOUSANDS OF LITTLE PIECES, RIGHT IN MY FACE! I HAVE PICTURES, ANYWAY I PROCEEDED TO TAKE MY VEHICLE TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN HORSEHEADS, NY, THEY REPLACED THE WINDOW DUE TO...
Mileage: 70,000
I BOUGHT MY FORD EXPLORER XLS ON FEB 5 2005. COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND THEY SAID THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. ABOUT 6 MONTHS LATER I HAD IT CHECKED AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE SHIFTER SOLENOID WAS BAD. I HAD IT REPLACED FOR A PRICE OF 2100.00 TO GO 50 MILES DOW...
Mileage: 84,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE TRUCK JUST STARTED STALLING AND THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. I ALMOST WAS HIT FROM BEHIND, AND THE VEHICLE ALMOST LOST CONTROL. AFTER PULLING OVER, AND PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND TURNING THE O/D BACK ON, THE TRUCK H...
Mileage: 115,455
IT STARTED AROUND 78,000 MILES. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL. THE TRANNY WAS SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP - HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION ($3400). TRANSMISSION AGAIN AT 137,000 MILES SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND G...
Mileage: 137,000
IT STARTED AROUND 78,000 MILES. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AS I WAS DRIVING UP A HILL. THE TRANNY WAS SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP - HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION ($3400). TRANSMISSION AGAIN AT 137,000 MILES SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND G...
Mileage: 137,000
I'M THE FIRST OWNER OF A 2002 EXPLORER. AT 30K MILES, HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT DUE TO SLIPPING, OD LIGHT FLASHING AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. AT 60K MILES, THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS HAVE RE-APPEARED AND FORD IS UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY COMPENSATION. LOOKING ON-LINE, MANY OWNERS OF THIS MO...
Mileage: 63,000
I HAVE 2002 FORD XLT EXPLORER. 102K MILES NOW. I HAD ISSUE WITH THROTTLE CABLE STICKING BACK IN FEB 2008. WOULD NOT DECELERATE PROPERLY DRIVING HOME IN THE EVENING, THROTTLE STUCK OPEN. CAME CLOSE TO REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE. TRACED THE PROBLEM TO WHAT WAS THAT THE INNER LINER OF THE THROTTLE C...
Mileage: 97,132
BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN SEPT. 2007. A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, HAD TO REPLACE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING. A MONTH AFTER THAT, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING. DRIVER DOOR WINDOW MOTOR WENT A WEEK AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS. ABS LIGHT IS ON. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO COILS IN THE ELE...
BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN SEPT. 2007. A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, HAD TO REPLACE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING. A MONTH AFTER THAT, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING. DRIVER DOOR WINDOW MOTOR WENT A WEEK AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS. ABS LIGHT IS ON. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO COILS IN THE ELE...
BOUGHT THE CAR USED IN SEPT. 2007. A MONTH AND A HALF LATER, HAD TO REPLACE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING. A MONTH AFTER THAT, WE HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING. DRIVER DOOR WINDOW MOTOR WENT A WEEK AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS. ABS LIGHT IS ON. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO COILS IN THE ELE...
FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES ON THE CAR. COST $ 950.00 TO REPLACE THE PUMP AT DEALER. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. A FEW WEEKS EARLIER I NOTICED A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING...
Mileage: 11,000
FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING INTO MY DRIVEWAY WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES ON THE CAR. COST $ 950.00 TO REPLACE THE PUMP AT DEALER. THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS IF IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. A FEW WEEKS EARLIER I NOTICED A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE WHEN THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING...
Mileage: 11,000
THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE AWAY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT IN PARK FROM DRIVE. IT JUST SNAPPED VERY EASY. THE BROKE COMPONENT IS THE PIECE THAT CONNECTS THE LEVER TO THE ROD AND THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN COMPONENT HAD TO BE REPLACE BECAUSE THE LEVER AND ROD IS A SINGLE PIECE. ...
Mileage: 86,000
NOTICED A GRINDING AND WHINING NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF MY 2002 FORD XLT EXPLORER. ALSO THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED A NEW EXHAUST THE CAR WAS MAKING SUCH LOUD NOISE. WENT TO 2 DIFFERENT GARAGES FOR PRICING, I NEEDED BOTH FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS REPLACED ACTUALLY THE FRONT BEARING WAS ABOUT TO FALL ...
Mileage: 80,000
NOTICED A GRINDING AND WHINING NOISE COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF MY 2002 FORD XLT EXPLORER. ALSO THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED A NEW EXHAUST THE CAR WAS MAKING SUCH LOUD NOISE. WENT TO 2 DIFFERENT GARAGES FOR PRICING, I NEEDED BOTH FRONT AND REAR BEARINGS REPLACED ACTUALLY THE FRONT BEARING WAS ABOUT TO FALL ...
Mileage: 80,000
GEAR STICK BROKE OFF IN MY HAND WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, IT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS IT HAPPENED TODAY, BUT WILL PROBABLY REQUIRE A NEW STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Mileage: 48,752
2002 FORD EXPLORE XLT V6 TRANSMISSION FAILED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC WHILE MY CHILDREN WERE ON BOARD. FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE AND QUITE SAD THAT FORD DID NOTHING. TRUCK WAS ONLY 4 YRS OLD AND SHOULD NOT HAVE NEEDED A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND GET TRANSPORTATION...
Mileage: 103,425
1. MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING ON A STATE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR'S O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NO OTHER WARNING LIGHTS WERE GOING OFF. IT WAS A MATTER OF MILES BEFORE THE CAR STOPPED GOING. IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR A CAR TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN ON A FAST MOVING HIGHWAY. 2. AFTER THE LIGHT FLASH...
Mileage: 77,000
A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.0 XLS STARTED TO MAKE A ROARING SOUND FROM THE REAR WHEELS AND THE GAS MILEAGE SEEMED TO BE A COUPLE MPG LESS. I THINK I HAD ABOUT 25K MILES AT THE TIME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK IT OUT, I THOUGHT IT COULD BE THE BEARINGS, THEY...
Mileage: 250,000
HUGE PROBLEMS WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON 02 FORD EXPLORERS. FORD SHOULD TAKE ACCOUNTABILITIES FOR THERE LACK QUALITY IN TERMS OF ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING. THOUGHT IT WOULD BE A GOOD FAMILY VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY IT IS UNSAFE AND A DRAIN ON THE FINANCES. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, REAR END CLUNKS WHEN THE TRANNY FINALLY SHIFTS TO ANOTHER GEAR, REAR END WHINE AT 60-70MPH. HASN'T BEEN FIXED BUT THE DEALERSHIP ESTIMATES $2K FOR THE REAR END AND $3K FOR THE TRANNY. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, REAR END CLUNKS WHEN THE TRANNY FINALLY SHIFTS TO ANOTHER GEAR, REAR END WHINE AT 60-70MPH. HASN'T BEEN FIXED BUT THE DEALERSHIP ESTIMATES $2K FOR THE REAR END AND $3K FOR THE TRANNY. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
I PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT THE END OF 2007. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST UNDER 60,000 MILES. AROUND 65,000 I BEGAN TO HEAR A HIGH PITCHED HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE NOISE INVESTIGATED AND HAD BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED A...
Mileage: 80,000
I PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT THE END OF 2007. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE HAD JUST UNDER 60,000 MILES. AROUND 65,000 I BEGAN TO HEAR A HIGH PITCHED HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE NOISE INVESTIGATED AND HAD BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED A...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A RUBBING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BEING SERVICED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRINGS FAILED...
Mileage: 81,979
SAME AS ALL THE OTHERS. O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, STARTED SHIFTING HARD, THEN LOST ALL GEARS EXCEPT FIRST. TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED! CALLED FORD THEY DON'T CARE. *TR
Mileage: 890,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC FOUND A CRACK IN THE REAR COIL SPRINGS. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY PRIOR FAILURES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 106,000. UPDAT...
Mileage: 106,000
STARTED AS MY 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULD KICK IN AND I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT TO GET IT OUT. THEN MY TRANS STARTED SLIPPING I HIT THE BRAKE AND GOES OUT OF GEAR. NOW IT JUST TAKES ITSELF IN AND OUT WHEN EVER ONLY HAVE 95,000CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN EASY. *TR
THE FUEL SYSTEM ON MY FORD EXPLORER WENT OUT COMPLETELY AT 40,000 MILES. ALSO, THE BLACK PANELS BETWEEN THE WINDOWS ARE FADED AND PEELING. *TR
Mileage: 40,435
THE FUEL SYSTEM ON MY FORD EXPLORER WENT OUT COMPLETELY AT 40,000 MILES. ALSO, THE BLACK PANELS BETWEEN THE WINDOWS ARE FADED AND PEELING. *TR
Mileage: 40,435
CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT WENT OFF , THEN O/D LIGHT KEPT BLINKING, FAILED TO GO INTO GEAR AND LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING HOME. TOOK IT TO SHOP AND MECH SAID IT WAS A BAD TRANSMISSION AND IS NOW REBUILDING IT FOR 1,900 USD. *TR
Mileage: 103,346
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS, TRANSMISSION SLIPS, O/D LIGHT FLASHES, VEHICLE COASTS TO A STOP. CAUSES TRAFFIC DELAYS, INCREASES CHANCES FOR MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENTS. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD INTO 2ND GEAR FROM DAY ONE, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL, WHINING IN REAR END ALSO SAID NORMAL. HAD TO REPLACE 2 WHEEL BEARINGS, 2 MORE BAD NOW, REPLACED WHEEL HUB, NOW TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD INTO 2ND GEAR FROM DAY ONE, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL, WHINING IN REAR END ALSO SAID NORMAL. HAD TO REPLACE 2 WHEEL BEARINGS, 2 MORE BAD NOW, REPLACED WHEEL HUB, NOW TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD INTO 2ND GEAR FROM DAY ONE, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL, WHINING IN REAR END ALSO SAID NORMAL. HAD TO REPLACE 2 WHEEL BEARINGS, 2 MORE BAD NOW, REPLACED WHEEL HUB, NOW TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD INTO 2ND GEAR FROM DAY ONE, TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL, WHINING IN REAR END ALSO SAID NORMAL. HAD TO REPLACE 2 WHEEL BEARINGS, 2 MORE BAD NOW, REPLACED WHEEL HUB, NOW TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. *TR
Mileage: 180,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT STAYS ON AND CAUSES DOME LIGHTS TO FLASH ON AND OFF AND CHIME WHILE DRIVING. CAR ALARM GOES OFF RANDOMLY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. HAVE TALK TO FORD THEY TELL ME I NEED TO BRING IT IN WHILE THIS IS ALL HAPPENING SO THEY CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOING ON. CAR NEVER SEEMS TO DO IT AT A T...
Mileage: 75,000
AT 51,894 WE WERE SURPRISED TO FIND THAT OUR REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS STARTED AS A WHINE AND CLICKING NOISE TOTAL CHARGE TO FIX APPROX 750.00 -- ACCORDING TO OTHERS ON THIS SITE THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AT THIS TIME WE ALSO HAD A VERY LOOSE PARKING BRA...
Mileage: 51,894
AT 51,894 WE WERE SURPRISED TO FIND THAT OUR REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS STARTED AS A WHINE AND CLICKING NOISE TOTAL CHARGE TO FIX APPROX 750.00 -- ACCORDING TO OTHERS ON THIS SITE THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AT THIS TIME WE ALSO HAD A VERY LOOSE PARKING BRA...
Mileage: 51,894
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE LEFT REAR OUTER TIE ROD AND WHICH THE MECHANIC SAYS DISPLAYS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND MOVEMENT. ALSO REPLACING REAR GAS CHARGED STRUTS (DISPLAYS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND MOVEMENT), REAR COIL SPRINGS (BENT, CRACKED, AND LOOSE), AND REAR STRUT MOUNTS. $1100.00 ON A CAR WITH ...
Mileage: 61,109
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE LEFT REAR OUTER TIE ROD AND WHICH THE MECHANIC SAYS DISPLAYS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND MOVEMENT. ALSO REPLACING REAR GAS CHARGED STRUTS (DISPLAYS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND MOVEMENT), REAR COIL SPRINGS (BENT, CRACKED, AND LOOSE), AND REAR STRUT MOUNTS. $1100.00 ON A CAR WITH ...
Mileage: 61,109
FAILURE OF WHEEL BEARINGS, CAUSING LACK OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE WHEEL LOSS. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
OVER THE PAST MONTH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED HAS BEGUN TO KNOCK VERY HARD WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE AND IT ALSO SHIFTS BADLY ONCE ROLLING FORWARD, KNOCKING AND JERKING. *TR
Mileage: 81,000
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON FORD EXPLORER 2002. *TR
Mileage: 67,000
ENGINE TICKING AT IDLE. *TR
Mileage: 84,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES(APPROX $250 EACH), WITH THE 4TH NOT FAR BEHIND. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE MODULE(APPROX $400-$500). I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WINDOW MOTORS GOING BAD AND HAVING TO REPLACE THE...
Mileage: 40,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER NO PRIOR WARNING O/D LIGHTS STARTS TO FLASH THEN SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT SOON CAME ON NOW TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD UNLESS I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR ONLY 66,000 MILES AND 1 DAY OUT OF WARRANTY I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON WEB SITES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FORD REFUSES T...
Mileage: 66,000
O/D LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND CAR IS REVVING AND DOES NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 68,000
WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SINCE BUYING OUR VEHICLE IN 2003. THE FIRST TIME WE HAD IT FIXED WAS TWO WEEKS AFTER BUYING IT. IT HAS BEEN FIXED 3 TIMES AND WE ARE ABOUT TO FIX AGAIN. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH HUNDREDS OF OWNERS OF 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. ...
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE HATCH CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH I FOUND THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH EXPLORERS OF THIS YEAR MODEL. IT'S OBVIOUS TO ALL THOSE WHO OWN ONE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A DEFECT IN MATERIAL FROM THE MANUFACTU...
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS FAILED. THE O/D LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. TOOK IT TO AAMCO AND THEY SAID I NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THEY SAID THEY HAVE DEALT WITH MANY 2002 FORD EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 4L V6 AUTO TRANS I HAD MY EXPLORER INTO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE LAST JANUARY AND THEY MENTIONED THAT MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL SEAL WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BUT NOT RIGHT AWAY. I WAITED FOR THE NEXT OIL CHANGE IN APRIL AND SCHEDULED IT IN FOR A WHEEL SEA...
Mileage: 71,535
2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER 4L V6 AUTO TRANS I HAD MY EXPLORER INTO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE LAST JANUARY AND THEY MENTIONED THAT MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL SEAL WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE CHANGED BUT NOT RIGHT AWAY. I WAITED FOR THE NEXT OIL CHANGE IN APRIL AND SCHEDULED IT IN FOR A WHEEL SEA...
Mileage: 71,535
DROVE INTO THE CARWASH WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE GEARSHIFT GOT STUCK AND BROKE OFF IN REVERSE, HAD TO BACK CAR OUT OF CARWASH WITH MANY CARS BEHIND ME TOWED THE CAR TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST $1,200.00 AFTER RESEARCH TODAY I SEE THAT ALOT OF E...
Mileage: 54,947
REAR TAILGATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS RECALLED FOR THE HINGES TO BE EXPOSED SINCE THEN THE TAILGATE WOULD EXHIBIT RANDOM DOOR AJAR INDICATIONS. RECENTLY THE PLASTIC PANEL ON THE OUTSIDE UNDER THE GLASS HAS SPLIT VERTICALLY IN THE MIDDLE. *TR
Mileage: 74,900
CRACK APPEARED IN WINTER 2006 IN HATCH BELOW REAR WINDOW. THIS WAS A FLORIDA CAR UP TO JUNE 2006. ALL WAS FINE IN FLORIDA. I SUSPECT COLD HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THESE CRACKS. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE AS I AM HOPING FOR A RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 97,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS BLINKING, IT CANNOT BE SHUT OFF WITH THE OVERDRIVE SWITCH UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED...
Mileage: 79,000
A CRACK APPEARED ON THE REAR HATCH DOOR UNDER THE REAR WINDOW. THE CRACK JUST APPEARED ONE MORNING WITHOUT ANY DIRECT ACTION. A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET SHOWED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO MANY 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. *TR
Mileage: 73,561
TRANSMISSION WON'T GO INTO GEAR SOMETIMES WHEN PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP. IT ALSO SLIPS OCCASIONALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TR
Mileage: 110,500
TRANSMISSION MAKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR. OD LIGHT BLINKS AND CHECK TRANSMISSION MESSAGE COMES ON. *TR
Mileage: 100,346
HEARD LOUD ROARING NOISE COMING FROM BACK REAR TIRES. HAD EXPLORER CHECKED TO FIND OUT THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS ALMOST READY TO COME OFF EXPLORER. HUBS/BEARINGS WEARING OUT . THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THESE EXPLORERS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
I WENT TO PUT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER INTO PARK AND THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. I HAD TO CALL A WRECKER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. THE TOTAL COST WAS $1100 BECAUSE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE METAL BASED ON THE BROKEN PART AND ALSO...
Mileage: 75,182
BLINKING O\D LIGHT, TRANSMISSION WILL ONLY SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE UNDER NO LOAD, LATE AND HARD SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND (OR ACCEL TO ABOUT 20 MPH THEN BACK OFF TO MINIMIZE JAR TO DRIVE LINE COMPONENTS), AND 4-WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. SAFETY ISSUES: (1) PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC, CAN'T ACCELERATE UNTI...
Mileage: 85,000
REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND ALSO THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. YOU MAKE TONS OF MONEY OFF YOUR LOYAL COSTUMERS, NOW DO SOMETHING FOR THEM AND FIX AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM THAT MECHANICS, DEALERSHIPS AND OWNERS OF 2002 FORD EXPLORERS KNOW ABOUT. THANK YOU *TR
REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND ALSO THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE DO A RECALL ON THIS BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. YOU MAKE TONS OF MONEY OFF YOUR LOYAL COSTUMERS, NOW DO SOMETHING FOR THEM AND FIX AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM THAT MECHANICS, DEALERSHIPS AND OWNERS OF 2002 FORD EXPLORERS KNOW ABOUT. THANK YOU *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 130,000 MILES WITH NEAR INCIDENT OF REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FALLING OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TR
Mileage: 129,000
WE GOT IN TO A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND WE HIT AT ABOUT 45 M.P.H. ON IMPACT AND NOTHING DEPLOY SOON AFTER THE CRASH THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED FOR SEVERAL DAYS TILL WE GOT THE REPAIR AND THEY JUST RESET THE COMPUTER IN THE TRUCK AND NOW THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS FLASHING ONLY A WE...
Mileage: 90,300
I PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM A FORD DEALER IN APRIL 2005, WITH APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES ON IT. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AND THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. AFTER PURCHASING ALL FOUR NEW TIRES, THE NOISE CONTINUED TO WORSEN. BY 60,000 MILES ...
Mileage: 45,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT AND ALARM ARE COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY . ALSO THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM WILL GO OFF FOR NO REASON. *TR
Mileage: 128,000
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING BAD. *TR
Mileage: 71,630
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING BAD. *TR
Mileage: 71,630
THE PAINT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS PEELING OFF THE PANELS BETWEEN THE WINDOWS AFTER 3 YEARS (AND IT'S PRIMARILY PARKED IN MY GARAGE). AFTER CONTACTING FORD AND APPEALING TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR ASSISTANCE, I DECIDED I COULD LIVE WITH IT BECAUSE IT WAS COSMETIC FLAW EVEN THOUGH THE DEALERS A...
2002 FORD EXPLORER, TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 69,000 MILES. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
O/D LIGHT BLINKING; SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN AND IT WAS HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER. BASICALLY WAS TOLD I NEEDED A TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ONLY HAS 67,000 MILES ON IT. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS MORE COMMON THAN I THOUGHT. THERE IS EVEN A TSB (03-25-4). ...
Mileage: 67,500
THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD OCCASIONALLY TURN ON ALONG WITH THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT AT APPROX. 95,000 MILES ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE SHIFTIING OF THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY CAUSING A USUALLY HIGH IDLE AT CERTAIN GEARS. ALSO THE O/D LIGHT WOULD ALSO CONSTANTLY BLINK ALONG WITH TH...
Mileage: 95,000
REAR PANEL WAS CRACKED WHICH THEN LEAD TO THE REAR WINDOW HINGE FAILING AND THE WINDOW SHATTERED IN AN UNPROVOKED MANNER. *TR
Mileage: 87,550
PULLED IN THE DRIVE WAY WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THE SHIFTER FEEL OFF CALLED ON THE PART YOU CANT JUST BY THE PART YOU HAVE TO BY THE WHOLE COLUMN AT A PRICE OF 600.00 JUST FOR THE PART NOW I AM A WELDER AND MECHANIC BY TRADE AND HAVE BEEN FOR 20 YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE THE E...
Mileage: 74,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT MADE A LOUD TINGING, SCREECHING NOISE ON A TUESDAY MORNING ,ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL. IT WAS NOT A CONSISTENT SOUND. MY HUSBAND LUBRICATED THE BUSHINGS THAT NIGHT, THINKING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. NEXT DAY, THE SOUND WAS PROGRESSIVELY WORSENING, I EVEN HE...
Mileage: 75,000
CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, AND E-BRAKE. E BRAKE REPLACED AND BAD AGAIN. HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT DEALERSHIP A 400 MILES BEFORE 75,000 MILE WARRANTY ENDED. TAKEN BACK 100 MILES LATER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AGAIN. PAST WARRANTY NOW AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. I WILL NOT BUY FORD AGAIN, IT ...
Mileage: 74,719
CONTINUOUS PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, AND E-BRAKE. E BRAKE REPLACED AND BAD AGAIN. HAD TRANSMISSION REPAIR AT DEALERSHIP A 400 MILES BEFORE 75,000 MILE WARRANTY ENDED. TAKEN BACK 100 MILES LATER TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AGAIN. PAST WARRANTY NOW AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. I WILL NOT BUY FORD AGAIN, IT ...
Mileage: 74,719
TRANSMISSION WOULD REV BEFORE SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, HAD IT REPLACED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP WITH FORD PARTS, 17 MONTHS LATER SAME THING AND FORD WILL NOT BACK IT UP, A TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 17 MONTHS, THIS HAS COST ME A TOTAL OF $4,000.00 DOLLARS, AND DUE TO THIS DEFECT THE CARS BOOK...
TRANSMISSION WOULD REV BEFORE SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR, HAD IT REPLACED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP WITH FORD PARTS, 17 MONTHS LATER SAME THING AND FORD WILL NOT BACK IT UP, A TRANSMISSION SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 17 MONTHS, THIS HAS COST ME A TOTAL OF $4,000.00 DOLLARS, AND DUE TO THIS DEFECT THE CARS BOOK...
PLACING VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE WANTS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WHEN PLACING BACK INTO PARK IT IS HESITANT. THIS REALLY SCARES ME, I HAVE TO PARK A BIT FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME , TO MAKE SURE I DON'T HIT IT. *TR
Mileage: 74,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING A ROARING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK BADLY IN TRAFFIC AND THE CONTACT WOULD LOSE CONTROL. HE CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE...
Mileage: 97,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING AND ROARING SOUND. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. AS OF APRIL 10, 2008, THREE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6...
Mileage: 54,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A GRINDING AND ROARING SOUND. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. AS OF APRIL 10, 2008, THREE WHEEL BEARINGS AND HUBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6...
Mileage: 54,000
A CRACK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, ON THE FIBERGLASS PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 2WD, 4.0 FI. I TOOK THE CAR IN AT ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF OLD, WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND IT WAS "TAKEN CARE OF" AT FORD'S COST. ABOUT 3-6 MONTHS AFTER THE 36 MONTH W...
Mileage: 35,000
ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO I NOTICED A CRACK ON THE FIBERGLASS PIECE OF THE REAR HATCH LID OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH ABOUT IT UNTIL TODAY WHEN I GOT TO LOOKING FOR THE PRICE OF A REAR WINDOW. WHILE SEARCHING I SEEN THAT THERE WAS ALOT OF PEOPLE THAT HAD THIS PROBLEM AND THAT SOME HAD ...
Mileage: 95,000
2002 CRACK ON HATCHBACK PANEL UNDER REAR WINDOW. ON DECEMBER 26, 2007 I WENT INTO MY GARAGE AND NOTICED 2 CRACKS, ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FORD EMBLEM, EACH ABOUT 3 TO 4 INCHES LONG. I KNOW FOR SURE THEY WERE NOT THERE THE NIGHT BEFORE BECAUSE WE HAD TAKEN SOME PACKAGES OUT OF THE HATCHBACK, AND T...
OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED BLINKING AND CAR ENGINE REVVED WHEN GIVING GAS WHILE DRIVING. BROUGHT TO FORD DEALER 3300. DOLLARS LATER A NEW TRANSMISSION. TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN DRIVING IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IF YOU KNEW YOUR TRANSMISSION COULD CUT OUT ON YOU WHILE DRIVING SAY ON THE HIGHWAY WOULD YOU DO I...
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 73K STARTED WITH O/D LIGHT BLINKING AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION MESSAGE. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY MY WIFE TO CART MY DAUGHTER AROUND, NEVER ABUSED, NEVER TOWED ANYTHING. *TR
Mileage: 73,200
DRIVERS SIDE REAR COIL SPRING SNAPPED AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING SNAPPED IN 4 PLACES. MECHANIC AT MIDAS TOLD ME THEY ARE SEEING ALOT OF THESE ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WONDERING IF FORD IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I CALLED THERE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DIDN'T GET ANYWHERE WITH THEM. *T...
Mileage: 73,400
CRACKED LIFT GATE/ UPPER HALF. *TR
Mileage: 68,400
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN JAN 08, IT IS NOW APRIL 08 AND I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE R FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. IT HAS COST ME AROUND $1,200.00 AND IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. ONCE A MONTH I AM PUTTING MORE MONEY INTO SOMETHING THAT I BELIEVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ...
Mileage: 54,780
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN JAN 08, IT IS NOW APRIL 08 AND I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE R FRONT WHEEL BEARING, AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. IT HAS COST ME AROUND $1,200.00 AND IT ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. ONCE A MONTH I AM PUTTING MORE MONEY INTO SOMETHING THAT I BELIEVE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ...
Mileage: 54,780
NO APPARENT REASON. *TR
Mileage: 75,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65,000 MILES, IT WAS REBUILD AND FAILED AGAIN. MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS GRINDING. *TR
Mileage: 65,000
LEAKING REAR AXLE SEAL. *TR
Mileage: 79,300
TRANSMISSION ERROR CODES, OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLICKERS SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
AFTER SEEING OTHER 2002-2006 FORD EXPLORERS ON THE STREET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OF HAVING A CRACK IN THE REAR PANEL RIGHT BELOW THE REAR WINDOW I DECIDED TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING WE COULD DO ABOUT IT. I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL TO REPLACE THE HINGES BECAUSE THE DOOR WOULD SLAM SHUT WHICH I BELIEV...
Mileage: 65,000
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH 34,000 MILES ON IT IN 2003 AND STILL HAVE IT. BEFORE THE FACTORY WARRANTY WAS UP AT 36,000 MILES AND HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANS AND THAT THEY WOULD FIX IT. WITHIN A YEAR LATER I HAD THE ...
Mileage: 35,800
2002 FORD EXPLORER. PULLING OUT ONTO MAJOR HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GET OUT OF 2ND GEAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED AND SERVICED UP TO FACTORY SUGGESTED STANDARDS. TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY DID NOTHING EXCEPT SUGGEST A REBUILT FORD TRANSMISSION. *TR
WHEN I START MY EXPLORER FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, THE 4 WHEEL LOW AND 4 WHEEL HIGH LIGHTS WILL COME ON AND THE EXPLORER WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. IT'S LIKE THE CAR IS NEUTRAL AND WHEN I GO TO PUT IT BACK INTO PARK, THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE GRINDING GEARS. *TR
Mileage: 110,800
FAILURE OF BOTH REAR SPRINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. 95,000 MILES, NORMAL DUTY (NEVER OVERLOADED). SPRINGS LITERALLY BREAKING APART STARTING AT TOP. SUSPECT DESIGN OR MATERIAL FLAW. INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS NOT ISOLATED INCIDENT. SUSPECT FURTHER SPRING FAILURE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONT...
Mileage: 90,000
THIS IS MY WIFE'S VEHICLE SO I DO NOT DRIVE IT OFTEN. WHEN I DID I NOTICED THE LOUD ROAR AND ASKED HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN THERE. SHE SAID A COUPLE MONTHS. I REPLACED 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS. HAD I NOT DROVE IT MYSELF THE WHEELS COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF!!! SHE HAS MY TWO CHILDREN IN THERE ALSO. TH...
Mileage: 79,000
THIS IS MY WIFE'S VEHICLE SO I DO NOT DRIVE IT OFTEN. WHEN I DID I NOTICED THE LOUD ROAR AND ASKED HOW LONG IT HAD BEEN THERE. SHE SAID A COUPLE MONTHS. I REPLACED 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS. HAD I NOT DROVE IT MYSELF THE WHEELS COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF!!! SHE HAS MY TWO CHILDREN IN THERE ALSO. TH...
Mileage: 79,000
PROBLEMS WITH THIS EXPLORER OVER MY OWNERSHIP INCLUDE: -REAR GLASS REPLACED -FRONT BRAKES REPLACED -REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, -PARKING BRAKE ISSUES, -NEW TIRES, ETC. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH THIS EXPLORER OVER MY OWNERSHIP INCLUDE: -REAR GLASS REPLACED -FRONT BRAKES REPLACED -REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, -PARKING BRAKE ISSUES, -NEW TIRES, ETC. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH THIS EXPLORER OVER MY OWNERSHIP INCLUDE: -REAR GLASS REPLACED -FRONT BRAKES REPLACED -REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, -PARKING BRAKE ISSUES, -NEW TIRES, ETC. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH THIS EXPLORER OVER MY OWNERSHIP INCLUDE: -REAR GLASS REPLACED -FRONT BRAKES REPLACED -REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, -PARKING BRAKE ISSUES, -NEW TIRES, ETC. *TR
PROBLEMS WITH THIS EXPLORER OVER MY OWNERSHIP INCLUDE: -REAR GLASS REPLACED -FRONT BRAKES REPLACED -REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, -PARKING BRAKE ISSUES, -NEW TIRES, ETC. *TR
MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED DUE TO THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILING CATASTROPHICALLY, SENDING BITS OF BRASS AND METAL SHAVINGS EVERYWHERE INSIDE AND DESTROYING THE ASSEMBLY. THE SYMPTOMS OF THIS FAILURE WERE AS FOLLOWS: SHIFTING HARD BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR, AND THE O/D LIGHT FLASHING VERY RAPIDLY AFTER...
Mileage: 117,000
FAILED REAR WHEEL BEARING. CAR SWAYING SIDE TO SIDE, POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IF AT HIGH SPEED. *TR
Mileage: 102,000
I HEARD LIKE A AIRPLANE RIGHT OVER THE HEAD OF MY TRUCK AND IT ENDED UP BEING MY HUB BEARINGS, THE FORD DEALER SAID WE HAVE ALOT OF THESE PROBLEMS WITH THE 2002 FORD XLT EXPLORER. HE TOLD ME AS MANY AS THESE THAT HE GETS IN IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. HE PROCEEDS TO TELL ME YOUR TIRE CAN FALL OFF AND THE...
Mileage: 78,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD INITIAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 101,000 MILES. CAR WAS SERVICED REGULARLY, RUNNING FINE UNTIL O/D INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. REBUILT TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED AND NOW HAS FAILED AT 151,000 MILES. RESEARCH CONCERNING THIS PROBLE...
Mileage: 101,000
MY REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING IS GOING OUT... THIS HAD HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER EXPLORERS DRIVERS AND I DO NOT THINK IT IS SAFE..... WHEEL COULD FALL OFF TO UNKNOWN DRIVER. *TR
Mileage: 69,500
OUTSIDE COVER ON HATCH LID CRACKED JUST BELOW THE GLASS. HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I TALKED TO THE OWNERS AND THEY ALSO HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIPS IN OUR AREA. I HAVE TALKED TO 15 OTHER OWNERS AND HAVE SEEN MANY MORE CARS WITH THIS CRACK. *TR
Mileage: 95,000
I JUST HAD TO PURCHASE MY THIRD FORD TRANSMISSION FOR MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT A COST OF $3600 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION I ALSO HAD INSTALLED BY FORD AT A COST OF $3400 38,500 MILES PREVIOUSLY. *TR
Mileage: 38,500
I PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER IN 2006, THERE IS A ROARING SOUND AND FROM OTHER RESPONSES FROM THE INTERNET I SEE THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM AND A MECHANIC THAT WORKS FOR FORD SAID THAT IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS AND THE BACK WHEELS COULD LOCK UP AT ANYTIME THAT ...
Mileage: 96,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT ON 3/25/08 AND OD LIGHT FLASHED AND ENGINE REVVED UP. WOULD NOT GO WHEN GAS PRESSED, FINALLY GOT IT TO LIMP THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT AND PUT IT IN PARK TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING WAS RIPPING APART UNDER...
Mileage: 91,000
REPLACE REAR END IN 2002 EXPLORER 2 TIMES. FORD VENTED THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A TUBE THAT EXITS AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL. THIS DESIGN ALLOWS A LOT OF WATER TO GET INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND RUINS ALL THE WORKINGS. I HAD IT FIXED AND IN LESS THAN A YEAR LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM - I NOW HA...
Mileage: 65,000
REPLACE REAR END IN 2002 EXPLORER 2 TIMES. FORD VENTED THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A TUBE THAT EXITS AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL. THIS DESIGN ALLOWS A LOT OF WATER TO GET INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND RUINS ALL THE WORKINGS. I HAD IT FIXED AND IN LESS THAN A YEAR LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM - I NOW HA...
Mileage: 65,000
REPLACE REAR END IN 2002 EXPLORER 2 TIMES. FORD VENTED THE DIFFERENTIAL WITH A TUBE THAT EXITS AROUND THE REAR WHEEL WELL. THIS DESIGN ALLOWS A LOT OF WATER TO GET INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL AND RUINS ALL THE WORKINGS. I HAD IT FIXED AND IN LESS THAN A YEAR LATER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM - I NOW HA...
Mileage: 65,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE OD SENSOR BEGAN BLINKING AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND READ THE MANUAL, WHICH STATED TO IMMEDIATELY HAVE THE VEHICLE ASSESSED FOR POSSIBLE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE...
Mileage: 85,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. AS OF MARCH 26, 2008, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR IS STILL UNAVAILABLE. SHE FEELS THAT THIS LENGTH OF TIME IS UNLAWFUL. SHE CALLED T...
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CRACKED/FRACTURED COMPLETELY THROUGH. SPRING COILS ARE COLLAPSED ONTO EACH OTHER AT THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE. THIS IS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. SPRINGS/STRUTS SHOULD LOSE TENSION OVER TIME BUT SHOULD NOT COMPLETELY FAIL TO THE POINT THEY COMPLETELY CRACK INTO TWO PIECES. ...
Mileage: 103,000
I DROVE MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TO WORK ABOUT 445 PM AND EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE ON THE WAY THERE. I LEFT WORK AT 7 PM TO GO GET DINNER FOR ME AND THE OTHER GUYS WORKING THAT NIGHT AND I GO OUT START IT UP... SHIFT IT INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE DOESN'T MOVE. I THEN SHIFT I IT INTO DRIVE AND THE IT ST...
Mileage: 88,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIVE, BUT THE NOISE DID NOT STOP. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE BECAUSE HE BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED...
Mileage: 86,214
AT 85K MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING USE/CONDITION, THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAVE FAILED ON MY 2002 EXPLORER. THERE ARE FORD TSBS THAT IDENTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THESE PROBLEMS AS EVIDENT IN MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES, YET REFUSE TO ABSORB ANY COST OF THE $3200 IT WILL TAKE TO REPAIR THEM. TH...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 85K MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING USE/CONDITION, THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAVE FAILED ON MY 2002 EXPLORER. THERE ARE FORD TSBS THAT IDENTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THESE PROBLEMS AS EVIDENT IN MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES, YET REFUSE TO ABSORB ANY COST OF THE $3200 IT WILL TAKE TO REPAIR THEM. TH...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 85K MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING USE/CONDITION, THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAVE FAILED ON MY 2002 EXPLORER. THERE ARE FORD TSBS THAT IDENTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THESE PROBLEMS AS EVIDENT IN MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES, YET REFUSE TO ABSORB ANY COST OF THE $3200 IT WILL TAKE TO REPAIR THEM. TH...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 85K MILES, UNDER NORMAL DRIVING USE/CONDITION, THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAVE FAILED ON MY 2002 EXPLORER. THERE ARE FORD TSBS THAT IDENTIFY AND ACKNOWLEDGE THESE PROBLEMS AS EVIDENT IN MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES, YET REFUSE TO ABSORB ANY COST OF THE $3200 IT WILL TAKE TO REPAIR THEM. TH...
Mileage: 85,000
THE BACK COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAVE BROKEN. MY SISTER'S, NEPHEW'S AND A FRIENDS HAS ALSO BROKEN ON THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS MINE. I WOULD THINK THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG FOR ALL OF US TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BACK COIL SPRINGS. I AM NOT FOR SURE IF ANY ONE ELSE HAS HAD...
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO (SEPT 07), STARTING HEARING A WHINING OR TINNING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. AS THE WEEKS/MONTHS WENT BY, IT STARTING GETTING LOUDER AND IT STARTED SOUNDING LIKE AN AIRPLANE FLYING OVERHEAD. I TOOK IT INTO THE REPAIR SHOP, MECHANIC SAID...
Mileage: 61,750
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT REAR WINDOW LIFT PANEL CRACKED (DEALER REPLACED ONCE DUE TO SMALL STRESS FRACTURES WAS THE EXPLANATION GIVEN ME) REPLACEMENT PANEL CRACKED WITHIN 6 MONTHS, SAME PLACE AS FIRST CRACK, BUT EXTENDING ALL THE WAY THROUGH PANEL. DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONTACTED AND REFUSE...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT REAR WINDOW LIFT PANEL CRACKED (DEALER REPLACED ONCE DUE TO SMALL STRESS FRACTURES WAS THE EXPLANATION GIVEN ME) REPLACEMENT PANEL CRACKED WITHIN 6 MONTHS, SAME PLACE AS FIRST CRACK, BUT EXTENDING ALL THE WAY THROUGH PANEL. DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONTACTED AND REFUSE...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT REAR WINDOW LIFT PANEL CRACKED (DEALER REPLACED ONCE DUE TO SMALL STRESS FRACTURES WAS THE EXPLANATION GIVEN ME) REPLACEMENT PANEL CRACKED WITHIN 6 MONTHS, SAME PLACE AS FIRST CRACK, BUT EXTENDING ALL THE WAY THROUGH PANEL. DEALER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONTACTED AND REFUSE...
MY WIFE CALLED ME TO TELL THE O/D LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. I THINK IT WAS BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. WE TOOK IT TO OUR MECHANIC AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED. AFTER LOOKING AT YOUR WEB SITE, AND OTHER SITES, THIS IS A VERY COMMON AND DANGEROUS...
Mileage: 81,595
REAR END IS MAKING A HORRIBLE RUBBING NOISE....THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE TIRES BUT I JUST REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH THE SAME EXACT TIRES THEY COME FROM FACTORY WITH AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. *TR
REAR END IS MAKING A HORRIBLE RUBBING NOISE....THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE TIRES BUT I JUST REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES WITH THE SAME EXACT TIRES THEY COME FROM FACTORY WITH AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT- ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARING HAVE GONE BAD WITHIN 1 YEAR. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH OWNERS AND DEALERS. THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF FORD EXPLORER HAS BAD BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLIES. FORD IS HAPPY TO COLLECT THE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IT COST OWNERS TO REPLACE THESE FAULTY PARTS BUT WIL...
Mileage: 95,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE 96,000 MILES. NO APPARENT WARNING. *TR
Mileage: 96,500
I WAS DRIVING MY EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPLORER 4.6L V8 WHEN I HEARD A LARGE EXPLOSION SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND CALLED FOR HELP. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO A SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE SPARK PLUG SHOT OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. APPARENTLY THE...
Mileage: 86,000
FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN 1.5 YEARS. RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACED ONCE ALREADY NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
FRONT DRIVER WHEEL BEARING REPLACED TWICE IN 1.5 YEARS. RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACED ONCE ALREADY NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
I HAVE A CRACKED REAL PANEL ON TAILGATE. I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS THAT THIS IS A DANGER BECAUSE THE ACTUAL GLASS CAN DISLODGE FROM THE PANEL AND HURT SOMEONE. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN. 1 STANDS AT A HEIGHT BELOW THAT GLASS LEVEL! *TR
Mileage: 85,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED AND REMAIND ILLUMINATED WHEN THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE REVVED AND THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEA...
Mileage: 93,330
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 120,000
WHERE TO START... BROKEN CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A SHORT, DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN, TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR, CAR SUDDENLY DIES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY (LIKE AN ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER) THAT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY MORE FREQUEN...
Mileage: 35,000
WHERE TO START... BROKEN CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A SHORT, DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN, TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR, CAR SUDDENLY DIES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY (LIKE AN ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER) THAT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY MORE FREQUEN...
Mileage: 35,000
WHERE TO START... BROKEN CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A SHORT, DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN, TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR, CAR SUDDENLY DIES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY (LIKE AN ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER) THAT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY MORE FREQUEN...
Mileage: 35,000
WHERE TO START... BROKEN CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A SHORT, DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN, TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR, CAR SUDDENLY DIES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY (LIKE AN ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER) THAT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY MORE FREQUEN...
Mileage: 35,000
WHERE TO START... BROKEN CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A SHORT, DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN, TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR, CAR SUDDENLY DIES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY (LIKE AN ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER) THAT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY MORE FREQUEN...
Mileage: 35,000
WHERE TO START... BROKEN CRUISE CONTROL, HEADLIGHT SWITCH HAS A SHORT, DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WINDOW DOESN'T ROLL DOWN, TROUBLE GOING INTO GEAR, CAR SUDDENLY DIES AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS, LOUD GRINDING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY (LIKE AN ELECTRIC KNIFE SHARPENER) THAT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY MORE FREQUEN...
Mileage: 35,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE BACK HATCH WAS PARTIALLY OPENED, AND WHEN OPENED ALL THE WAY IT SHATTERED. THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL 04V442000 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000...
Mileage: 80,000
TOOK MY 02 EXPLORER TO DEALER FOR PA STATE INSPECTION ON 2-26-08. VEHICLE LOGGED 79,000 MILES. DEALER FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN AT VERY TOP OF EACH SPRING. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WHICH ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS, IN TURN, REQUIRED THE REPLACEM...
Mileage: 79,562
O/D LIGHT WENT ON THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOST THIRD AND FIFTH GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 133,000
O/D LIGHT WENT ON THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, LOST THIRD AND FIFTH GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 133,000
FORD 2002 XLT EXPLORER 4WHEEL DRIVE I AM ON MY 3RD TRANSMISSION AT UNDER 100K MILES. LUCKILY I TRAVEL CLOSE TO HOME WHEN THE OCCURRENCES HAPPEN. BUT OTHERS I HAVE SPOKE TO WITH SAME VEHICLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, LOOKED UP ALSO CAR STATS.COM AND TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION, FORD SHOULD HAVE RESEAR...
Mileage: 55,000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 85K MILES. *TR
STARTED VEHICLE. DEPRESSED BRAKE AND RELEASED PARKING BRAKE. SHIFTED FROM PARK AND GEAR SHIFT, INCLUDING COVER, SIMPLY FELL OFF THE STEERING COLUMN. PICTURES OF DEFECT ARE AVAILABLE. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND ESTIMATE IS FOR $1000 TO REPAIR GEAR SHIFT AND ASSEMBLY. *TR
Mileage: 92,300
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD BEEN MAKING AN ELECTRONIC DINGING SOUND THAT TYPICALLY IS TO BRING THE DRIVERS ATTENTION TO THE DISPLAY SCREEN, BUT NO MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED, FOR ABOUT A WEEK. THEN ON THE MORNING OF 3/12/08 THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING OUT OF THIRD GEAR. WE TOOK THE CAR TO FORD FIRS...
Mileage: 76,000
THE REAR LIFTGATE APPLIQUE CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE RESULTING IN THE RIGHT SIDE COMPLETELY FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE PART THAT IS STILL ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE IS LOOSE ON THE EDGES DUE TO INEFFICIENT ADHESIVE. APPARENTLY THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS OF THIS EXACT DEFECT OCCURRING TO OTHER OWNER...
Mileage: 64,200
REAR LIFT GATE CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE. *TR
POWER WINDOW OPENER ON DRIVERS SIDE QUIT. *TR
Mileage: 89,910
I OWN A 2002 EXPLORER, WITH ONLY 74K MILES ON IT. I BEGAN MAKING A SEVERE HUMMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. TOOK INTO DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD AND THIS I NEED TO GET THIS FIXED RIGHT AWAY. I HAD IT IN WITHIN A DAY, WHILE THEY FIXED MY RIGHT REAR, THEY NOTICED THAT...
Mileage: 74,000
THE BODY PANEL BELOW THE BACK WINDOW IS CRACKED FOR NO REASON WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO A FORD DEALER THEY SAID THAT IS NORMAL AND FORD KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DUE. SO I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE NUMBER IN MY FORD HANDBOOK AND THE MANAGER CONFIRMED THEY KNEW ABOUT TH...
Mileage: 90,000
THE BODY PANEL BELOW THE BACK WINDOW IS CRACKED FOR NO REASON WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO A FORD DEALER THEY SAID THAT IS NORMAL AND FORD KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THERE ISN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DUE. SO I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE NUMBER IN MY FORD HANDBOOK AND THE MANAGER CONFIRMED THEY KNEW ABOUT TH...
Mileage: 90,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE (3 TIMES). *TR
Mileage: 121,485
TRANSMISSION IS/HAS GONE OUT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4X4. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION, SOLENOID B GOING OUT AND REQUIRING A TRANSMISSION REBUILD OR A NEW ONE!! IF ALL THESE PEOPLE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM, THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL! FORD NEEDS ...
Mileage: 110,000
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 63 MPH AND VALVE SPRING BROKE. VALVE DROPPED INTO PISTON CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. CHECK ENGINE CODE CALLED FOR RANDOM ENGINE MISFIRE AND CODE WAS TRIGGERED AT AROUND 2600 RPM. PRIOR TO ENGINE FAILURE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A SHUDDER WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE. ...
Mileage: 123,252
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 63 MPH AND VALVE SPRING BROKE. VALVE DROPPED INTO PISTON CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. CHECK ENGINE CODE CALLED FOR RANDOM ENGINE MISFIRE AND CODE WAS TRIGGERED AT AROUND 2600 RPM. PRIOR TO ENGINE FAILURE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A SHUDDER WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE. ...
Mileage: 123,252
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 63 MPH AND VALVE SPRING BROKE. VALVE DROPPED INTO PISTON CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. CHECK ENGINE CODE CALLED FOR RANDOM ENGINE MISFIRE AND CODE WAS TRIGGERED AT AROUND 2600 RPM. PRIOR TO ENGINE FAILURE I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A SHUDDER WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO OVERDRIVE. ...
Mileage: 123,252
I HAVE HAD THE REAR BEARINGS REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE COMPLETE REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES AND BEARINGS REPLACED ONCE (TOTAL 5 TIMES) THE CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND SWAYS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE SWAY LINKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. THE PROBLEMS KEEPS RECURRING. I HAVE ALL PARTS BILLS DATING BACK TO ...
Mileage: 100,000
REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS HAD WHINING NOISE REPLACED GEARS THREE TIMES...STILL WHINING. FRONT HUB BEARINGS MAKING GRINDING NOISE AT 80,000 MILES, TOLD THEY ARE 1500 TO REPLACE, CANT AFFORD REPAIR. TOLD IF THE BEARINGS FAIL WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFTY ISSUE. BEARING SHOULD N...
Mileage: 80,000
REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS HAD WHINING NOISE REPLACED GEARS THREE TIMES...STILL WHINING. FRONT HUB BEARINGS MAKING GRINDING NOISE AT 80,000 MILES, TOLD THEY ARE 1500 TO REPLACE, CANT AFFORD REPAIR. TOLD IF THE BEARINGS FAIL WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFTY ISSUE. BEARING SHOULD N...
Mileage: 80,000
SHIFTER BROKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND I WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT SNAPPED. AFTER ONLY SIX MONTHS AND ONE WEEK IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON 03-04-2008. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
SHIFTER BROKE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN MY TRUCK WAS IN PARK AND I WENT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE AND IT SNAPPED. AFTER ONLY SIX MONTHS AND ONE WEEK IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON 03-04-2008. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
THIS IS MY SECOND FORD VEHICLE WITH ONLY 80K MILES AND ON BOTH, ALL WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE HAD FAILURE. AND ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION FOR A SINGLE BEARING. IT IS VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR THESE DEFECTS AT APPROXIMATELY $500 PER WHEEL, AND IS AN OBVIOUS MECHANICAL AND SAFETY HAZARD. TWICE I HAVE BEEN STRAND...
Mileage: 85,000
THIS IS MY SECOND FORD VEHICLE WITH ONLY 80K MILES AND ON BOTH, ALL WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE HAD FAILURE. AND ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION FOR A SINGLE BEARING. IT IS VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR THESE DEFECTS AT APPROXIMATELY $500 PER WHEEL, AND IS AN OBVIOUS MECHANICAL AND SAFETY HAZARD. TWICE I HAVE BEEN STRAND...
Mileage: 85,000
THE NOISE WAS THE INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, TOOK THE CAR IN FOR NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS. WAS TOLD BY FORD GARAGE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I WAS VERY SHOCKED. WHEN FORD MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND COMMON IN THIS YEAR AND MODEL I WAS ANGRY. NOT SOON AFTE...
Mileage: 82,000
THE NOISE WAS THE INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, TOOK THE CAR IN FOR NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS. WAS TOLD BY FORD GARAGE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I WAS VERY SHOCKED. WHEN FORD MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND COMMON IN THIS YEAR AND MODEL I WAS ANGRY. NOT SOON AFTE...
Mileage: 82,000
THE NOISE WAS THE INDICATION OF A PROBLEM, TOOK THE CAR IN FOR NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEELS. WAS TOLD BY FORD GARAGE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I WAS VERY SHOCKED. WHEN FORD MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND COMMON IN THIS YEAR AND MODEL I WAS ANGRY. NOT SOON AFTE...
Mileage: 82,000
REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH EITHER THE FRONT DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK BUTTONS OR THE WIRELESS KEY. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT ENGAGE EVEN THOUGH IT SHOWS THAT IT IS ON, ON THE DASH BOARD. ONCE ENGAGED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS, THE SPEED WILL THEN INCREASE ON ITS OWN. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
I HAVE AN 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND IT ONLY HAS 81,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE IT HIT 77,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN IN SHOP, A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST, AT LEAST 10 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION OVERHAULED AND THE SAME PARTS KEEP WEARING D...
Mileage: 77,000
REAR COIL SPRING BROKE LAST WEEK WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD. I'M TOLD BY SEVERAL MECHANICS ITS A COMMON FORD PROBLEM. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL? I HAVE PIECE OF OLD SPRING SHOWING RUST. IT COST ME $500 TO REPAIR. FORD SAYS NO RECALL OR CUST SAT PROGRAM. *T...
Mileage: 65,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE IGNORED THE SOUND AND DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY AND...
Mileage: 140,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE IGNORED THE SOUND AND DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR PROPERLY AND...
Mileage: 140,000
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE FREEWAY MY CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTING UP, IT KEPT TURNING ITSELF OFF, AND NOT KEEPING A SET SPEED. I GOT IT TO TURN BACK ON AND SET THE SPEED TO 80 MPH. AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT FELT LIKE WE WERE GOING FASTER THAN WE THOUGHT , I LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD SURG...
TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 88,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 88,000
TRANSMISSION AND BEARING FAILURE. OD LIGHT ON TRANNY FLASHING. TOOK TO DEALER FOR NOISE AND OD LIGHT. THEY REPLACED BEARINGS AND ASSOCIATED PARTS TO A COST OF 1130.00 TO FIX TRANNY PROBLEM THEY WANT TO REPLACE TRANNY AND TORQUE CONVERTER FOR A COST OF 3500. TRUCK WAS PURCHASED NEW AND MAINTAINED ON ...
Mileage: 79,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AS WELL AS DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE ON VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 90K,CAR HAS BEEN DEALER SERVICED, THIS IS ONE OF MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE. AT WHAT POINT WILL YOU INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION? FORD DESIGNED THIS TRANSMISSION AS A SEALED UNIT. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO CHECK THE FLUID....
Mileage: 65,000
I HAVE FORD EXPLORER AND HAVE REPLACED THREE OF FOUR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES IN 3 YEARS. EACH TIME I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP I WAS TOLD THE WHEEL WAS CLOSE TO COMING OFF THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE POOR CONDITION OF THE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY( BEARINGS). *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER WHEEL BEARING FAILURE WITH UNDER 80,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND NOW BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO FAILURE. THE FIRST WAS A REAR HUB ASSEMBLY IN 06 THEN A FRONT IN 07 AND NOW THE DRIVER SIDE REAR IN 08. I WAS TOLD BY A FORD DEALER THIS IS...
Mileage: 80,145
2002 FORD EXPLORER WHEEL BEARING FAILURE WITH UNDER 80,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND NOW BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO FAILURE. THE FIRST WAS A REAR HUB ASSEMBLY IN 06 THEN A FRONT IN 07 AND NOW THE DRIVER SIDE REAR IN 08. I WAS TOLD BY A FORD DEALER THIS IS...
Mileage: 80,145
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SHOT AT 80K MILES. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT AND REAR WHEELS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED ALONG WITH THE FRONT CARRIER BEARINGS WERE SPUN REPLACED THEM AT 82,000 MILES AND AT 86,000 MILES THE REAR DID THE SAME THING BUT THE REAR DID NOT SPIN THE CARRIER BEARINGS (NOT YET ANYWAYS) THE FRONT REPAIR COST ME AND M...
Mileage: 82,000
AT 110,000 MILES BOTH REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. A TRIP TO THE DEALER SAID BOTH WINDOWS NEEDED NEW CABLES AND IT WOULD COST $1,000. WINDOWS WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. *TR
Mileage: 110,000
AT 105K MILES THE CAR JUST DIED. NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED. THEY INSTALLED/REINSTALLED THE NEW TRANSMISSION THREE TIMES BEFORE IT WORKED PROPERLY. *TR
Mileage: 105,000
CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT ALWAYS ENGAGE, EVEN WHEN INDICATOR LIGHT SHOWS IT IS ON. INITIAL FAILURES WERE FAILURE TO ENGAGE OR UNEXPECTED DISENGAGEMENT. WHEN IT DOES ENGAGE, THE SPEED CONTINUALLY ACCELERATES AND DOES NOT DISENGAGE WITH BRAKE PEDAL, MUST USE OFF BUTTON ON STEERING COLUMN. ALL BUTTONS AR...
Mileage: 51,204
I FOUND AN ~3" LONG PIECE OF UNKNOWN STEEL IN MY GARAGE. NOTICED THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT 2" LOWER THAN LEFT. THE UNKNOWN STEEL WAS PART OF THE TOP OF THE COIL SPRING. ALSO, THE BOTTOM OF THE SPRING WAS BROKEN AND THE SPRING HAD COME TO REST ON THE LOWER SWING ARM. TOTAL OF 3 BREA...
Mileage: 62,000
BOUGHT MY 2002 EDDIE BAUER 4X4 WITH TOW PACKAGE AND V-6 NEW FROM THE DEALER IN AUGUST 2001. AT 45K HAD TO HAVE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED AS THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING THE USUAL "WHINING" SOUNDS AT BOTH LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THEIR MECHANIC WOULD INSTALL THE PART WITH "TI...
TRANSMISSION MAKING A HORRIBLE WHINING NOISE IN BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK. FROM ALL THAT I HAVE READ THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR END IS GOING TO HAVE TO BE OVERHAULED. WITH AS MANY COMPLAINTS AS THERE ARE ON THIS VEHICLE FORD REALLY NEEDS TO DO A RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE THERE IS A SERIOUS A...
NOISE COMING FROM REAR END OF VEHICLE. MECHANIC STATES BOTH REAR BEARINGS ARE BAD. ALSO STATES THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. COST ESTIMATE OF 700.00-800.00. PROBLEM CAN LEAD TO WHEEL FALLING OFF VEHICLE WHILE UNDER WAY. *TR
Mileage: 83,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR GLASS WAS CRACKED FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GLASS. HE NOTICED ANOTHER CRACK BEGINNING TO FORM AT THE TOP AS WELL. ONE CRACK IS IN THE CENTER AND THE OTHER IS ON THE TOP RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WO...
Mileage: 25,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR GLASS WAS CRACKED FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GLASS. HE NOTICED ANOTHER CRACK BEGINNING TO FORM AT THE TOP AS WELL. ONE CRACK IS IN THE CENTER AND THE OTHER IS ON THE TOP RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WO...
Mileage: 25,000
TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED AT 86,200 MILES. REPAIRED COST A RIDICULOUS $3,936.18. FORD KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR
Mileage: 86,236
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS, WITH 86,000 MILES. O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. 4 DAYS LATER COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR TOWED TO TRANNY MECHANIC. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 85,981
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS, WITH 86,000 MILES. O/D LIGHT BEGAN BLINKING. 4 DAYS LATER COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR TOWED TO TRANNY MECHANIC. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Mileage: 85,981
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT I HAVE NOT EVEN HAD A YEAR. I AM PAYING A LOAN FOR IT AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRIVE IT FOR 3 MONTHS. SURPRISE IT NEEDS A TRANSMISSION! APPARENTLY THIS IS NOTHING NEW FOR THIS VEHICLE. IF YOU TYPE IN A SEARCH YOU WILL FIND A LOT OF PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE SAME PROB...
Mileage: 12,000
I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER USED IN 2003 WITH APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES. BEFORE I HIT 80,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO A SHIFTING/CLUNKING PROBLEM. JUST RECENTLY I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED AGAIN DUE TO ERRATIC SHIFTING AND MALFUNCTION. THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND LOCAL...
2002 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS VISITING HIS SISTER IN A DIFFERENT STATE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR HER VEHICLE AND RENTAL COST THEM $600.00 OUT OF POCKET. *KB PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CONSUMER ASKED THE MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE VE...
Mileage: 50,503
2002 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS VISITING HIS SISTER IN A DIFFERENT STATE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR HER VEHICLE AND RENTAL COST THEM $600.00 OUT OF POCKET. *KB PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CONSUMER ASKED THE MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE VE...
Mileage: 50,503
2002 FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS VISITING HIS SISTER IN A DIFFERENT STATE. NO ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO REPAIR HER VEHICLE AND RENTAL COST THEM $600.00 OUT OF POCKET. *KB PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE CONSUMER ASKED THE MECHANIC TO INSPECT THE VE...
Mileage: 50,503
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED FORD RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 05S28 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE OF 2008. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL HAS GONE BEYOND A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR. OVER DRIVE OFF LIGHT FLASHES AND SHIFTING STALLS. NO REPLACEMENT HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM NEEDED A TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO SHELL OUT FOR A REBUILD. ALSO 5 MON...
Mileage: 114,954
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR. OVER DRIVE OFF LIGHT FLASHES AND SHIFTING STALLS. NO REPLACEMENT HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM NEEDED A TRANSMISSION REBUILD. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO SHELL OUT FOR A REBUILD. ALSO 5 MON...
Mileage: 114,954
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE RIGHT WHEEL TURNED OUTWARDS AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED IN A DITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STABILIZER BAR FAILED. HE SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 160,000.
Mileage: 160,000
AFTER NORMAL DRIVING I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD GRINDING AND HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER GOING TO MY MECHANIC HE HAD SAID MY REAR BEARING AND HUB ARE BAD WHICH ALSO MADE MY REAR TIRE UNSTABLE. HE BEGAN TO TELL ME IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VE...
Mileage: 74,935
AFTER NORMAL DRIVING I BEGAN TO HEAR A LOUD GRINDING AND HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER GOING TO MY MECHANIC HE HAD SAID MY REAR BEARING AND HUB ARE BAD WHICH ALSO MADE MY REAR TIRE UNSTABLE. HE BEGAN TO TELL ME IT IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THIS VE...
Mileage: 74,935
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND SHIFTING ROUGH BETWEEN GEARS. HAD IT OVERHAULED AT 38,000 MILES. SAME PROBLEMS NOW OCCURRING AT 120,000. *TR
Mileage: 38,000
REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SHOCKS WERE NO LONGER HOLDING UP THE WINDOW WHEN OPEN. REPLACED BOTH SHOCKS, CLOSED THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED, RESULTING IN THE BOTTOM TRIM PIECE FALLING AND SHATTERED GLASS FLYING EVERYWHERE. FORTUNATELY THEIR WERE NO INJURIES. *TR
Mileage: 104,000
I, TOO AM APPARENTLY A FORD EXPLORER LOOSE WHEEL BEARING VICTIM. UNLIKE MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS I'VE READ, I ONLY HAVE 42,000 MI. ON MY TRUCK. MY MECHANIC ALSO INDICATED THAT HE'S SEEING MANY OF THESE CASES AND THAT FORD SHOULD BE STEPPING UP IN THE NAME OF SAFETY TO RECALL THIS DEFECTIVE ITEM BEFORE...
Mileage: 42,000
MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS BLINKING ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT A MONTH..AND BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ, MY TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO GO. ON ONE WEBSITE ALONE THERE WERE OVER 100 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION NEEDING TO BE COMPLETELY OVERHAULED. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE IS DRIVING ON A F...
Mileage: 87,162
YET, ANOTHER 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILURE. OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, LOST POWER AND DELAY ON SHIFTING, HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. FORD NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM. LUCKILY I'M UNDER A CRAPPY EXTENDED WARRANTY. OR I WOULD BE 3,400 DOLLARS WORSE IN THE HOLE ON THIS 86,000...
Mileage: 86,000
OVERDRIVE INDICATOR ON MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS FLASHING AND EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. REPAIR FACILITY SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WAS THIS TRANSMISSION. SOLUTION IS TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT OR REPLACED WITH ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. INTERNET GOOGLE RETURNS TONS O...
Mileage: 48,500
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. O/D LIGHT IS BLINKING, AND IT WON'T SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 45,000
THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, RPM'S INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES AS THE GEARS SHIFTED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. NOT ONLY A NEW ONE, BUT TO BOAR OUT THE EXISTING HOUSING AS IT WAS DEFEC...
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS IN THE 2002 EXPLORER WITH A 4.6L V8. *TR
1. HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE, WENT TO DEALER GOT IT LOOKED AT DEALER SAID IT WAS HUB ASSEMBLY IN 3 OF FOUR WHEELS THAT NEEDED REPLACED. 2. ASKED IF I COULD DRIVE IT UNTIL I HAD THE MONEY, WAS TOLD IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED BECAUSE (IF) (WHEN) IT FAILS COMPLETELY IT COULD DAMAGE THE BRAKING SYST...
Mileage: 118,900
02 FORD EXPLORER, BAD WHEEL BEARING, GO ON INTERNET AND FIND OUT VERY HIGH FAILURE RATE OF THESE BEARINGS THAT COULD CAUSE WHEEL TO COME OFF AND POTENTIALLY KILL SOMEONE. FORD WILL NOT RECALL THESE BEARINGS. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
THE HUB ON THE DRIVER SIDE WENT BAD, CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY AXEL, ROTOR, AND BRAKES. ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 77,500
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, AND I HAVE HAD IT FOR NEARLY 3 YEARS. I RECENTLY STARTED HEARING A FAMILIAR NOISE FROM MY TRUCK, ANOTHER WHEEL BEARING NEEDS REPLACING! THIS IS THE THIRD ONE OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF! FORD HAS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, THERE IS NO REASON A VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE THIS MANY...
Mileage: 119,400
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHEN IT WAS SHIFTING IN TO 3RD GEAR SO A TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TWO DAYS LATER THEY CALL ME AND TELL ME THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION IT WOULD BE AROUND 3,300.00 .WELL I GO ON LINE TO RESEARCH AND TRY TO FIND A TRANSMISSION COME...
I DRIVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER MODEL, 4 DOOR. THE ARMS (4) WHICH HOLD BOTH THE BACK DOOR UP WHEN OPEN AND THE BACK GLASS UP WHEN OPEN DO NOT RAISE UP FULLY. I FIND MYSELF CONSTANTLY BUMPING MY HEAD ON EITHER THE DOOR OR THE GLASS. LAST NIGHT AFTER A BASEBALL PRACTICE FOR MY 10-YEAR OLD SO...
Mileage: 86,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND A CRACK APPEARED OVERNIGHT IN THE REAR LIFT GATE PANEL. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING DEFECT IN FORD EXPLORERS AND FORD SHOULD BE ACCOUNTABLE TO FIX THE DEFECT. *TR
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING IN 2004, AGAIN IN OCT. OF 2006, AND NOW IN FEB. OF 2008. THE RIGHT FRONT WAS ALSO REPLACED IN DEC. OF 2006. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE DOOR WAS CLOSED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. SHE NOTICED THAT THE LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN...
Mileage: 100,000
TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE WHEN LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION. RPM'S WENT UP DRASTICALLY. TRANNY LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRUCK THE TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE A HORRIBLE METAL SOUND. HAVE NOT DRIVEN IT FOR 1 MONTH DUE TO HAVING TO GO GET A LOAN TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. TOOK TO ...
Mileage: 87,000
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE FOR THIRD TIME ALMOST FLIPPED TRUCK I HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED AGAIN. *TR
Mileage: 89,252
MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I'VE HAD TO REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER....IT ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT AND IT IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THESE BEARING ARE DEFECTIVE AND IF I DON'T REPLACE THEM THE CAR WOULD BE IN SERIOUS JEOPARDY OF AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO MY FAMILY MEMBERS HOUSE AND AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS MY DAUGHTER'S DOOR (REAR PASSENGER) WOULD NOT UNLOCK NOR OPEN FOR THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, BY SWITCH NOR MANUALLY. FOR MY DAUGHTER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE SHE HAD TO CLIMB IN THE FRONT SEAT TO EXI...
2002 FORD EXPLORER FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT FIRE HAZARD. FUEL LINE RETAINING CLIPS (50 CENT PART) ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM FORD IN A $200 FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY. NOT USING THESE CLIPS CAUSES TO MUCH SLACK IN THE FUEL LINE TO FILTER CONNECTION. THEIR INTENT TO ROPE THE CONSUMER INTO A $200 PURCHASE MAY CAU...
Mileage: 142,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. *TR
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD REAR AND FRONT HOWLING NOISES SIMILAR TO A JET DURING TAKE OFF. ALSO WAS VERY UNSTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS NEED REPLACING. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR HAD SUCH A WOBBLE THAT IT WOULD DANGEROUS TO...
Mileage: 83,343
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD REAR AND FRONT HOWLING NOISES SIMILAR TO A JET DURING TAKE OFF. ALSO WAS VERY UNSTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS NEED REPLACING. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR HAD SUCH A WOBBLE THAT IT WOULD DANGEROUS TO...
Mileage: 83,343
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD REAR AND FRONT HOWLING NOISES SIMILAR TO A JET DURING TAKE OFF. ALSO WAS VERY UNSTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS NEED REPLACING. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR HAD SUCH A WOBBLE THAT IT WOULD DANGEROUS TO...
Mileage: 83,343
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD REAR AND FRONT HOWLING NOISES SIMILAR TO A JET DURING TAKE OFF. ALSO WAS VERY UNSTABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. FORD DEALERSHIP FOUND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS NEED REPLACING. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR HAD SUCH A WOBBLE THAT IT WOULD DANGEROUS TO...
Mileage: 83,343
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON HIGHWAY, IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM W/ 2002 EXPLORERS. ASK ANY TRANSMISSION SHOP. ALSO CHECK OUT CARCOMPLAINTS.COM - IT IS THEIR #1 WORST VEHICLE. I COUNTED 10 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS TRANSMISSION, BUT NO R...
Mileage: 80,080
CHANGING GEARS (PARK TO DRIVE) IN ORDER TO DRIVE CAR. GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAME OFF CAR. HAVE FOUND OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS MODEL ON WEB WHERE GEAR SHIFT LEVER FALLS OFF STEERING COLUMN. WHAT CAR HAS A GEAR SHIFT LEVER THAT FALLS OFF???? *TR
Mileage: 74,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. IT HAS 99,000 MILES ON IT. I DROVE THIS VEHICLE VERY GENTLY AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY PRIOR PROBLEMS. THEN ONE DAY OUT OF NOWHERE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT. IT WENT WITHOUT WARNING. NO PRIOR SLIPPAGE, NO JERKING, NO ENGINE LIGHTS, NOTHING. NOW I HAVE TO DISH OUT MONEY I DON'T ...
RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, IT HAS 79,000 MILES ON IT. WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS. THE TIRE WAS PRACTICALLY FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE BY THE TIME IT MADE ENOUGH NOISE FOR ANYONE TO NOTICE....
RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, IT HAS 79,000 MILES ON IT. WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OF THE 4 WHEEL BEARINGS. THE TIRE WAS PRACTICALLY FALLING OFF THE VEHICLE BY THE TIME IT MADE ENOUGH NOISE FOR ANYONE TO NOTICE....
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN WONDERFUL UNTIL MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING IT WOULD RUN FINE THEN JOLT INTO GEAR OUT OF NO WHERE THEN BE RUNNING FINE AGAIN. I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR STALLS IN DRIVE I AM PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING NO MOVEMENT IN ...
Mileage: 100,000
FORD EXPLORER 2002 CLUTCH PACK IN REAR DIFF WENT OUT CAUSING RACK AND PINION TO GO OUT. FORD DEALER STATES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR. HAD REAR DIFF REBUILT BY DEALERSHIP WITH FORD PARTS AND 24,000 MILES LATER THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. AT $1300 TO OVER $1500 EACH TIME...
Mileage: 178,000
FORD EXPLORER 2002 CLUTCH PACK IN REAR DIFF WENT OUT CAUSING RACK AND PINION TO GO OUT. FORD DEALER STATES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR. HAD REAR DIFF REBUILT BY DEALERSHIP WITH FORD PARTS AND 24,000 MILES LATER THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN. AT $1300 TO OVER $1500 EACH TIME...
Mileage: 178,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 103K MILES MAKES A CLUNK WHEN SHIFT ON REVERSE. TOOK IT FOR CHECK UP AND NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION WHICH WILL COST ABOUT $2500+ I ALREADY PAID $10,000 FOR SUV CANT PAY ANY MORE AND I ONLY OWNED IT FOR 10 MONTHS. AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THAT CAN...
Mileage: 102,500
ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGNS O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKING TRANSMISSION BANDS FAILURE, REQUIRING A COMPLETE REBUILD $2500-3500 FOR REPAIR AT 68,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 68,000
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED PER MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS. IT IS NOT USED OFF ROAD AND RUN UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. WITH NO WARNING AND NO PREVIOUS NOISE THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB/BEARING FAILED. THE BEARING CAME APART AND THE WHEEL WAS SO LOOSE IT WAS WALKING 1-2 INCHES SIDE TO SIDE. HAD MY ...
Mileage: 125,000
TRANNY SLIPPAGE. O/D LIGHT/SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING. ENGINE REVVING BUT NOT COMING INTO GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION SHOP SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUES WITH FORDS. THE BANDS THAT WRAP THE 2ND & 5TH GEARS TO LOCK AGAINST THE DRUM ARE DEFECTIVE. FORD HAS UPDATED THE STYLE OF THE BAND AND ONCE REPLACED T...
Mileage: 71,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORE V-8 XLT THAT HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF AND ALL THE SUDDEN I HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WHEN I AM IN DRIVE ALL SUDDEN OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR WILL EITHER STALL OR IT WILL JOLT INTO GEAR. THEN IT WILL BE OK FOR A WHILE THEN IT STARTS DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. I AM MORE MAD T...
Mileage: 10,300
ONE OF MY CUSTOMERS CAME TO ME WITH 53,000 ON HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE COMPLAINT WAS A MILE LONG. ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, ABS LIGHT IS ON, SPEED SENSOR,A/C PROBS, REAR AXLE SEALS ARE LEAKING ON THE IRS, POOR EXCUSE FOR A REAR AXLE SYSTEM IN MY OPINION. A PERSON CANT TELL IF IT IS THE DIFFERENTIAL OR ...
Mileage: 53,606
FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 WITH 61,000 MILES O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING RAPIDLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND NEEDED REPLACING. REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND LESS THAN A YEAR LATER THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING RAPIDLY AND CHECK EN...
Mileage: 65,000
2002 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION TYPE 5R55W STARTED TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE HAS 110,000 MI. NEXT MY O/D DASH LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND THEN THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON. DEALER STATED IT WAS JUST A BAD SOLENOID REPLACEMENT COST OF $1,000 OR WORSE? SECOND OPINION ST...
2002 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION TYPE 5R55W STARTED TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE HAS 110,000 MI. NEXT MY O/D DASH LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH AND THEN THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON. DEALER STATED IT WAS JUST A BAD SOLENOID REPLACEMENT COST OF $1,000 OR WORSE? SECOND OPINION ST...
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH AN O/D LIGHT FLASHING AND NOW A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT. ONLY 46000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. ONLY CHANGED EVERY 3000. EXTENDED WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED ON DEC 13, 2007 AFTER 5 YEARS. UPDATED *TR
Mileage: 46,400
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. NOTICED A CRACK IN THE REAR PANEL LOCATED BELOW TAILGATE GLASS THE CRACK IS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. *TR
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 113,800
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IN MARCH OF 2007, THE CONTACT FOUND A CRACK IN THE CENTER OF THE LIFTGATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN ON JANUARY 6, 2008 AND THEY STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS...
Mileage: 14,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT REPLACING 3RD WHEEL BEARING IN 2 YEARS. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT REPLACING 3RD WHEEL BEARING IN 2 YEARS. *TR
Mileage: 92,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND MY PROBLEM FIRST STARTED WITH THE 4X4 CASE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND IT WAS FIXED. A MONTH OR SO LATER MY TRUCK BEGAN DOING THE SAME THINGS, WEIRD NOISE WHEN DRIVING NOW I HAVE TO GET THE WHEEL BEARING CHANGED ON THE LEFT SIDE AND T...
Mileage: 55,000
POTENTIAL LOST LEFT WHEEL DUE TO FAILING WHEEL BEARING. *TR
POTENTIAL LOST LEFT WHEEL DUE TO FAILING WHEEL BEARING. *TR
I LIFTED MY REAR UPPER TAILGATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER, AND THE WINDSHIELD LITERALLY EXPLODED ON MY HEAD, INCLUDING DROPPING THE LOWER PART OF THE TAILGATE ON TOP OF ME. AFTER SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET IT APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND MY LOCAL FORD DEALER CLAIMS THEY'VE NEVER HEARD OF ...
1)NO PARTICULAR EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE, ONE DAY O/D LIGHT CAME ON (FLASHING) 2)TRANSMISSION FAILURE, MUST REBUILD TO THE TUNE OF $3,400 3)TRANSMISSION REBUILD. *TR
Mileage: 94,000
TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS FAILING AFTER ONLY 40,000 MILES. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE AND NOT ABUSED IT, I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE THIS 2002 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER EDITION. IT ONLY HAS 79K ON IT, AND THE O/D STARTED FLASHING. I PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF, AND STARTED IT AGAIN.....AFTER I RESTARTED NO PROBLEMS...LIGHT WAS GONE, AND STILL SHIFTED CORRECTLY. I PROCEEDED AND TOOK IT TO MY DEALER....WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE AROUND...
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND REAR END FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 19,000
GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR ESPECIALLY DRIVER SIDE REAR HUMMING AND SWAYING BROUGHT TO DEALER REPLACED REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES BOTH SIDES REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BOTH SIDES. *TR
Mileage: 74,156
GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR ESPECIALLY DRIVER SIDE REAR HUMMING AND SWAYING BROUGHT TO DEALER REPLACED REAR HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLIES BOTH SIDES REPLACED FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS AND BUSHINGS BOTH SIDES. *TR
Mileage: 74,156
REAR END NOISE ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. POSSIBLE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *TR
Mileage: 85,000
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT WORK BEYOND 2ND GEAR. THIS TRUCK HAD LESS THAN 60,000 MILES AND WAS A 2002 MODEL. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED AND A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN DURING 2007. *TR
Mileage: 50,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE - KNOWN 2002 FORD EXPLORER ISSUE AND NOT A RECALL. HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON MY EXPLORER 2002 ...EVERY SINGLE PERSON I KNOW THAT HAS 2002 EXPLORER HAD TO RE-BUILD THEIR TRANSMISSION ..FORD NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF...I CANT AFFORD TO FIX IT EACH TIME ..ITS FACTORY DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THERE'S ALOT OF NON SATISFIED COSTUMERS THAT I FIND ALL OVE...
Mileage: 91,006
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS 3 YEARS OLD, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN IT. ONE DAY IT WASN'T DRIVING RIGHT, AND BY THE NEXT DAY THE TRANSMISSION WAS OUT. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR WARRANTY (IT WAS STILL UNDER 100K MILES) I ENDED UP SHELLING OUT OVER $2000 FOR ...
Mileage: 90,000
HEARD LOUD ROARING NOISE COMING FROM BACK REAR TIRES. HAD EXPLORER CHECKED TO FIND OUT THAT RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS ALMOST READY TO COME OFF EXPLORER. AFTER DOING SOME LOOKING AROUND ON THE WEB I FOUND OUT THAT MANY OTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNERS ARE ALSO HAVING THESE HUBS/BEARINGS WEARING OUT VERY EARLY (5...
Mileage: 71,997
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER USED IN 2005 WITH ABOUT 60,000 MILES ON IT. IN 6 MONTHS THE ENTIRE CAR WOULD SHAKE IF I WENT ABOVE 50 MILES PER HOUR. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I FELT THE CAR SHIFT EXTREMELY HARD. I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT 3RD GEAR WAS ALREADY GONE A...
Mileage: 98,000
THE REAR WINDOWS WAS RECALLED AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. NOW THE BACK WINDOW FAILED AS I AM TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER HAS CRACKED. AFTER SOME SEARCHING I SEE THIS IS PRETTY COMMON AFTER THE REPAIR. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/REAR_LIFT_GATE_WINDOW_EXPLODE...
Mileage: 38,000
THE REAR WINDOWS WAS RECALLED AND THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. NOW THE BACK WINDOW FAILED AS I AM TOLD BY THE FORD DEALER HAS CRACKED. AFTER SOME SEARCHING I SEE THIS IS PRETTY COMMON AFTER THE REPAIR. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/EXPLORER/2002/WINDOWS_WINDSHIELD/REAR_LIFT_GATE_WINDOW_EXPLODE...
Mileage: 38,000
STRESS FRACTURE RUNNING VERTICALLY ALONG PLASTIC PANEL OF LIFTGATE DIRECTLY UNDER BACK WINDOW APPEARED. THE CRACK IS LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE FORD EMBLEM RUNNING FROM THE GLASS THE LENGTH OF THE PANEL. NO FORCE OF ANY KIND WAS APPLIED TO THE AREA TO CAUSE THIS CRACK. I LIVE IN A COLD WEATHER CL...
PURCHASED '02 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER BRAND NEW IN AUG '01. FROM BRAND NEW, EXPLORER WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ENGAGE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND PRESSING THE GAS. AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO FORD, AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, THEY FINALLY GOT A SERVICE NOTICE THAT TOLD THEM HOW TO FIX IT. NOW AT...
Mileage: 83,000
REAR END DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
2 LARGE VERTICAL CRACKS IN BACK PANEL OF TAILGATE EXTENDING DOWN FROM WINDOW. *TR
OH WHERE TO START!! I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, MOSTLY THE TRANSMISSION. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE AROUND 75K MILES AND I'M ON MY 4TH TRANSMISSION, INCLUDING THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE CAR. NOW, ONE A COLD DAY MY PASSENGER SIDE WIN...
Mileage: 64,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND LIKE NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE, I HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE O/D LIGHT BLINKS OFF AND ON AND IT DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON, IT USUALLY SHIFTS OK FOR A WHILE BEFORE IT STARTS ALL OVER AGA...
Mileage: 80,000
2002 EXPLORER REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WHEN MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CLOSED THE TOP LIFT GATE. REAR WINDOW RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN 8/2007 FORD WILL NOT COVER COST ($1,400.00) FOR REPAIR. *TR
Mileage: 76,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLID ON A PATCH OF ICE AND STRUCK A HARD SURFACE. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT BUCKLE BECAME UNDONE AND THE CHILD WAS THROWN AROUND AND INJURED INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS...
Mileage: 45,000
NOISE LIKE UNBALANCED TIRE COMING FROM LEFT FRONT TIRE/WHEEL. NOISE INCREASES UNTIL IT BECOMES A ROAR LIKE AN AIRPLANE TAKING OFF. STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIBRATE. FEELS LIKE WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF CAR. MECHANIC TELLS ME LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARINGS MUST BE REPLACED. THE THREE OTHER WHEELS ...
Mileage: 71,000
NOISE LIKE UNBALANCED TIRE COMING FROM LEFT FRONT TIRE/WHEEL. NOISE INCREASES UNTIL IT BECOMES A ROAR LIKE AN AIRPLANE TAKING OFF. STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO VIBRATE. FEELS LIKE WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF CAR. MECHANIC TELLS ME LEFT FRONT HUB AND BEARINGS MUST BE REPLACED. THE THREE OTHER WHEELS ...
Mileage: 71,000
VEHICLE MILEAGE: 69,000. LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO PREVIOUS WARNING. REQUIRED TOW. REPLACED 2 CRACKED REAR SPRINGS, 2 DAMAGED STRUTS, 2 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. UNUSUAL AND DANGEROUS INCIDENT FOR THIS MILEAGE. WE NOW KNOW IT IS A "NOTORIOUS PROBLEM" -...
Mileage: 69,000
VEHICLE MILEAGE: 69,000. LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO PREVIOUS WARNING. REQUIRED TOW. REPLACED 2 CRACKED REAR SPRINGS, 2 DAMAGED STRUTS, 2 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. UNUSUAL AND DANGEROUS INCIDENT FOR THIS MILEAGE. WE NOW KNOW IT IS A "NOTORIOUS PROBLEM" -...
Mileage: 69,000
WENT TO OPEN LIFTGATE WHEN PARKED IN THE DARK AND CUT HAND ON CRACKED PANEL. CALLED FORD, THEY ARE AWARE THAT THE PLASTIC PANELS ARE CRACKING IN THE COLD/HOT TEMP CHANGES BUT ARE NOT RECALLING THEM. WE TAPED THE CRACK SO OUR CHILDREN WON'T GET HURT. PLEASE HELP. IF YOU GO TO WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM T...
Mileage: 69,999
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AFTER HAVING MY FRONT BEARINGS DONE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER I HEARD A GRINDING NOISE FROM THE BACK OF MY TRUCK. IT FELT AS THOUGH MY LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS GOING FALL OFF. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $705 DOLLARS. I COULD HAVE DIED FROM THIS AN...
Mileage: 87,790
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR HATCH PLASTIC PANEL CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH, TOP TO BOTTOM DIRECTLY ABOVE AND BELOW THE OVAL FORD EMBLEM. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE RAN THE VIN. NO. AND TOLD ME THIS PANEL HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY. *TR
Mileage: 52,040
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER V6 AND IN THE PAST 2 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND ABOUT TO REPLACE THE ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AGAIN. I CALLED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD ONLY RECALL A VEHICLE IF YOU LADIES AND GENTLE CALL FOR A RECALL. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1200 DOLL...
Mileage: 69,888
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER V6 AND IN THE PAST 2 YEARS I HAVE REPLACED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING AND ABOUT TO REPLACE THE ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AGAIN. I CALLED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD ONLY RECALL A VEHICLE IF YOU LADIES AND GENTLE CALL FOR A RECALL. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1200 DOLL...
Mileage: 69,888
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM WHAT SHE BELIEVED TO BE THE MIDDLE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE AND THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THE NOISE WENT FROM A LOUD HUMMING NOISE TO A LOUD WHISTLING NOISE. THE VEHICLE...
Mileage: 80,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S, SIZE P265/70/R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FAILED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERE CRACKS AROUND THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES AND THEY ALL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...
Mileage: 48,562
2002 FORD EXPLORER FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT. BACK RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AXLE, BREAKS AND WHEEL DRUM. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. IN BOTH OCCASIONS NOISES WERE HEARD. IN REGARDS TO BE BACK WHEEL BEARING THE TIRE ALMOST CAME OFF AND THE WHEEL FROZE. THIS...
Mileage: 75,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT. BACK RIGHT WHEEL BEARING FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE AXLE, BREAKS AND WHEEL DRUM. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. IN BOTH OCCASIONS NOISES WERE HEARD. IN REGARDS TO BE BACK WHEEL BEARING THE TIRE ALMOST CAME OFF AND THE WHEEL FROZE. THIS...
Mileage: 75,000
THIS 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER ABRUPTLY STOPS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR INDICATION THAT THE IGNITION WILL FAIL TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS AND ONE REPUTABLE AND ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP. THIS CAR WAS AT A TOYOT...
Mileage: 95,200
THIS 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER ABRUPTLY STOPS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR INDICATION THAT THE IGNITION WILL FAIL TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS AND ONE REPUTABLE AND ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP. THIS CAR WAS AT A TOYOT...
Mileage: 95,200
THIS 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER ABRUPTLY STOPS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR INDICATION THAT THE IGNITION WILL FAIL TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING. THIS CAR HAS BEEN TO TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS AND ONE REPUTABLE AND ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP. THIS CAR WAS AT A TOYOT...
Mileage: 95,200
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
CURRENTLY OWN A 2002 EXPLORER XLT WITH ONLY 65K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEED OF A REBUILD BECAUSE IS SLIP FROM TIME TO TIME. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING. THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAKES A HUMMING NOISE SO I SUSPECT THAT A REAR BEARING IS GOING BAD. NOT TO MENTION THE...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THERE IS AN EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM THAT WAS INITIATED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NUMBER 05N04. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE MENTIONED WITHIN THE LAWSUIT. F...
Mileage: 103,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THERE IS AN EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM THAT WAS INITIATED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT NUMBER 05N04. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE MENTIONED WITHIN THE LAWSUIT. F...
Mileage: 103,000
CRACKS APPEARING ON THE TAILGATE OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TR
WHEEL BEARING WENT BAD. *TR
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS FAILED. IT WILL NOT SHIFT FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR, AND THE TOP SPEED I CAN GO IT 20 TO 30 MPH. THOUGH TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS HAPPEN FREQUENTLY, I KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE MADE THIS COMPLAINT NOT SO MUCH FOR MYSELF BUT ON BEH...
Mileage: 67,000
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS BLINKING AND ILLUMINATED AND JERKS BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. THIS PROBLEM IS CLEARLY A DEFECT AS THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM IS POSTED ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THE ERROR CODE FOR THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT POINTS TO THE SOLENOID. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUED BEFORE SOMEBO...
Mileage: 90,000
"O/D OFF" LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING RAPIDLY. APPARENTLY TRIPPED BY A FAILED SOLENOID B VALVE BODY. THE VALVE BODY OF SOLENOID B (THE ONE CONTROLLING 1ST AND OD, WHICH TOGETHER CONSTITUTE 3RD GEAR) IS A KNOWN FAULTY PART. THIS CAN ALSO BE ASSOCIATED WITH A FAILED EPC VALVE, WHICH IS USUALLY REPLACED AT T...
Mileage: 114,000
LOUD VIBRATING NOISE FROM TIRE...RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED IN JUNE OF 2007, REPLACED. FRONT LEFT WHEEL BEARING IS FAILING NOW, JANUARY 2008.
Mileage: 61,250
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A HISTORY ON INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS THAT THE FORD DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE. THEREFORE NO REPAIRS HAVE EVER TAKEN PLACE. THIS HAS BEE A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE CAR FAIL TO SHIFT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, OR WHEN I ATTEMPT TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICL...
ON 12/23/07 MY IN-LAWS WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. MY WIFE AND I WITNESSED THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT AS WE WERE FOLLOWING MY IN-LAWS HOME FROM CHURCH. A CARDBOARD BOX WAS IN THE ROADWAY, AND MY MOTHER-IN-LAW TOOK ACTION TO MISS THE BOX. SHE STEERED AROUND THE BOX, BUT WHEN...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT GEAR DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN BEING SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. IN ADDITION, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF JANU...
Mileage: 69,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT GEAR DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN BEING SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. IN ADDITION, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF JANU...
Mileage: 69,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. THE O/D LIGHT AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ARE ON. THERE ARE ONLY 66,000 MILES ON THE CAR. ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE AS DIRECTED. MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAVE BEEN FOUND AND NOTED. I HAD A LICENSED MECHANIC ...
Mileage: 66,000
WHEEL BEARING FAILURES-4 IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD OF TIME-COST OVER 1700.00 TOO HAVE THESE REPAIRS-FORD WILL NOT HELP OUT AND THERE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE. I HAVE A CHILD THAT IS ALWAYS WITH ME AND 2 TIMES IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
WHEEL BEARING FAILURES-4 IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD OF TIME-COST OVER 1700.00 TOO HAVE THESE REPAIRS-FORD WILL NOT HELP OUT AND THERE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE. I HAVE A CHILD THAT IS ALWAYS WITH ME AND 2 TIMES IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
WHEEL BEARING FAILURES-4 IN A 6 MONTH PERIOD OF TIME-COST OVER 1700.00 TOO HAVE THESE REPAIRS-FORD WILL NOT HELP OUT AND THERE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS A JOKE. I HAVE A CHILD THAT IS ALWAYS WITH ME AND 2 TIMES IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
NOTICED HARSH SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEARS ON 02 FORD EXPLORER 2WD WITH 48,000 MILES. REQUIRED REBUILT TRANSMISSION AT COST OF $2124.00. *TR
Mileage: 48,005
I TRIED TO PUT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 4WD, 4DOOR IN THE "P" PARK POSITION AND MY LEVER BROKE, PART # 5L2Z-3CS29-A I AM A 47 YEAR OLD STAY AT HOME MOM THAT DOES NOT ABUSE MY VEHICLE. I MAINTAIN MY VEHICLE ON A SET SCHEDULE. *TR
Mileage: 97,123
OPENED THE LIFTGLASS ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS USED. CONTACTED FORD DEALERSHIP AND SAID THAT IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR HAD BEEN PERFORMED 6 MONTHS AGO. I AM PAYING FOR REPAIR. *TR
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. AFTER RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THERE ARE SEVERAL ISSUES DEALING WITH THIS SIMILAR ITEM. *TR
Mileage: 101,000
WHINE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL, WAS FIXED ONCE BY PLANTATION FORD OF FLORIDA WHEN CAR WAS BOUGHT USED IN 2005. PROBLEM IS BACK AND WAS TOLD MY MECHANIC THAT IF NOT REBUILT IT MAY CAUSE REAR END TO LOCKUP POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH AND EVEN DEATH. *TR
Mileage: 74,000
AT 65,000 MI. THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON AND O/D LIGHT FLASHED WHILE ACCELERATING. I CALLED DEALER THEY SAID TO WAIT UNTIL LIGHT STAYED ON. AT 72,000 LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN AS WELL AS CHECK ENGINE. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND NEED NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAVE FOUND MANY POSTS REGARDING NEW TRAN...
Mileage: 72,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND IT NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. FORD STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE...
Mileage: 97,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION OVER-REVVING BETWEEN GEARS AND THEN SHIFTING GEARS AT HIGH RPMS CAUSING VEHICLE INSTABILITY, O/D OFF LIGHT ON CONSOLE BLINKS CONSISTENTLY, "CHECK TRANSMISSION" NOTIFIED ON DISPLAY SCREEN ON CONSOLE, OCCURS EVEN AFTER ENGINE RESTART, ...
Mileage: 116,000
WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH ONLY 55K MILES, OVERDRIVE LIGHT SUDDENLY STARTED FLASHING AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT FROM SECOND GEAR INTO THIRD GEAR. THE RPM`S REV VERY HIGH AND THEN IT CLUNKS INTO THIRD GEAR. I UNDERSTAND THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRANSMISSI...
Mileage: 55,000
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER BEGAN TO SLIP AT 57,000 MILES. FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND IT WOULD REV HIGH AND THEN WITH A CLUNK AND A GRINDING NOISE RELUCTANTLY GO INTO SECOND GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 57,000
I WAS LEAVING WORK..CRANKED MY CAR AND WENT TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEAVER "BROKE" LOOSE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IT WAS JUST "FLOPPING AROUND". I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK SINCE I COULDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR AND DRIVE IT. I ALSO COULD NOT GET THE KEY...
Mileage: 75,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION FAILED. O/D OFF LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY. HARD SHIFTING AND SLIPPING IS CONSTANT. DEALER WANTS $3,000 TO REPAIR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO HUNDREDS / THOUSANDS OF EXPLORER OWNERS. SOMEONE CAN GET KILLED IF THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE DRIVER LOSES CONTRO...
Mileage: 121,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.6 V8, APPROX. 78000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING MY SPARK PLUG (UNKNOWN NUMBER - SECOND IN ON DRIVERS SIDE), BLEW OUT. WAS ABLE TO REPLACE IT. NO MORE THEN 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING SAME PLUG WAS SPIT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME UNABLE TO REPLACE IT. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
I DRIVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4.0 V6 . MY OVER DRIVE LIGHT BEGUN FLASHING AND SHORTLY AFTER THAT MY TRANSMISSION FAILED. I OWN MANY FORDS AND THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT DEFIANTLY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. PERFECT MAINTENANCE. *TR
I BOUGHT AN 02 EXPLORER. WAS DRIVING AND STARTED MAKING WEIRD GRINDING NOISES. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND ITS COSTING ME 1000! DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS. HE SAID THE WHEEL ON THE BACK WAS READY TO FALL OFF! *TR
Mileage: 89,000
I BOUGHT AN 02 EXPLORER. WAS DRIVING AND STARTED MAKING WEIRD GRINDING NOISES. TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND ITS COSTING ME 1000! DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS. HE SAID THE WHEEL ON THE BACK WAS READY TO FALL OFF! *TR
Mileage: 89,000
ON 11/22/2007 MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER BURNED, IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. THE FIRE ORIGINATED INSIDE THE CENTER CONSOLE. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WHEN SMOKE FIRST APPEARED, ENGINE WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. FLAMES ERUPTED WITHIN 3-5 MINUTES FROM THE TIME SMOKE FIRST APPEARED. *TR
Mileage: 93,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD RANGER XLT PICK-UP TRUCK. IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR, 2007, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR A SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. WITHIN TWO WEEKS I CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REQUESTED ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. I DID, AND UPON ARRIVAL I WAS TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE T...
Mileage: 56,812
OPERATOR APPROACHED THE ENTRANCE TO A PARKING LOT AND PLACED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN PARK. WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, THE GEAR LEVER BROKE OFF OF STEERING COLUMN, IMMOBILIZING THE VEHICLE IN THE ENTRANCE; BLOCKING TRAFFIC FLOW. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE FAILED PART...
Mileage: 61,501
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIFTGATE UNDERNEATH THE BACK WINDOW, RIGHT NEXT TO THE FORD EMBLEM. I HAVE A CRACK FROM THE TOP OF THE FRAME TO THE BOTTOM. I HAVE HAD THIS CRACK ON MY VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS. I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, OR WAS...
FRONT AND REAR BEARING FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILS WHILE DRIVING. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT RECALL UNTIL YOUR APPROVAL, REPAIRS ARE MADE AT THE OWNERS COST....PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 58,000
FRONT AND REAR BEARING FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER FAILS WHILE DRIVING. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT RECALL UNTIL YOUR APPROVAL, REPAIRS ARE MADE AT THE OWNERS COST....PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 58,000
MY WIFE WAS STARTING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP WHERE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. HE ATTEMPTED TO FIND PARTS BUT FORD HAD NO PARTS NATIONWIDE TO REPAIR DUE TO CHANGE IN MANUFACTURERS. MUST HA...
Mileage: 61,296
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 45,000 MILES. HAD TO HAVE A NEW ONE INSTALLED FOR $3,000.00. *TR
Mileage: 45,000
I FIRST NOTICED A GRINDING WHEN I WOULD TURN SHARPLY WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I TOOK IT IN AND IT WAS NOTED THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL REBUILT TO REPLACE TO RING AND PINION GEARS AND CLUTCH PACKS. AFTER 1 DAY OF HAVING THE VEHICLE I WAS NOTIFIED THAT A BEARING HAD FUSED TO THE AXL...
Mileage: 97,000
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AT 2002. IT ALWAYS HAS A LITTLE BIT OIL ON THE PARKING LOT BUT I DID NOT PAY ATTENTION. NOW I FOUND OUT IT IS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKING. APPARENTLY IT HAS BEEN LEAKING FOR A LONG TIME. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALARM SOUNDS THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. WHILE DRIVING, THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK, THE CEILING LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF, AND THE DOOR AJAR BUZZER CHIMES INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER HAS...
Mileage: 147,000
WENT TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE AND GEARSHIFT LEVER SNAPPED OFF. $900.00 FOR NEW STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Mileage: 55,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4L 6CYL. WILL NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR SMOOTHLY. O/D LIGHT FLASHES. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION STARTED FAILING AT 80,000 MILES. OVERDRIVE LIGHT CONSTANTLY FLASHES, TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO OD, HARD SHIFTS BETWEEN 2-3, 3-4, SOMETIMES MISSES 3RD, CLUNKS IN REVERSE. ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED ON TRANSMISSION. *TR
Mileage: 78,000
HAVE REPLACED 3 WHEEL BEARINGS AT THE COST OF $400 A PIECE. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
WHEEL BEARING DEFECTIVE. *TR
Mileage: 66,849
TRANSMISSION SEIZED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 75K ON CAR 5 YEARS OLD. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING SLOWLY ON LOCAL STREETS WHEN IT OCCURRED SO HE WAS UNINJURED. TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED AT DEALER COSTING $3546.23 THIS HAPPENED TO OUR PREVIOUS FORD EXPLORER AND IF YOU LOOK ONLINE AT CARCOMPLAINTS.COM SE...
Mileage: 82,800
MY 2002 EXPLORER TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AS SHIFTING AND PUTTING IN REVERSE AND DRIVE. THIS VEHICLE HAS 76000 MILES ON IT. TOOK TO THE FORD GARAGE, ALL TEST CAME OUT OK, TECH STATED I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF 3500.00. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH AND READING COMPLAINTS OF OTHER EXP...
Mileage: 76,775
THIS IS TO ADD INFORMATION TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. ODI NUMBER 10207581. THERE WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE ENGINE THAT RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOCKUP OF THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT LOW SPEED. HOWEVER A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION WIT...
Mileage: 101,700
FAX FROM RE THE PROBLEM WITH A DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT IN HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER, GEAR SHIFT LEVER HAS BROKEN OFF TWICE. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE FOR THE SECOND TIME ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. *JB
REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVETRAIN FAILURE. VEHICLE MILEAGE 25,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. 4 WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHINE/HUM AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FORD HAS A TSB 05-23-3 ON REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. TOOK TO HALDELMAN FORD, HAMILTON N.J. FOR SERVICE/REPAIR. COST OF REPAIR WAS $3,600.00. *TR
SUDDEN FAILURE OF THE ENGINE THAT RESULTED IN SUDDEN LOCKUP OF THE ENGINE, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, AND CONTROL. THIS HAPPENED ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT LOW SPEED. HOWEVER A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION WITH HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC HAD JUST BEEN NAVIGATED. IF THE FAILURE HAD HAPPENED AT THAT INTERSECTION, T...
Mileage: 101,700
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC; HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE OIL PUMP FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT TWICE. THE ...
Mileage: 48,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE CHECK ENGINE, ODOMETER, AND TRANSMISSION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WA...
Mileage: 70,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. VEHICLE HAS @ 57K MILES ON IT. WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS FACTORY SEALED AND SHOULD NOT NEED REPLACING THIS QUICKLY. NORMAL LIFETIME OF WHEEL BEARINGS SHOULD BE OVER 100K? *TR
Mileage: 57,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. VEHICLE HAS @ 57K MILES ON IT. WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS FACTORY SEALED AND SHOULD NOT NEED REPLACING THIS QUICKLY. NORMAL LIFETIME OF WHEEL BEARINGS SHOULD BE OVER 100K? *TR
Mileage: 57,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED SHIFTING. THE AFFECTED GEARS WERE SECOND AND OVERDRIVE. THE GEAR WAS ABLE TO SHIFT FROM FIRST TO THIRD GEAR WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP THE SAME DAY AND THEY ...
Mileage: 105,835
2002 FORD EXPLORER "SEALED" TRANSMISSION FAILURE. REGULAR MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP WHEN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. *TR
Mileage: 102,000
TRANSMISSION BEGAN SHIFTING HARD & THEN THE OD OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. BEFORE I COULD GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT DAY, THE TRANSMISSION JUST QUIT. I PARKED AT A GROCERY STORE, RAN IN & WHEN I CAME BACK OUT TO LEAVE, IT WOULDN'T SHIFT. IT REMAINED IN PARK EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT WAS BEING MOVE...
Mileage: 72,000
I STARTED HEARING SOMETHING THAT SOUNDED SIMILAR TO A HAVING A LOW OR BAD TIRE. TIRES WERE REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL MAKING SOUND. AFTER HEARING THAT THIS WAS THE EXPLORER'S DOWNFALL, THE WHEEL BEARINGS, I RESEARCHED THE TOPIC ONLINE TO NOW SEE THAT IN THE NEAR FUTURE I WILL BE TRYING TO R...
Mileage: 68,000
WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT IS APPARENT THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIALS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE FAILING AND FORD IS AWARE OF THIS BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE. *TR
Mileage: 121,342
MY GEAR SHIFT SNAPPED OFF. I'VE NOTICED MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. THIS IS NOT AN INEXPENSIVE REPAIR AND IT APPEARS THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I'M AN OLDER DRIVER, HANDICAPPED AND I'M THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS DRIVEN MY VEHICLE. IT IS NOT THE RESULT OF ABUSE. *TR
Mileage: 56,000
GEAR SHIFT MECHANISMS BROKE APART AND SEPERATED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN LEAVING THE VEHICLE IN PARK POSITION. TOWED TO DEALER. PART NOT AVAILABLE FOR 1 MONTH. PREVIOUSLY HAD VEHICLE TO DEALER STATING THERE WAS A NOISE EMANATING FORM THE STEERING COLUMN. COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING. AM TOLD THE PART IS ...
PULLING OUT OF A NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY, MY SHIFT ROD CRACKED OFF AND DANGLED, LEAVING THE TRUCK IMMOBILE. NOTHING HAD PRECEDED THIS. DUE TO TOWING FEES, I CONTACTED A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO HIS SHOP, A MILE AWAY, VS. TO FORD, WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED A $200 FLATBED TOW. THIS P...
Mileage: 90,600
PULLING OUT OF A NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY, MY SHIFT ROD CRACKED OFF AND DANGLED, LEAVING THE TRUCK IMMOBILE. NOTHING HAD PRECEDED THIS. DUE TO TOWING FEES, I CONTACTED A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO HIS SHOP, A MILE AWAY, VS. TO FORD, WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED A $200 FLATBED TOW. THIS P...
Mileage: 90,600
PULLING OUT OF A NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY, MY SHIFT ROD CRACKED OFF AND DANGLED, LEAVING THE TRUCK IMMOBILE. NOTHING HAD PRECEDED THIS. DUE TO TOWING FEES, I CONTACTED A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS ABLE TO BRING IT TO HIS SHOP, A MILE AWAY, VS. TO FORD, WHICH WOULD HAVE REQUIRED A $200 FLATBED TOW. THIS P...
Mileage: 90,600
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, GEARS SLIPPAGE, O/D LIGHT FLASHING, ALL EQUALS A NEW TRANSMISSION AT PRICE OF $3100. ONLY REACHED 80,000 MILES AN MAINTAINED PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES! *TR
Mileage: 80,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH BROKEN GEAR SHIFT LEVER. CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE WHEN THEY WERE PUTTING THE CAR INTO REVERSE. SHE COULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION BUT THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT. *KB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE GEAR SHI...
I HEARD A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY SUV. TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO WORKS ON FORDS AND HE SAID IT WAS THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. HE FIXED THAT AND THE SOUND CONTINUED, SO HE REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT. THE SOUND WENT AWAY. TWO DAYS LATER SAME SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. MY SUV ONLY HA...
Mileage: 49,327
I HEARD A WHINING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY SUV. TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO WORKS ON FORDS AND HE SAID IT WAS THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. HE FIXED THAT AND THE SOUND CONTINUED, SO HE REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT. THE SOUND WENT AWAY. TWO DAYS LATER SAME SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR. MY SUV ONLY HA...
Mileage: 49,327
LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. LET OFF GAS AND IS FINE. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND HAVE TO HAVE A NEW REAR END AND NEW HOUSING. I AM SORRY BUT A 2002 VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. IT IS THE WORST VEHICLE FORD HAS EVER DESIGNED. THEY JUST LOST ANOTHER CUSTOMER. *TR
Mileage: 145,000
THE REAR WINDOW LIFTGATE HAS CRACKED VERTICALLY FROM THE GLASS ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PANEL FOR NO APPARENT REASON (I.E. HAPPENED OVERNIGHT WHILE REAR WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY CLOSED). I HAVE NOTICED THAT MOST EXPLORERS IN MY AREA WITH THE SAME LIFTGATE HAVE THE SAME VERTICAL CRACK IN THE SA...
Mileage: 115,000
CAR FIRE - 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED
Mileage: 94,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER. HE CALLED ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY CURRENTL...
WHILE PULLING INTO A GAS STATION SLOWING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. STRIKING THE BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE GAS PUMP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE REAR COIL SPRINGS AND THERE HAD BEEN NO FURTHER OCCURRENCES...
Mileage: 61,000
THE PANEL JUST BELOW THE BACK LIFT GATE WINDOW ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS CRACKED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM IN TWO PLACES. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE EXACT SAME CRACKS AND THERE ARE 100'S OF REPORTS OF THE SAME PROB...
Mileage: 25,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 2WD, IT STARTED TO DO THIS GRINDING NOISE IN TRANNY,/D LIGHT FLASIHNG, COULDNT SHIFT,TOOK IT TO DEALER IN MEXICO, YEAH MIDDLE OF VACATION, SAID COULNT DO ANYTHING TO SAVE IT. CAR IS SITTING IN MEXICO. THANKS FORD *TR
Mileage: 10,100
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007. THE DEALER NEVER ADVISED HER TO DISCONNECT THE SPEED CON...
IN TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I HAD TO JUMP START THE 2002 FOR EXPLORER, I DID A BATTERY LOAD TEST AND IT WAS FINE ALSO CHECK IT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AND ALL THE READINGS APPEARED CORRECT AND WAS CHARGING OK. *TR
Mileage: 103,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE DESTINATION, SIZE LEP23570R16 XL107T TIRES (NA). WHILE CHANGING LANES AT 60 MPH, THE TIRES WOULD SWERVE AND SHAKE. HE RETURNED THE TIRES FROM WHERE THEY WERE PURCHASED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN DUE TO THE ...
Mileage: 58,200
I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A 2002 EXPLORER FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW. I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AND JUST FOUND OUT LAST WEEKEND THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS GOING OUT. NOW, I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS SO I RELY ON OTHERS, BUT WHEN 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS REPEATEDLY TOLD ME THAT...
Mileage: 85,000
I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A 2002 EXPLORER FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW. I AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING A MAJOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AND JUST FOUND OUT LAST WEEKEND THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS GOING OUT. NOW, I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS SO I RELY ON OTHERS, BUT WHEN 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS REPEATEDLY TOLD ME THAT...
Mileage: 85,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRASTICALLY DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. SHE HEARD A LOUD WINDING NOISE, BUT NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ...
Mileage: 78,000
I , ALONG WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE LOGGED COMPLAINTS REFERRING TO A NOISY DIFFERENTIAL ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT ULTIMATELY RESULTS IN DIFFERENTIAL LOCKUP, POSSIBLY AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IF YOU SEARCH THE COMPLAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOGGED ON THIS WEBSITE...
Mileage: 73,145
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURES, REPORTED WELL BEFORE 100,000 WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND IGNORED BY FORD! *JB
Mileage: 101,049
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURES, REPORTED WELL BEFORE 100,000 WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND IGNORED BY FORD! *JB
Mileage: 101,049
2002 FORD EXPLORER. VEHICLE PARKED - WENT TO PUT IN GEAR AND SHIFTER BROKE OFF IN STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS! *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS, THE GEAR SHIFT FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE, HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEAR SHIFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN ...
Mileage: 110,000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVEL HOUSING BROKE OFF. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE CAR INTO REVERSE THE LEVEL BROKE FROM THE HOUSING REQUIRING THE CAR TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. BASIC PART# 3C529. CURRENTLY , HAVE THE CAR AT SILL-TERHAR MOTORS WHERE WE ARE AWAITING USED REPLACEMENT, SINCE NO ...
Mileage: 85,000
REAR MIX CANISTER CAUSES A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE REAR DRIVER SIDE. THIS EQUIPMENT WAS REPLACED LAST YEAR AT THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER. FOUND A CRACK IN THE CONTAINER ALONG THE SEAM WAS THE CAUSE. COST $800 TO REPLACE. NOW MY COMPLAINT IS THE PROBLEM HAS RECURRED THIS YEAR INDICATING A DEFECT IN MANU...
Mileage: 75,000
THE LIFT GATE (WINDOW PORTION) OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS SUSTAINED A CRACK DIRECTLY DOWN THE MIDDLE UNDER THE GLASS. THE CRACK IS CLEAN CUT AND APPEARS TO EXPAND AND CLOSE WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD AND CONTRACTS AND CLOSES WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THE CRACK APPEARED. I NOTICE...
VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, PURCHASED NEW. GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF AT STEERING COLUMN. A SMALL PART BROKE, BUT DEALER SAYS THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN MUST BE REPLACED BECAUSE PART THAT BROKE IS ATTACHED TO STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP REPORTS THERE IS A "NATIONWIDE" WAITING LIST FOR THE PART AND...
WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK, GOING ABOUT 55 MPH AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE CAR JUST STOPPED MOVING. IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. NOW I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED OR REBUILT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 17 MONTHS AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS ...
Mileage: 64,000
SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE (68K MILES) THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SHUTTERING AND HAVING ISSUES SHIFTING FROM 1-2 GEAR. IT WOULD ALSO HAVE PROBLEMS DOWN SHIFTING UNDER LOAD. I WOULD HAVE TO RELEASE THE THROTTLE MOMENTARILY TO MAKE IT SHIFT. OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD BLINK, THE ODOMETER WOULD BLINK AL...
Mileage: 69,000
AFTER OWNING FOR A WEEK AND A HALF, HAD TO HAVE THE G EARS IN THE REAR END REPLACED. LATER INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT EVENLY WORN WHICH WAS CAUSING THE REAR END TO POP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT WORK. THE 4 X 4 MODULE AND THE WIRING NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTI...
Mileage: 37,000
AFTER OWNING FOR A WEEK AND A HALF, HAD TO HAVE THE G EARS IN THE REAR END REPLACED. LATER INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT EVENLY WORN WHICH WAS CAUSING THE REAR END TO POP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT WORK. THE 4 X 4 MODULE AND THE WIRING NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTI...
Mileage: 37,000
AFTER OWNING FOR A WEEK AND A HALF, HAD TO HAVE THE G EARS IN THE REAR END REPLACED. LATER INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT EVENLY WORN WHICH WAS CAUSING THE REAR END TO POP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT WORK. THE 4 X 4 MODULE AND THE WIRING NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTI...
Mileage: 37,000
AFTER OWNING FOR A WEEK AND A HALF, HAD TO HAVE THE G EARS IN THE REAR END REPLACED. LATER INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT EVENLY WORN WHICH WAS CAUSING THE REAR END TO POP. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT WORK. THE 4 X 4 MODULE AND THE WIRING NEED TO BE REPLACED, COSTI...
Mileage: 37,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2007, THE HINGE FAILED ON THE LIFTGATE AND THE GLASS FELL OUT AND SHATTERED. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND A RECALL WAS FOUND. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER. FORD STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RE...
Mileage: 91,600
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE MADE ROARING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND SPEED WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Mileage: 85,000
1. REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE, MANUFACTURER SEALED PART 2. FAILED 3 TIMES, PASSENGER TIRE BROKE FREE FROM WHEEL WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD WITH 2 YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR. 3. FIX BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS THREE TIMES AT A COST OF $800 EACH TIME TOTALING $2400 IN WHEEL BEARINGS. THIS PART IS NOT SU...
THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY ACCIDENTS, YET. BUT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL CAUSING THE REAR END TO LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE BE UNCONTROLLABLE. MANY CONSUMERS HAVE HAD TO FIX AND REPLACE THE PARTS AT LOW MILEAGE AND FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO VO...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 96,000 MILES ON IT AND AROUND 60,000 THE NOISE STARTED. FIRST THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN THE HUB WENT. WHILE DRIVING MY FRONT TIRE JUST COLLAPSED. 2ND ISSUE THE REAR END STARTED TO MAKE NOISE IS MORE LIKE VIBRAING. AND AFTER SEARCHING ON ...
Mileage: 60,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 96,000 MILES ON IT AND AROUND 60,000 THE NOISE STARTED. FIRST THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN THE HUB WENT. WHILE DRIVING MY FRONT TIRE JUST COLLAPSED. 2ND ISSUE THE REAR END STARTED TO MAKE NOISE IS MORE LIKE VIBRAING. AND AFTER SEARCHING ON ...
Mileage: 60,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 96,000 MILES ON IT AND AROUND 60,000 THE NOISE STARTED. FIRST THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN THE HUB WENT. WHILE DRIVING MY FRONT TIRE JUST COLLAPSED. 2ND ISSUE THE REAR END STARTED TO MAKE NOISE IS MORE LIKE VIBRAING. AND AFTER SEARCHING ON ...
Mileage: 60,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO REBUILD HIS TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS. THE VEHICLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHEN HE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. HE HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHI...
Mileage: 67,117
WE HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WE PURCHASED THIS USED IN AUGUST 2004. ON JUNE 2005 WE STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 8, 2005 THEY HAD IT FOR 8 DAYS AND REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANTY. WE TOOK IT BACK ON JUNE 24, 2005 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY HAD ...
Mileage: 76,161
MY TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED WHICH WILL COST $3800. PLUS $500.FOR THE COST OF A RENTAL CAR. 2ND TIME TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE WORKED ON. THE FIRST TIME THE CAR JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR. CAR IS MAINTAINED EVERY 3000 MILES@A FORD DEALERSHIP. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH OVERDRIVE...
Mileage: 96,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. A RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER; THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR TWO WEEKS. THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
COMPLETE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE, COMPLETE LOCKUP OF WHEELS, STARTED WITH WHINING FROM REAR END ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4WD WITH ONLY 84,000 MILES. *TR
Mileage: 84,200
PURCHASED NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAD THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 63,658 MILES DUE TO ITS FAILURE. THE REBUILT ONE THAT COST $2,974 IS NOW SLIPPING @77,853 MILES. IT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED SOON AND THE COMPANY THAT DID THE WORK IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS, THUS THE WARRANTY IS WORTHLESS ...
Mileage: 63,649
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR TRACKER II (NA), SIZE P235/70R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. AAA ARRIVED AND CHANGE...
Mileage: 61,840
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY ABS LIGHT COMING ON AND MY BRAKES NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, THEY PULSATE AS IF THEY ARE TRYING TO ENGAGE EVEN WHEN IT IS 90 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND COMPLETELY DRY. NOTHING UPSETS ME MORE THAN HAVING TO PUT ON MY BRAKES AND HAVING THE FEELING THEY ...
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY ABS LIGHT COMING ON AND MY BRAKES NOT WORKING CORRECTLY, THEY PULSATE AS IF THEY ARE TRYING TO ENGAGE EVEN WHEN IT IS 90 DEGREES OUTSIDE AND COMPLETELY DRY. NOTHING UPSETS ME MORE THAN HAVING TO PUT ON MY BRAKES AND HAVING THE FEELING THEY ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH TAILGATE PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE TAILGATE ASSEMBLY IS IN QUESTION**CC THE CONSUMER STATED FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND WILL NOT LONGER HONOR FIXING THE PROBLEM WITH THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES. *TR
WINDING AND ROARING NOISE FROM REAR END. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS BLINKING. THIS WAS AFTER THE 100K MILES CHECKUP. I AM NOW BEING TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS POSSIBLY DAMAGED DUE TO A FAULTY PART THAT IS A KNOW ISSUE WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *JB
GRINDING NOISE SOUNDING LIKE IT IS FROM REAR END, ESPECIALLY ACCELERATING AT HIGH SPEEDS, AND TURNING. TOLD TO REPLACE REAR HUB ASSEMBLY. *JB
Mileage: 63,400
AT 80,000 MILES THE VEHICLE HAD 'WHINE' OR 'ROAR' FROM REAR END. I DECIDED IT WAS NOT WORTH FIXING AND 'LIVED WITH IT'. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 136,000 MILES, STILL 'ROARS', AND HAS TWO SEALS (THAT RESIDE IN DIFFERENTIAL CASE) THAT ARE NOW LEAKING. I WILL NOW HAVE TO SPEND AT LEAST $1200 TO FIX AND H...
Mileage: 80,000
THE PROBLEM IS MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW LIFTGATE, MY PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW IS CRACKING FOR NO REASON, I DO NOT USE IS PART OF THE LIFTGATE, AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FOUND OVER 100 OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SAFETY PROBLEM THAT WIL...
Mileage: 53,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED OUT OF THE BLUE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, HAD THIS BEEN A HIGHWAY, CONSEQUENCES COULD HAVE BEEN DIRE. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AND NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH I HAVE DONE, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO A LARGE NUMBER OF THESE VEHICLES. *JB
Mileage: 79,000
PURCHASED USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM ORIGINAL OWNER. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE GOOD, I FOUND THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING AND FLUID VERY DIRTY; APPEARS TO HAVE METAL FILINGS. CAN HEAR LOUD RUMBLE AND WHINE WHILE DRIVING. I UNERSTAND THAT COST IS ABOUT $1,600 TO REPAIR. I ALSO UNDERSTAND N...
Mileage: 74,000
HUMMING, WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR AT INTERSTATE DRIVING SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
HUMMING, WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR AT INTERSTATE DRIVING SPEEDS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. *TR
Mileage: 100,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD A FAILED TUBE MOUNTED "DIFFERENTIAL PRESSUE FEEDBACK FROM EGR" (DPFE) SENSOR AFTER 30K MILES. FORD CREATED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) REGARDING THIS KNOW ISSUE AFFECTING SEVERAL 2000-2003 FORD MODELS INCLUDING THE 2002 EXPLORER (SEE FORD TSB 04-11-1 MAY 25, 2004 )...
Mileage: 30,000
HAD TO REPLACE THREE WHEEL BEARINGS AT THE SAME TIME. ONE WENT BAD WHILE ON VACATION. LUCKILY WE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY FOR A BREAK AND HEARD A LOT OF GRINDING. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WIGGLED THE TIRE LIKE A LOOSE TOOTH. TECHNICIAN SAID THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF AND COULD HAVE AT HI...
Mileage: 66,700
HAD TO REPLACE THREE WHEEL BEARINGS AT THE SAME TIME. ONE WENT BAD WHILE ON VACATION. LUCKILY WE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY FOR A BREAK AND HEARD A LOT OF GRINDING. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY WIGGLED THE TIRE LIKE A LOOSE TOOTH. TECHNICIAN SAID THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF AND COULD HAVE AT HI...
Mileage: 66,700
REAR LIFTGATE ON 2000 FORD EXPLORER HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES BELOW THE WINDOW. HAVE NOTICED THIS ON MANY SAME VEHICLES. HAVE HAD MANY COMMENTS ON IF FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL. *JB
Mileage: 138,000
REPEAT FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, CRUISE CONTROL WON'T DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ,AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ALSO INTERMITTENT INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING. *TR
Mileage: 62,000
REPEAT FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, CRUISE CONTROL WON'T DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ,AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ALSO INTERMITTENT INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING. *TR
Mileage: 62,000
REPEAT FAILURE OF BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, CRUISE CONTROL WON'T DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ,AN UNSAFE SITUATION. ALSO INTERMITTENT INABILITY TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND BRAKE LIGHTS NOT OPERATING. *TR
Mileage: 62,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE COIL SPRING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION FAILED. THE DEALER DID NOT STATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS OF AUGUST 1, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING ON THE ...
Mileage: 79,835
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE COIL SPRING ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SUSPENSION FAILED. THE DEALER DID NOT STATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS OF AUGUST 1, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COIL SPRING ON THE ...
Mileage: 79,835
MY VEHICLE HAS A LOUD HUMMING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AT ANY SPEED. THE MECHANICS AT THE FORD GARAGE SAY THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDS REPAIRS. I HAD OTHER WORK DONE THAT DAY DUE TO THE LOUD ROAD NOISE. I HAD A WHEEL BEARING REPLACED, BUT STILL HAVE A LOT OF NOISE. THEY SAID THE REPAIR COULD WAIT AWHI...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, ABOUT 62000 MILES. DIFFERENTIAL NOISE STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO ALONG WITH A RIGHT AXLE SEAL LEAK. NOISE IS SPEED RELATIONAL, STARTS AT ABOUT 30 MPH AND INCREASES IN FREQUENCY LINEARLY WITH SPEED. NOISE LEVEL ALSO INCREASES WITH INCREASING SPEED. DIFFERENTIAL, ALTHOUGH L...
AT 95,000 MILES THERE WAS A REAR END HOWL AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-75 MPH. I E-MAILED A COMPLAINT TO FORD MOTOR CORP. AND ASKED IF THEY COULD FIX IT. THEY REPLIED THAT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THEY COULD DO. *JB
Mileage: 95,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE COMPONENT WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 2004. THE GEARS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL WERE WEARING OUT QUICKLY AND THE DIFFERENTIAL BEGAN TO LEAK FLUIDS OUT OF THE PINION SEAL. THE CONTACT HEARD A HOWLI...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL FAILED ON HIS VEHICLE. THE COMPONENT WAS REPLACED IN JULY OF 2004. THE GEARS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL WERE WEARING OUT QUICKLY AND THE DIFFERENTIAL BEGAN TO LEAK FLUIDS OUT OF THE PINION SEAL. THE CONTACT HEARD A HOWLI...
REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL BAD. *TR
Mileage: 54,000
TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 60,081
TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 60,081
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. NOTICED WHEN CHANGING THE BRAKES. *TR
Mileage: 56,000
AT 65,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE BOTH CLUTCH PACKS IN THE DRIVE TRAIN REPLACED AT A COST OF $300. AT 72,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE COST WAS $1,750. JUST RECENTLY AT 91,000 MILES THE GEAR SHIFT (PRNDL) FELL OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND IS CURRENTLY SITTING AT A DEALERSHIP WAITING FOR A ...
Mileage: 92,000
REAR COIL SPRING ON DRIVERS SIDE IS CRACKED THROUGH. TALKED WITH MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE HAS SEEN THIS. PROBABLY EVERY THIRD EXPLORER HE HAS SEEN HAS THIS PROBLEM. HE QUESTIONED LOCAL FORD DEALER ON THIS AND WAS TOLD THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Mileage: 74,680
THE CAR HAD NO REVERSE AT TIMES. WHEN IT SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, IT WAS VERY JERKY. EVENTUALLY REVERSE WAS LOST. GRINDING NOISE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REBUILT AT A COST OF $2700. CAR HAD ONLY 67,000 MILES. I STILL HAVE THE GRINDING NOISE AND OCCASIONALLY THE ...
Mileage: 67,243
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRING. *TR
Mileage: 54,200
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE HAD CRACKED RIGHT BELOW THE GLASS. THE CRACK IS SPREADING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 09/05/07. *JB
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4X4 MAN TRANS. REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOISES. FLUID CHANGE DID NOT HELP. *TR
Mileage: 80,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WAS EASY. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REGULARLY MAINTAINED. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SPECIFIC PR YET NO ONE HAS TAKEN ACTION SUITABLE TO HAVE FORD RECALL THE TRANSMISSION. FORD DEALER SAYS THEY KNOW IT IS A DEF...
Mileage: 74,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND HAVE HAD A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH CHECK LIGHTS COMING ON. FIRST IT WAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH READ THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER .THEN COUPLE YRS LATER CAME ON AGAIN THIS TIME FOR A SENSOR. NOW I HAVE A AIRBAG LIGHT ON IT SEEMS LIKE ONE SENSOR AFTER ANO...
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND HAVE HAD A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH CHECK LIGHTS COMING ON. FIRST IT WAS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHICH READ THAT VEHICLE NEEDED NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER .THEN COUPLE YRS LATER CAME ON AGAIN THIS TIME FOR A SENSOR. NOW I HAVE A AIRBAG LIGHT ON IT SEEMS LIKE ONE SENSOR AFTER ANO...
GEAR SHIFT BROKE WHILE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED. COULD THIS OCCUR WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING? REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT WAS REQUIRED. OLD GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN KEPT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.*AK
Mileage: 99,310
THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN GUAM SAID I NEEDED A NEW SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND ORDERED IT. THAT WAS IN MARCH 2007. IT IS NOW JULY 2007. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEN WHY IS IT SO SLOW. *AK
ON THE FORD EXPLORERS 2002-2003 THERE IS A PASSENGER RESTRAINT FAULT WHERE THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING THAT THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT AND OR DRIVER RESTRAINT SRS SYSTEM IS AT FAULT. THIS IS CONCERNING ME SIMPLY BECAUSE IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THIS COULD CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHILE I AM DR...
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN. VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY TO DEALER FOR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT. HOWEVER, MECH. FOUND BOTH COIL SPRINGS BROKEN WHILE REPLACING LEFT WHEEL BEARING. *TR
Mileage: 62,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE OVERHAULED. AS OF JUNE 29, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 54,000.
Mileage: 54,000
I JUST SPENT $492.01 REPAIRING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE BOLT HOLDING THE RIGHT SIDE CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET SHEARED OFF. IT SCORED THE INSIDE RIM WHICH RESULTED IN A BREACH TO THE TIRE, CAUSING IT TO GO FLAT. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED 5:15 AM IN THE MORNING WITH NO ONE ON THE ROAD. AS SO...
Mileage: 75,078
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIFTGATE IS CRACKED AND LEAKING. HE NOTIFIED FORD WHO STATED THAT COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 65,590 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Mileage: 37,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLOERE AND TRANSMISSIONWAS GIVING ME PROBLEMS. ALSO, HAS SOME VABRATION IN REAR END AND FRONT END ,TOOK IT TO FORD ON WARANTY, AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG . WELL NOW I HAVE A TRANSMISION PROBLEM AND OUT OF WARANTY, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME, I WOU...
Mileage: 72,000
REAR SPRING FAILURE. *AK
Mileage: 81,900
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SLIPS WHEN VEHICLE STARTS MOVING FROM STOPPED POSITION. DELAY BETWEEN REVERSE AND DRIVE. *AK
Mileage: 108,000
MY WIFE WAS GOING TO WORK ON 6/12/07 WHEN SHE ARRIVED IN THE PARKING LOT. SHE WENT TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK WHEN THE COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE OFF IN HER HANDS. SHE WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I DISMANTLED THE STEERING COLUMN AND FOUND THAT A METAL PIECE HAD SHEERED OFF THAT A...
Mileage: 76,527
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 01I010000 (VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR). THE DEALER STATED THAT ACCORDING TO THE VIN, THE RECALL REPAIR HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, FORD STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICL...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE, THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT HAS ALWAYS BEEN DIFFICULT TO MOVE FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS SHEERED OFF THE STEERING C...
Mileage: 66,000
VIBRATION AND GRINDING AT LOW SPEED TURNS. TOLD BY FORD A DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCH PACKAGE IS NEEDED AT A COST OF $1,100. CALLED AROUND TO SEVERL DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. FOUND A FORD DEALER TO REPAIR FOR $790 PLUS TAX. GETTING THE USUAL 12 MONTH 12,000 MILE WARRANTY. CALLED FORD RELATIONS FOR SOME R...
Mileage: 89,000
I FIRST PURCHASED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN JULY OF 2004. AT THAT TIME I HAD THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN SWAINSBORO REPAIR THE REAR END DUE TO A GRINDING NOISE THAT IS EMITTED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS APPLIED. THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON IT. NOW, THE VEHICLE HAS 105,000 MILES AND THE NO...
Mileage: 59,990
FLASHING O/D INSTRUMENT LIGHT
FLASHING O/D INSTRUMENT LIGHT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THREE DAYS LATER, SHE DISCOVERED A CRACK BELOW THE WINDOW OF THE REAR DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE THREE OTHER VEHICLES ON LOCATION WITH THE SAME FAILURE. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THA...
Mileage: 58,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE. THREE DAYS LATER, SHE DISCOVERED A CRACK BELOW THE WINDOW OF THE REAR DOOR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE THREE OTHER VEHICLES ON LOCATION WITH THE SAME FAILURE. THE FORD MANUFACTURER STATED THA...
Mileage: 58,000
MY WINDOW SWITCH STARTED TO SMOKE AND MELTED THE MAIN WINDOW SWITCH. IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL NOW. IT WILL BE TAKEN TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TOMORROW. *TR
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR END WHINES. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
TRANSMISSION BROKEN FORD DOESN T CARE BROUGHT IT TO SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS AT LEAST 20 TIMES THEY FINALLY REFUSE TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO REPAIR WITH THE WORDS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD FROM 2-3 GEAR CAR IS SLOWER THEN A 4 CYLINDER NO POWER WHINING NOISE FROM UND...
Mileage: 59,000
TRANSMISSION BROKEN FORD DOESN T CARE BROUGHT IT TO SAM GALLOWAY FORD IN FORT MYERS AT LEAST 20 TIMES THEY FINALLY REFUSE TO TAKE VEHICLE INTO REPAIR WITH THE WORDS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD FROM 2-3 GEAR CAR IS SLOWER THEN A 4 CYLINDER NO POWER WHINING NOISE FROM UND...
Mileage: 59,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR FLASHED REPEATEDLY AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP WHO REPL...
Mileage: 61,800
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE TAILGATE AND NOTICED THAT THE LIFT CYLINDER HAD DETACHED FROM THE SOCKET, CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO STRIKE HIM ON THE TOP OF HIS HEAD. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN A BUMP ON HIS HEAD. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDE...
Mileage: 77,500
PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN NOVEMBER 2001. IN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2004 HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION SERVICED WITH 30000 MILES ON IT. AT THAT TIME IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, WITH 48700 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WAS AGAIN SHIFTING VERY ROUGHLY IN 2-3 AND 3-4 SHIFTS. FORD DEALERSHIP STATED ...
Mileage: 48,700
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 75000 MILES. DURING NORMAL DRIVING BEGAN TO HEAR A HOWLING/GRINDING SOUND FROM THE REAR AXLE. SEEMED TO BE A REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM THAT WAS A VERY COMMON AMONG 2002-2004 FORD EXPLORERS. NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. *AK
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 4WD FORD EXPLORER FAILED AT 73,000 MILES. I WAS TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURRED. I WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE HIGHWAY WAS EMPTY AT THAT TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND I FEEL THAT MY LIFE COULD HAVE BEEN ENDANGERED IF MORE...
Mileage: 73,000
FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION RATTLED AND DEALER INVESTIGATED AND INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH WAS COMMON ON THE EXPLORER ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER. I HAD TWO SALES REPRESENTATIVES, WHOSE FLEET EXPLORED, AND THEY BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE...
Mileage: 75,000
GRINDING NOISE PROGRESSIVELY INCREASED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS. TOOK THE CAR TO LOCAL MECHANIC. IN EARLY 2006 HE HAD REPLACED A REAR HUB ASSEMBLY FOR NOISE. HE DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WERE THREE BAD WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES AND THEY WERE THE SAME THREE REPLACED IN 2006. HE STATED THAT THIS WAS A V...
Mileage: 75,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 75000 MILES ,HAS REAR END NOISE WHEN BETWEEN 55-70 MPH. *AK
HAD AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON. IT WAS A $44.00 HARNESS THAT THE DEALER HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN TELLING HIM OF THE PROBLEM. IT COST ME 247 DOLLARS TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHER 2002 EXPLORER OWNERS AND THEY HAVE HAD THE SAME HARNESS REPLACED AT ABOUT 60000 MILES. A COMPLAINT HAS ...
THE KEY IGNITION SWITCH KEEPS ON GETTING GROUND AND HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. *AK
THE KEY IGNITION SWITCH KEEPS ON GETTING GROUND AND HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME I HAVE TO REPLACE THE SWITCH. *AK
MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AS WELL AS THE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER, 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND IN REAR WHEELS, BOTH REAR BEARINGS IN WHEELS WERE BAD, AS WELL AS DIFFERENTIAL NOISE AND LEAKING OF FLUID, E NO RECALL ON THESE ISSUES, BUT...
Mileage: 59,986
MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AS WELL AS THE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER, 60,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND IN REAR WHEELS, BOTH REAR BEARINGS IN WHEELS WERE BAD, AS WELL AS DIFFERENTIAL NOISE AND LEAKING OF FLUID, E NO RECALL ON THESE ISSUES, BUT...
Mileage: 59,986
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, PLASTIC TRIM PIECE BELOW REAR WINDOW GLASS CRACKED ALL THE WAY. THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE GLASS COULD FALL OUT WITHOUT PROPER STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. FORD ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE REAR GLASS HINGE POSTS, BUT THE WILL NOT FIX THE PLASTIC WHICH BROKE AS A RESULT OF NORMAL CLO...
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 NEW. AFTER 30,000 MILES THE REAR GASKET WAS LEAKING. WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. 50,000 MILES LATER IT WAS LEAKING AGAIN. CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE SEALS LEAKING. AFTER TEARING INTO IT NEEDED NEW GEAR SET, TRACTION CLUTCHES AND BEARING FAILED. WAS THIS THE PROBLEM...
AFTER BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, I PUT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IN PARK TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, WHEN I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE, I ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE AND THE GEAR SHIFT BECAME COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, BUT COULD NOT REMOVE THE K...
Mileage: 73,052
NO NOTICED PROBLEMS UNTIL 68,000 MILES AND ODOMETER LIGHT CAME ON AND NOTICED REVVING PAST 4 TO GET OUT OF FIRST GEAR. TOOK TO SHOP AND TOLD NEEDED 'UPDATE KIT' , AND ALL ENCLOSED FORD TRANSMISSIONS NEEDED REPAIRS. *AK
2002 FORD EXPLORER / TRASNMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Mileage: 87,000
CONSTANT RUBBING/GRINDING SOUND FROM REAR AXLE SOUNDING LIKE VERY LOUD ROAD NOISE. INITIALLY HAD SPRING KITS , BUT ON REAR EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOT HELP. FINALLY, HAD TO HAVE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REBUILT BY A KIT THAT THE MANUFACTURER MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN, S...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. A SEARS MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR. THE LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ALSO REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 92,000 AND FAILURE M...
Mileage: 50,000
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, NO 3RD GEAR. *AK
Mileage: 88,450
2002 FORD EXPLORER, REAR END HUMMING AND MADE A GREAT DEAL OF NOISE. MECHANIC SAID REAR END NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CLAIMED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, WHERE WAS THE RECALL?? NOW I AM SUPPOSED TO EAT THE $3000.00 TO REPAIR, I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE HIGHLANDER. I TRIED TO SUPPORT USA AND GOT BURN...
Mileage: 95,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TORQUE CONVERTER C...
Mileage: 88,000
DURING NORMAL DRIVING WITH A TOTAL OF 55,000 MILES UNTIL DELAY SHIFTING IN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT FLASHING AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. TOWER FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE OVERHAULED FOR $3,000 ALL OUT OF MY POCKET. *AK
Mileage: 55,000
PASSENGER SIDE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *AK
I AM PRESENTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOWS ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR AND/OR WINDOW TRACK SYSTEM. AT PRESENT, I AM NOT ABLE TO OPERATE NEITHER OF THE WINDOWS. IN FACT, WHEN AND IF I ATTEMPT TO DO SO, ALL THAT IS HEARD IS...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT BEGAN MAKING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE SEALS ON THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE BECOME AWARE THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. *JB
Mileage: 75,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. HE NOTICED DEEP WORN AREAS ON THE TIRE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 104,000. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE TIRE DETAILS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. *AK
REAR WHEEL AXLE BEARINGS. I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAD 85,000 MILES ON IT. I HAD TO HAVE THE REAR WHEEL AXLE BEARINGS REPLACED. I DROVE THE VEHICLE ABOUT 20,000 AND IT WAS JUST OVER A YEAR AND THE REAR BEARINGS WENT OUT AGAIN. FORD WOULD NOT COVER THESE. I HAD TO PAY FULL PRICE AGAIN TO...
Mileage: 82,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC PORTION ON THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR LIFTGATE CRACKED VERTICALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.*AK
Mileage: 75,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION BROKE THE 3RD GEAR BAND. THIS IS THE SECOND REBUILD WITH ONLY 40K MILES ON IT. I FEEL THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THIS SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER THE LEMON LAW. I FEEL THESE VEHICLES SHOULD LAST AT LEAST 80,000 MILES BEFORE NEEDING A REBUILD. *TR
Mileage: 40,000
NOTICED CRACKED PANEL (APPLIQUE) BELOW REAR HATCHBACK WINDOW ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT (SUV) 1ST THOUGHT WAS SOMEONE HIT ME WHILE I WAS PARKED. THEN REALIZED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF THAT TEMP WAS 19 DEGREES OUTSIDE. AFTER GOING ONLINE TO CAR COMPLAINTS FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS. CONTACTED...
REAR LIFTGATE OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER DEVELOPS CRACK ON PIECE BELOW GLASS. *JB
Mileage: 54,800
AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMAINS ON AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE. *JB
Mileage: 156,000
YET MORE LEAKING READ DIFFERENTIAL SEALS. REAR END HOWLING ALSO, HAS BEEN FOR ABOUT 15,000 MILES NOW. 79,000 MILES CURRENTLY. I WILL HAVE TO CHANGE THE REAR SEALS AGAIN, AND WILL INSPECT FOR THE HOWLING NOISE AGAIN. MAY HAVE TO CHANGE PINION BEARINGS!? AS A MECHANIC, IT IS UNBELIEVABLE TO ME THA...
Mileage: 61,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ON FEBRUARY 21, 2007, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP A SECOND TIME FOR THE PASSENGERS SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY. ON APRIL 18, 2007, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RUMBLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE V...
Mileage: 65,000
I PURCHASED USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007 FROM CLASSIC NISSAN IN MOUNT. HOLLY, NEW JERSEY. THE WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2007 MY DAUGHTER AND I TOOK A TRIP TO FLORIDA. ON APRIL 11,2007 I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WOULD HIT 55 MPH THE ODOMETER OFF LIGHT WOULD START BLINKING. I NOTIFIED CLAS...
Mileage: 36,990
REAR AXLE SEALS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SEALS ON JUNE 4, 2004 WITH 4, 000 MILES, AND ON JUN 16, 2006 WITH 69.600 MILES. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE REAR HUB BEARINGS AND ASSEMBLY ON APRIL 17, 2007 WITH 74,000 MILES. *AK THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A RECURRING ISSUE, AND I HAVE ...
Mileage: 74,000
REAR AXLE SEALS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SEALS ON JUNE 4, 2004 WITH 4, 000 MILES, AND ON JUN 16, 2006 WITH 69.600 MILES. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE REAR HUB BEARINGS AND ASSEMBLY ON APRIL 17, 2007 WITH 74,000 MILES. *AK THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A RECURRING ISSUE, AND I HAVE ...
Mileage: 74,000
REAR AXLE SEALS AND WHEEL BEARINGS. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR AXLE SEALS ON JUNE 4, 2004 WITH 4, 000 MILES, AND ON JUN 16, 2006 WITH 69.600 MILES. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE REAR HUB BEARINGS AND ASSEMBLY ON APRIL 17, 2007 WITH 74,000 MILES. *AK THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A RECURRING ISSUE, AND I HAVE ...
Mileage: 74,000
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. *AK
Mileage: 82,990
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEELS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE RUSTED AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE REPAIR. THERE ...
Mileage: 83,000
1. WAS JUST DRIVING, NOTHING SEEMED OUT OF THE ORDINARY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN... 2. THE "O/D OFF" LIGHT ON THE DASH STARTED BLINKING RAPIDLY, AND THE MESSAGE PANEL IN THE DASH SAID "CHECK TRANSMISSION". BROUGHT IT INTO FORD DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $3...
Mileage: 100,000
ALMOST HIT SOMEONE DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION NOT DOWN SHIFT COMING TO A STOP AND THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE AFTER BEING STOPPED FOR A GOOD 10 15 SECONDS THEN WHEN IT DOES, IT LURCHES . *AK
Mileage: 30,000
1. INSPECTED REAR COIL SPRINGS. 2. FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN, CAUSING REAR OF VEHICLE TO SAG. 3. HAD BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS REPLACED, ALSO REPLACED THE REAR STRUTS. I STILL HAVE THE OLD COIL SPRINGS AND STRUTS. *AK
Mileage: 65,465
THE REAR COIL SPRINGS ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER FELL APART! PIECES OF THE COIL ARE BREAKING APART WITH RAZOR SHARP EDGES. I'VE NEVER SEEN SPRINGS FALL APART LIKE THIS,THE METAL HAS TO BE DEFECTIVE. I HAVE FOUND PARTS OF THE COILS IN MY DRIVEWAY, SO I'M SURE THERE HAS TO BE SOME COMING OFF ON THE RO...
Mileage: 50,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE IN THE REVERSE POSITION AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE VEHICLE TURNED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PRODUCED A LOUD THUMPING SOUND AND ALMOST STALLED. THE CONTACT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO ...
Mileage: 123,196
VEHICLE MADE A WHINNING NOISE WHEN IDLING. THERE WAS A PAUSE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE, FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, AND FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. THE PAUSE CAUSED VEHICLE TO NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION ENGAGED.*AK
Mileage: 90,810
DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS, HOLING NOISE FROM UNDER VEHICLE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS AND TRANSFER CASE NOISES, ROUGH SHIFTING FROM 2WD TO 4WD. HAVE CHECKED ON LINE FOR A LONG TIME AND HEARD NOTHING BUT THE SAME PROBLEMS, WHY WASN'T ANYTHING DONE TO FORD TO GET THESE THINGS PUT ON A RECALL. WE BUY T...
Mileage: 39,000
DRIVE TRAIN PROBLEMS, HOLING NOISE FROM UNDER VEHICLE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS AND TRANSFER CASE NOISES, ROUGH SHIFTING FROM 2WD TO 4WD. HAVE CHECKED ON LINE FOR A LONG TIME AND HEARD NOTHING BUT THE SAME PROBLEMS, WHY WASN'T ANYTHING DONE TO FORD TO GET THESE THINGS PUT ON A RECALL. WE BUY T...
Mileage: 39,000
ONLY 58,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING WHEN GOING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. I BABIED THIS CAR SO IT HAS TO BE A DEFECT.*AK
Mileage: 57,600
THERE IS FORD TSB 02M01 AND NTSB 10007207 FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE EGR SENSOR ON 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. THE EXPLORER NEEDED THAT SENSOR REPLACED, BUT THE WARRANTY CLAIM WAS DENIED ALTHOUGH MY VEHICLE FELL WITHIN AGE AND MILEAGE GUIDLINES. I WOULD LIKE FORD TO COMPENSATE ME FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR....
Mileage: 57,020
I WAS TOLD THAT THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS REAR SEALS LEAKING. I NEED TO GET THESE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE DRIVE TRAIN IF IT FAILS. I HAVE 119,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, BUT I ALWAYS HAD IT SERVICED WITH FORD. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND APPARENTLY THE SEAL...
I PURCHASED AN 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6 WITH PUSH-BUTTON 4X4. FIRST THE REAR PASSENGER-SIDE AXLE AND HUB BROKE. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE GOING DOWN A HIGHWAY. I WAS SLUNG INTO ONCOMMING TRAFFIC, BUT LUCKILY AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. I REPLACED THE AXLE AND HUB ASSEMBLY.*AK ABOUT ONE M...
2002 EXPLORER HAS 83,500 MILES. DISCOVERED THAT THE 4X4 SYSTEM WOULD NOT ENGAGE. GANLEY FORD REPLACED THE CONTROL MODULE THAT COMMUNICATES WITH THE 4X4 SYSTEM AT A TOTAL COST OF $577.00. THE PART ALONE WAS $293.00. EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE BALANCE OF THE LABOR WAS SO HIGH WAS "THE CONTROL MODULE IS...
Mileage: 83,500
EGR SENSOR FAILURE OBD2 CODE P0401. *JB
Mileage: 48,202
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4, I HAVE BEEN GETTING A HUMMING SOUND. I HAVE REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING AND BOTH REAR WILL BEARING HUB. ONE AT A TIME, COULDN'T AFFORD TO DO ALL. HUMMING STILL BEING HEARD. I HAVE 125,000 MILES AND ITS IN GOOD SHAPE. I BOUGHT IT IN 2002 A CERTIFIED VEHICLE. FORD ...
Mileage: 118,000
MY FORD EXPLORER LOST CONTROL WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. WHILE CHANGING LANES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STRAIGHTEN. THE TRUCK FISHTAILED SEVERAL TIME BEFORE SPINNING OUT. VEHICLES CRASHED INTO RETAINING WALL. TIE ROD WAS BROKEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.*AK
Mileage: 79,000
NOISE IN DIFFERENTIAL. *JB
Mileage: 25,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF WHEEL BEARING PROBLEMS**NAR**CC TRANSFERRED TO DAD **CG THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE WHEEL BEARING FAILED DUE TO WEAR, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO NOISE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *JB
I HAVE A 2022 FORD EXPLORER WITH 82000 MILES, AND TRANSMISSION FLUID REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. AT 74,000 WAS MILES FLUID AND FILTER REPLACED AT DEALER. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS WARM THE VEHICLE WILL ONLY TRAVEL 2-3 YARDS IN REVERSE, AND THEN LOCK. DEALER DIAGNOS...
Mileage: 83,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, CRACK IN REAR PANEL BELOW REAR WINDOW. FORD WILL NOT REPAIR, IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG MANY 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. *JB
EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE: BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE FAILURE AND CONSEQUENCES: FORD ACKNOWLEDGES ISSUES INTERNALLY WITH THE TIMING CARTRIDGES ON THE 2002 E CODE 4.0L V6 SOHC ENGINE THROUGH SEVERAL TSB'S, HOWEVER DOES NOT NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT THIS ISSUE EXISTS. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE...
Mileage: 63,242
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AFTER PURCHASE STARTED DEVELOPING A CRACK ON THE PANEL BENEATH THE REAR WINDOW. SINCE THEN, WHEN IT IS HOT, I GET A DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHT. NO DOOR IS OPENED, BUT THE DOORS REFUSE TO LOCK, AND THE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON...
Mileage: 7,000
CRACK ON PANEL BELOW THE REAR GLASS WAS ABOUT 4 INCHES LONG. IF THE CRACK CONTINUES IT COULD BECOME A SAFETY ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. PART OF THE PANEL COULD DETACH.*AK
Mileage: 68,200
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT PRETENTIONER UPGRADE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE REPAIR. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILE...
Mileage: 73,000
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THE DRIVER'S FRONT SEAT PRETENTIONER UPGRADE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP MADE THE REPAIR. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE CURRENT MILE...
Mileage: 73,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LTD. THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58800. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO...
Mileage: 58,800
TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A WHEEL BEARING REPAIR WHEN THE ODOMETER REACHED 10,300 MILES, AND WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH THE REAR SPRING AND THE EME...
Mileage: 10,300
TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR A WHEEL BEARING REPAIR WHEN THE ODOMETER REACHED 10,300 MILES, AND WAS INFORMED THAT BOTH THE REAR SPRING AND THE EME...
Mileage: 10,300
I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN OCTOBER 2002. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE REPLACED ALL OF THE FOUR BALL BEARING JOINTS, AND ALTERNATOR AND NOW A TRANSMISSION WITH TOTAL COSTS TO EXCEED $7000. I AM WRITING NOW BECAUSE I FELT THAT THE OTHER EXPENSES WERE WEAR AND TEAR, AS I HAVE HAVE 98,000 ...
Mileage: 98,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 51,000. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR SEALS AXLE SEALS ON BOTH SIDES AND THEY BOTH NEED IT AGAIN.
Mileage: 52,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AT 51,000. I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR SEALS AXLE SEALS ON BOTH SIDES AND THEY BOTH NEED IT AGAIN.
Mileage: 52,000
AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, FORD FINALLY FOUND A PROBLEM AT 46,XXX MILES (NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT FORD OFFERED A $1000 DEDUCTIBLE). BURT FORD OF ARAPAHOE FORD INC. CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 46,246
AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, FORD FINALLY FOUND A PROBLEM AT 46,XXX MILES (NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT FORD OFFERED A $1000 DEDUCTIBLE). BURT FORD OF ARAPAHOE FORD INC. CENTENNIAL, COLORADO REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURE...
Mileage: 46,246
2002 EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER AWD, VEHICLE MILEAGE JUST UNER 100K. VEHICLE (W.O WARNING) WOULD NOT SHIFT THRU 3RD GEAR. SYMPTONS ARE WHEN VEHICLE GETS TO 3RD, ENGINE REVS AS IF IN NEUTRAL, CHECK TRANS LIGHT COMES ON, OD INDICATER FLASHES. BACKING OFF ON THROTTLE ALLOWS HARD SHIFT INTO 4TH AND VEHICLE...
Mileage: 98,000
REAR HATCH ON 2002 EXPLORER TRIM PIECE AT BOTTOM CRACKS..THSI IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT WILL NOT FIX
Mileage: 85,000
EVERY TIME IT RAINS WATER LEAKS THROUGH THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ON THE TOP REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE BULBS SHORT OUT. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AT 72,000 MILES. WATER ALWAYS POOLS IN THE REAR AREA.
Mileage: 60,000
IN DECEMBER, 2006, FOUND CRACK IN HATCHACK DOOR JUST BELOW THE WINDOW. CALLED MY DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY TO EXPLAIN WHAT I SAW AND WHAT THEY WOULD DO TO TAKE CARE OF THIS. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS ONLY COSMETIC AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT PAY TO REPLACE, THAT WOULD BE MY RESPONSIBLILITY
Mileage: 58,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. THE MECHANIC WAS ROTATING BOTH REAR TIRES AND CHANGING BRAKE PADS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS SHEARED OFF. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,600. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED BOTH THE INVOICE AND PICTURES OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. THE MECHANIC WAS ROTATING BOTH REAR TIRES AND CHANGING BRAKE PADS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS SHEARED OFF. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,600. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED BOTH THE INVOICE AND PICTURES OF THE BROKEN COIL SPRINGS...
REAR COIL SPRING ON FORD 2002 EXPLORER BROKE. TOOK CAR IN FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION AND MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM. WHILE IT WAS REPLACED WITH A DEALER PART, I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL IT WOULD HAVE TAKEN FOR THE SPRING TO PIERCE A TIRE OR BRAKE LINE WAS TO HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. WHO KNOWS HOW LON...
THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPLODED WHEN I OPENED IT. UNFORTUNATELY A FRIEND WAS STANDING NEAR AND RECEIVED A COUPLE MINOR CUTS. NO IDEA WHAT SO EVER WHAT CAUSED THE WINDOW TO SHATTER INTO A MILLION PIECES, THE LOCAL FORD MOTOR FOLKS SAID THIS WAS STRANGE AND HAD NEVER HEARD OF IT BEFO...
Mileage: 66,000
EXPLORER XL, V6, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WITH 88,000 MILES. DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM. OUR MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOLT BROKE ON A PIECE OF METAL HOLDING THE PINION IN PLACE. WE WERE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, 70 MPH, THE SPEED LIMIT. ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD A NOISE. THE SOUND RESEMBLED A FLAT TIR...
Mileage: 88,000
ON A COLD DAY, I DISCOVERED THAT THE BODY PANEL BELOW THE GLASS ON THE REAR GATE OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER CRACKED. NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE TO CAUSE THE CRACK. THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 32 DEGREE F AT THE TIME. *JB
Mileage: 65,000
DAUGHTER CAME OUT OF SCHOOL TO FIND CRACK BENEATH REAR WINDOW. THOUGHT TO BE RESULT OF HIT AND RUN IN PARKING LOT. TOOK TO DEALER WHO SAID IT IS A KNOWN DEFECT. REPAIRED AT NO COST TO US, NO PROBLEM. GOOD DEALER! WE ARE VERY GOOD FORD CUSTOMERS, HAVING BOUGHT EXCLUSIVELY FORDS FOR 20+ YEARS. T...
DEFECTIVE RACK AND PINION BOX ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED WITH 43K MILES - HAS ANYONE HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR SAME YEAR EXPLORER WITH THE RACK AND PINION AND/OR ANY SUCCESS WITH FORD FIXING THE PROBLEM? *JB
ENGINE DEVELOP ROUGH IDLE. SUDDEN EXPLOSION SOUND REVEALED THAT NUMBER THREE SPARK PLUG WAS DISCHARGED FROM THREADS. DEALER CLAIMED ZERO RESPONSIBILITY YET ADMITTED THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 4.6 AND 5.4 LITER ENGINES. SELF REPAIR WITH INSERT TO REPAIR DAMAGED THREADS CAUSED BY EXPLODING S...
Mileage: 63,000
CAR STARTED MAKING HUMMING NOISE WHEN GOING 30-45 MPH, TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO REF ME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN FOR TRANSMISSION FLUSH, STILL THE SAME ISSUE, I WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I HAVE 4X4 WHICH REQUIRES THE SAME 4 TIRES OR THE CAR WILL JERK....
Mileage: 960,000
CAR STARTED MAKING HUMMING NOISE WHEN GOING 30-45 MPH, TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO REF ME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN FOR TRANSMISSION FLUSH, STILL THE SAME ISSUE, I WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I HAVE 4X4 WHICH REQUIRES THE SAME 4 TIRES OR THE CAR WILL JERK....
Mileage: 960,000
CAR STARTED MAKING HUMMING NOISE WHEN GOING 30-45 MPH, TOOK TO A MECHANIC WHO REF ME TO THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN FOR TRANSMISSION FLUSH, STILL THE SAME ISSUE, I WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, I HAVE 4X4 WHICH REQUIRES THE SAME 4 TIRES OR THE CAR WILL JERK....
Mileage: 960,000
I JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR AND PINION ASSEMBLY, AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ON MY 02 EXPLORER, A VERY COSTLY REPAIR ON A 02, 47K MILES VEHICLE. BUT THE REASON WHY I'M MAKING A COMPLAINT IS BECAUSE I FOUND OVER 100 COMPLAINTS OVER THE INTERNET FOR THE SAME YEAR/MAKE VEHICLE. I TALKED TO A COUPLE OF ...
Mileage: 47,000
I JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE GEAR AND PINION ASSEMBLY, AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR ON MY 02 EXPLORER, A VERY COSTLY REPAIR ON A 02, 47K MILES VEHICLE. BUT THE REASON WHY I'M MAKING A COMPLAINT IS BECAUSE I FOUND OVER 100 COMPLAINTS OVER THE INTERNET FOR THE SAME YEAR/MAKE VEHICLE. I TALKED TO A COUPLE OF ...
Mileage: 47,000
PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, I NOTICED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEEMED SOMEWHAT LOOSE. WE WERE ON THE FREEWAY IN THE L.A. AREA WHEN I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY. AS I DID THIS THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND THE VEHICLE SURGED. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO AVOID REAR ENDING A SEMI AND AVOID OTHER VEHICLE ON THE ...
Mileage: 75,000
THERE IS A LARGE CRACK IN MY TAILGATE THAT STARTS AT THE BACK WINDSHIELD GLASS AND RUNS HALFWAY DOWN MY TAILGATE. I GUESS THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THESE CRACKS AND FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IN PAYING FOR THESE REPAIRS. I SPOKE WITH THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY KNOW ABOUT ...
Mileage: 79,000
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE AT 20 MPH IN THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER SHE STARTED FEELING A SURGE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THAT THEY W...
Mileage: 105,031
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR MAJOR TRANSMISSION AND REAR END PROBLEMS APPROX. 15 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO SLIP BETWEEN 2ND-3RD AND 3RD-4TH GEAR. IN REVERSE THE CLUTCH BINDS UP. THE REAR END ROARS AND WAS REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES (AFTER NUMEROUS FIX A...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR MAJOR TRANSMISSION AND REAR END PROBLEMS APPROX. 15 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO SLIP BETWEEN 2ND-3RD AND 3RD-4TH GEAR. IN REVERSE THE CLUTCH BINDS UP. THE REAR END ROARS AND WAS REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES (AFTER NUMEROUS FIX A...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR MAJOR TRANSMISSION AND REAR END PROBLEMS APPROX. 15 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO SLIP BETWEEN 2ND-3RD AND 3RD-4TH GEAR. IN REVERSE THE CLUTCH BINDS UP. THE REAR END ROARS AND WAS REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES (AFTER NUMEROUS FIX A...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN REPAIRED FOR MAJOR TRANSMISSION AND REAR END PROBLEMS APPROX. 15 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO SLIP BETWEEN 2ND-3RD AND 3RD-4TH GEAR. IN REVERSE THE CLUTCH BINDS UP. THE REAR END ROARS AND WAS REPLACED AT 35,000 MILES (AFTER NUMEROUS FIX A...
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 80,000 MILES, BOTH REAR BEARINGS. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE AT 80,000 MILES, BOTH REAR BEARINGS. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT WAS ACCELERATING AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO IDLE. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING THE DRIVER TO STEER TO THE RIGHT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,350. THE DE...
Mileage: 31,350
WHILE CLOSING REAR TAILGATE WINDOW OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER,FIBERGLASS PORTION OF THE TAILGATE SHATTERED. NO INJURY WAS INCURRED; HOWEVER, THE POTENTIAL DOES EXIST. INQUIRED MANUFACTURE, AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PART THEREFORE, THEY FELT NO LIABILITY TO REPLACE THE PART. SINCE T...
Mileage: 79,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ON FEB 3RD THE LIFT GATE SPLIT IN 2 PIECES. MANF. DEFECT. FORD IS AWARE OF THIS HAPPENING AND HAS NEITHER OFFERED ANY KIND OF MONTEREY ASSISTANCE OR ISSUED A RECALL. THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO PAY THE REPAIR OUT OF MY POCKET BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. ...
Mileage: 47,500
I WAS ONLY ABOUT 1 MILE FROM HOME, THE VEHICLE HAD NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS, I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND THEN THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY, I COULD SMELL FUEL OR SOME SORT OF ODOR, AS I ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, THERE WAS NO BRAKES OR STEERING, I ALSO COULD SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGIN...
Mileage: 60,000
REAR HATCH CRACKED TWO SPOTS. *JB
BROKEN REAR COIL SPRINGS. VEHICLE NEVER USED OFF ROAD OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN NORMAL ROADWAY DRIVING. WENT FOR NEW TIRES AND MECHANIC FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN. THE DRIVERS SIDE SPRING WAS BROKEN INTO MULTIPLE PIECES. *JB
Mileage: 85,916
TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING WHILE SHIFT GEARS AROUND 35-40 MPH. ENGINE WOULD REV HIGH. DEALER SAID I LOST 3RD SPEED. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AT COST OF $2565.77 PLUS $1020 IN LABOR. DEALER ALSO REPLACED REAR AXLE SEALS ($265.48). EXPLORER HAD 89,449 MILES ON IT. FRIENDS AND WEB SAY REAR ...
Mileage: 89,449
THE SAME THING I HAVE BEEN READING HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS OF TIMES ONLINE FROM OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS - O/D LIGHT FLASHING, HUMMING NOISE, RPMS REVVING UP WAY TOO HIGH WHEN ACCELERATING, SKIPPING 2ND GEAR ALTOGETHER. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THIS FIXED, AND STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT,WITH THE THOUSANDS O...
Mileage: 60,000
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THAT HE HAD LOST THE THIRD GEAR. THE GEAR WOULD SLIP INSTEAD OF ENGAGING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE THE STEERING WHEEL REALLY BADLY, AND FEEL AS IF IT WAS PULL...
Mileage: 40,000
THE FIBERGLASS PANEL ON THE BACK HATCH OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS CRACKED FROM THE GLASS STRAIGHT DOWN APPARENTLY DUE TO COLD WEATHER. I CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT FOR SOME REASON THIS HAD HAPPENED A LOT THIS WINTER. I WAS TOLD TO BRING IT IN TO BE LOOKED AT BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AND T...
Mileage: 90,000
DIGITAL ODOMETER DISPLAY NUMBERS DO NOT LIGHT UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VIEW CUMULATIVE MILEAGE AND USE OF TRIP COMPUTER AND COMPASS DOES NOT WORK. *NM
TAILGATE EXTERIOR APPLIQUE CRACKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *NM
TRANSMISSION FAILED AFTER HAVING BEEN SERVICED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS BY FORD DEALERSHIP. TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE DISABLED IN TRAVEL AREA OF THE ROADWAY. FORD DEALERSHIP STATED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THAT THERE WAS "NO PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION". VEHICLE NOW NEEDS NEW TRANSMIS...
Mileage: 60,000
IN JANUARY, 2006, MY CAR STOPPED DEAD ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WE WERE TOLD THAT A VALVE HAD BROKEN AND HAD BEEN SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. OUR ONLY ALTERNATIVE WAS TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED - WHICH WE DID FOR OVER $5000.00. THE FOLLOWING JANUA...
Mileage: 64,600
IN JANUARY, 2006, MY CAR STOPPED DEAD ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WE WERE TOLD THAT A VALVE HAD BROKEN AND HAD BEEN SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE, CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. OUR ONLY ALTERNATIVE WAS TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPLACED - WHICH WE DID FOR OVER $5000.00. THE FOLLOWING JANUA...
Mileage: 64,600
THE TAIL GATE DOOR PANEL BELOW THE GLASS HAS TO LINE CRACKS. IT BEGAN TO SEPARATE. IT ALSO HAPPEN TO MY FATHER IN-LAW. I HAVE ALSO SEEN IT IN MANY OTHER EXPLORERS. *JB
TL*- THE CONTACTED STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE APPLIQUE ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS CRACKED. THE APPLIQUE HELD THE BACK REAR GLASS ONTO THE LIFTGATE. THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED IF THE REAR LIFT GATE WAS OPENED. THE CONTACT WAS UNWILLING TO OPEN THE REAR LIFTGATE DUE TO THE...
Mileage: 67,200
MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE AIRBAG. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS STAYED LIT AND NEEDED REPAIRS ON 2 OCCASIONS. THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS A YEAR AGO. AT THAT TIME, WE TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WERE TOLD THE SAFETY HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED...
LEFT PANEL BELOW TAILGATE WINDOW CRACKED WITHOUT ANY CONTACT TO VEHICLE - NOTHING HIT THE CAR AND THE CAR DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. *JB
Mileage: 49,823
TRANSMISSION WENT AT 66K AND CAUSED ME SAFETY CONCERNS WHEN DRIVING BECAUSE I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. *JB
Mileage: 66,000
THE LIFTGATE EXTERIOR CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE WITH NO PRESSURE BEING APPLIED, MAYBE THE WEATHER MADE IT CRACK, BUT THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. *JB
Mileage: 52,355
SUBJECT: CRACKED PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW (TAILGATE APPLIQUE) WHERE: 9 DEGREES TEMPERATURE IN SHILOH, ILLINOIS (15 MILES EAST OF ST. LOUIS). VEHICLE TYPE: 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4 DOOR WAGON 6 CYL 4.0 SOHC 51,101 MILES. WHAT: THE PLASTIC APPLIQUE PANEL BELOW THE GLASS ON THE LIFTGATE HAS ...
Mileage: 51,230
NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
ON A 10 DEGREE NIGHT, I WOKE UP TO FIND A NASTY CRACK IN THE REAR LIFTGATE UNDER THE GLASS. IT NOT ONLY CRACKED, BUT SEPARATED AND MADE ABOUT AN 1/8" GAP. ANOTHER CRACK BESIDE IT FORMING A TRIANGULAR SHAPE AS WELL. LOOKS LIKE IT WILL FALL OUT ANY TIME. MY INSURANCE WON'T COVER THIS BECAUSE IT IS...
2002 FORD EXPLORER - PANEL BELOW REAR WINDOW (APPLIQUE) CRACKED. FORD DEALER CLAIMS IT HAPPENS WHEN WEATHER IS TO HOT OR COLD. *NM
Mileage: 59,950
THE BACK PANEL OF OUR FORD EXPLORER HAS CRACKED THE VERTICAL LENGTH OF THE TO PANEL. HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER EXPLORERS WITH THE SAME DEFECT. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A CRACK IN THE REAR WINDOW AS A RESULT OF A RECALL THAT OCCURRED TWO YEARS AGO. I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN 5 OTHERS WITH IDENTICAL CRACKS. FORD IS AWARE OF IT BUT REFUSES TO TAKE ANY ACCOUNTABLE ACTIONS. *JB
GEAR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF COLUMN, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO TOP OF SHIFT CABLE. WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT VEHICLE INTO OR OUT OF ANY GEAR. HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR WHICH IS COSTING $1300.00, SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED THEY COULD NOT REPLACE PART THAT BROKE, BUT HAD TO REPLACE THE ...
Mileage: 102,000
I HAVE A CRACKED PANEL IN MY FORD EXPLORER 2002. THIS PANEL COULD BREAK IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *NM
I WALKED AROUND THE BACK OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TODAY TO FIND THE PANEL DIRECTLY BELOW MY REAR WINDOW WAS SEVERELY CRACKED IN 3 PLACES. I HAD A MINOR CRACK WHICH I REPAIRED ON MY OWN BEFORE. IN NEITHER INSTANCE DID I HAVE AN ACCIDENT OR ANYTHING ALONG THOSE LINES TO CAUSE THE CRACKS. AFTER DO...
I BEGAN HEARING AN ODD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO OUR MECHANIC AND REQUESTED THAT HE CHECK THE BRAKES. HE SAID OUR BRAKES WERE OK, HOWEVER WE HAD A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WE WERE ON THE VERGE OF LOSING OUR WHEELS. BECAUSE OF THE S...
Mileage: 65,827
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN IT STARTED TO GET VERY COLD, MY EXPLORER, THAT I JUST BOUGHT, STARTED TO NOT WANT TO GO INTO GEAR. IT WOULD GRIND AND SLIP. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. IT WAS FROM THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE 4 LOW BUTTON WOULD JUST KIC...
Mileage: 81,258
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN IT STARTED TO GET VERY COLD, MY EXPLORER, THAT I JUST BOUGHT, STARTED TO NOT WANT TO GO INTO GEAR. IT WOULD GRIND AND SLIP. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. IT WAS FROM THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE 4 LOW BUTTON WOULD JUST KIC...
Mileage: 81,258
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHEN IT STARTED TO GET VERY COLD, MY EXPLORER, THAT I JUST BOUGHT, STARTED TO NOT WANT TO GO INTO GEAR. IT WOULD GRIND AND SLIP. THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. IT WAS FROM THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE 4 LOW BUTTON WOULD JUST KIC...
Mileage: 81,258
TWO LARGE CRACKS IN BACK BODY PANEL BELOW BACK WINDOW. APPEARED SPONTANEOUSLY AND HAVE STEADILY WORSENED. TWO SEPARATE DEALERS HAVE STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $400-500 TO HAVE IT FIXED. HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM IN MANY OTHER 2002 EXPL...
Mileage: 25,000
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED VIBRATING AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT. A LUG NUT HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP BECAUSE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS LODGED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER...
Mileage: 71,000
AFTER DRIVING ON A COLD WEATHER NIGHT AT SINGLE DIGIT TEMPERATURES, THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN EVEN WITHOUT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO PARK OR NEUTRAL, THE RPM WAS ABOVE 4000. FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WHEN BRAKING...
THE PLASTIC APPLIQUE PANEL BELOW THE GLASS ON THE LIFTGATE HAS DEVELOPED TWO VERTICAL CRACKS, APPROX 1/8TH" IN DIAMETER RUNNING THE LENGTH OF THE PANEL (APPROX 5 INCHES) TO THE LEFT AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE 'FORD' EMBLEM. THESE DEVELOPED SPONTANEOUSLY OVER TIME, ONE AFTER ANOTHER. THERE WAS NO COLLIS...
Mileage: 70,000
I HAVE TWO OR THREE ISSUES; THE FIRST ONE IS MY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BROKE AND CAME UP THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET COVER. IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT FORD HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MANY OF IT'S 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. I AM JUST RETURNING FROM IRAQ (AIR FORCE) I HAVE JUST HAD IT TOWED TO THE REPAI...
Mileage: 114,000
I HAVE TWO OR THREE ISSUES; THE FIRST ONE IS MY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER BROKE AND CAME UP THROUGH THE HEAD GASKET COVER. IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT FORD HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MANY OF IT'S 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. I AM JUST RETURNING FROM IRAQ (AIR FORCE) I HAVE JUST HAD IT TOWED TO THE REPAI...
Mileage: 114,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED. IT IS A VERTICAL CRACK THE HEIGHT OF THE PANEL TO THE LEFT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY SUCCESS IN GETTING FORD OR MY DEALERSHIP TO MAKE A REPAIR TO MY VEHICLE. THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE REPAIR IS $571....
Mileage: 72,750
TL*- THE CONTACT TOOK THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER TO GET NEW TIRES WHERE SHE OBSERVED THAT TWO OF THE RIMS WERE CRACKED, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. THE CRACK ALMOST DISSECTED THE RIM. KMC THE SPECIFIC WHEEL SHE HAD WAS THE KING PIN 20 INCH CHROME WHEEL. SHE CALLED THE DIS...
Mileage: 67,000
THE UPPER REAR WINDOW LIFTGATE WAS OPENED TO ACCESS CARGO AND AS SOON AS IT WAS IN THE UP POSITION, THE GLASS EXPLODED SENDING SHARDS OF GLASS WITHIN THE VEHICLE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. HUSBAND WAS SHOWERED WITH GLASS AND JUST MISSED BEING HIT BY THE ATTACHED LOWER PANEL THAT FELL ON THE EXTERIOR ...
Mileage: 128,000
I BOUGHT A USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM EVERGREEN FORD IN ISSAQUAH WASHINGTON. THE SALESMEN TOLD ME THE CAR HAD GREAT TIRES AND THEY WOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR A WHILE. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO GET SERVICED FOR THE FIRST TIME (ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT) I WAS TOLD THE TIRES WERE BALD AND ...
THERE IS A PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW GATE THAT HAS A VERTICAL CRACK.. INITIALLY, THE REAR WINDOW WAS A RECALL, NOW THE PANEL BELOW THE WINDOW HAS CRACKED. THE REAR WINDOW WAS REPLACED, AT NO COST, BUT FORD WILL NOT REPLACE THE DEFECT/CRACK ON THE BACK PANEL. *JB
CRACK IN THE PLASTIC PANEL UNDER THE REAR GLASS. 02 FORD EXPLORER. WENT TO PICK UP KIDS FROM MOTHERS HOUSE, AND WALKED AROUND TRUCK, AND SAW IT. CRACKED ALL THE WAY FROM THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP, IN AN UPSIDE DOWN FASHION. ALL THE WAY THROUGH FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. LOTS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE I...
RECENTLY THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT WHEN THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE ONBOARD COMPUTER INDICATED A CODE OF 33 IN MEMORY. THIS INDICATED THAT THE MECHANISM UNDER BOTH FRONT SEATS WAS FAULTY. THIS...
Mileage: 54,000
RECENTLY THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT WHEN THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE ONBOARD COMPUTER INDICATED A CODE OF 33 IN MEMORY. THIS INDICATED THAT THE MECHANISM UNDER BOTH FRONT SEATS WAS FAULTY. THIS...
Mileage: 54,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. NOTICED A CRACK IN THE REAR PANEL LOCATED BELOW TAILGATE GLASS THE CRACK IS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE LOCATION OF THIS CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD EMBLEM UNDER THE REAR TAILGATE WINDOW.
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SINCE SHE PURCHASED IT IN FEBRUARY 2002. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS AT A FORD DEALER FOR DIA...
Mileage: 30
THE BACK LIFTGATE OR HATCH BACK OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED HAS A LARGE VERTICAL CRACK THAT HAS JUST MAGICALLY APPEARED. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 4 INCHES LONG AND ANOTHER 1 INCH BESIDE IT. IT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE REAR GLASS. I WAS ON A WEBSITE THAT HAS ABOUT 65 OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS FOR...
Mileage: 45,900
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM BUT I BELIEVE IT IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE. I AM (SORRY 'WAS') THE PROUD OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER V8 AUTO TRANSMISSION. IT HAS SUDDENLY DEVELOPED 2 STRESS CRACKS IN THE PANEL UNDER THE REAR WINDOW - ONE ACTUALLY GOES RIGHT THROUGH THE PANEL F...
Mileage: 71,891
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR LIFT GATE PANEL BELOW THE WINDOW CRACKED AT AROUND 65,000 MILES. TWO WEEKS LATER IT CRACKED AGAIN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND A LARGE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS REPORTED ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. *JB
Mileage: 65,000
THE PROBLEM IS MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW LIFTGATE, MY PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW IS CRACKING FOR NO REASON, I DO NOT USE IS PART OF THE LIFTGATE, AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET I FOUND OVER 100 OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS A DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SAFETY PROBLEM THAT WIL...
Mileage: 72,895
THE MIDDLE PANEL UNDER THE GLASS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR HAS CRACKED. I SUSPECT IT WAS DUE TO COLD WEATHER. I HAVE SINCE SEEN OTHER EXPLORERS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND NOTICE THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS. IN ADDITION, THIS PAST SUMMER MY SHIFTER SNAPPED OFF THE BARREL. I HAD ...
Mileage: 75,000
THE MIDDLE PANEL UNDER THE GLASS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR HAS CRACKED. I SUSPECT IT WAS DUE TO COLD WEATHER. I HAVE SINCE SEEN OTHER EXPLORERS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND NOTICE THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS. IN ADDITION, THIS PAST SUMMER MY SHIFTER SNAPPED OFF THE BARREL. I HAD ...
Mileage: 75,000
THE MIDDLE PANEL UNDER THE GLASS IN THE BACK OF THE CAR HAS CRACKED. I SUSPECT IT WAS DUE TO COLD WEATHER. I HAVE SINCE SEEN OTHER EXPLORERS WITH THIS PROBLEM AND NOTICE THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS. IN ADDITION, THIS PAST SUMMER MY SHIFTER SNAPPED OFF THE BARREL. I HAD ...
Mileage: 75,000
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME THE CONTACT WAS UNLOADING GROCERIES OR BOOK BAGS FROM THE BACK OF THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUTS BECAME DISENGAGED. ONCE THE STRUTS WERE DISENGAGED THE GLASS CAME DOWN ON THE CONTACT'S HEAD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CUR...
Mileage: 70,000
TL *- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE REAR WINDOW HAS A CRACK NEAR THE WINDOW MOLDING. NO INCIDENT OCCURRED WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE WINDOW TO CRACK. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 03/07/07*JB
TL *- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE REAR WINDOW HAS A CRACK NEAR THE WINDOW MOLDING. NO INCIDENT OCCURRED WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE WINDOW TO CRACK. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER VEHICLE, SAME MAKE AND MODEL WITH AN IDENTICAL PROBLEM. *AK UPDATED 03/07/07*JB
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, @ 52,000, I HAD MAJOR ISSUES W/ THE TRANSMISSION, AN OVERHAUL WAS COMPLETED, AND MY TRANSMISSION WAS "REBUILT". LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER AND A LITTLE UNDER 40,000 MILES LATER, MY O/D LIGHT GOES OFF, GEARS SLIPPING AND I AM TOLD I N...
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS IN NOV 05 WITH 37000 MILES, IN JUNE 06 WITH 43000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. NOW, HERE IN JAN 07, WITH 52000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. IN MY RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 02 EXPLORERS....
Mileage: 43,000
OVERDRIVE LIGHT ON DASH OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER FLASHING ROUGH SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND FROM 1ST TO 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD. *JB
Mileage: 70,000
I BOUGHT A USED (FLAWLESS) 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 32,000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP WITH WHAT I THOUGHT WAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AT WHICH TIME THEY REPLACED THE CILANOILD BODY. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUSHED. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, AND AT 44,000 MILES THE TRANSMISION I...
Mileage: 32,000
REAR END ROAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. *JB
Mileage: 500
REAR END ROAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. *JB
Mileage: 500
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF. AS SHE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND THE ENGINE IDLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DIAGNOSED. THE TRANSMISSION BAND FO...
Mileage: 97,773
TSB 05-12-6 REAR-END NOISE IN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME SITUATION. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT AND OBVIOUSLY A FLAW ON FORD'S PART. THE COST OF THIS FIX SHOULD CLEARLY BE PLACED ON FORD. *JB
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION. IT HAS A HARD TIME GOING INTO GEAR, HAS NO PICKUP WHATSOEVER AND I AM AFRAID TO TAKE IT LONG DISTANCES. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *JB
Mileage: 50,000
WE HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WE BOUGHT IT NEW. OUR TRANSMISSION IS CURRENTLY GOING OUT ON THE VEHICLE. IT IS AT 110,000 MILES. HAD IT TO DEALERSHIP AFTER FIRST BOUGHT IT AND DEALERSHIP REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER AND THEN AT ABOUT 38000 MILES IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD IT IS THE TR...
Mileage: 38,000
TL* - THE TRANSMISSION ON A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.0 LITER SLIPS GEARS OCCASIONALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR WHEN AT A FULL STOP THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN SEVERAL SECONDS LATER THE TRANSMISSION WILL JERK INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10700...
Mileage: 107,000
VEHICLE ALWAYS SHIFTED HARD. SUDDENLY BEGAN SLIPPING BETWEEN GEARS. IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFERRED IT TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. THE SOLUTION WAS A TOTAL REBUILD AT 66,700 MILES. PARTIALLY COVERED BY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT STILL COST $1300 OUT-OF-POCKET. LOVE THE TRUCK. DISLIKE TH...
Mileage: 66,700
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. IT MAKES NOISE, TAKES A LONG TIME TO GET INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR, ALSO REVERSE. IT JUMPS WHEN IT FINALLY ENGAGES. I HAVE ALMOST HAD AN CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. I HAVE TO TAKE IN TO BE REPAIRED. *JB
Mileage: 65,000
ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS AND THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. WHEN TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST THREW A CODE OF P0733 AND P0745. WE WERE TOLD THAT A BAND BROKE IN THE TRANSMISSION AND 3RD GEAR WENT OUT. THE FIX WAS TO OVERHAUL THE TRANSMISSION FOR $2...
Mileage: 104,000
FORD REPLACED THE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE ON THIS EXPLORER PER YOUR RECALL NOTICE ON SEPT. 1, 2005. ON JANUARY 13, AS I CLOSED THE LIFTGATE (GENTLY, NOT SLAMMING IT) IT EXPLODED INTO SHARDS OF GLASS THAT WENT ALL OVER THE GARAGE AND CUT MY FACE. GLASS FLEW IN FRONT OF THE CAR. I HAD ONLY CLOSED THE ...
Mileage: 75,312
FORD REPLACED THE LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE ON THIS EXPLORER PER YOUR RECALL NOTICE ON SEPT. 1, 2005. ON JANUARY 13, AS I CLOSED THE LIFTGATE (GENTLY, NOT SLAMMING IT) IT EXPLODED INTO SHARDS OF GLASS THAT WENT ALL OVER THE GARAGE AND CUT MY FACE. GLASS FLEW IN FRONT OF THE CAR. I HAD ONLY CLOSED THE ...
Mileage: 75,312
2002 FORD EXPLORER TWO ISSUES 1/1/07 - GRINDING OF REAR WHEEL. 1/2/07 - O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, WITHIN 7 MILES SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL LETTING OFF THE GAS. 1/2/07 - CALL AAA TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. FORD QUOTED $5,100 FOR REPAIRS. WE DEN...
Mileage: 97,773
2002 FORD EXPLORER TWO ISSUES 1/1/07 - GRINDING OF REAR WHEEL. 1/2/07 - O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, WITHIN 7 MILES SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE UNTIL LETTING OFF THE GAS. 1/2/07 - CALL AAA TO HAVE CAR TOWED TO LOCAL FORD DEALER. FORD QUOTED $5,100 FOR REPAIRS. WE DEN...
Mileage: 97,773
MY LIFT GATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER JUST CRACKED LAST NIGHT AND UPON RESEARCH I FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR EXPLORER. IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE REAR LIFT GATE AND FORD NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AS I HAV...
Mileage: 76,000
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER NEW IN 2002 AND NOTICED SIX MONTHS LATER THAT THERE WAS OCCASIONAL SLIPPING BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR AND THE OVERDRIVE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAD MENTIONED IT TO THE FORD SERVICE GUYS BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT. NOW WITH THE WARRANTY EXPIRED...
Mileage: 43,000
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE, AND OVERDRIVE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON INTERMITTENTLY. THIS FAILURE DOES NOT HAPPEN AT ANY PARTICULAR SPEED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ABOUT 67,000 MILES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD HE WOULD NEED A NEW OR REBUILT TRANSMISSION. ...
Mileage: 67,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - 58,000 ORIGINAL MILES. NO INDICATION OF PROBLEM, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. LOCAL FORD DEALER SAYS THE 3RD GEAR IS GONE AND WILL COST $1800 TO FIX. *JB
Mileage: 58,600
THUMPING NOISE FROM DRIVERS SIDE FRONT END IN THE WHEEL AREA. THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH DURING ACCELERATION. IT ALSO BECOMES A HUMMING NOISE AS THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED AND THE CAR IS COASTING OR DECELERATING. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THEN NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. NOTHING ...
Mileage: 76,000
THUMPING NOISE FROM DRIVERS SIDE FRONT END IN THE WHEEL AREA. THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEABLE AT BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH DURING ACCELERATION. IT ALSO BECOMES A HUMMING NOISE AS THE GAS PEDAL IS RELEASED AND THE CAR IS COASTING OR DECELERATING. HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THEN NEW BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. NOTHING ...
Mileage: 76,000
IN MAY OF 2005 THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD 34,767 MILES. IN MAY OF 2006 THE REBUILT TRANS CONVERTER FAILED WITH ABOUT 47,000 MILES. THIS WAS JUST A FEW HUNDRED MILES OUT OF THE 12 MONTH, 12,000 FORD SERVICE WARRANTY. THERE WAS AN AFTERMARKET WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE TH...
Mileage: 57,231
AIR BAG DISABLED DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT IN 2002 EXPLORER. A CABLE HARNESS RUNNING UNDER THE FLOOR TO THE DRIVERS SEAT IS TOO SHORT. MOVING THE SEAT BACK CAUSES THE CABLE TO DISCONNECT AND DISABLES THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG. *JB
Mileage: 65,000
(1) EXCELLENT CARE OF VEHICLE, NO ACCIDENTS (2) REAR PANEL ON HATCH CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH ON FIRST COLD DAY OF FALL 2006 (APPEARS TO BE STRESS FROM THERMAL EXPANSION/CONTRACTION) (3) DEALER SAID $350 TO REPLACE PANEL AND PAINT AND WAS NOT UNDER ANY WARRANTY FROM FORD
Mileage: 60,000
THERE ARE NO IDENTIFIABLE EVENT LEADING UP TO THE DISCOVERY OF THE PROBLEM. IT WAS COLD AT NIGHT WHEN I FOUND THE PROBLEM, BUT THE CAR IS IN THE GARAGE. PROBLEM: FORD EXPLORER 2002 REAR TAILGATE CRACK. THE TAILGATE HAS A CLEAN CRACK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM UNDER AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD OVAL. I H...
Mileage: 57,500
THE TAILGATE UNDER THE GLASS THAT LIFTS UP IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY DOWN FROM THE GLASS TO THE PART WHERE YOU CAN LIFT THE WHOLE TAILGATE RIGHT BY THE KEY HOLE. I HAVE NOTICED A FEW OTHERS CRACKED IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN. I HAVE INFORMED MITSIBISHI WHERE I BOUGHT IT USED BUT ...
Mileage: 68,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER V6 4X4 REAR WINDOW LOWER PLASTIC PANEL COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGHOUT. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED, O/D LIGHT FLASHING AND TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 72,000 MILES. *NM
Mileage: 72,000
AT 74000 MILES OUR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION! THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, SAID THAT "WE WERE THE ONLY ONE'S WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM" (YEAH RIGHT!) IT COST US $6000 OUT OF OUR POCKET TO FIX. AT 86000 MILES THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED RIGHT BELOW THE ...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 74000 MILES OUR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION! THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, SAID THAT "WE WERE THE ONLY ONE'S WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM" (YEAH RIGHT!) IT COST US $6000 OUT OF OUR POCKET TO FIX. AT 86000 MILES THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED RIGHT BELOW THE ...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 74000 MILES OUR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION! THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, SAID THAT "WE WERE THE ONLY ONE'S WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM" (YEAH RIGHT!) IT COST US $6000 OUT OF OUR POCKET TO FIX. AT 86000 MILES THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED RIGHT BELOW THE ...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 74000 MILES OUR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION! THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, SAID THAT "WE WERE THE ONLY ONE'S WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM" (YEAH RIGHT!) IT COST US $6000 OUT OF OUR POCKET TO FIX. AT 86000 MILES THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED RIGHT BELOW THE ...
Mileage: 85,000
AT 74000 MILES OUR TRANSMISSION WENT OUT COMPLETELY WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION! THE DEALERSHIP WHERE WE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE, SAID THAT "WE WERE THE ONLY ONE'S WHO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM" (YEAH RIGHT!) IT COST US $6000 OUT OF OUR POCKET TO FIX. AT 86000 MILES THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED RIGHT BELOW THE ...
Mileage: 85,000
THE PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW GETS VERTICAL CRACKS. IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME AT ABOUT 60,000. THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT REPLACED THE REAR PANEL AS PART OF THE HINGE WARRANTY RECALL. AT THE TIME, IT HAD 1 VERTICAL CRACK. I NOW HAVE 100K ON MY CAR AND THE CRACKS HAVE HAPPENED AGAIN. I N...
Mileage: 68,000
FIX FOR CHATTERING AND REAR WHINE ON 02 EXPLORER. WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW 25,000 THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR PUMPKIN, VERY LOUD WHINE.. LAST MONTH WITH 85,000 MILES ON THE CAR, DURING A TURN THE REAR WOULD CHATTER AND SHAKE THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THE REAR NEEDED A SPECIAL LUBE FOR THE REAR TO KEEP THE RE...
Mileage: 80,000
FIX FOR CHATTERING AND REAR WHINE ON 02 EXPLORER. WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW 25,000 THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR PUMPKIN, VERY LOUD WHINE.. LAST MONTH WITH 85,000 MILES ON THE CAR, DURING A TURN THE REAR WOULD CHATTER AND SHAKE THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THE REAR NEEDED A SPECIAL LUBE FOR THE REAR TO KEEP THE RE...
Mileage: 80,000
REGULAR DRIVING OF A FORD EXPLORER 2002 XLT, VERY EARLY TRANSMISSION FAILURE THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION JUST GIVES OUT O/D LIGHT STARTS FLASHING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO IN TO GEAR ALL OF THIS WHILE DRIVING. CHECKED ONLINE TURNS OUT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THI...
Mileage: 113,942
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS WITH 51,300 MILES. ON 11/23/06 TWO LONG CRACKS DEVELOPED IN MY LIFT GATE PANEL JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. ONE CRACK EXTENDS THE FULL LENGTH OF THE PANEL. THE OTHER EXTENDS FROM THE TOP OF THE PANEL AND EXTENDS TO THE TOP OF THE FORD EMBLEM. THESE CRA...
Mileage: 51,890
CRACKED ON THE BACK PANEL, BETWEEN THE WINDOW GLASS AND FORD LOGO. *JB
CRACKED ON THE BACK PANEL, BETWEEN THE WINDOW GLASS AND FORD LOGO. *JB
REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS TO BE REPLACED AT 63000 MILES. ALL MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN DONE EVERY 3000 MILES! ALREADY REPLACED TRANSFER CASE. ALSO IMPOSSIBLE TO GET INTO 4WD HIGH.
Mileage: 63,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER- SPOUSE ALMOST SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN THE GAS PEDAL THROTTLE WAS STUCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. CAR LUNGED OUT OF CONTROL. SLAMMING BRAKES ONLY SLOWED IT BUT DID NOT STOP IT. *NM
HUMMING/WHINNING SOUND COMING FROM REAR-END ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING. BROUGHT IN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES, REPAIRED 2 TIMES WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. REAR-END COMPLETELY CHANGED 2ND TIME. MAKING THE WHINNING SOUND AGAIN NOW EVEN LOUDER, DROWNS OUT RADIO. NOT UNDER WARRANTY ANYMORE BUT OBVIOUSLY A M...
Mileage: 83,000
TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON JANUARY OF 2005 HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD A DEFECTIVE APPLIQUE LOCATED BELOW TAILGATE GLASS HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE LOCATION OF THIS CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY INCHES TO THE LEFT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND ...
Mileage: 27,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHICH HAS WORN OUT. THE VEHICLE BOARDS ONLINE ARE FILLED WITH COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM, IF THERE IS ANY RELIEF AVAILABLE BY FORD FOR THIS PROBLEM, I WOULD LIKE TO BE MADE AWARE. *NM
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 102,000 MILE ON IT. FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS, ONCE A YEAR, I'VE HAD TO HAVE THE REAR END WORKED ON. THIS LAST WEEK IT STARTED MAKING A WHINING NOISE AGAIN. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING AND THEY STATED THAT THE RING AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ALO...
Mileage: 60,000
02 FORD EXPLORER, REAR DIFFERENTIAL CHATTERS AT LOW RPM/ LOW SPEEDS, HOWLS AT HIGHER SPEEDS. OUT OF WARRANTY, ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. FORD SAID IT WAS HARMONIC VIBRATION, WOULD BE FINE. *NM
Mileage: 90,000
AFTER NOTICING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR SUSPENSION, IT WAS DISCOVERED BY MY DEALER THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE CRACKED, AND ALSO THE SHOCKS WERE FROZEN IN PLACE. I ASKED FOR THE OLD PARTS AND IT IS OBVIOUS FROM SEEING THE SPRINGS THAT THE BREAKAGE RESULTED FROM BAD STEEL. DEALER ADVISED ME IT IS NO...
Mileage: 103,364
CRACK APPEARED UNDER BACK GLASS ON DRIVERS SIDE ALL THE WAY THROUGH PANEL DOWN PAST FORD EMBLEM, ANOTHER CRACK IS ON PASSENGER SIDE BACK ALL THE WAY THREW , BUT NOT DOWN QUITE AS FAR. *NM
CRACKED PANEL BELOW REAR WINDOW (FORD CALLS THIS AN APPLIQUE). *NM
Mileage: 32,000
VERTICAL CRACK ALL THE WAY THROUGH REAR-PANEL BELOW REAR GLASS ABOUT 2 INCHES TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. HAVE SEEN OTHER EXPLORERS AROUND WITH THE SAME CRACK.
Mileage: 121,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED, THE REAR HATCH WAS LIFTED UP, AND THE HYDRAULIC SUPPORT DEVICE FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE REAR HATCH TO CLOSE FORCEFULLY ON THE ARM OF THE CONTACT. THE LEFT ARM OF THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HUGE BRUISE, AND WAS WEARING 3 LAYERS OF CLOTHING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDE...
Mileage: 62,950
REAR LIFTGATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER HAS A CRACK IN IT. I WORKED FOR FORD FOR 2 1/2 YEARS AND CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. I PERSONALLY HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO OTHER PEOPLE. WITH FORD HURTING FOR BUSINESS YOU WOULD THINK THAT THEY WOULD...
Mileage: 58,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND BEING WASHED BY HAND, THE LIFTGATE GLASS BECAME UNFASTENED AND FRACTURED WHEN THE GATE WAS OPENED. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSED PERSONAL INJURIES. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.
Mileage: 59,578
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND BEING WASHED BY HAND, THE LIFTGATE GLASS BECAME UNFASTENED AND FRACTURED WHEN THE GATE WAS OPENED. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSED PERSONAL INJURIES. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.
Mileage: 59,578
WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITHIN THE CITY, I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WHEN I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND THE CAR'S RIGHT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. I MOVED OUT OF TRAFFIC, CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN OFF AND PUNCTURED THE REAR TIRE (WHICH BY THE...
Mileage: 46,425
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. MY COMPLAINT IS HAVING THIS CAR FOR ONLY 2 YEARS AFTER BUYING IT FROM THE RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA FORD DEALER, NOW THE CAR HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAVE LOOKED UP A LOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM WITH 2002 FORD EXPLORER. AND THEY ALL HAVE THE SAM...
Mileage: 95,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED ABOUT ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, AND THE PADS AND BRAKES WERE DID NOT DISPLAY ANY PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. ...
Mileage: 60,000
PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM CROSSROADS FORD , RALEIGH NC JUNE 24,06 WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC NOV 22,06 CHECK TRANSMISSION APPEARED ON MESSAGE CENTER, ODO LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT INCREASE SPEED WHILE ENGINE RPM WERE I...
Mileage: 75,143
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. I BOUGHT IT NOVEMBER OF 2004 WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT. IT NOW HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT AND SLIPS WHILE SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR AND I ALSO HEAR A WHINING NOISE IN THE REAR END. IT JERKS AND SLIPS CONSISTENTLY. THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING, AND THE SERVICE ...
Mileage: 60,000
THERE WERE NO EVENTS TO CAUSE THIS ISSUE, OTHER THAN FORD'S OWN RECALL FOR THE REAR LIFT HATCH. ONCE THE HATCH WAS REPAIRED, THE WINDOW TOOK MORE FORCE TO SHUT AND EVENTUALLY DEVELOPED STRESS CRACKS. I HAVE A VERTICAL CRACK ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE GLASS TO THE OTH...
Mileage: 54,500
WITH VEHICLE STOPPED, WHILE SHIFTING GEAR LEVER UNDER STEERING WHEEL FROM DRIVE TO PARK, THE GEAR LEVER BROKE RENDERING THE GEAR LEVER HANDLE USELESS WITH TRANSMISSION BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE AS INDICATED BY THE INDICATOR. A CAST CYLINDRICAL PART LINKED TO GEAR LEVER BROKE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DE...
Mileage: 61,000
TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACING IN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, 81,000 MILES. *NM
Mileage: 81,159
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RODE LOWER THAN NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE REAR COIL SPRINGS WERE BOTH FRACTURED. THE SPRINGS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FRACTURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. ...
Mileage: 60,000
APPARENT MANUFACTURING DEFECT CAUSES A SIMULTANEOUS BREAKAGE OF ONE OR BOTH REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS. IN MY CASE, BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE DISCOVERED BROKEN ON A ROUTINE SERVICE VISIT. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
UPON INSPECTION OF THE WIRING JUST ABOVE THE OIL FILTER DRAIN SHROUD DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THERE WAS A WIRE HARNESS FOUND WITH EXPOSED WIRES. THE THREE WIRES WERE ENCASED IN ONE BUNDLE BUT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ISOLATED. IT APPEARS THAT THE HARNESS HAS BEEN RUBBING AGAINST THE UPPER EDGE OF THE O...
Mileage: 54,050
WELL....HERE IS THE 2ND COMPLAINT THAT I'M FILING ON MY VEHICLE. I PURCHASED MY EXPLORER BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 10 MILES. I THOUGHT I WOULD GET THE BRAKES CHECKED SINCE I HAD 68,000 MILES ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS BAD AND NEEDING REPAIR. FORD DROPPED THE BALL ON THAT!!! NOW I DISCO...
WELL....HERE IS THE 2ND COMPLAINT THAT I'M FILING ON MY VEHICLE. I PURCHASED MY EXPLORER BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 10 MILES. I THOUGHT I WOULD GET THE BRAKES CHECKED SINCE I HAD 68,000 MILES ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS BAD AND NEEDING REPAIR. FORD DROPPED THE BALL ON THAT!!! NOW I DISCO...
11/7/03 AT 20,272 MILES UNIT IN FOR REAR AXLE WHINE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVE SHAFT BUT REAR AXLE WHINE NOT FIXED. 11/13/04 AT 34269 MILES VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REAR END HOWL AGAIN REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. NEXT MORNING WIFE WENT TO TAKE CHILD TO DAY CARE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER...
Mileage: 68,000
11/7/03 AT 20,272 MILES UNIT IN FOR REAR AXLE WHINE DEALER REPLACED THE DRIVE SHAFT BUT REAR AXLE WHINE NOT FIXED. 11/13/04 AT 34269 MILES VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REAR END HOWL AGAIN REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. NEXT MORNING WIFE WENT TO TAKE CHILD TO DAY CARE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER...
Mileage: 68,000
LIFT GATE CAUSES THE BODY FRAME TO SPLIT. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Mileage: 60,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO PARK, THE SHIFTER DETACHED FROM THE COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS REPLACED.
Mileage: 74,000
A WHINING SOUND COMES FROM THE FRONT END END OF THE VEHICLE, UPON FIRST INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC A BAD TIRE WAS FOUND AND BLAMED ON THE NOISE. AS IT WAS BEARABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WE IGNORED IT TRUSTING THE DIAGNOSIS. WE PLANNED ON PURCHASING TIRES SOON AND BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WOULD BE SOLVED. NEW...
A WHINING SOUND COMES FROM THE FRONT END END OF THE VEHICLE, UPON FIRST INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC A BAD TIRE WAS FOUND AND BLAMED ON THE NOISE. AS IT WAS BEARABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WE IGNORED IT TRUSTING THE DIAGNOSIS. WE PLANNED ON PURCHASING TIRES SOON AND BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WOULD BE SOLVED. NEW...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND A NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IT WAS NOTICED A WIRE FROM THE BATT...
Mileage: 54,050
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND A NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IT WAS NOTICED A WIRE FROM THE BATT...
Mileage: 54,050
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND A NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER WAS REPLACED TWICE, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, WHILE THE CONTACT WAS CHANGING THE OIL IT WAS NOTICED A WIRE FROM THE BATT...
Mileage: 54,050
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRACKET CONNECTING THE RIGHT STRUT TO THE LIFTGATE ROTATED OUT OF POSITION, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE GLASS TO FALL AND SHATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL ...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. THE SMELL BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, AND THE FUEL MILEAGE DECREASED OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE ABOVE THE TANK. THE PART...
Mileage: 52,000
TRANSMISSION OUT. *NM
Mileage: 75,550
ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMES STUCK AT TIME CAUSING HIGH IDLE SPEED. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO CAL WORTHINGTONS 4 TIMES IN THE PAST COMPLAINING OF STUCK ACCELERATOR OR EXCESSIVE IDLE. THE DATES WERE 6/20/02, 12/04/03, 5/23/05, 10/17/05 AND NOW THE ACCELERATOR IS STUCK COMPLETELY AT 4000 RPM. *NM
Mileage: 82,000
ONGOING SHIFTING AND SLIPPING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO A LOUD SHRILL AT THE END OF THE ACCELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED OUT FLUID AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AFTER THE REPAIR OF A STRIPPED TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTOR AND A PILE OF GLUE ...
ONGOING SHIFTING AND SLIPPING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO A LOUD SHRILL AT THE END OF THE ACCELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED OUT FLUID AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AFTER THE REPAIR OF A STRIPPED TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTOR AND A PILE OF GLUE ...
ONGOING SHIFTING AND SLIPPING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO A LOUD SHRILL AT THE END OF THE ACCELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED OUT FLUID AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AFTER THE REPAIR OF A STRIPPED TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTOR AND A PILE OF GLUE ...
ONGOING SHIFTING AND SLIPPING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. ALSO A LOUD SHRILL AT THE END OF THE ACCELERATION. THE TRANSMISSION CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED OUT FLUID AT HIGHWAY SPEED. AFTER THE REPAIR OF A STRIPPED TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTOR AND A PILE OF GLUE ...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS, 85,000 MILES, STARTED WITHOUT WARNING TO FLASH THE O/D LIGHT AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *JB
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE ORIGINAL SWITCH WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/28/06. *JB
Mileage: 85,322
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 52,000 MILES ON IT AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS STARTING TO WHINE VERY LOUD. THE WHINING STARTED AT ABOUT 30K MILES. IT HAS THE 3.73 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THIS SITE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AS THIS SEEMS T...
Mileage: 30,000
REAR WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF ON MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THERE WAS NO LEADING SUSPICION TO THIS PROBLEM UNTIL IT HAPPENED. VERY DANGEROUS AND WITH MY WIFE BEING PREGNANT IT MAKES IT THAT MUCH MORE FRUSTRATING. *NM
Mileage: 90,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHING, TRANSMISSION HAS DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. WINDS UP TO EXCESSIVE RPM'S BEFORE SHIFTING. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 57,000 MILES. *NM
Mileage: 56,900
VEHICLE MAKES A WHINNING SOUND FROM THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT WHEN ACCELLARATING OVER 35 MPG.
Mileage: 70,000
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD BOTH IN/OUT OF PARK AS WELL AS BETWEEN GEARS. CYLANOID REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 2 YEARS. LOUD WHINE IN REAR ASSEMBLY/AXLE FLUID LEAK. NHTSA RELECTS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS/SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS ISSUE.
Mileage: 70,000
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT, FLASHES SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN STAYS ILLUMINATED
Mileage: 70,700
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AT A REDUCED SPEED. IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, WHO DETERMINED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE...
Mileage: 120,000
I NOTICED A FLUID LEAK FROM THE REAR AXLE OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. IT TURNED OUT THAT BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXLE SEALS HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 75K MILES ON IT WHEN THE LEAK BEGAN. I DOUBLE CHECKED THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE SCHEDULE TO SEE IF I...
Mileage: 75,000
VEHICLE O/D LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH. STOPPED VEHICLE AND TRIED TO GET IT TO GO OFF - WON'T GO OFF. STARTED HOME AND VEHICLE SHIFTED "VERY HARD" INTO 3 OR 4TH GEAR. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THE NEXT AVAILABLE DAY - TRANS MISSION NEEDS PRESSURE SOLENOID, VALVE BODY AND OTHER PARTS - $2000 WORTH OF REPAIRS. ...
Mileage: 75,090
EXPERTS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SEAT SUFFERED AN ELECTRICAL FAULT, RESULTING IN A FIRE WHICH TOTALED THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE INTERIOR CABIN FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, PRESERVING THE REMAINDER OF THE SEAT AND ADJACENT CENTER CONSOLE BURN AREA. OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO E...
Mileage: 49,000
OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES LEADING TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORE XLT. *NM
Mileage: 82,000
IN APRIL OF 2005 MY 2002 EXPLORER WITH JUST OVER 40,000 MILES STARTED MAKING GRINDING NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, BOTH SAID THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HAD IT REPLACED ON 5/11/05. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING...
Mileage: 40,000
IN APRIL OF 2005 MY 2002 EXPLORER WITH JUST OVER 40,000 MILES STARTED MAKING GRINDING NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, BOTH SAID THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HAD IT REPLACED ON 5/11/05. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING ...
Mileage: 40,000
IN APRIL OF 2005 MY 2002 EXPLORER WITH JUST OVER 40,000 MILES STARTED MAKING GRINDING NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, BOTH SAID THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HAD IT REPLACED ON 5/11/05. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING ...
Mileage: 80,000
IN APRIL OF 2005 MY 2002 EXPLORER WITH JUST OVER 40,000 MILES STARTED MAKING GRINDING NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEN TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP, BOTH SAID THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, HAD IT REPLACED ON 5/11/05. WITHIN 2 WEEKS, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING ...
Mileage: 80,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE REAR DRIVER WHEEL FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE.
Mileage: 71,300
EACH WINTER SINCE PURCHASING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER THERE HAVE BEEN DAYS WHEN THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH SHUT AND I WAS FORCED TO WAIT FOR THE MECHANISM TO THAW OR USE ONE HAND TO KEEP THE DOOR FROM FLYING OPEN AS I DROVE. AFTER THAWING OUT THE DOOR WOULD LATCH AND I COULD CONTINUE SAFELY. I ALWAYS T...
2002 FORD EXPLORER - TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 63,884 MILES - NO WARNING - JUST WENT OUT. AFTER REVIEWING SO MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS A MAJOR DEFECT IN THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE. FORD NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE MY LAST FORD PRODUCT. *NM
Mileage: 63,884
MY 2002 EDDIE BAUER FORD EXPLORER REVVED AT 30 MPH THEN THE O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE 3RD GEAR WAS GONE. NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED. VERY SADDENED. *JB
Mileage: 74,900
O/D LIGHT FLICKER. ON RESTART WENT AWAY. DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS INTERNAL TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. TRANSMISSION COULD NOT BE REBUILT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE IN SHOP THEY DISCOVERED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END AS WELL. CAR HAS 72,000 MILES AND NEEDS TRANSMISSION AND NEW REAR END. I WAS SHOCKED. *...
Mileage: 72,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS SMELLED COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE REAR VENT WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNING ODOR WAS EVIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK UPDATED 10/...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A BURNING ODOR WAS SMELLED COMING FROM THE A/C VENTS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE REAR VENT WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNING ODOR WAS EVIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK UPDATED 10/...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR WINDSHIELD FELL OFF WHILE THE DOOR WAS OPEN BREAKING GLASS OVER THE CONCRETE WHICH DEFLECTED BACK UP CAUSING INJURIES TO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSED OF THE PROBLEM.
Mileage: 78,000
FORD EXPLORER 2002. REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHINING AND LEAKING AXLE SEALS. THE SEALS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND NOW IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP TO HAVE REPLACED AGAIN. 66,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *JB
Mileage: 55,000
THERE IS A TWO TO THREE INCH CRACK IN MY BACK HATCH DOOR IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. IT IS IN THE BODY WORK RIGHT TO THE LEFT OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER. I CALLED FORD AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND ASKED IF THEY WOULD RESOLVE THIS FORM ME AS I FELT NEVER SHOULD A CRACK IN THE BODY OF A VEHICLE OCCUR. T...
I BOUGHT BY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM BOARD FORD ON 07/24/2004. IT HAD 57051 MILES ON IT. AT 77117 MILES THE TRANSMISSION GEARS WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE 91 FWY. I THEN HAD IT REPAIRED AT CERRITOS FORD. IT ONCE AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 92120 MILES. IT WAS A FRIGHT...
Mileage: 77,117
MY TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 EXPLORER IS SLIPPING FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND MAKING A HISSING NOISE. I UNDERSTAND THERE HAS BEEN ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THESE TRUCKS. I WANT IT FIXED OR REPLACED. I HOPE THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS AUTOMOBILE FROM FORD. *NM
Mileage: 78,900
2002 FORD EXPLORER 39,000 ALL 4 BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED TO THE POINT THEY COULDN'T BE CUT AND WERE LITERALLY EATEN AWAY . *JB
Mileage: 39,000
MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILED, WHILE ELECTRONIC LIGHT SHOWED CAR IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. CAR SLID BACKWARDS INTO A RAVINE. ON SNOWY ROAD. LOCAL FORD DEALER DID NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT, BUT PROBLEM WAS EVENTUALLY TRACKED TO A FAULTY ELECTRONIC MODULE THAT FORD KNEW ABOUT. THIS CAUSED THE SOLENOID THAT ENGAGES ...
Mileage: 75,000
I TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN FOR SERVICE AND REQUESTED THEM TO FIX THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. I WAS ADVISED THERE IS A FAULTY SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER SENSOR THAT WORKS WITH THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A SERVICE NOTICE FROM FORD, BUT NOT A RECALL. REPAIR WAS ONLY COVERED UNDER BUMPER TO BUMPER W...
Mileage: 70,000
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER. DEALER TELLS ME THAT 2ND GEAR IS FAILING AND WHEN IT FAILS MY TRANSMISSION WILL FREEZE AND LOCK UP CAUSING A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHICH IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *NM
Mileage: 99,800
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD: I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION ON 5 OCCASIONS. EACH TIME THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT REALLY HARD AND THUMP. FORD FIXED IT AND A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM. ON THE LAST OCCASION, I BROUGHT IT IN BECAUSE IT WOULD STUTTER IN 2ND GEAR LIKE IT WAS SLIPPIN...
Mileage: 70,480
2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHINING NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WHINING GOES AWAY IF PRESSURE IS REDUCED FROM ACCELERATOR. THERE WAS A LOT LEAKING AROUND THE REAR AXLE SEALS, IT WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY THE FIRST TIME AT 17500 MILES AND WAS JUST FIXED AGAIN AT 54500 MILES ON MY DIME. HAVE UNCOVERED MANY O...
Mileage: 54,528
BEGINNING LATE JULY, 2006 MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT BEGAN EXHIBITING HALTING OR DELAYED SHIFTING. AFTER A FEW DAYS, THE O/D WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE SHIFTING BECAME NOTICEABLY WORSE. A READING THE DTCS CODES BY MULTIPLE SOURCES CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE R...
Mileage: 82,820
BEGINNING LATE JULY, 2006 MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT BEGAN EXHIBITING HALTING OR DELAYED SHIFTING. AFTER A FEW DAYS, THE O/D WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE SHIFTING BECAME NOTICEABLY WORSE. A READING THE DTCS CODES BY MULTIPLE SOURCES CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD HAVE TO BE R...
Mileage: 82,820
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAD A NOISE IN THE REAR END WITHIN THE 1ST 30,000 MILES. FORD REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIRES. WE REPLACED ALL TIRES AND THE NOISE CONTINUED. AFTER 3 REAR ENDS/DIFFERENTIAL BEING REPLACED AND PAID FOR BY MYSELF, I THINK IT IS TIME TO START A ...
AT ROUGHLY 45K MILES, MY 2002 EXPLORER ALSO HAD THE WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR END AT 55-65 MPH, OIL DRIP MARKS ON THE DRIVEWAY - TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT I NEEDED A RIGHT WHEEL BEARING, REPLACED FOR $800. NEXT TIME WAS JUST THIS SUMMER (76K MILES) - AGAIN HAD THE WHINE RETURN, D...
Mileage: 78,000
TODAY THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO HANG IN 1ST GEAR, THEN SLAMMED INTO THE NEXT GEAR. IT JERKS AND SLIPS CONSISTENTLY. THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT IS FLASHING, AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE CAR SAYS "CHECK TRANSMISSION" ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I CALLED 4 FORD DEALERS AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS...
Mileage: 68,000
I HAVE TAKEN IN MY 2002 FORD TWICE TO HAVE THE HATCH HINGE REPAIRED. THE THIRD TIME I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP WAS BECAUSE I GOT A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE. THE RECALL DESCRIPTION WAS FOR: THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND PO...
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *NM
Mileage: 70,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED IT WOULD BE IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH. SOMETIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BACKED UP AND/OR MAKING RIGHT OR LEFT TURNS THE VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH ON ITS OWN. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE KICKED INTO 4-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH ON...
Mileage: 56,000
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....
Mileage: 22,000
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....
Mileage: 22,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHUTTING THE LIFTGATE GLASS IT SHATTERED AND RAINED DOWN. THE BROKEN GLASS CUT THE ARM, LEG AND FOOT OF THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A REPAIR WOULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE WINDOW CYLINDER DID NOT APPEAR T...
Mileage: 66,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER SHUTTING THE LIFTGATE GLASS IT SHATTERED AND RAINED DOWN. THE BROKEN GLASS CUT THE ARM, LEG AND FOOT OF THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT A REPAIR WOULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE WINDOW CYLINDER DID NOT APPEAR T...
Mileage: 66,000
AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE SURGES (ACCELERATES). HAVE TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AT STANDING STOPS TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED, HAD REPLACED, ALSO THE WINDOW WHINES WHEN ROLLING UP. PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR(CABLE) SNAPPED?? WHEN REAR WINDOWS ARE DOWN ...
Mileage: 43,000
AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE SURGES (ACCELERATES). HAVE TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AT STANDING STOPS TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED, HAD REPLACED, ALSO THE WINDOW WHINES WHEN ROLLING UP. PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR(CABLE) SNAPPED?? WHEN REAR WINDOWS ARE DOWN ...
Mileage: 43,000
AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE SURGES (ACCELERATES). HAVE TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AT STANDING STOPS TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED, HAD REPLACED, ALSO THE WINDOW WHINES WHEN ROLLING UP. PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR(CABLE) SNAPPED?? WHEN REAR WINDOWS ARE DOWN ...
Mileage: 43,000
AT A COMPLETE STOP VEHICLE SURGES (ACCELERATES). HAVE TO PLACE IN NEUTRAL AT STANDING STOPS TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED, HAD REPLACED, ALSO THE WINDOW WHINES WHEN ROLLING UP. PASSENGER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR(CABLE) SNAPPED?? WHEN REAR WINDOWS ARE DOWN ...
Mileage: 43,000
THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. HIT ANOTHER CAR AT ABOUT 40 MILES AN HOUR AND THE FRONT DRIVERS AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE TWO INJURED. THE FRAME WASN'T BENT AND THE ENGINE WAS OKAY. WHAT SAVED THE PASSENGERS WAS AN ADD-ON BUMPER GUARD I HAD ON THE FRONT. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEAL...
Mileage: 74,300
2002 FORD EXPLORER 71,000 MILES....TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND WHINING FROM REAR END WITH SOME VIBRATION....FORD SHOULD RECALL AS I HAVE READ MANY OTHERS HAVE SAME PROBLEMS. *JB
Mileage: 72,000
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER IN NOV 2002. AROUND OCT 2005 MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS DUE FOR AN INSPECTION. I TOOK IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY "DIAGNOSED" IT AS A FAULTY SEAT BELT...THE SEAT BELT WORKED FINE, IT EVEN CONTINUED TO LOCK-UP DURING MODERATE BRAKING. THIS COST ...
Mileage: 45,000
I BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER IN NOV 2002. AROUND OCT 2005 MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS DUE FOR AN INSPECTION. I TOOK IT INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY "DIAGNOSED" IT AS A FAULTY SEAT BELT...THE SEAT BELT WORKED FINE, IT EVEN CONTINUED TO LOCK-UP DURING MODERATE BRAKING. THIS COST ...
Mileage: 45,000
THERE IS A SLIGHT LEEK OF DIFFERENTIAL FLUID FROM THE LEFT AXLE SEAL. I NOW HAVE NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED FROM REAR END. FLUID LEVEL HAS REMAINED GOOD. *NM
Mileage: 59,000
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE WITH 60,000 THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND NOW I AM FINDING OUT THAT IT MAY BE JUNK. IT IS EXPERIENCING MANY OF THE PROBLEMS YOU READ ABOUT THAT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT SHIFTS REALLY HARD INTO 3RD AND THE REAR END MAKES A WHINING NOISE/GRINDING TYPE NOISE. *NM
ON THE BACK LIFTGATE, THE MIDDLE BODY PIECE HAS CRACKED AGAIN AFTER BEING REPLACED AROUND THE FORD SYMBOL. DEALER HAS REPLACED ONCE AND WILL NOT REPLACE AGAIN. THE AXLE HOUSING IS LEAKING NEXT TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. *NM
Mileage: 40,000
ON THE BACK LIFTGATE, THE MIDDLE BODY PIECE HAS CRACKED AGAIN AFTER BEING REPLACED AROUND THE FORD SYMBOL. DEALER HAS REPLACED ONCE AND WILL NOT REPLACE AGAIN. THE AXLE HOUSING IS LEAKING NEXT TO THE DIFFERENTIAL. *NM
Mileage: 40,000
I PURCHASED MY 02 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 IN OCT 2005. THIS VEHICLE HAS A CLEAN TITLE AND 71K MILES. IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND NOTICED THAT MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I NOTICED AT THE SAME TIME THAT MY EXPLORER WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AT VARIABLE SPEEDS, SOMETIMES NOT ENGAGING THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR OR AT TIMES THE ENGINE WOULD RACE, THEN SLAM INTO GEAR WITH A BANGING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE THE 5TH GEAR IN THE A...
Mileage: 8,027
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AT VARIABLE SPEEDS, SOMETIMES NOT ENGAGING THE NEXT HIGHER GEAR OR AT TIMES THE ENGINE WOULD RACE, THEN SLAM INTO GEAR WITH A BANGING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE THE 5TH GEAR IN THE A...
Mileage: 8,027
THE OVERDRIVE WARNING LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE ENGINE WAS WHINING AND RUNNING BETWEEN 3K TO 5K RPM. THE TRANSMISSION BAND BROKE AND CAUSED A SYSTEMATIC FAILURE. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND SLIPPED BETWEEN GEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE THE CONTACT ACQUIRED THE VEHICLE, AT 53000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER. UPDATED 9/15/2006 - *NM
Mileage: 53,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, I BOUGHT IT ON NOV. 29 2005. AFTER I BOUGHT IT I NOTICED THAT WHEN I WOULD PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN REVERSE THERE WOULD BE A DELAY AND THEN A LOUD BANG OR CLUNK. I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION PLACE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY GOT A LOT OF EXPLORERS WITH THAT SAME PROBLE...
Mileage: 42,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A SENSATION OF RUNNING OVER SOMETHING. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT DUE TO THE ENGINE LOCKING UP, THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Mileage: 44,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LIFTGATE LATCH WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED. WHILE TRYING TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE LIFTGATE HAD LOOSENED, AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE HINGES WERE REP...
Mileage: 84,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW HINGE BROKE SCRAPING THE REAR WINDOW. *KB THE LIFTGATE HINGE SNAPPED OFF AS THE CONSUMER OPENED THE REAR GLASS WINDOW. THE BROKEN HINGE ALSO CAUSED THE REAR CLASS TO SCRAPE THE PAINT ON THE UPPER REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE GLASS BROKE OFF THE HINGE. THE CO...
Mileage: 32,256
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING COLUMN HANDLE FRACTURED AND DETACHED. BEFORE IT FRACTURED, THE STEERING HANDLE SEEMED TO HAVE A CLICKING SOUND IN IT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEARLY PARKED THEREFORE THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENTS. THE STEERING HANDLE WAS REPLAC...
BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER NEW. AT 90000 MILES, THE MILEAGE GAUGE WENT OUT AND FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WOULD COST $600 TO REPAIR. MY LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TOLD ME THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON WITH FORD EXPLORERS AND EXPEDITIONS OF THE SAME YEAR. *NM
Mileage: 90,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT JUMPED GEARS, ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS IDENTIFIED TO BE STILL IN PARK AFTER THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE CONT...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL STUCK CAUSING AN ACCIDENT BY HITTING A VAN AND BARELY MISSING A HOUSE. THIS WAS THE FIRST OCCURRENCE AND THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE, HOWEVER, THE POLICE HAVE NOT FINALIZED THE POLICE REPORT.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SOUNDED AS IF SOMETHING WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED. THE REAR END WAS OBSERVED TO BE RIDING LOW. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE REAR SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED AND THEY WE...
Mileage: 48,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. WHINING NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WHINING GOES AWAY IF PRESSURE IS REDUCED FROM ACCELERATOR. THERE WAS SOME LEAKING OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID AROUND DRIVESHAFT PINION SEAL, IT WAS FIXED (FORD REPAIR SAID IT WOULD ALSO FIX THE NOISE, IT DIDN'T!) I HAVE UNCOVERED MANY OTHE...
Mileage: 60,000
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE HAD TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD INSTEAD OF A TAP KIT TO AVOID METAL SHAVINGS RUINING THE ENGINE. *NM
Mileage: 78,000
I HAVE 68K MILES ON MY 2002 EXPLORER AND FELT I WAS IN NEED OF NEW BRAKES AND DROPPED OFF THE VEHICLE AT MIDAS. I WAS CONTACTED BY THE MECHANIC THAT AFTERNOON AND WAS ADVISED: "SIR I'M HAPPY TO REPORT THAT YOUR BRAKES ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION; HOWEVER, I'M SORRY TO BE THE BEARER OF VERY BAD NEWS....
Mileage: 60,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH ABOUT 57,000 MILES. I RECENTLY HAD AN OIL CHANGE AT A PLACE CALLED THE OIL WELL AND THEY NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND ADVISED I SHOULD TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AS IT APPEARED THAT THE SEALS WERE LEAKING. THE OIL WELL ADVISED THAT I TAKE IT TO THE D...
Mileage: 57,014
CLASSIC REAR DIFFERENTIAL. HUMMING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 TO 65 MPH UNDER LOAD AND LEAKING SEALS AND MY VEHICLE HAS 57K MILES ON IT. IT IS A FORD DEFECT.*JB
Mileage: 54,600
ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC "THE CAGED NUT BROKE FROM 8 AN INCH BOLT WITH WASHERS ON THE REAR END" HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. *JB
Mileage: 57,945
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING AND THERE WERE ALSO METAL FLAKES IN THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Mileage: 58,595
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE'S REAR AXLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING AND THERE WERE ALSO METAL FLAKES IN THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Mileage: 58,595
REAR END NOISE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NM
Mileage: 55,000
EXPLORER MAKES WHINING NOISE IN REAR END AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 70 MPH. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS LIT CONTINUOUSLY EVEN AFTER HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICES. HAVE ALSO HAD FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED ALL THIS SINCE THE VEHICLE REACHED 60,000 MILES IT NOW HAS 86,000 AND MECHANIC SAYS IT NEED A NEW R...
Mileage: 61,230
EXPLORER MAKES WHINING NOISE IN REAR END AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 70 MPH. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS LIT CONTINUOUSLY EVEN AFTER HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICES. HAVE ALSO HAD FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED ALL THIS SINCE THE VEHICLE REACHED 60,000 MILES IT NOW HAS 86,000 AND MECHANIC SAYS IT NEED A NEW R...
Mileage: 61,230
EXPLORER MAKES WHINING NOISE IN REAR END AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 AND 70 MPH. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS LIT CONTINUOUSLY EVEN AFTER HAVING THE BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICES. HAVE ALSO HAD FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED ALL THIS SINCE THE VEHICLE REACHED 60,000 MILES IT NOW HAS 86,000 AND MECHANIC SAYS IT NEED A NEW R...
Mileage: 61,230
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH ONLY 40,000 ORIGINAL MILES WAS MAKING NOISE WHEN IT WAS GOING UP A HILL OR DURING ACCELERATION. SINCE IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY I TOOK IT TO A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. IT NEEDED THE TRANSFER CASE TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST ME OVER $1600. *JB
WE HAVE 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUV WITH ONLY 68K MILES AND WE HAD TO HAVE AN ENTIRELY NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN IT,JUST A YEAR AND A HALF EARLIER WITH LESS THAN 59K MILES WE HAD A NEW SHIFT SOLENOID REPLACED. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER THE TRANSMISSION STARTED DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN WHICH PROMPTED THE ...
Mileage: 68,900
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THE MILES ON IT ARE 69,013. THE TRANSMISSION WENT. I HAD TO HAVE IT REBUILT FOR 2129.60. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN FOR SERVICE THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. COULD SOMEONE CHECK INTO THIS. I FIND IT VERY HARD ...
Mileage: 69,013
AROUND MARCH 2005 ON A SPRING BREAK, TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN ABOUT 15 MILES OUT MY TOWN, ONE OF THE TIRES, THE RUBBER JUST SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE , CAUSING THE TRUCK TO MOVE IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, BUT THANK GOD I WAS ABLE TO STEER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD SINCE I JUST STARTED TO SPEED...
Mileage: 59,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 12,000 MILES. SERVICNG DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER UNDER WARRANTY @ 32,000 MILES AFTER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION @ 54,000 MILES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED, DRIVEN LIGHTLY, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED. DEALER...
Mileage: 32,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 12,000 MILES. SERVICNG DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER UNDER WARRANTY @ 32,000 MILES AFTER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION @ 54,000 MILES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED, DRIVEN LIGHTLY, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED. DEALER...
Mileage: 32,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 12,000 MILES. SERVICNG DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER UNDER WARRANTY @ 32,000 MILES AFTER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION @ 54,000 MILES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED, DRIVEN LIGHTLY, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED. DEALER...
Mileage: 32,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 12,000 MILES. SERVICNG DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER UNDER WARRANTY @ 32,000 MILES AFTER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION @ 54,000 MILES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED, DRIVEN LIGHTLY, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED. DEALER...
Mileage: 32,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 12,000 MILES. SERVICNG DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER UNDER WARRANTY @ 32,000 MILES AFTER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION @ 54,000 MILES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED, DRIVEN LIGHTLY, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED. DEALER...
Mileage: 32,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER IN 2003 WITH 12,000 MILES. SERVICNG DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE CONVERTER UNDER WARRANTY @ 32,000 MILES AFTER O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. NOW NEEDS ANOTHER TRANSMISSION @ 54,000 MILES. CAR HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED, DRIVEN LIGHTLY, NEVER TOWED, NEVER ABUSED. DEALER...
Mileage: 32,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4WD REAR END TROUBLES, THIRD TIME HAVING WORK DONE ON THE REAR AXLE AND ASSEMBLY, TROUBLED STARTED AT ABOUT 40000 AND NOW AT 72000 MILES. SEALS, BEARINGS, REAR AXLE. HUMMING AND WHINING NOISE FROM REAR END AT BOTH HIGHWAY SPEED AND CITY DRIVING. DEALER QUOTED OVER THE PHON...
Mileage: 70,000
PERSISTENT QUALITY PROBLEMS: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSOR, AND RELATED SAFETY HAZARDS SUCH AS DEFECTIVE REAR HINGE. *NM
Mileage: 40,000
PERSISTENT QUALITY PROBLEMS: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSOR, AND RELATED SAFETY HAZARDS SUCH AS DEFECTIVE REAR HINGE. *NM
Mileage: 40,000
PERSISTENT QUALITY PROBLEMS: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSOR, AND RELATED SAFETY HAZARDS SUCH AS DEFECTIVE REAR HINGE. *NM
Mileage: 40,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER W ABOUT 65000 MILES. JUST HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED, THE NEXT DAY OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS..DRIVE IT HOME, CALL FORD DEALER TAKE IT IN.. HAVE TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION @ $3500. SEEMS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE 2002'S
Mileage: 65,000
BEARINGS. NOTICED A CLUNKING COMING FROM THE FRONT. WAS TOLD I NEED NEW BEARINGS AND IT WOULD COST APPROXIMATELY $1200. ONLY 55K MILES. *NM
Mileage: 54,700
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HUB BEARINGS ARE WEARING OUT LOCKING THE WHEEL UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL ON THE ROAD. THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS ARE BOTH WEARING OUT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THERE WAS NO WAY OF CHECKING THE HUB BEARINGS. BECAUSE HUB BEARINGS ARE SEALED, THEY CAN'T BE ...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WINDOW, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN AND THE SMELL OF SMOKE APPEARED. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE CONSOLE AREA ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF OF THE ROAD UNTIL THE SMOKE SUBSIDED. THE DEALERSHIP ...
Mileage: 75,000
VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING, WHINING NOISE FROM REAR END AS WELL. OVER DRIVE LIGHT ON, THEN FINALLY VEHICLE STOPPED ENGAGING GEARS. 2002 EXPLORER HAS BEEN SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR ONE YEAR DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FORD NOT WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS 58000 MILES. PRIOR T...
VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING, WHINING NOISE FROM REAR END AS WELL. OVER DRIVE LIGHT ON, THEN FINALLY VEHICLE STOPPED ENGAGING GEARS. 2002 EXPLORER HAS BEEN SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR ONE YEAR DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FORD NOT WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS 58000 MILES. PRIOR T...
VEHICLE STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN SHIFTING, WHINING NOISE FROM REAR END AS WELL. OVER DRIVE LIGHT ON, THEN FINALLY VEHICLE STOPPED ENGAGING GEARS. 2002 EXPLORER HAS BEEN SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR ONE YEAR DUE TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. FORD NOT WILLING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS 58000 MILES. PRIOR T...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE 25-35 MPH, THERE WAS A SOUND LIKE AN EXPLOSION COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE WHERE THE GARAGE DETERMINED A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. THE DEAL...
Mileage: 92,000
TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. DEALER-TED BRITT, FAIRFAX, VA REFUSES TO COVER UNDER POWER TRAIN WARRANTY. *JB
Mileage: 50,000
STEERING COLUMN JAMMED TWICE. FIRST TIME UNDER THE WARRANTY, THEN 1 YEAR LATER NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. FATHER HAS SAME VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL YEAR, HE HAD TWO PUT IN HIS ALSO. REAR END WENT. HAD TO REPLACE TWO AXLES ALREADY. *JB
I JUST BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 74,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD IT FOR JUST LONG ENOUGH TO DISCOVER A FEW PROBLEMS WITH IT, AND HAVE DONE ENOUGH RESEARCH TO KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE BY FAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I AM NOT SURE WHAT CAUSES THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING, I JUST K...
Mileage: 74,000
I JUST BOUGHT A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 74,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE HAD IT FOR JUST LONG ENOUGH TO DISCOVER A FEW PROBLEMS WITH IT, AND HAVE DONE ENOUGH RESEARCH TO KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE BY FAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS. I AM NOT SURE WHAT CAUSES THE PROBLEMS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING, I JUST K...
Mileage: 74,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. ABS LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY BEGINNING IN 2005 ONLY AFTER EXTENDED TRIPS (ABOUT 60+ MILES), THEN CAME ON AND STAYED ON IN 4-2006. THE ABS SENSOR AND BRAKE SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED. MY MECHANIC SAID FORD HAD A RECALL. BUT WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS ONLY O...
2002 EXPLORER HAS PROBLEMS PICKING UP SPEED AND OVER USE OF GAS. *TS THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, GEAR ADJUSTMENT, DIFFICULT HIGH ALTITUDE DRIVING EVEN AFTER GEAR CHANGE, AIR SUCTION INTO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATOR AND SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
2002 EXPLORER HAS PROBLEMS PICKING UP SPEED AND OVER USE OF GAS. *TS THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, GEAR ADJUSTMENT, DIFFICULT HIGH ALTITUDE DRIVING EVEN AFTER GEAR CHANGE, AIR SUCTION INTO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATOR AND SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
2002 EXPLORER HAS PROBLEMS PICKING UP SPEED AND OVER USE OF GAS. *TS THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, GEAR ADJUSTMENT, DIFFICULT HIGH ALTITUDE DRIVING EVEN AFTER GEAR CHANGE, AIR SUCTION INTO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATOR AND SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
2002 EXPLORER HAS PROBLEMS PICKING UP SPEED AND OVER USE OF GAS. *TS THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, GEAR ADJUSTMENT, DIFFICULT HIGH ALTITUDE DRIVING EVEN AFTER GEAR CHANGE, AIR SUCTION INTO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, ACCELERATOR AND SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ...
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM. *JB
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM. *JB
OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH, THEN SHIFTING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT BECOMING INCREASINGLY WORSE TO THE POINT OF NOT SHIFTING AT ALL. NOTICEABLY JERKS WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. LOTS OF WHINING NOISE FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. ALSO REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES LOUD WHINE/ROAR AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 AND AT ACCE...
Mileage: 107,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 56,000 MILES. WHINING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN 40-60 MPH. WHINING GOES AWAY IF PRESSURE IS REDUCED FROM ACCELERATOR OR IF SPEED IS GREATER THAN 60 MPH. SOME LEAKING OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID AROUND DRIVESHAFT PINION SEAL. ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 54,000 MILES...
Mileage: 54,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT, 56,000 MILES. WHINING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN 40-60 MPH. WHINING GOES AWAY IF PRESSURE IS REDUCED FROM ACCELERATOR OR IF SPEED IS GREATER THAN 60 MPH. SOME LEAKING OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID AROUND DRIVESHAFT PINION SEAL. ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT 54,000 MILES...
Mileage: 54,000
TRANSMISSION WENT BAD WHEN ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, FORD TOLD ME THAT IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM. *JB
Mileage: 86,000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4WD EDDIE BAUER AT 85450 MILES - 3RD GEAR CLUTCH OUT AND REQUIRES REBUILD. *JB
Mileage: 85,350
CRACKING IN PANEL BELOW REAR WINDOW OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. I FEAR THE NATURE OF THE CRACK HAS INCREASED THE POSSIBILITY FOR THE REAR WINDOW TO FALL OUT DURING DRIVING. CRACK HAS JUST APPEARED DUE TO NO CONSEQUENCE OR MISUSE. THIS APPARENTLY IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, SUDDENLY CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE VEHICLE'S TIRE BLEW OUT, BECAUSE BOTH REAR TIRES BEGAN WOBBLING. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ON A NORMAL FLAT SURFACE AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED...
Mileage: 85,780
REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON 2002 EXPLORER STARTED HUMMING AT ~45K MILES AND BEGAN ROARING ~60K MILES. REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED LEAKING AROUND THE TIME THE NOISE WAS FIRST HEARD. DIFFERENTIAL NOW LEAKS BAD AND ROARING IS GETTING SEVERE AT 68K MILES. ODD THING IS, ALL THIS LEAKING AND THE LUBE LEVEL HAS...
Mileage: 45,000
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD, THUS DISABLING AIRBAGS IN VEHICLE. THE FORD DEALER SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED THE SENSOR. LESS THAN ONE YEAR LATER, THE SAME ISSUE RECURRED, WITH THE SAME DIAGNOSTIC CODE, AND THE DEALER IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE REPAIR WARRANTY. AIR BAGS ARE NOW DISABLED. *JB
Mileage: 92,404
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 65,000 MILES. NOW ITS COSTING ME $3500 PLUS TAX TO HAVE A REFURBISHED ONE INSTALLED. TRANSMISSIONS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS AND I HAVE SEEN A HUGE NUMBER OF FORD TRANSMISSION FAILURES FOR THIS VEHICLE. FORD NEEDS A RECALL AND TO REIMBURSE US...
Mileage: 65,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT WAS MAKING LOUD REAR END NOISES. I TOOK IT TO A FRIEND WHO REBUILDS REAR ENDS AND HE HAD TO REPLACE MOST OF THE PARTS IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. UNFORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT I AM COMPLAINING AS THIS IS A TYPICAL PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 FORD EXPL...
Mileage: 80,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFT DETACHED FROM THE COLUMN WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO ALERTED OF THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE...
Mileage: 41,187
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GEAR SHIFT DETACHED FROM THE COLUMN WHILE TRYING TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO ALERTED OF THE PROBLEM. AFTER THE...
Mileage: 41,187
THE BACK GLASS LIFT GATE WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED ONCE BEFORE DUE TO A RECALL BROKE. THE GLASS DOOR OPENED WITH THE BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB, AND AS I REACHED INTO THE CAR TO PUT A STROLLER IN THE DOOR, IT SLAMMED DOWN AND HIT THE BACK OF MY HEAD FORCING MY CHIN TO ALSO SLAM INTO THE FRAME OF THE DOOR. ...
Mileage: 32,000
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 3, 2005, I PURCHASED A BREAK MODEL USED FORD EXPLORER XLT 2002 FROM NORM REEVES HONDA CAR DEALER IN CERRITOS, CA. THE CAR HAD 78,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. I SIGNED THE PAPERS AND TOOK THE POSSESSION OF THE CAR. IT HAS NOT BEEN MORE THAN 2 MONTHS THAT THE CAR START...
THE REAR WHEEL BEARING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE LOCKED UP WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM 150 MILES AWAY. LUCKY SHE HEARD A WEIRD NOISE AND SLOWED DOWN PRIOR TO IT SEIZING THE TIRE UP. *JB
Mileage: 95,000
O/D OFF LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING ON DASH, FOLLOWED BY SERVICE ENGINE SOON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN TO FORD WHERE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE COMPLETELY REBUILT WITH ONLY 53,000 MILES ON IT. KNOWN DEFECT ACCORDING TO FORD TSB. *NM
Mileage: 53,000
MY 2002 EXPLORER IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTED BY OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS. THE WHINING WHEN REACHING 50-60 KM/HR, WHICH GOES AWAY WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE SLIPPING AND SHUDDERING OF GEARS AND SOMETIMES PASSING GEAR NEVER KICKS IN, THE ABS LIGHT COME...
Mileage: 50,000
MY 2002 EXPLORER IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTED BY OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS. THE WHINING WHEN REACHING 50-60 KM/HR, WHICH GOES AWAY WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE SLIPPING AND SHUDDERING OF GEARS AND SOMETIMES PASSING GEAR NEVER KICKS IN, THE ABS LIGHT COME...
Mileage: 50,000
MY 2002 EXPLORER IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTED BY OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS. THE WHINING WHEN REACHING 50-60 KM/HR, WHICH GOES AWAY WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE SLIPPING AND SHUDDERING OF GEARS AND SOMETIMES PASSING GEAR NEVER KICKS IN, THE ABS LIGHT COME...
Mileage: 50,000
MY 2002 EXPLORER IS ALSO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTED BY OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS. THE WHINING WHEN REACHING 50-60 KM/HR, WHICH GOES AWAY WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE SLIPPING AND SHUDDERING OF GEARS AND SOMETIMES PASSING GEAR NEVER KICKS IN, THE ABS LIGHT COME...
Mileage: 50,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE COLUMN SHIFT FRACTURED INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE THE GEAR SHIFT WAS REPLACED.
Mileage: 46,000
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V442000 DATE: 2004-SEP-13 COMPONENT: STRUCTURE: BODY: HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS THE FORD EXPLORER HAD THE RECALL WORK PERFORMED FALL OF OCT 11,2005. ON JUNE 3,2006, ABOUT 8 MONTHS, THE EPOXY/TAR USED TO "SECURE" THE STRUT BRACKET ON THE GLASS FAILED I...
Mileage: 83,400
AT 43000 MILES ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED MAKING A LOUD WHIRRING WHINING NOISE. I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE REAR END NEEDED REBUILT. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE DEALER AND LEARNED VIA INTERNET BULLETIN BOARDS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR...
Mileage: 43,500
REPEATED REAR AXLE AND SEAL FAILURE, TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
REPEATED REAR AXLE AND SEAL FAILURE, TRANSMISSION ISSUES. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILS TO ACTIVATE UNTIL MODERATE BRAKE PEDAL FOOT PRESSURE IS APPLIED; RESULTING IN DELAYED/INADEQUATE BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION AND DIFFICULTY DISENGAGING GEAR SELECTOR FROM PARK. ALSO, SPEED CONTROL WILL NOT TURN OFF UNTIL PRESSING HARD ENOUGH TO ENGAGE SECONDARY/BACKUP DISCONNECT...
Mileage: 67,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, SPUN AROUND AND FLIPPED SIDE TO SIDE SEVERAL TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AND FRONTAL AIR BAGS. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE HOWEV...
Mileage: 80,000
1.) MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4WD TENDS TO SURGE IN 1ST,2ND, AND 3RD GEAR. IT FEELS AS THOUGH THERE SOME SLIPPAGE ISSUES. 2.) NO "FAILURE", YET. 3.) NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE YET. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER'S REAR SPRINGS CRACKED. *TS *NM
Mileage: 100,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE BEARINGS IN THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL ARE GOING OUT. THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING IN A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, MANY FORD EXPLORERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM FORD SHOULD TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT S...
Mileage: 85,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE BEARINGS IN THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL ARE GOING OUT. THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE OCCURRING IN A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, MANY FORD EXPLORERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM FORD SHOULD TAKE A SECOND LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IT S...
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE SEAT SUPPORT BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 06/19/06. *JB
Mileage: 44,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER - 60,000 MILES - TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR NOISE IN REAR OF VEHICLE- DEALERSHIP WANT TO REBUILD REAR END FOR $1,300. NEVER CHECKED FLUID OR ASKED ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS. I BELIEVE FORD HAS BIG PROBLEM - WITH EXPLORERS - I WOULD LIKE FORD TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AND APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD CAUSING A MINOR CRASH. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED AT THE SCENE. AFTER INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ON DECEMBER 15, 2005. WHEN THE PROBLEM RETURNED THE D...
Mileage: 23,900
TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE FROM PARK AND THE COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE OFF. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION BUSINESS. COST TO REPAIR IS $1300. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2004 USED. I'VE HAD THE REAR TRANSMISSION SEALS, SHOCKS, TIRES, FRONT WINDOW AND THE ENTIRE STEER...
Mileage: 72,010
TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE FROM PARK AND THE COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE OFF. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION BUSINESS. COST TO REPAIR IS $1300. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2004 USED. I'VE HAD THE REAR TRANSMISSION SEALS, SHOCKS, TIRES, FRONT WINDOW AND THE ENTIRE STEER...
Mileage: 72,010
TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE FROM PARK AND THE COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE OFF. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION BUSINESS. COST TO REPAIR IS $1300. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2004 USED. I'VE HAD THE REAR TRANSMISSION SEALS, SHOCKS, TIRES, FRONT WINDOW AND THE ENTIRE STEER...
Mileage: 72,010
TRIED TO PUT THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE FROM PARK AND THE COLUMN SHIFTER BROKE OFF. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION BUSINESS. COST TO REPAIR IS $1300. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN 2004 USED. I'VE HAD THE REAR TRANSMISSION SEALS, SHOCKS, TIRES, FRONT WINDOW AND THE ENTIRE STEER...
Mileage: 72,010
BROUGHT MY CAR IN FOR A 60,000 MILE CHECKUP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE RING AND PINION GEAR-RERA KIT/SEALS WERE NEEDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM AT A COST OF $1131.83 PLUS TAX. THE ADVISOR SAID THAT THE SEALS ROTTED AND THEN THE LEAKAGE BEGAN AND IT WENT DOWN HILL FROM THERE. ...
Mileage: 59,527
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 49,000 MILES MAKES A WHINING SOUND WHEN I DRIVE ABOVE 50 MPH WHICH GOES AWAY WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. IT COMES BACK AS SOON AS I PRESS BACK DOWN ON THE GAS PEDAL. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR A LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR. IT APPEARS TO BE A PERVASIVE PROBLEM WITH THIS ...
Mileage: 30,000
ON NEW YEARS EVE 2005-2006 THE WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVER'S REAR BROKE WHILE I HAD MY FAMILY WITH ME. THE WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6 WITH 80000 MI. ON IT. NO WARRANTY. ON 5/21/06 WHILE DRIVING INTERSTATE SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL BEARING B...
Mileage: 80,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 50,000 MILES. A WHILE AGO A LOUD, EXCESSIVE WHINE NOISE STARTED COMING THE REAR AXLE AT CRUISE SPEED.(50 MPH OR HIGHER). BROUGHT IT INTO FORD DEALER AND SAID RING AND PINION GEAR HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1300. TALKED TO 2 OF MY NEIGHBOR'S WITH 2002 EXPLORE...
Mileage: 45,000
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4...5-18-06 OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHES...5-19-06 IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE GEAR...WILL ONLY DRIVE IN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. MECHANIC SAYS THE TRANSMISSION IS SHOT AND NEEDS TO BE REBUILT FOR $2200.00. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 EXPLORER ...
Mileage: 95,577
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR END NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 50-65 MPH (A LOUD HOWLING SOUND). WHEN I LET OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR THE NOISE GOES AWAY. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE BEARINGS, BUT THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. THEY SAID IT WAS THE REAR END GEAR RATIO. THIS SOUND IS TOO UNBE...
Mileage: 50,741
MAJOR NOISE FROM REAR END ESCALATED QUICKLY REQUIRING SERVICE. INDEPENDENT SERVICE GARAGE DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY AND LEFT REAR TIE ROD. THIS WAS THE THIRD OF THE FOUR WHEEL HUBS REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE BETWEEN 70,000 AND 86,000 ACTUAL ODOMETER MILES. THE OTHER TWO WER...
Mileage: 75,000
CAR HAS BEEN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, GOT IT CHECKED BY A MECHANIC RUNNING DIAGNOSTICS ON THE COMPUTER, THE OD LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLASHING. AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE IT WAS WORKING CORRECTLY BUT LIGHT WOULD NOT TURN OFF. IT FINALLY WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR STRANDING MY WIFE AND INFANT SON. I ...
Mileage: 106,890
HORRIBLE WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION. REPLACED TWICE ALREADY AND NOW IT'S WHINING LOUDER AND LOUDER EVERYDAY. I REFUSE TO PAY FOR THE SAME REPAIR A 3RD TIME. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER SIM...
Mileage: 99,000
HORRIBLE WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION. REPLACED TWICE ALREADY AND NOW IT'S WHINING LOUDER AND LOUDER EVERYDAY. I REFUSE TO PAY FOR THE SAME REPAIR A 3RD TIME. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER SIM...
Mileage: 99,000
HORRIBLE WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION. REPLACED TWICE ALREADY AND NOW IT'S WHINING LOUDER AND LOUDER EVERYDAY. I REFUSE TO PAY FOR THE SAME REPAIR A 3RD TIME. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, ALONG WITH MANY OTHER SIM...
Mileage: 99,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT V6 4WD 46,000 MILES. EXPERIENCED VIBRATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE. INVESTIGATION REVEALED EXCESSIVE RUSTING OF BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS. BRAKE PADS WORN UNEVENLY. REPLACEMENT OF FRONT AND REAR ROTORS AND PADS WAS REQUIRED. ORIGINAL R...
Mileage: 46,000
IN FEB OF 2006 WITH 65,995 MILES ON MY CAR I HEARD A WHIRRING/GRINDING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE DRIVING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY MECHANIC FOR LATER IN THE WEEK (~4 DAYS) TO HAVE THE NOISE LOOKED INTO. 1 DAY PRIOR TO TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC THE NOISE GOT MUCH WORSE AND I TOOK...
Mileage: 65,000
IN FEB OF 2006 WITH 65,995 MILES ON MY CAR I HEARD A WHIRRING/GRINDING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE DRIVING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY MECHANIC FOR LATER IN THE WEEK (~4 DAYS) TO HAVE THE NOISE LOOKED INTO. 1 DAY PRIOR TO TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC THE NOISE GOT MUCH WORSE AND I TOOK...
Mileage: 65,000
IN FEB OF 2006 WITH 65,995 MILES ON MY CAR I HEARD A WHIRRING/GRINDING NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHILE DRIVING. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY MECHANIC FOR LATER IN THE WEEK (~4 DAYS) TO HAVE THE NOISE LOOKED INTO. 1 DAY PRIOR TO TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC THE NOISE GOT MUCH WORSE AND I TOOK...
Mileage: 65,000
NO START NO SPARK FORD COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT, 1200.00 IT WAS A FAULTY MAIN WIRING HARNESS ALSO LOUD NOISE IN REAR END NO HELP FROM FORD, BROKEN WHEEL BEARING. SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN. *NM
NO START NO SPARK FORD COULD NOT FIGURE IT OUT, 1200.00 IT WAS A FAULTY MAIN WIRING HARNESS ALSO LOUD NOISE IN REAR END NO HELP FROM FORD, BROKEN WHEEL BEARING. SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN. *NM
I POPPED THE LIFTGATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHILE IT WAS SITTING IN MY GARAGE (GARAGE DOOR WAS CLOSED AND IT WAS EARLY EVENING -- SO TEMPERATURES WERE MILD AND NO SUNLIGHT WAS HITTING THE TRUCK). AS I PULLED ON THE LIFTGATE TO FULLY OPEN IT, I HEARD A LOUD "BANG!" AND THE ENTIRE BACK WINDOW EXPL...
Mileage: 64,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 65,000. TRANSMISSION HAS GONE BAD. THIRD GEAR BAND IS BROKEN. ALWAYS DRIVEN IN LIGHT CITY AND HIGHWAY MILES. NEVER TOWED A TRAILER. FORD DEALER SAYS THAT TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB
Mileage: 65,854
BROUGHT IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - 60K SERVICE. IN THE PROCESS OF DOING SERVICE, TECH FOUND A BAD INJECTOR, REPLACED INJECTOR BUT FOUND THERE WAS A BAD CYLINDER. ADVISED ME OF THIS . I GAVE GO AHEAD TO FIX. WHEN THEY WENT TO PULL HEAD TO SEND VALVES OFF FOR FIX, DISCOVERED TH...
Mileage: 60,000
WHILE CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT THE FORD DEALER FOR MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 60,000 MILES, THE TECHNICIAN MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FROM MY REAR LEFT WHEEL, THE BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED. DOING RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER 2002 FORD EXPLORER OWNERS WITH SIMILAR COMP...
SOON AFTER WE BOUGHT IT. THE BEGAN OVER-REVVING BEFORE SHIFTING ON FLAT ROAD. AT APPROXIMATELY 80K THE OVER DRIVE BEGAN LIGHT FLASHING ERRATICALLY. WOULD RESET IF I TURNED ENGINE OFF, SAT FOR FEW MINUTES, AND RESTARTED ENGINE. BEGAN SLAM SHIFTING ON FLAT ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 100K. COMPLETE T...
Mileage: 107,000
2002 EXPLORER WITH 95K MILES: POWER WINDOWS, AIRBAG AND FRONT/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALER WAS NOT SURPRISED BY THESE PROBLEMS AT ALL. $3K ESTIMATED REPAIR COST. *NM
2002 EXPLORER WITH 95K MILES: POWER WINDOWS, AIRBAG AND FRONT/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALER WAS NOT SURPRISED BY THESE PROBLEMS AT ALL. $3K ESTIMATED REPAIR COST. *NM
2002 EXPLORER WITH 95K MILES: POWER WINDOWS, AIRBAG AND FRONT/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALER WAS NOT SURPRISED BY THESE PROBLEMS AT ALL. $3K ESTIMATED REPAIR COST. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING REAR AXLE PINION SEAL REPAIRED AT A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSULTED. *AK
Mileage: 126,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HAVING REAR AXLE PINION SEAL REPAIRED AT A LOCAL INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSULTED. *AK
Mileage: 126,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, NOT EXCEEDING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CLUTCH BASKET AND REAR AXLE SEAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Mileage: 50,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, NOT EXCEEDING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE CLUTCH BASKET AND REAR AXLE SEAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
Mileage: 50,000
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP IS BELOW FREEZING. I HAD TO WARM THE TRUCK UP FOR 10 MINUTES TO HEAT UP SO THE DOOR WOULD CLOSE CORRECTLY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND I THINK THE DOOR LATCH SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE IF THE DOOR DOES NOT LATCH CORRECTLY SOMEONE CAN BE...
Mileage: 38,000
LAST YEAR I HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE FORD DEALER SAID IT WAS THE REAR AXEL AND TRANNY AND FIXED THE ISSUE. THIS YEAR THE SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED PLUS THE OD LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING SIGNALING TRANNY PROBLEMS. OF COURSE I AM OUT OF THE WARRANTY NOW AND I KNOW THAT THE TRANNY ON THI...
Mileage: 85,000
GRINDING NOISE SOUNDING LIKE IT IS FROM FRONT END, ESPECIALLY ON ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND TURNING SLOW. TOLD TO REPLACE TIRES AND FRONT HUB. BOTH DONE AND STILL MAKING SAME NOISE. CANNOT FIGURE WHAT IS WRONG. THINK THE SOUND IS FROM TRANSMISSION OR REAR END. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE...
GRINDING NOISE SOUNDING LIKE IT IS FROM FRONT END, ESPECIALLY ON ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND TURNING SLOW. TOLD TO REPLACE TIRES AND FRONT HUB. BOTH DONE AND STILL MAKING SAME NOISE. CANNOT FIGURE WHAT IS WRONG. THINK THE SOUND IS FROM TRANSMISSION OR REAR END. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE...
GRINDING NOISE SOUNDING LIKE IT IS FROM FRONT END, ESPECIALLY ON ACCELERATING AT LOW SPEEDS, AND TURNING SLOW. TOLD TO REPLACE TIRES AND FRONT HUB. BOTH DONE AND STILL MAKING SAME NOISE. CANNOT FIGURE WHAT IS WRONG. THINK THE SOUND IS FROM TRANSMISSION OR REAR END. ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE...
FIRST OF ALL I HAVE A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE I NOTICE IT MOST WHEN WE ARE TRAVELING ON THE HWY AT AT LEAST 55 MPH OR MORE. IN OCT. MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON AND NOW IN FEB. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *NM
FIRST OF ALL I HAVE A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE I NOTICE IT MOST WHEN WE ARE TRAVELING ON THE HWY AT AT LEAST 55 MPH OR MORE. IN OCT. MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON AND NOW IN FEB. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *NM
FIRST OF ALL I HAVE A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE I NOTICE IT MOST WHEN WE ARE TRAVELING ON THE HWY AT AT LEAST 55 MPH OR MORE. IN OCT. MY BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON AND NOW IN FEB. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *NM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE (TORQUE CONVERTER?) *JB
Mileage: 60,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE ARE THREE CRACKS IN THE REAR HATCHBACK DOOR ABOVE THE EMBLEM. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT FLASHED AND THE CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT.
Mileage: 86,387
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE YARD, THE NEIGHBOR ALERTED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR WINDOW WAS SHATTERED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS ALERTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #01I010000 REGARDING THE VISIBILITY: GLASS, SIDE/REAR. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Mileage: 80,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. FAILED TRANSMISSION, STARTER, REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, AIRBAG, PINION, ELECTRIC WINDOW. NOW LOUD SOUNDS FROM REAR OF CAR. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER. FAILED TRANSMISSION, STARTER, REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, AIRBAG, PINION, ELECTRIC WINDOW. NOW LOUD SOUNDS FROM REAR OF CAR. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER. FAILED TRANSMISSION, STARTER, REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, AIRBAG, PINION, ELECTRIC WINDOW. NOW LOUD SOUNDS FROM REAR OF CAR. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER. FAILED TRANSMISSION, STARTER, REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, AIRBAG, PINION, ELECTRIC WINDOW. NOW LOUD SOUNDS FROM REAR OF CAR. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER, WELL SERVICED, LESS THAN 54000 MILES ON IT. LAST WEEK AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, FLASHED, THEN STOPPED. IT DIDN'T COME ON AGAIN UNTIL THIS WEEK. TOOK IT TO THE TORRANCE POWER FORD DEALERSHIP & THEY TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT IT WAS A FAULTY SPRING THAT WAS SLIDING & COMING IN CONTACT WITH T...
Mileage: 53,999
REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING LEAKING FLUID. PROBLEM WAS FIXED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY BUT IS NOW LEAKING AGAIN. DEALER REFUSES TO FIX AGAIN SINCE IT IS 12 MONTHS PAST ORIGINAL REPAIR AND VEHICLE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *JB
Mileage: 56,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, IT WAS PULLED FORWARD AND PARKED. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO SLOWLY DRIVE ONE AND A HALF MILES TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THE ...
Mileage: 45,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A PAVED ROAD, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A BURNING SMELL. THE SIDE AIR BAGS HAD DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS HOWEVER, AFTER THE DEPLOYMENT, THE SEAT BELTS STRAP TIGHTENED. THE CONTACT PULLED...
Mileage: 59,000
FOIA REQUEST FOR COMPLAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MODEL YEAR 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR LIFT GLASS BREAKING. *NM ATTORNEY LOCATED 2 BULLETINS. ONE WHICH WARNED THAT THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED. THE OTHER WARNED THAT THE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE LEFT CYLINDERS TO EACH SIDE OF THE LIF...
TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND REAR AXLE NOISES AS WELL AS REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *JB
Mileage: 58,920
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WHEEL BEARINGS IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE WHEEL BEARING AND HUB WAS REPLACED.
Mileage: 93,000
I HAVE A ROAR IN THE DIFFERENTIAL IN MY FORD EXPLORERS. IT STARTED JUST AFTER THE 36000 WARRANTY. I NOW HAVE 60000 AND THE ROAR IS VERY LOAD. *JB
Mileage: 39,000
2002 EXPLORER HATCH CRACKED. *TS THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE REASON WHY THE HATCH CRACKED WAS BECAUSE THE WINDOW AND THE PANEL WERE GLUED TOGETHER AND CONTRACTED AT A DIFFERENT RATE. *JB
BROKEN PLASTIC BODY PANEL ON REAR HATCH OF EXPLORER 2002--VERTICAL BREAK IN PANEL PIECE OCCURRED JUST AFTER PURCHASE. CRACK WIDENS IN COLD WEATHER AND SHRINKS IN WARM, SO IT CAN'T BE PATCHED. JUST COSMETIC, BUT RAMPANT WITH THIS CAR. FORD APPARENTLY DEVELOPED A "BETTER" PANEL, BUT IT IS NOT CONSIDER...
Mileage: 51,000
THREE INSTANCES OF WHINING NOISE AT 50+ MPH AND FLUID LEAKAGE FROM REAR AXLE SEAL 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE FIRST ONE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY. DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE SINCE REAR TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAKS DOWN DRIVE SHAFT TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY. I NOTICED SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF BRA...
Mileage: 32,000
THREE INSTANCES OF WHINING NOISE AT 50+ MPH AND FLUID LEAKAGE FROM REAR AXLE SEAL 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE FIRST ONE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY. DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE SINCE REAR TRANSAXLE FLUID LEAKS DOWN DRIVE SHAFT TO BRAKE ASSEMBLY. I NOTICED SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF BRA...
Mileage: 32,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY HAD TO BE REBUILT AT 85,000. THE SHOP WE TOOK THE CAR TO SAID HE SEES A LOT OF 2002 FORD EXPLORERS BECAUSE IT WAS A NEW MODEL AND FORD DID NOT BUILD THE TRANSMISSION CORRECTLY. THE MECHANIC SAID FORD DID NOT RECALL THE TRANSMISSION'S BUT THEY SHOULD...
Mileage: 85,000
THE REAR END ON MY CAR WAS CAUSING A LOUD HUMMING NOISE ABOVE 40 MILES PER HOUR. *JB
Mileage: 86,950
THE REAR END ON MY CAR WAS CAUSING A LOUD HUMMING NOISE ABOVE 40 MILES PER HOUR. *JB
Mileage: 86,950
2ND GEAR LOST IN TRANSMISSION O/D LIGHT FLASHING ERRATIC SHIFTING, HAD TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT OVER $3000.00 COST TO ME FORD SAID WHOOPS SORRY. *JB
Mileage: 78,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT - MAY 2005 HAD LOUD ROARING NOISE FROM RIGHT REAR WHEEL. REPLACED RIGHT REAR BEARING/PINION/ETC. APRIL 2006 HAD LOUD ROARING NOISE FROM LEFT SIDE. REPLACED LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR BEARING/PINION/ETC. REQUESTS TO DEALER AND DIRECTLY TO FORD CO. TO COVER 2ND & 3RD REPLACEME...
Mileage: 60,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH, CAR JERKED EXTREMELY HARD AT 65 MPH AND SUDDENLY SLOWED TO 30 MPH. O/D ON/OFF LIGHT CAME ON AND ALSO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD THANKS TO THE HELP OF ANOTHER MOTORIST WHO WAS BEHIND ME AND REALIZ...
Mileage: 54,000
THERE IS A LOUD HOWL/WHINE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA OF OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON COMPLAINT WITH THESE VEHICLES. OUR EXPLORER IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT SINCE THIS SEEMS TO BE AN INHERENT PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE WE WOULD LIKE FOR FORD TO AT LEAST SHARE TH...
Mileage: 40,000
TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES NOT GOING INTO 3RD AND SLIPPING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND 3RD. BOUGHT IT USED SO OUT OF LUCK BUT HAVE TALKED TO DOZENS WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD ISSUED THIS WARNING TO THEIR DEALERS "03-25-4 DEC 03 A/T - 5R55W NO 3RD GEAR/SLIPPING 2-3 SHIFT/DTC'S SET" SO MANY OF THESE ARE J...
Mileage: 55,000
TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AT 68,000 MILES. IT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. PREVIOUS TO THAT MAKE VERY HARD NOISES WHEN SHIFTING FROM THIRD TO SECOND. *JB
Mileage: 68,200
WHINING NOISE IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER EDITION HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB
Mileage: 78,000
TOOK 02 FORD EXPLORER IN DUE TO CAR NOT SHIFTING WHEN IT SHOULD. ACCORDING TO FORD, I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE EXPLORER ONLY HAS 34,000 MILES. FREEDOM FORD IN HAMPTON, VA INSTALLED A NEW TRANSMISSION FOR $3600.00. *NM
Mileage: 34,000
LOUD TIRE ROAR WHEN I REACH SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE. DEALER NOTICED THE NOISE BUT DIDN'T ACKNOWLEDGE HOW TO FIX IT. VERY LOUD, ALMOST MAKES YOU NOT WANT DRIVE. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ENGINEERING OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR COIL SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED. *TS *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED, THE REAR WHEELS SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT SHOWN SIGNS OF EXTREME WEAR AND WOULD NEED REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. *AK
Mileage: 67,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALER...
Mileage: 49,933
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (5R55W) HAS FAILED AT 30,300 MILES 10 MONTHS PAST LOUSY 3YR/36K BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY EXPIRATION! 1 MONTH PRIOR TO FAILING THERE WAS A SECOND OR SO DELAY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE OR A HARSH BUMP UPON ENGAGEMENT. ON 2/26/06 AFTER A 30 MINUTE DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE AND THEN ...
Mileage: 30,360
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, MY O/D LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND MY CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT. I ENDED UP HAVING TO DRIVE AT 25 MPH AND AT 5000 RPMS IN ORDER TO GET HOME. I HAVE HEARD OF MORE THAN SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH 2002 EXPLORERS. FORD DID NOTHING TO HELP ME. *JB
CRACK IN LIFTGATE THAT OCCURRED SPONTANEOUSLY WHEN WEATHER BECAME WINTER--REAR WIPERS WERE USED AND CRACK OCCURRED. RECALL WAS DONE AT THIS AREA DEALER SUMMER 2005 PRIOR TO CORRECT LIFTGATE RECALL.....WE INQUIRED ABOUT POSSIBLE OVER TIGHTENING DURING RECALL SERVICE AND IT WAS DENIED. WE HAVE HAD TH...
Mileage: 23,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 3-4 TIMES FOR REAR END NOISE / VIBRATION. IT HAS BEEN REPLACE, RE LUBRICATED AND ADJUSTED. THE CAR HAS 85000 MILES ON IT AND THE NOISE IS BACK AGAIN. ANY TIME YOU ARE ACCELERATING AND REACH 55-60 MPH, THERE IS LOUD WHINE THE COMES FROM THE REAR END. LET...
Mileage: 55,000
VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY NOW AT 114K MILES. TRANSMISSION JUST REPLACED AT MY COST AND NOW THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS MAKING A BAD HOWLING NOISE. I SUPPOSE THAT WILL END UP NEEDING REPLACEMENT OUT OF WARRANTY. I'M HAVING A REAL PROBLEM UNDERSTANDING WHY THE VEHICLE IS HAVING SUCH BAD/EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS ...
Mileage: 110,000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE SUDDEN. *NM
Mileage: 38,000
REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS LEAKING OIL AND WHINE AT ROAD SPEED ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 51000 MILES. VIN [XXX]. *JB UPDATED 07/16/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXHIBITING TRANSMISSION AND REAR END PROBLEMS FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL 2002 FORD EXPLORERS FOR THIS PROBLEM. IT APPEARS TO BE VERY WIDE SPREAD. COST ESTIMATED TO BE $6000 FOR REPAIR. *NM
Mileage: 74,000
2002 EXPLORER REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT 76,000 MILES. *TS THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. *JB
2002 EXPLORER REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT 76,000 MILES. *TS THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. *JB
REAR END HUM AND LEAK BACK TIRE WAS LOOSE DUE TO REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DETERIORATING, TOOK IT APART AND BEARINGS FELL APART. THERE WAS NO GREASE ON THEM. THIS '02 EXPLORER HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. *JB
Mileage: 30,450
REAR END HUM AND LEAK BACK TIRE WAS LOOSE DUE TO REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DETERIORATING, TOOK IT APART AND BEARINGS FELL APART. THERE WAS NO GREASE ON THEM. THIS '02 EXPLORER HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. *JB
Mileage: 30,450
REAR END HUM AND LEAK BACK TIRE WAS LOOSE DUE TO REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DETERIORATING, TOOK IT APART AND BEARINGS FELL APART. THERE WAS NO GREASE ON THEM. THIS '02 EXPLORER HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. *JB
Mileage: 30,450
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, WITH 69.000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE EVER WHEEL BEARING ON MY CAR, THE WHEEL HAVE COME LOOSE, AND THE BEARING WERE SCRAPING. THE COST FOR THE BEARING AND THE LABOR WAS OVER $1,400 , I AM ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THIS, WHEN...
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, WITH 69.000 MILES ON IT. IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE EVER WHEEL BEARING ON MY CAR, THE WHEEL HAVE COME LOOSE, AND THE BEARING WERE SCRAPING. THE COST FOR THE BEARING AND THE LABOR WAS OVER $1,400 , I AM ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE MY TIRES BECAUSE OF THIS, WHEN...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE SOLENOID HOUSI...
Mileage: 45,656
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE SOLENOID HOUSI...
Mileage: 45,656
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MADE A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED A JERKING MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE SOLENOID HOUSI...
Mileage: 45,656
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THEN TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. IT WAS BOUGHT ON 8/14/04 AS IS NO WARRANTY FROM A DEALER (DEMO) UNIT IT HAD 38547 MILES ON IT, 10/13/04 THE TRANSMISSION BLEW WITH 41675 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER WOULDN'T GIVE ME NO HELP AS WELL AS FORD CUSTO...
Mileage: 64,460
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THEN TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT. IT WAS BOUGHT ON 8/14/04 AS IS NO WARRANTY FROM A DEALER (DEMO) UNIT IT HAD 38547 MILES ON IT, 10/13/04 THE TRANSMISSION BLEW WITH 41675 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER WOULDN'T GIVE ME NO HELP AS WELL AS FORD CUSTO...
Mileage: 64,460
2002 EXPLORER TRANSMISSION IS BAD AFTER ONLY 33,000 MILES. *JB
FUNNY THING, MY EXPLORER ONLY HAS 30,000 MILE, THERE WAS NO EVENT, ONE DAY IT WAS FINE THE NEXT DAY COME THE WHINE AND GRIND. *JB
Mileage: 32,185
PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED UPON CLOSING REAR DOOR OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION, NOR WAS IT PARKED NEAR ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP RAN DIAGNOSTIC, COMPUTER CODE INDICATED VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. MANUFACTURER INITIALLY DECLINED REPAIR VIA CONVERSATION WITH MECHANIC, A...
Mileage: 68,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH A V6 ENGINE, PURCHASED NEW, MAINTAINED, HAS 77,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IT BECAME ERRATIC, AS IF WATER IN TANK, DROVE ABOUT 1/2 MILE WHEN IT DIED. NOW THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED: ACCORDING TO WARRANTY INSPECTOR THE "CASSETTE FAILED DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC TENSIONER...
Mileage: 77,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15MPH THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WOBBLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE BROKEN WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOOSE REAR WHEEL. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE BROKEN LUG NUTS.
Mileage: 89,260
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE SHIFTER INTO THE DRIVE POSITION HOWEVER, THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY FELL APART. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND THEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGAN HAVING SHIFTING DIFFICULTIES SHIFTING UP AND DOWN BETWEEN GEARS. THE OCCASION THAT PROMPTED THIS OCCURRED AS I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE CAR IN REVERSE AND IT DID NOT ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY. I WAS ALMOST BROADSIDED BY AN APPROACHING VEHICLE BEFORE REVERSE ENGAGED AND I WAS AB...
Mileage: 49,500
NOISY DIFFERENTIAL. CONSTANT WHINING AROUND 50 MPH AND UP. RELUCTANT TO REPORT TO DEALER FOR INDICATIONS OF LACK OF RESPONSE CITED BY OTHER COMPLAINANTS. LIVING WITH PROBLEM UNTIL DIFF FAILS! *NM
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING AND NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY WHILE ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH 63000 MILES ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT COMPLETE OVERHAUL NEEDED ON TRANSMISSION APPROX COST $2600.00 TO REPAIR. *JB
Mileage: 63,000
I BROUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER INTO MOSSY FORD BECAUSE THE AC WAS NOT WORKING AND THERE WAS A WHINING COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE AC PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FOUND AND THAT THE WHINING WAS DUE TO THE TIRES. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT ANOTHER SOUND WAS NOTICED BY THE TECHNICIAN COM...
Mileage: 78,000
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED EDITION USED WITH LESS THAN 47,000 MILES ON IT. IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT I HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED WHICH ONLY THE DEALER CAN DO. SINCE THEN 2ND GEAR WOULD SLIP AND MY GAS MILEAGE DROPPED 5 MPG. THE DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. NOW MY USED W...
REAR LIFT HATCH ,THE PIECE OF BODY UNDER THE GLASS, STARTED OUT AS A SMALL CRACK. NOW HAS SPLIT AND SEPARATED ALL THE WAY DOWN. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP HOPING TO BE TREATED WITH A LITTLE FAIRNESS. WRONG..IT CAN BE FIXED, BUT AT MY EXPENSE.. DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT. IT HAPPENED ON IT'S OWN AND I'M FINDI...
Mileage: 63,000
THE REAR END HAS GONE OUT TWICE NOW IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CAR HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT. *NM
Mileage: 56,720
I BOUGHT MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 55,000 MILES ON IT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE I WOULD GET A LOUD THUG WHEN THE CAR SHIFTED BETWEEN 25 AND 35 MPH. THE SERVICE PLACES WERE NEVER ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. LAST WEEK, I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR JUST WOULD NOT SHIFT - THE CHECK TRA...
Mileage: 112,420
THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS FLASHING AND TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE. I PAID $1500 6 MONTHS AGO TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND IT IS DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK IT IN AGAIN AND THE REPAIR SHOP SAID IT WAS ELECTRICAL. I PAID ANOTHER $400 TO FIX IT AND 4 DAYS LATER IT IS DOING THE SAME THING. *JB
CONSUMER FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW CRACKED. DEALER STATED THIS WAS A PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS COVERED IN WARRANTY UP TO 3 YRS. *TS THE CONSUMER HAD HIS VEHICLE FOR 4 YEARS. *JB
AFTER 60,000 MILES TWO WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *NM
LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. DEALER SAID SEALS WERE LEAKING CAUSING A LOW FLUID SITUATION THAT CAUSED ABNORMAL WEAR. REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. RESEARCHING THE INTERNET, IT SEEMS THAT THIS IS A COMMON AND WELL KNOW PROBLEM WITH FORD EXPLORERS AND NEEDS TO BE AD...
Mileage: 64,000
BOUGHT EXPLORER XLS 2002 IN JULY 2001. SINCE OWNING VEHICLE HAVE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN GEAR SLIPPING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD. SLAMMING INTO GEAR. DEALER UNABLE TO REPRODUCE. CHARGED ME $90 TO CHECK COMPUTER. IN 2004 NOTICED A WHINING COMING FROM ENGINE, TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILURE, REPLACED. 2 DAYS ...
Mileage: 16,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S LIFT GATE STRUT DISENGAGED, IT FRACTURED THE GLASS AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V442000, CONCERNING THE LIFT GATE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE RECALL WORK WAS PREFORMED; ALTHOUGH, THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE VEH...
Mileage: 91,000
BACKED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PUT IT IN PARK FOR A MOMENT AND WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF. THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE DISMANTLED TO ALLOW FOR TOWING AND MECHANIC HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE PARTS TO FIX IT. *NM
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END. THERE IS A CONSTANT LEAK, ON THE RIGHT SIDE, THAT CAN'T EVER SEEM TO BE FIXED. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS THE AXLE SEALS AND THEY REPLACED THEM. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THEY SAID IT WAS M...
Mileage: 71,000
I BROUGHT THIS SUV LAST YEAR AT BILL HEARD CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS A NEW VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT I COULD PAY THIS CAR IN THREE YEARS BUT IN REALITY IT WAS FIVE YEARS. I SIGNED ALL THE PAPERWORK I HAD TO BUT THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY PAPERS WHEN I LE...
Mileage: 30,010
I BROUGHT THIS SUV LAST YEAR AT BILL HEARD CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS A NEW VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT I COULD PAY THIS CAR IN THREE YEARS BUT IN REALITY IT WAS FIVE YEARS. I SIGNED ALL THE PAPERWORK I HAD TO BUT THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY PAPERS WHEN I LE...
Mileage: 30,010
I BROUGHT TRUCK ON 02/27/2004. THE SALESMAN AT BILL HEARD CHEVROLET MADE ME SIGN SOME PAPERS. IN TWO WEEKS I HAD TO GO BACK TO SIGN SOME MORE PAPERS BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY HAD MADE A MISTAKE. THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD FINISH PAYING FOR THE CAR IN THREE YEARS THE COST WAS SUPPOSEDLY $24,000. IN TWO W...
Mileage: 212
I BROUGHT TRUCK ON 02/27/2004. THE SALESMAN AT BILL HEARD CHEVROLET MADE ME SIGN SOME PAPERS. IN TWO WEEKS I HAD TO GO BACK TO SIGN SOME MORE PAPERS BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY HAD MADE A MISTAKE. THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD FINISH PAYING FOR THE CAR IN THREE YEARS THE COST WAS SUPPOSEDLY $24,000. IN TWO W...
Mileage: 212
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ON 2002 EXPLORER V-6 WITH 76,721 MILES. HAS BEEN TO SHOP 3 TIMES. TORQUE CHANGED, THEN TRANSMISSION REBUILT, NOW STILL JERKING AND LURCHING-WILL HAVE TO GO BACK. NO WARRANTY. *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15MPH IN SNOW THE VEHICLES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO ACTIVATE THE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE WITH NO SUCCESS. THEREFORE, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Mileage: 43,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LTD'S TRANSMISSION FAILED ON OR ABOUT 20 JANUARY WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD APPRX. 65,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WITH THE VETERANS FORD DEALERSHIP IN METAIRIE, LA FOR OVER 3 WEEKS. THEY HAVE INFORMED ME THE TRANSMISSION WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF...
THE TRANSMISSION ON THE CAR HAS PROBLEMS AND THE 4X4 DOESN'T WORK WITH ONLY 80000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 80,000
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN MAKING SOFT SHIFTS AND SOUNDS AS IT SHIFTS. DEALER HAS "REPROGRAMMED" THE TRANSMISSION. NOW TRANSMISSION HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER CLAIMS THE 3 GEAR IN THIS HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN AND TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 79,962
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20MPH OR MORE THERE WAS A ROARING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. INITIALLY THE CONTACT SUSPECTED THE TIRES NEEDED REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT TIRE REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP MECHANIC SUGGESTED THE VEHI...
Mileage: 41,280
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS (45K MILES) THAT WAS RECALLED IN SEPTEMBER 2004 FOR THE BACK LIFTGATE. I HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE IN AUGUST IN 2005 AT A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. IN JANUARY OF 2006, THE LIFTGATE SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A CRACK (3-4 INCHES IN LENGTH)RIGHT BELOW THE BACK WINDOW, JUST TO THE ...
Mileage: 44,000
TRANSMISSION - GEAR BAND. *JB
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. WENT TO PLACE THE CAR IN REVERSE TO BACK OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF. FORTUNATELY THE CAR WAS STILL IN PARK, BUT WOULD HAVE BEEN DISASTEROUS IF THE CAR HAD GONE INTO REVERSE. WE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION, BUT COULD NOT G...
Mileage: 73,061
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR REAR HATCH GLASS EXPLODED AS IT WAS BEING CLOSED. INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AFTER RECALL 04S20 WAS PERFORMED. *NM
Mileage: 111,721
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A CRACK BY THE FORD SYMBOL IN THE BACK. THERE ARE NO DENTS OR DEBRIS AROUND THE CRACK. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED.
Mileage: 57,203
LTR FM CONSUMER (KY) RE THE PROBLEMS SHE'S HAD W/THE REAR END OF HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER, WANT FORD TO BUY BACK HER VEHICLE. *TS IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE CONSUMER HEARD A WHINNING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO NOTICED OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR END AND...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR STATE INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE CORRODED AND FLAKED OFF WHEN TOUCHED. THERE IS CORROSION ON THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE ENTIR...
Mileage: 34,617
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR STATE INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN DETERMINED ALL FOUR ROTORS WERE CORRODED AND FLAKED OFF WHEN TOUCHED. THERE IS CORROSION ON THE ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE ENTIR...
Mileage: 34,617
ON JANUARY 16, 2006 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A SHAKING FEELING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THERE WAS ALSO LOUD NOISE. I SLOWED DOWN AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 I BROUGHT FORD EXPLORER 2002 TO A FORD DEALER FOR THEM TO DRIVE AND TAKE A LOOK. THE RESULT ...
ON JANUARY 16, 2006 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A SHAKING FEELING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THERE WAS ALSO LOUD NOISE. I SLOWED DOWN AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 I BROUGHT FORD EXPLORER 2002 TO A FORD DEALER FOR THEM TO DRIVE AND TAKE A LOOK. THE RESULT ...
ON JANUARY 16, 2006 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A SHAKING FEELING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THERE WAS ALSO LOUD NOISE. I SLOWED DOWN AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 I BROUGHT FORD EXPLORER 2002 TO A FORD DEALER FOR THEM TO DRIVE AND TAKE A LOOK. THE RESULT ...
ON JANUARY 16, 2006 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY I NOTICED A SHAKING FEELING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR. THERE WAS ALSO LOUD NOISE. I SLOWED DOWN AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE. ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2006 I BROUGHT FORD EXPLORER 2002 TO A FORD DEALER FOR THEM TO DRIVE AND TAKE A LOOK. THE RESULT ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER, WHEN THE CAR IS AT 30-40 MPH AND SHIFTING GEARS IT LURCHERS FORWARD. I SPENT $1000.00 FOR REPAIR 2 MONTHS AGO WITH FORD DEALER. I AM BACK AGAIN NOW THEY SAY I NEED A FULL TRANMISSION.*AK
Mileage: 77,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG/SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY BUT THE AIR ...
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG/SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY BUT THE AIR ...
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG/SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY BUT THE AIR ...
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG/SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY BUT THE AIR ...
Mileage: 85,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE INTEGRATED AIR BAG/SEAT BELT SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED ACCORDINGLY BUT THE AIR ...
Mileage: 85,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT 50,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR RANDOMLY, ALMOST CAUSING COLLISION. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER....REAR END NOISE. RETURNED 3 TIMES TO DEAL FOR CORRECTION. AFTER THE 3RD TIME, THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE CORRECTED...10,000 MILES LATER, THE PROBLEM RETURNED AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEAL CLAIMED THAT SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY FOR REPAIR. *NM
Mileage: 8,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP WHEN SHIFTING INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. *NM
Mileage: 52,500
RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION. EVERY NOW AN THEN, THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT BLINKS, OCCASIONALLY CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. 14854 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHAULED BY THE DEALER. FROM ABOUT 50,000 MILES THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD OCCASIONAL FLASH BUT AS LONG AS I SHUT OFF...
Mileage: 14,854
THE TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES SLIPPED WHEN WE FIRST BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. WE WERE TOLD THAT WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE NOW WILL NOT LOCK INTO SECOND GEAR, TOLD WE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. IT IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND HAS 58,000 MILES; TOO SOON FOR THIS KIND OF EXPENSE FOR A WELL CARED FOR CAR. WE ARE O...
Mileage: 58,000
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, A TRUCK IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE STARTED LOOSING DEBRIS ALL OVER THE ROAD WAY. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SWERVE; THIS IN TURN CAUSED A FOUR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIRBAGS DID N...
Mileage: 84,000
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH OR LATCHES POORLY DURING COLD WEATHER AFTER OPENED. DOOR HAS SWUNG OPEN WHILE BEING DRIVEN. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES WITH NO REMEDY. DEALER HAS "ADJUSTED DOOR AND LUBED LOCK". DEALER OFFERED TO REPLACE LATCH AND CABLE BUT DID NOT THINK THAT WOULD FIX THE PR...
Mileage: 31,000
DRIVETRAIN PROBLEMS (REAR DIFFERENTIAL, FRONT DRIVESHAFT, TRANSFER CASE). 1. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKING WHINING NOISE. THIS WAS WORKED ON TWICE WITH THE PINION BEARINGS REPLACED. DIFFERENTIAL STILL MAKING WHINING NOISE AT FIRST BETWEEN 55-60 MPH AND NOW IS MAKING THIS NOISE ANYWHERE FROM 45 - 70 MP...
DRIVETRAIN PROBLEMS (REAR DIFFERENTIAL, FRONT DRIVESHAFT, TRANSFER CASE). 1. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKING WHINING NOISE. THIS WAS WORKED ON TWICE WITH THE PINION BEARINGS REPLACED. DIFFERENTIAL STILL MAKING WHINING NOISE AT FIRST BETWEEN 55-60 MPH AND NOW IS MAKING THIS NOISE ANYWHERE FROM 45 - 70 MP...
DRIVETRAIN PROBLEMS (REAR DIFFERENTIAL, FRONT DRIVESHAFT, TRANSFER CASE). 1. REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKING WHINING NOISE. THIS WAS WORKED ON TWICE WITH THE PINION BEARINGS REPLACED. DIFFERENTIAL STILL MAKING WHINING NOISE AT FIRST BETWEEN 55-60 MPH AND NOW IS MAKING THIS NOISE ANYWHERE FROM 45 - 70 MP...
WHILE DRIVING THE SUV TO WORK ON 11 JAN 2006 @0800 ON THE INTERSTATE, EVERYTHING WAS OPERATING NORMALLY THEN SUDDENLY THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO SLIP AND WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR, WITH NO PRIOR WARNING LIGHT TO THIS DAY OR MALFUNCTIONS. @ 0900 I TOOK THE ...
Mileage: 64,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH 4.0L ENGINE, 2WD: AFTER 100,000 MILES, THE O/D LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. TRANSMISSION SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICED CHUNKS OF BRASS AND STEEL IN THE TRAN PAN (THIS HAD BEEN CHECKED 6 MONTHS EARLIER AND THERE WAS NO SIGN OF METAL IN THE PAN). TECHNICIAN DROPPED THE VALVE BODY,...
Mileage: 105,000
FORD EXPLORER 2002 2 WHEEL DRIVE WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON FREEWAY. A CAR CUT OFF THE FORD AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BRAKES LOCKED AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF SUV. SUV ROLLED OVER AND OFF THE FREEWAY. SIDE AIR BAGS AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Mileage: 70,000
FORD EXPLORER 2002 2 WHEEL DRIVE WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON FREEWAY. A CAR CUT OFF THE FORD AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BRAKES LOCKED AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF SUV. SUV ROLLED OVER AND OFF THE FREEWAY. SIDE AIR BAGS AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Mileage: 70,000
FORD EXPLORER 2002 2 WHEEL DRIVE WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON FREEWAY. A CAR CUT OFF THE FORD AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES WERE APPLIED. BRAKES LOCKED AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF SUV. SUV ROLLED OVER AND OFF THE FREEWAY. SIDE AIR BAGS AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Mileage: 70,000
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN TO FORD FOR TRANSMISSIONS AND DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS. THEY COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON A CROSS COUNTRY MOVE. I HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE RIGHT BEFORE THE TRIP STATING THE TRU...
Mileage: 82,000
IN NOVEMBER 2005, THE REAR LIFTGATE APPLIQUE OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER CRACKED OVERNIGHT. THE CRACK IS DIRECTLY IN LINE WITH THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER. THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THAT THEY HAVE SEEN SEVERAL FORD EXPLORERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS CAUSED BY COLD TEMPERATURES AND WINDSH...
Mileage: 58,000
THE BACK PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW DEVELOPED A 1/4 INCH CRACK FROM RUNNING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. *JB
Mileage: 37,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER EMERGANCY BRAKE FAILURE. 1) PA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED AT FORD DEALER. 2) DRUM BRAKE LININGS WERE FOUND IN TOTAL SEPERATION FROM METAL SHOES. CONDITION IS LIKELY DUE TO A COMBINATION OF COROSION AND LACK OF ADHESIVE BETWEEN LINING AND METAL SHOE. 3) PER THE...
Mileage: 69,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 43K - REAR TIRES SHUDDER AND FEEL LIKE THEY ARE BINDING DURING TURNS. THE INSIDE TIRE SPINS/STOPS/SPINS AS IF THE REAR DIFF WERE LOCKED. REPAIR SHOP CAN NOT ISOLATE ANY PROBLEM - CHANGED FLUID, REPLACED 4X4 SWITCH, PROBLEM PERSISTS. THEY ARE CONSIDERING REPLACING THE ENTIRE UNIT. ...
Mileage: 41,000
REAR END WHINING NOISE. SUSPECT DIFFERENTIAL AND/OR PINION GEA/BEARING. *NM
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT HANDLE ON THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE OFF WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE BRAKE PAD WAS DEPRESSED DURING THE ATTEMPTED SHIFT. MY MECHANIC AND I NEVER SAW THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. *NM
REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A HOWLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN LETTING OFF ACCELERATOR. IT'S BEEN REPORTED TO DEALER MANY TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON TO EXPLORERS OF THE SAME YEAR AS EVIDENCED BY NUMEROUS INTERNET FORUMS. TRANSMISSION ALSO SHUDDERS IN 3RD GEAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN CO...
Mileage: 30,000
REAR DIFFERENTIAL MAKES A HOWLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NOISE GOES AWAY WHEN LETTING OFF ACCELERATOR. IT'S BEEN REPORTED TO DEALER MANY TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS COMMON TO EXPLORERS OF THE SAME YEAR AS EVIDENCED BY NUMEROUS INTERNET FORUMS. TRANSMISSION ALSO SHUDDERS IN 3RD GEAR, ESPECIALLY WHEN CO...
Mileage: 30,000
REAR END STARTED WHINING WHILE ON ROAD TRIP FROM NASHVILLE TO HOME. LEFT REAR WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE AND THEN SEIZED. VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE. *JB
Mileage: 60,200
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT HAS A LOUD HUMMING/WHINING SOUND FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AT SPEEDS 50-70 MPH AND NOW HAS STARTED LEAKING GEAR OIL FROM ONE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL AXLE BEARING/SEAL. I HAVE READ MANY MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM ON 2002 EXPLORERS AND BELIEVE THIS...
Mileage: 50,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS REQUIRED 5 SEPARATE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS IN LAST 2 YEARS. INCLUDING 1 TOTAL REBUILD AT 50,000 MILES. FORD DEALER AND FORD CORPORATE WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *JB
Mileage: 50,000
THE NOW FAMOUS WHINING IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND THE OTHER FAMOUS 4X4 MODULE FAILURE. THE REAR DIFF HAS BEEN WHINING FOR APPROX. 18 MOS. NOW. I'M JUST WAITING FOR THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. *JB
Mileage: 35,000
UPSIDE DOWN "Y" CRACK FOUND IN LIFTGATE/HATCH FROM BOTTOM OF REAR WINDOW TO BOTTOM OF HATCH DOOR, TO THE LEFT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED IT 3 YRS AGO, BUT WAS TOLD IT WASN'T COVERED - OUT OF WARRANTY. AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE STABILITY OF THE REAR WINDOW AND LIFT...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, AT 30,000 MILES I COMPLAINED ABOUT A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END, THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WAS THE TIRES CUPPING BECAUSE I DIDN'T ROTATE THEM. AT 43,000 MILES I REPLACE THE TIRES BEFORE THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE NOISE WAS LOUDER. NOW AT 87,000 ...
Mileage: 30,000
MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE TRANSFER CASE SELECTION MODULE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE SELECTION MODULE IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT STILL WANT TO CHARGE FULL PRICE FOR A NEW SELECTION MODULE WHEN IT'S JUST A SMALL PLASTIC PIECE INSIDE THE MODULE THAT FAILS. *JB
TWO LARGE CRACKS BELOW LIFTGATE WINDOW . I TOOK TRUCK IN FOR RECALL 04S20 AND DEALERSHIP SAID CRACKS WERE NOT FORDS PROBLEM BULL ----- SHAME ON FORD I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ON INTERNET COMPLAINTS AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM . I THINK THEY SHOULD FIX IT CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME. *JB
WHINE IN THE REAR END. MECHANIC REBUILT THE REAR END AND THE BEARING ALL SHOW SIGNS OF FAILURE ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC FORD HAD USED CHEAP BEARINGS IN THE REAR END. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HAS PROBLEMS SHIFTING. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE SHIFTS, IT SHUTTERS AND JERKS. I AM AFRAID THAT FORD USED THE SAME...
Mileage: 60,000
DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO OCCUPANT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES THE VEH...
Mileage: 47,000
AT 60,000 MILES THE DIFFERENTIAL ON MY 2002 EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2002 EXPLORER. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHING SO I TOOK CAR INTO DEALER. TRANSMISSION IS BAD AND NEEDS NEW SOLENOIDS AT 45,000 MILES. *NM
Mileage: 45,000
WHINING NOISE FROM REAR END OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. SMALL DRIPS IN GARAGE FROM REAR END. DEALER SAID REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING BUT NO BIG DEAL. NOW MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS FLASHING WHICH PER THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS GET TO A REPAIR SHOP RIGHT AWAY AS MY TRANSMISSION IN TROUBLE. *NM
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RELEASE WHEN COMPLETELY DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE DEALER ON ONE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY TEST DRIVEN. NO DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM THEREFORE, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.*AK U...
Mileage: 28,000
THERE IS A WHINING/ LIGHT ROAR COMING FROM THE REAR END OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH I HAVE COME TO CONCLUSION THAT THERE IS A MASSIVE MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL USED IN THIS MODEL VEHICLE. *JB
Mileage: 48,000
THE TRANSMISSION ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES HAS GONE OUT. I STARTED TO NOTICE PROBLEMS WHEN IT HARD SHIFTED BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. ON NOVEMBER 24, 2005, THE OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND THE VEHICLE NO LONGER SHIFTED INTO 3RD GEAR. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTED TO FIX...
Mileage: 45,000
2002 TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING ME TO BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION AT ONLY 45,000 MILES..2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 2WD 4.0L V6. IT HAS BEEN REBUILT 2 TIMES SINCE I WAS MADE TO BUY A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AND THERE ARE OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AT THIS SITE. WE SHOULDN'T BE F...
Mileage: 44,542
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC ON THE HATCHBACK UNDER THE WINDOW CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK
Mileage: 36,000
BOUGHT 2002 EXPLORER XLT 4X4 NEW. HAS BEEN IN FOR TRANSMISSION-RELATED PROBLEMS MULTIPLE TIME DURING WARRANTY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. A COUPLE TIMES, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND DID NOTHING. # OTHER TIMES, THEY FOUND THING WRONG AND 'SUPPOSEDLY' FIXED THEM. WENT BACK INTO THE DEALER AGAI...
Mileage: 100,000
SUV IN SERVICE FOR 40 MTHS & 33K MILES WHEN AC EVAPORATOR WENT. NO WARRANTY COVERAGE. THEN SEVERAL MONTHS LATER WITH JUST OVER 36K MILES A REAR TIMING CHAIN WENT. FORD PROVIDED SOME AFTER WARRANTY ASSISTANCE, BUT THESE FAILURES COST CONSUMER OVER $2K FOR A VEHICLE THAT WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AN...
Mileage: 36,100
DT: THE CONTACT HAD NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 01I010000 REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS IN FEBRUARY 2005. THEN, THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED WHEN HE SHUT THE LIFTGATE. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. *AK
Mileage: 47,000
I BOUGHT MY EXPLORER BRAND NEW IN MAY 2002. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL TWICE, REAR END SENSOR, AND MY LATEST PROBLEM IS THE REAR END SEALER (PINION). ALL WITHIN 3 YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. *JB
I BOUGHT MY EXPLORER BRAND NEW IN MAY 2002. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL TWICE, REAR END SENSOR, AND MY LATEST PROBLEM IS THE REAR END SEALER (PINION). ALL WITHIN 3 YEARS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER - OD LIGHT FLASHING AND ENGINE OVER-REVVING WHEN GOING FM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHEN IT DOES FINALLY SHIFT INTO GEAR, IT IS VERY HARD AND JOLTING. 73,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. I'M BEING TOLD BY THE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT THE TRANSMISSION WIL...
Mileage: 73,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS FROM THE BEGINNING. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN PRIOR TO THE 36K WARRANTY EXPIRING AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TROUBLE WAS DUE TO A NEW TYPE OF TRANSMISSION THAT WAS USED IN THIS MODEL. WAS TOLD IT WAS A "MEMORY TRANSMISSION" AND THAT WAS WHY IT SHIFTED SO HARD AND MAD...
2002 FORD EXPLORER BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE. *JB
THE BAND IN MY TRANSMISSION BROKE, IT WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR, I HAVE SEEN IN FORUMS THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM, I THINK FORD SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL AND FIX THIS PROBLEM, THE MINIMUM CHARGE TO REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT $2500.*JB
IN MAY, 2005, FORD DEALER PERFORMED FIX FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V442000. THIS RECALL IS INTENDED TO PREVENT THE REAR TAILGATE GLASS FROM FAILING. THE ALARMING ISSUE IS THAT 5 MONTHS AFTER THE RECALL FIX WAS PERFORMED, THE REAL TAILGATE GLASS EXPLODED WHILE THE TAILGATE GLASS WAS IN THE OPEN POSITION. ...
Mileage: 72,000
CRACK BELOW REAR WINDOW. *NM
Mileage: 41,000
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT WAS RECENTLY IN THE SHOP AT 45K MILES FOR A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE SERVICE GUY SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD QUITE A FEW VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE WAS SURPRISED IT DIDN'T START AT 12K. WE WERE TOLD WE NEEDED TO REPAIR...
Mileage: 45,000
WE OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT WAS RECENTLY IN THE SHOP AT 45K MILES FOR A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE SERVICE GUY SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD QUITE A FEW VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE WAS SURPRISED IT DIDN'T START AT 12K. WE WERE TOLD WE NEEDED TO REPAIR...
Mileage: 45,000
TRANSMISSION BAND BROKEN -- ONLY 50,000 MILES FORD HAS PERFORMED ALL SERVICE REPAIRS INCLUDING OIL CHANGES EVER DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD A POP AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE SPEED WOULD ONLY GO UP TO 30 MPH AND WOULD JERK AGAIN. I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD IT ...
WHEN WE FIRST BOUGHT OUR 2002 EXPLORER XLT FROM FINKS USED CAR LOT IN ZANESVILLE OHIO IT HAD ABOUT 22 OR SO THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND WE REQUESTED A CHECK UP ON THE VEHICLE. THE BACK HATCH BRACKETS WAS REPLACED, AND THE BACK WHEEL BRAKES WERE STICKING AND BURNING, LOCKING UP. THAT PROBLEM SEEMED TO B...
WHEN WE FIRST BOUGHT OUR 2002 EXPLORER XLT FROM FINKS USED CAR LOT IN ZANESVILLE OHIO IT HAD ABOUT 22 OR SO THOUSAND MILES ON IT AND WE REQUESTED A CHECK UP ON THE VEHICLE. THE BACK HATCH BRACKETS WAS REPLACED, AND THE BACK WHEEL BRAKES WERE STICKING AND BURNING, LOCKING UP. THAT PROBLEM SEEMED TO B...
OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD ISSUES ALMOST FROM THE BEGINNING, WHEN PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE IT SOMETIMES WOULD HESITATE AND THEN LURCH FORWARD, EVEN WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED. LATELY, AFTER 65,000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR, THE ENGINE WOULD REV., BUT NOT SHIFT. IF YOU LEFT YOUR...
Mileage: 65,000
SAFETY CONCERN: 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. DEFECTIVE APPLIQUE LOCATED BELOW TAILGATE GLASS HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE LOCATION OF THIS CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES TO THE LEFT OF THE FORD EMBLEM. THE DEALER SENT ME TO THE BODY SHOP, WHICH PROVIDED ME WITH AN ESTIMATE OF $334.68 T...
1) COULD HEAR HIGH PITCH NOISE WHILE DRIVING. 2) JACKED UP REAR OF EXPLORER AND REAR WHEEL(S) COULD WOBBLE ON THE AXLE. 3) BY 70,000 MILES, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE NOW FAILED AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY A FORD DEALER. I NOW HAVE 77000 MILES ON THE EXPLORER AND I AM BEGINNIN...
Mileage: 70,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE ABOUT 58000 MILES AND HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM OF HARD SHIFTING TO TRANSMISSION HAVING PROBLEMS FINDING THE CORRECT GEARS TO FINALY, 3RD GEAR BAND FINALY BROKE AT 68000 MILES. JUST GOT FIXED BUT STILL HAVI...
Mileage: 68,298
REAR-END WHINES EXCESSIVELY WHEN DRIVING AT 45-65 MPH. VERY LOAD. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE AS I RESEARCHED IT ON THE INTERNET IT IS APPARENT THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE SUFFERING FROM THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. *NM
Mileage: 55,000
FORD REPLACED HINGES ON BACK WINDOW 3 TIMES PER SAFETY RECALL BEFORE GETTING IT RIGHT. NOW, THE PANEL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDOW IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES, THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLAIMS IT IS NOT RELATED. FORD BODY SHOP SAYS IT IS. *JB
2002 EXPLORER, STARTED TO NOTICE A BIT OF A LAG FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, THEN A BIG LAG AND LURCH, FOLLOWED BY O/D LIGHT FLASHING FOLLOWED BY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. HAD SOLENOID PACK REPLACED FOR $320 LASTED FIVE WEEKS AND FAILED AGAIN, WITH O/D FLASHING AND CAR LURCHING AND GRABBING HARD BETWEEN 2ND AND ...
Mileage: 60,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH TOWING PACKAGE, TWO WHEEL DRIVE. REAR-END WHINE AT 55-60 MPH. MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND FORD IS NOT HELPING FIX IT. *JB
Mileage: 36,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS ALREADY FAILED. I AM HAVING IT REPLACED BY MY MECHANIC. *JB
DANGEROUS CRACK OCCURRED IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR LIFTGATE IN DEC. 2002, WAS REPAIRED. RECURRED IN SEP. 2005, AND FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR 2 WEEKS AFTER WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, EVEN THOUGH PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND VEHICLE HAD ONLY 28,000 MILES. APPLIQUE MAY COME OFF, THREATENING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY O...
SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH FOOT OFF OF GAS UPON STARTUP OF VEHICLE AND SHIFTING INTO GEAR. *NM
Mileage: 50,000
WE NOTICED A HUMMING NOISE AND A SMALL OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND WERE INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR AND THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH EXPLORERS. WE WERE GIVEN A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR THE REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER TH...
Mileage: 59,000
WE NOTICED A HUMMING NOISE AND A SMALL OIL LEAK COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALER AND WERE INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS IN NEED OF REPAIR AND THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH EXPLORERS. WE WERE GIVEN A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR THE REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER TH...
Mileage: 59,000
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE ON BOTH SIDES OF FORD EXPLORER. *TS *JB
Mileage: 39,370
REAR NOISE WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. ALSO FLUID LEAK. *JB
Mileage: 30,000
DRIVING ON I-65 NASHVILLE, TN. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOUD AND ABRUPT SOUND IN THE ENGINE WITH SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF POWER. NARROWLY MISSED HAVING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER. WE MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME WHERE UPON INSPECTION, A SPARK PLUG HAD OBVIOUSLY BLOWN OUT OF THE LEFT SIDE O...
Mileage: 66,000
THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED BETWEEN 20-25K. THE CAR WAS TAKEN INTO TODAY FOR THE YEARLY STATE INSPECTION. THE DIFFERENTIAL IS NOW LEAKING. CAR HAS 43K MILES ON IT. SEEMS TO BE A DIFFERENTIAL EVERY 20K OR SO MILES, WHICH IS UNACCEPTABLE. *JB TWO WEEKS AGO ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK O/D LIGHT...
Mileage: 43,200
VEHICLE GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN BRAKING HARD AND WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OFF, OUTSIDE UNDER DRIVER SEAT A WINDING DOWN NOISE IS HEARD 9 TIMES OUT OF TEN WHEN TURNING VEHICLE OFF. TRANSMISSION PAN REPLACED, SOLENOID ASSEMBLY REPLACED, NO LONGER GOES INTO NEUTRAL AND NOTHING WAS FOUND AT DEALERSHIP REGAR...
Mileage: 48,000
I BOUGHT A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. AT 13,743 WORK ORDER WRITES MY COMPLAINTS AS "WHEN GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE TRANS CLUNKS INTO GEAR AND DELAY UP SHIFT A SLOW SPEEDS". DEALER WROTE ON COMPLETED ORDER FORM "CAUSE: INOP, CORRECTION:REPROGRAM PCM, TECH NOTES:ROADTEST TRANS ENGAGEMENT ARE HARSH I...
Mileage: 52,905
SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW IN JULY 220 I HAVE HAD NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF CAR. THERE ARE OCCASIONALLY LOUD CLANGS COMING FROM WHAT APPEARS TO BE TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. NOW, THE O/D LIGHT IS FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY AND IT LOOKS AS IF THE CAR NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION WIT...
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER- CRASHED INTO DOCTORS OFFICE- BECAUSE OF FAILED THROTTLE BODY- REPORTED TO FORD. ONE LETTER RECEIVED REQUIRING INFORMATION-NO RESPONSE FROM FORD SINCE JULY, CAR STILL WAITING FOR INSPECTION, DEALER INSPECTIONS CONFIRMS THROTTLE BODY CABLE STUCK CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN...
REAR END IN 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS FAILED. *JB
Mileage: 78,000
CONSUMER REQUESTING SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *TS *JB
DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AT 45 MPH,. UPON IMPACT, NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY NOW HAS POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE. THERE HAS BEEN NO INVESTIGATION AS TO WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE DOES HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF TH...
Mileage: 51,500
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS MAKING A HOWLING SOUND FROM THE REAR END AND IS LEAKING FLUID, SOMETIMES THIS FLUID REACHES THE TIRES AND MAKES CONTACT WITH THE BRAKES... COULD THIS CAUSE THEM TO FAIL? CRASH? MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM, I WENT TO A LARGE PARKING LOT AND LOOKED UNDER SEVERAL FORD EX...
Mileage: 65,200
DT: 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONSUMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT ON FLASHED ON DASHBOARD 3 TIMES AND THEN IT STAYED ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONSUMER IT WAS RELATED TO THE SEAT BELTS. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR 1 WEEK. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FO...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS A LEAK FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I HAVE HAD THE SEALS REPLACED, BUT THE LEAK PERSISTS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE DIFFERENTIAL-TRANSMISSION HOUSINGS. *NM
Mileage: 30,000
WHINE IN REAR END OF A 15911 MILE 2002 FORD EXPLORER, PART, RING AND PINION, HAD TO BE REPLACED, I HAD TO PAY A 100 DED. SUPERVISOR AT FORD'S 800 # DENIED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON IDENTIFIED PROBLEM, SAID THAT IF IT WAS IT WOULD BE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN A NOTICE. TSB 18466 & 1842...
Mileage: 15,900
FORD EXPLORER 2002 MODEL XLT, 4 DR, 2 WHEEL DRIVE. AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES,AND AT SPEEDS ABOVE 30 MPH, THE REAR END (DIFFERENTIAL) STARTED TO ROAR. THINKING THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD, I HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT DID NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. NOW, WITH 70,000 MILES, I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECTIVE DES...
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. MY AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT NOTIFIED ME OF A PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THAT "BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS" NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I JUST FIND IT ODD THAT THEY WOULD BOTH HAPPEN TO BREAK AT THE SAME TIME. IT SOUNDS MORE LIKE DEFECTIVE P...
Mileage: 61,056
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT MAKES A HUMMING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 30 AND 55 MPH; ADDITIONALLY THE DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS AS WELL. THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME IT COSTS AROUND $1,500 TO REPLACE. I HAVE HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS ON THIS VERY ...
Mileage: 57,000
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT MAKES A HUMMING NOISE WHEN DRIVING AT A SPEED BETWEEN 30 AND 55 MPH; ADDITIONALLY THE DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS AS WELL. THE FORD DEALER TOLD ME IT COSTS AROUND $1,500 TO REPLACE. I HAVE HEARD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS ON THIS VERY ...
Mileage: 57,000
BEGAN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE BUT NOTICED "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT ON; A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE IN THIS CAR, AND LIGHT DOESN'T INDICATE WHICH DOOR IS THE PROBLEM. SO, FINISHED BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND PARKED IT IN DRIVEWAY, PLACING CAR IN PARK AND APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE. LEFT CAR RUNNING. EXITED CAR, ...
Mileage: 78,666
BEGAN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE BUT NOTICED "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT ON; A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE IN THIS CAR, AND LIGHT DOESN'T INDICATE WHICH DOOR IS THE PROBLEM. SO, FINISHED BACKING CAR OUT OF GARAGE AND PARKED IT IN DRIVEWAY, PLACING CAR IN PARK AND APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE. LEFT CAR RUNNING. EXITED CAR, ...
Mileage: 78,666
I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 EXPLORER AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED AND THE BACK WINDOW BLEW OUT. JUST SPONTANEOUSLY BLEW UP, SENDING GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. IN APRIL 2005, THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR A BACK GATE GLASS PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAYS IT WAS FIXED. NOW, SIX MONTHS LATER, THE GLASS JUST BLOWS UP AND CA...
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS STARTING TO WHINE VERY LOUD. IT HAS THE 3.73 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERTIAL. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER EXPLORER OWNERS AND THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THIS SITE TO FILE A COMPLAINT AS THIS SEEMS TO BE A GROWING PROBLEM. *JB
ON ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT REAR SPRING ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS BROKEN. THIS VEHICLE HAS 55,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. FORTUNATELY, IT WAS PROBABLY NOT BROKEN LONG SINCE I INSPECT MY VEHICLES REGULARLY. WHEN I WENT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER, THEY INITIALLY WANTED ME...
Mileage: 58,000
DT: 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ON VEHICLE THE SHOULDER HARNESS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WEAR THROUGH THE PLASTIC TRIM ON THE PILLAR, AND IT CAUSED THE EDGE OF THE SEAT BELTS TO FRAY. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SEAT BELT AND TRIM, AND IT RECURRED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND ...
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND THEN WOULD ACCELERATE QUICKLY UP TO O 80 MPH. THE TRUCK WOULD DECELERATE AND ACCELERATE RANDOMLY. THE TRANSMISSION KNOCKED WHEN GOING INT...
Mileage: 26,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, 5R55W TRANSMISSION. 84K ON VEHICLE, TRANSMISSION NO-SHIFT/LATE SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND. OD LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY, OCCASIONALLY NO POWER, TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN 1-2 AND 2-3. *NM
Mileage: 84,400
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS HAD AN INCREASINGLY LOUD WHINE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH. IT WAS FIRST NOTICEABLE AT MILEAGE OF 30,000. NOW AT 55,000 MILES IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL SOON, BUT FORD HAS NOT ENGINEERED AN IMPROVED REAR-END. THEREFORE THE PROBLEM WILL PROBA...
Mileage: 30,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT IS NOW HAVING ITS TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FIRST TIME I WAS AT 77000 MILE, JUST OUTSIDE THE EXTENDED 75000 MILE WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED, WHEN THE CAR BEGAN SHIFTING WITH A HARD JERK OR SLIP WHEN IT WAS TRYING TO CHANGE FOR SECOND TO THIRD GEAR...
1.) NO INDICATION OF IMPENDING FAILURE 2.) TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY GONE. 3.) $4000 LATER A NEW TRANSMISSION IS BEING INSTALLED. *NM
Mileage: 42,000
2002 4 DOOR EXPLORER 4X4 EDDIE BAUER TRANSMISSION REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES NOW THE REAR END HAS A HUMMING NOISE AT 50,000 MILES. *NM
Mileage: 44,000
THE BREAK LIGHTS ON MY CAR GET STUCK ON, I HAVE HAD IT HAPPEN TO ME THREE TIMES, I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER WHEN I WAS IN PENSACOLA AND HAD TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED...IT SEEMS TO BE THE SENSOR ATTACHED TO THE BREAK PEDAL. *NM
Mileage: 63,000
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS. *NM
Mileage: 52,000
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILING IN 2ND GEAR. SEEMS TO BE A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM IN THE V-6 2002 EXPLORER. STARTED ACTING UP AT 60K, AS SOON AS THE WARRANTY WAS OUT.*JB
Mileage: 61,000
TRANSMISSION 3RD GEAR SLIPPING CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO HAVE TO BE COMPLETELY RE BUILT. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN #03254 . HOW COME FORD HAS NOT DONE ANY THING? BECAUSE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN FACT . FORD SHOULD HAY TO PAY FOR ITS MISTAKE OR HELP THE CONSUMER IN SOME WAY. THEY NEW IN 12/13/24 THERE I...
Mileage: 75
DT: CONTACT'S WIFE ON STATES ON 9-17-05 WAS DRIVING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND SHE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ON A HILL. SHE TOOK FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKES AND THE CAR SURGED VERY HIGH AND LUNGED FORWARD, RESULTING IN A REAR END COLLISION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY HAD SOMETHING TO DO ...
Mileage: 50,000
AIRBAG LIGHT SWITCHED ON, AS A RESULT OF PRE-TENSIONER FAILURE FROM MOVEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TWICE TO A FRIEND OF MINE WITH A 2002 EXPLORER. ABS LIGHT SENSOR FAILED. ** JB
Mileage: 70,000
I HAVE DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC APPLIQUE BENEATH THE LIFTGATE WINDOW. IT APPEARED AS A SCRATCH AND HAS MORPHED INTO A FULL BLOWN CRACK ABOUT SIX INCHES LONG. *NM
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 52,000 MILES. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THROUGH FORD ESP. IN AUGUST, A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE LEFT HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER AUTHORIZED WARRANTY WORK THAT WOULD REPLACE THE HEAD ON THE LEFT SIDE. I HAD THE VEHICLE BAC...
Mileage: 52,500
THERE HAS BEEN A LOAD HUMMING NOISE FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SINCE 42000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 50,000
THE COMPLAINT IS DIRECTED AT A WIDELY KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN 2002 FORD EXPLORERS INVOLVING THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE PROBLEM SURFACES JUST BEFORE THE 36K WARRANTY PERIOD AND BEGINS AS A WHINE IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE WHINE GETS WORSE OVER TIME AND AT THIS WRITING MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP HA...
Mileage: 32,000
THE COMPLAINT IS DIRECTED AT A WIDELY KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN 2002 FORD EXPLORERS INVOLVING THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE PROBLEM SURFACES JUST BEFORE THE 36K WARRANTY PERIOD AND BEGINS AS A WHINE IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE WHINE GETS WORSE OVER TIME AND AT THIS WRITING MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP HA...
Mileage: 32,000
ON JUNE 29, 2005, DURING ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION MY 2002 EXPLORER HAD TO HAVE NEW REAR BRAKE ROTORS INSTALLED FOR THE 2ND TIME DUE TO RUST. MILEAGE WAS 24,713 MILES. PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW ON MARCH 29, 2002. AUGUST 14, 2003, APPROXIMATELY 10,250 MILES, HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR ROTORS DUE TO RUSTING. F...
Mileage: 24,713
WE RECENTLY LEARNED FROM HTTP://WWW.NHTSA.GOV/ THAT FORD COIL SPRING PROBLEMS MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO WINDSTAR MINIVANS. " FORD COIL SPRING PROBLEMS MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO WINDSTARS WASHINGTON, JAN. 31, 2001 -- THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) HAS UPGRADED ITS IN...
Mileage: 55,000
RUBBING NOISE HEARD ON REAR WHEEL. FOUND PARKING BRAKE PADS HAD DIS-BONDED FROM BRAKE SHOE. SAFETY SYSTEM THAT FORD MOTOR DEALER, CHANTILLY, VA INDICATED IT WOULD NOT REPLACE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A DEFECT. *NM
Mileage: 89,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE O/D LIGHT BEGIN TO FLASH AND AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGED TO DRIVE. FINALLY AFTER TURNING OF THE VEHICLE AND RE STARTING IT AND PROCEEDED TO GO. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE T...
Mileage: 51,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 AND WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE O/D LIGHT BEGIN TO FLASH AND AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGED TO DRIVE. FINALLY AFTER TURNING OF THE VEHICLE AND RE STARTING IT AND PROCEEDED TO GO. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WOULD HAVE T...
Mileage: 51,000
AFTER BRINGING MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS INFORMED THAT I NEEDED BACK BRAKES. I TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THAT MY BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND ROTTED. THIS COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED THE CAR TO BECOME UNABLE TO STOP. I HAD TO REPLACE ALL FO...
ROAR/WHINE FROM REAR END @ 40-65 MPH. STOPS WHEN FOOT REMOVED FROM ACCELERATOR. *JB
Mileage: 65,900
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR END STARTED WHINING AROUND 45000 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THAT THE REAR END NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH A COST OF $2000. I DECIDED NOT TO HAVE THE WORK DONE AT THAT TIME. THEY SAID THAT IT WOULD GET LOUDER AS TIME GOES BY. IT NOW HAS 65920 MILES AND TH...
Mileage: 45,000
2002 EXPLORER, 50,000 MILES LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR END (DIFFERENTIAL) AT SPEED ABOVE 40 MPH. FROM INTERNET RESEARCH I'VE READ WHERE MANY OTHERS ARE REPORTING SIMILAR NOISES. DEALER QUOTES $1500-1700 TO REPLACE REAR END. *JB
Mileage: 55,000
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BEARING WENT OUT ON 9-6-05. THE CONSUMER IS UNSURE IF IT WAS ON THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT. SHE DID NOT HEAR A NOISE PRIOR TO THIS BUT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT SLUGGISH. THE CONTACT SAID THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERIN...
Mileage: 58,000
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BEARING WENT OUT ON 9-6-05. THE CONSUMER IS UNSURE IF IT WAS ON THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT. SHE DID NOT HEAR A NOISE PRIOR TO THIS BUT REPORTED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT SLUGGISH. THE CONTACT SAID THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT STEERIN...
Mileage: 58,000
1. I NOTICED A HUMMING TYPE SOUND THAT WOULD INCREASE AS I SPED UP. I THOUGHT I HAD A WHEEL OUT OF ALIGNMENT, OR TIRE OFF BALANCE. I WAS DUE FOR MY 36,000 MILE MAINTENANCE CHECK, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT. THEY PERFORMED A $400.00 MAINTENANCE PACKAGE TO MY VEH...
Mileage: 36,000
1. I NOTICED A HUMMING TYPE SOUND THAT WOULD INCREASE AS I SPED UP. I THOUGHT I HAD A WHEEL OUT OF ALIGNMENT, OR TIRE OFF BALANCE. I WAS DUE FOR MY 36,000 MILE MAINTENANCE CHECK, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT. THEY PERFORMED A $400.00 MAINTENANCE PACKAGE TO MY VEH...
Mileage: 36,000
I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON TWO TIMES IN THE PAST. BOTH TIMES I WAS TOLD IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR FOR THE AIRBAG. THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO AND I TOOK IT TO BE SERVICED AGAIN LAST WEEK. THIS TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS AN "ELECTRICAL WI...
Mileage: 30,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. AT 24,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR:TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. AT 26,000 MILES, LOAD WHINING HEARD FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN AND WAS TOLD THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE NOISE" AND "IT IS HOW IT IS SUP...
Mileage: 24,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. AT 24,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR:TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. AT 26,000 MILES, LOAD WHINING HEARD FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP ON THREE OCCASIONS TO COMPLAIN AND WAS TOLD THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE NOISE" AND "IT IS HOW IT IS SUP...
Mileage: 24,000
5 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT FAILED AT 43000 MILES. TRANSMISSION WAS FLUSHED AT 40000 AND PROBLEMS BEGAN AFTER FLUSH. NO FINANCIAL HELP FROM DEALER. SERVICE REP TOLD ME PISTON STRIKING TRANSMISSION CASE WAS COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS TRANSMISSION AND WARNED ME NOT TO REPLACE IT ...
Mileage: 43,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO SHIFT PROPERLY INTO REVERSE AND BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEARS AFTER NORMAL USAGE FOR 38 MONTHS AND 66,00 MILES. REPAIR FACILITY STATES THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR BETWEEN 60 AND 80K MILES. TRANSMISSION REBUILD AND REMILLING OF TRANSMISSION CASE IS ...
Mileage: 66,000
HARD SHIFTING OF TRANSMISSION. ESPECIALLY GOING INTO 3RD GEAR. SOUNDS & FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO BREAK DOWN AT ANY TIME. IN TURN, LEAVING ME & MY CHILDREN STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *NM
Mileage: 55,000
WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND BRAKING, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SURGE IN ACCELERATION THAT THE BRAKING COULD NOT CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID A CONCRETE ABUTMENT, THE PASSENGER FRONT FENDER CLIPPED THE DRIVER REAR FENDER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN I Q...
Mileage: 56,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER, REAR END WHINING, REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. FIRST TIME AT 48K MILES. NOW AGAIN AT 57K. SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. *JB
Mileage: 59,670
BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE BROKEN - MILEAGE 50,000. JUST NOTED WHILE DOING UNDERCARRIAGE INSPECTION. *JB
Mileage: 48,000
SO I BOUGHT A USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER (V6) AND IMMEDIATELY HAD A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR END. THE MECHANIC KNEW WHAT IT WAS BEFORE I FINISHED THE FIRST SENTENCE. HE INFORMED ME THAT I WAS HIS FOURTH 02 EXPLORER THIS YEAR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HE FURTHER INDICATED THAT, IN HIS OPINION,...
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND WHINE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. OUT OF FACTORY WARRANTY. DEALER HAS TO REPLACE REAR END AT MY COST. NO WAY A DIFFERENTIAL SHOULD GO OUT AT 48,000 MILES. DO NOT KNOW IF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WILL BE SOLVED AT THIS TIME. *JB
Mileage: 45,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 CONTROL MODULE GOES OUT. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF POSTS TALKING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN FORUMS. THEY REMADE THE PART 3 TIMES BECAUSE THEY KNEW THEY HAD A PROBLEM. I GOT STUCK 2 MILES ON A BEACH WITH MY WIFE AND 2 CHILDREN BECAUSE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WOULDN'T KICK IN. THERE IS NO ...
Mileage: 38,010
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE CAUSES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 53,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE CAUSES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 53,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE CAUSES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Mileage: 53,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS ORIGINAL OWNER 72,000 MILES. HAVE NOTICED A WHINING HUMMING ,NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 50-70 MILES PER HOUR. BEEN DOING IT SINCE 30,000 MILES. DEALER SAYS POSSIBLE RIGHT WHEEL BEARING?
Mileage: 30,000
WE HAVE HAD THE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED TWICE, BEGINNING IN 11/04 @ 61,528MILES, THAN IT NEEDED IT AGAIN ON 8/05 AT 79,000 MILES. WE ALSO HAD TO OVERHAUL THE TRANSMISSION AT 79000 MILES!
Mileage: 78,980
LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM READ END ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT SPEEDS OF 40+MPH...READ ALOT OF COPLAINTS, SEEMS TO BE A DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM IN THE 1200-1500 DOLLAR RANGE.
Mileage: 48,100
DT: THE CALLER SAID VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IN SEPTEMBER 2002 AT 4775 MILES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE MADE NOISE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IN NOVEMBER 2003 AT 34,114 MILES THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD CAME ON. SHE COULD SMELL SOMETHING. BOTH TIMES SHE WAS TOLD N...
Mileage: 4,775
2002 FORD EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER 4WD 4.0L; 83K MILES, FOR THE SECOND TIME ON VEHICLE HAS REAR AXLE SEAL LEAK. REAR AXLE SEALS AND PINION SEALS REPLACED AT 55K; HUMMING NOISE/WHINE FROM VEHICLE AT CRUISING SPEEDS. MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS REPORTED ONLINE, AND FORD TSB'S ISSUED, BUT NO RECALLS. SEE, FOR...
Mileage: 83,700
DT: THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PANEL WITHOUT ANY ACCIDENT. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATED IF THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE ABS WAS NOT WORKING. HAS NOT BEEN TO A DEALER FOR THIS ISSUE AT THIS TIME. NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, BUT WAS CONCERNED THE LIGHT FOR THE ABS WAS ON AND COULD NOT...
Mileage: 1,850
MY FORD EXPLORER REAR AXKE TO DIFF. SEALS ARE LEAKING OIL, AND THE REAR END IS VERY NOISY. FORD PUT NEW SEALS IN AT THE COST OF $340.64 . THE DAY I PICKEDED UP THE VEHICLE THEY WERE STILL LEAKING 30 MILES LATER WITH THE NEW DESIGNED SEALS IN. I PUT THE 2002 EXPLORER BACK IN THE GARAGE TO GET THE ...
Mileage: 42,000
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, OPERATING AT A REDUCED SPEED, AND THEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CAR COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING. GOT BACK INTO ...
Mileage: 18,000
DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN, OPERATING AT A REDUCED SPEED, AND THEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CAR COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING. GOT BACK INTO ...
Mileage: 18,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER APPEARS TO HAVE REAR-END PROBLEMS. HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND IT STARTED OUT WITH A WHINING NOISE IN THE REAR-END AND HAS PROGRESSED TO A HARD SHIFT AND ON OCCASION A CLUNKING WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTS AROUND THIRD GEAR.
BROKEN REAR SPRINGS
Mileage: 47,000
1) CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. 2) DPFE SENSOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE 3) DPFE SENSOR WAS REPLACED AT MY COST EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A RECALL FOR VEHICLES WITH SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL
Mileage: 49,054
LOUD NIOSE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 THAT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AFTER REPEATED COMPLAINTS OR TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT HAS COME ON PERIODICALLY AND BLINKS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. I TOOK IT TO LINDSAY FORD IN WHEATON, MD AND THEY CHARGED ME $180 FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THEY CALLED TO TELL ME I NEEDED A NEW TRANS...
Mileage: 60,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE PANEL WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED, SUCH AS THE RADIO, BLOWERS, WINDOWS, AIRBAGS, AND ALL OF THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON PRO...
Mileage: 49,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE PANEL WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED, SUCH AS THE RADIO, BLOWERS, WINDOWS, AIRBAGS, AND ALL OF THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON PRO...
Mileage: 49,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE PANEL WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED, SUCH AS THE RADIO, BLOWERS, WINDOWS, AIRBAGS, AND ALL OF THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON PRO...
Mileage: 49,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE SERVICE DEALER DID NOT STATE WHY THE PANEL WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED, SUCH AS THE RADIO, BLOWERS, WINDOWS, AIRBAGS, AND ALL OF THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON PRO...
Mileage: 49,000
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR END. THE REAR END MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD ROARING SOUND. TOOK THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE TO THREE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. ONE SAID IT WAS THE TIRES, AND THE OTHER TWO MAINTAINED THAT IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE ...
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR END. THE REAR END MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD ROARING SOUND. TOOK THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE TO THREE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. ONE SAID IT WAS THE TIRES, AND THE OTHER TWO MAINTAINED THAT IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE ...
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR END. THE REAR END MADE AN EXTREMELY LOUD ROARING SOUND. TOOK THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE TO THREE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS. ONE SAID IT WAS THE TIRES, AND THE OTHER TWO MAINTAINED THAT IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE ...
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 MILE...
Mileage: 27,078
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 MILE...
Mileage: 27,078
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 MILE...
Mileage: 27,078
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 MILE...
Mileage: 27,078
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 MILE...
Mileage: 27,078
DT: THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE OWNER'S CAR AND PULLED OVER TO PARK. HE SWITCHED THE CAR INTO DRIVE JUST TO PULL UP A FEW FEET AND THE CAR LEAPED FORWARD. HE HIT THE BRAKE AS HARD AS HE COULD BUT COULD NOT STOP THE CAR, AND HIT THE BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-5-05. THE OWNER OF ...
Mileage: 60,000
DT: CONTACT STATED 2002, FORD EXPLORER HAS BEEN HAVING SHIFTING PROBLEMS. HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM OCCURRING AT 26,000 MILES . IT WAS SHIFTING VERY HARD. HE WILL BE DRIVING WHEN THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND OR THIRD GEARS, IT WILL SLIP INTO NEUTRAL, THE CAR WILL SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC AND CAUS...
Mileage: 26,205
MY WIFE WAS UNLOADING TWO GRANDSONS FROM OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER. SHE HAD REMOVED THE YOUNGEST ONE WHEN THE FOUR YEAR OLD GOT INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT ON HIS KNEES AND PRETENDED TO DRIVE. THE IGINITION WAS OFF AND TRANSMISSION IN PARK. HE PULLED ON THE SHIFT LEVER, THE AUTOMOBILE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD...
Mileage: 74,800
REAR HATCH WINDOW LIFT FAILED AND CAUSED REAR GLASS TO SHATTER (LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT). THE WINDOW WAS LIFTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE REAR AND THE LIFT ARM APPARENTLY WAS WEDGED UNDER THE GLASS AND IT EXPLODED SO LOUDLY THAT NEIGHBORS 2 HOUSES AWAY RAN OVER AND PEOPLE WALKING DOWN THE STREET CAM...
I HAD JUST LEFT WORK WITH MY MOTHER AND NOTICED A SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER OR WIRES. WE DROVE FOR APPROX. 4 BLOCKS STILL SMELLING THIS. WE ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS THINKING IT WAS COMING FROM OUTSIDE. I EVEN TURNED OFF MY AIR CONDITIONING THINKING IT WAS PULLING THE ODOR IN FROM OUTSIDE. WE THEN DECID...
Mileage: 86,000
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING. I HEARD THE COOLANT AND COMPRESSOR STILL WORKING, BUT NO FAN BLOWER ON LEVELS 1,2 AND 3 LEVEL 4 STILL WORKED LUCKILY. I ALSO HAVE A HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION AND HARD SHIFTING WHEN ACCELERATING AND LE...
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE AIR CONDITIONER QUIT WORKING. I HEARD THE COOLANT AND COMPRESSOR STILL WORKING, BUT NO FAN BLOWER ON LEVELS 1,2 AND 3 LEVEL 4 STILL WORKED LUCKILY. I ALSO HAVE A HOWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION AND HARD SHIFTING WHEN ACCELERATING AND LE...
I HAVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER REBUILT BY A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AT 53,000 MILES AND A FORD RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AT THIS DEALERSHIP AT 69,000. THIS LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE TWICE, DRIVE AXLE, AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS BETWEEN 69,000 AND 74,0...
Mileage: 53,000
I HAVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER REBUILT BY A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AT 53,000 MILES AND A FORD RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION INSTALLED AT THIS DEALERSHIP AT 69,000. THIS LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE TWICE, DRIVE AXLE, AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS BETWEEN 69,000 AND 74,0...
Mileage: 53,000
DT: CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS DEFECTIVE WHEEL BEARINGS, MAINLY IN THE REAR, BUT HE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE ONE ON THE FRONT. THE VEHICLES WHEELS STARTED GRINDING AND THEY BECAME LOOSE ON THE AXLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT ALL OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THIS PARTICULAR...
Mileage: 91,000
DT: THE VAN WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT AND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HAS ALREADY FAILED. IT WAS MAKING A ROARING NOISE EVERY SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR. TOOK IT TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY TOLD HER THE BEARING WAS BAD. *AK
Mileage: 32,000
TRANSMISSION CASE WEARING TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS TO BE REPLACED FOR APPROXIMATELY $3000. *JB
Mileage: 86,000
DT: THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDES. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 5, 2005. NOT CONTACTED FORD. *AK
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 ...
Mileage: 70,000
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 ...
Mileage: 70,000
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 ...
Mileage: 70,000
I HAVE RECEIVED ONLY ONE RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER RELATING TO PROBLEMS WITH THE TAILGATE WINDOW. TONIGHT, AFTER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO JUMP TO A HIGHER RATE OF A MARKEDLY HIGHER RATE OF REVOLUTION, I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAD TR...
Mileage: 46,400
2002 FORD EXPLORER [XXX] TRANSMISSSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. REAR END NOISY AT 40 MPH. NOT REPAIRED. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mileage: 65,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER [XXX] TRANSMISSSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. REAR END NOISY AT 40 MPH. NOT REPAIRED. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mileage: 65,000
1) BEGAN WITH WHIRLING NOISE COMING FROM REAR END, ENDED WITH A LEAKING REAR END COMPONENT. BOTH REAR END PINION SEALS REPLACED,NEW SYNTHETIC OIL ADDED AND RE-PACKED WITH ALL NEW GASKETS.(NEW SEALS WERE ORDERED DIRECTLY FROM FORD) I WAS TOLD THAT THESE PARTICULAR PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN AFTERMAR...
Mileage: 47,000
1) BEGAN WITH WHIRLING NOISE COMING FROM REAR END, ENDED WITH A LEAKING REAR END COMPONENT. BOTH REAR END PINION SEALS REPLACED,NEW SYNTHETIC OIL ADDED AND RE-PACKED WITH ALL NEW GASKETS.(NEW SEALS WERE ORDERED DIRECTLY FROM FORD) I WAS TOLD THAT THESE PARTICULAR PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN AFTERMAR...
Mileage: 47,000
BOUGHT FORD EXPLORER (2002) USED FROM TOYOTA DEALER. DROVE FINE FOR OVER 6 MONTHS. BEGINNING IN MARCH (2005), UPON ACCELERATION (ESP. ON HILLS), VEHICLE LURCHES/SHUDDERS AS IT GAINS SPEED. HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS, WITH NO RESOLUTION (INITIALLY SAID THAT MY NEW TIRES WERE 1/4-INCH D...
AFTER A SHORT DRIVE TO AND FROM THE GAS STATION I NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER. NOTICED WET SPOT ON THE DIVEWAY THE FOLLOWING DAY. A SHORT 6 DRIVE CONSUMED NEARLY A QUARTER TANK OF GAS. NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN AS OF YET. HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR SINCE. ARE ANY OTHER REPOR...
Mileage: 47,500
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED; REPAIRED UNDER ORIGINAL FACTORY NEW VEHICLE WARRANRTY. DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AGAIN, 9000 MILES LATER, WHEN VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ORIGINAL WARRANTY. DEALER WANTS $825.00 TO REPLACE THE EXACT SAME PARTS AGAIN IN THE DIFFERENTIAL.
Mileage: 31,000
VEHICLE STUMBLED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY I FED IT GAS TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING AND IT ACCELERATED RAPIDLY INTO MY GARAGE DOOR. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY THIS PROBLEM REPORTED TO DEALER BUT THEY CLAIMED THEY WERE NEVE ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. THE LAST SERVICE UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY SAID ...
Mileage: 42,206
THE ACCELLERATOR ON OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT STICKS INTERMITTENTLY.
VEHICLE MADE INCREASINGLY LOUD NOISE AT RIGHT REAR WHEEL AREA. SOUNDED LIKE AIRPLANE TAKE-OFF OR TUNNEL SOUND AT REAR WHILE DRIVING. NOISE INCREASED ON WIDE TURNING ROADS AS IF SOME KIND OF PRESSURE EXERTED ON RIGHT REAR WHEEL. THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE TIRE PRESSURE PROBLEM. BEFORE HAVING TIRE CHECKE...
Mileage: 62,880
2002 FORD EXPLORER ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK OPEN.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. *JB
REAR AXLE HAS HAD RECURRENT LEAKS. THESE WERE REPAIRED 3 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. ON THE FOURTH OCCASSION THE DEALER REPLACED THE AXLE. THIS WAS ALSO DONE UNDER WARRANTY. PROBLEM WAS FIRSTED NOTED AT JUST UNDER 30,000 MILES. AXLE REPLACEMENT WAS AT 58,OOO MILES
DT: CONTACT STATES WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF OF THE THROTTLE IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE LAST TIME WAS LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO. IT HAS ONLY BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST THREE MONTHS. IT HAS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AT A LOW SPEEDS; BUT AT OTHER SPEEDS AB...
Mileage: 84,000
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES 2002 FORD EXPLORER QUIT WHILE GOING 60 MPH. STARTEDS BACK UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS OCCURRED ON JULY 2, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE ALTHOUGH CONSUMER TOOK IT BACK AFTER HE PURCHASED IT TO HAVE THE IDLE LOOKED AT. HE NEVER THOUGHT IT R...
Mileage: 7,000
FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW (AUTOMATIC WINDOWS) STOPPED WORKING. MY EXPLORER WAS JUST A LITTLE OVER THE MILEAGE LIMIT ON THE WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST OVER $300 TO REPAIR. THE MODULATOR IN THE WINDOW HAD FAILED. I CALLED FORD AND THEY AGREED TO THE R...
Mileage: 37,500
I BOUGHT A USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER (USED) ON 2/8/03, WITH @43,000 MILES, AND AT TIMES, I EXPERIENCED A LURCHING IN MY CAR, WITH BANGING BETWEEN SHIFTS MOST OFTEN WHEN SWITCHING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, BUT SOMETIMES WHEN STRICTLY IN DRIVE, EVEN AT COMPLETE STOPS, SUCH AS RED LIGHTS. AS IT WAS BECOMI...
Mileage: 59,000
AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, I APPLIED THE ACCELORATOR AND IT STUCK IN THE INCREASED ACCELERATION POSITION. AFTER A FEW FRANTIC SECONDS (10 - 15 APPROX), I MANAGED TO RELEASE IT BY KICKING IT. AT THE TIME, I FELT THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE THAT THE FLOORMAT OR CARPETING MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED...
Mileage: 80,000
WHILE STARTING TO MOVE FORWARD, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH. ONCE I NEARLY WENT THROUGH A CLOSED GARAGE DOOR. UNTIL NOW I THOUGHT SOMETING GOT IN THE WAY OF THE ACCELERATOR. HEARD THAT THIS WAS AN EQUIPMENT PROBLEM. NOW I WILL SEEK TO HAVE THE DEFECT REPAIRED.
Mileage: 69,500
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER THE THROTTLE STUCK. HE HAD A HARD TIME STOPPING THE VEHICLE IN A WORK ZONE. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE EXTREMELY HARD AND PUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON AND ENGINE CONTINUED TO ROAR. DEALERSHIP STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. THIS...
Mileage: 22,000
TWO DIFFERENT TIMES, BOTH STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR KEPT GOING. STOMPED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS POSSIBLE, FINALLY HAD TO TURN OFF THE KEY. TOOK THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG.
Mileage: 35,000
DT: THE CONSUMER'S FATHER WAS IN ACCIDENT YESTERDAY, JULY 12, 2005 AT ABOUT 10:00 AM. CONSUMER SAYS THAT VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S REAR CORNER PANEL BREAKING OFF THE REAR WHEEL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Mileage: 30,000
DT: CONSUMER STATES HER 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD THE THROTTLE STICK LAST WEEK. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE UNTIL FORD ORDERED THEM TO OR THEY HEARD FROM THE NHTSA. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT S OWN AND SHE HAD TO TURN...
Mileage: 59,900
RIGHT, REAR ELECTRIC WINDOW FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER OWNING VEHICLE FOR 42 MONTHS AND 37,000 MILES. WINDOW WILL NOT RISE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO MECHANIC FOR REPAIR.
Mileage: 37,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEAR LEFT REAR WHEELWELL BEGAN CLICKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON AFTER 42 MONTHS AND ABOUT 37,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. CONSTANT LOUD CLICK MAKES IT IMPRACTICAL TO DRIVE VEHICLE OR RIDE IN VEHICLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED IT IS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE AIR CONDITIO...
Mileage: 36,700
1. INSPECTION OF VEHICLE 2. REAR COILS SPRINGS BROKEN 3. REPALCEMENT
Mileage: 50,500
AIRBAG LIGHT LIGHTS UP OFF AND ON WITH NO REASON. DEALERSHIP WAS NO HELP.
Mileage: 40,000
TWO INSTANCES OF WHINING NOISE AT 50+ MPH AND FLUID LEAKAGE FROM REAR AXLE SEAL 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED. THE FIRST ONE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY; RESULTING IN COMING TO REST WITHIN INCHES OF CONCRETE BARRIER AFTER JERKING ACROSS SEVERAL LANES. DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE S...
Mileage: 50,000
DT: THE CALLER SAW AN NEW REPORT ON 48 HOURS ABOUT FORDS BURNING UP AND HAS CONCERNS ABOUT HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER SAID TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE WHAT THEY SAY. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON IT. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND FORD SHOULD REPLACE THE ...
2002 4X4 EXPLORER LIMITED WITH V8. AT 7390 MILES (3/12/03, INVOICE # W40836) TWO ISSUES; THE TRANSMISSION NEVER SHIFTED PROPERLY AND IT STARTED LEAKING FLUID EVERYWHERE. TWO WEEKS LATER THE DEALER ADMITTED THEY DIDN''T KNOW THE CAUSE AND REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A NEW ONE. ENGINE SEVERELY OVE...
Mileage: 7,390
DRIVING AND HEARD ENGINE NOISE ENGINE STALLED WOULDN'T START IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC...I WAS GOING DOWNHILL AND ABLE TO ROLL TO THE SIDE OUT OF TRAFFIC AND TO SAFETY. ENGINE FROZE WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, NO SIGNS...IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ENDANGERING MYSELF AND MY DAUGHTER. ...
Mileage: 50,000
DT: CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL 04520 IN 10-04. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. THEY PUT HIM ON A LIST AND INDICATED THEY WOULD CALL HIM BACK. IN 2-05 HE RECEIVED A CARD FROM FORD STATING DEALER COULD NOW ORDER PARTS FOR HIS VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE DEALER, AND THEY SAID THEY...
Mileage: 17,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 60K MILES ON IT. IT RECENTLY BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND ALARMING NOISE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT DOES...
Mileage: 61,000
DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR AXLE HAVE PERSISTENT SHUDDER AND BINDING WHEN SHIFTING GEARS 2-3 AND UPON ACCELERATION DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT RESOLVE PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN ID'D W/ SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THE 5355-RW ASSEMBLY AND THE REAR-GEAR LUBRICANT RATIO MIX-UP INTHE SEALED REAR HOUSING ...
DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR AXLE HAVE PERSISTENT SHUDDER AND BINDING WHEN SHIFTING GEARS 2-3 AND UPON ACCELERATION DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND WILL NOT RESOLVE PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN ID'D W/ SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THE 5355-RW ASSEMBLY AND THE REAR-GEAR LUBRICANT RATIO MIX-UP INTHE SEALED REAR HOUSING ...
REAR HATCH HINGES POPPED OFF OF BOLTS, KNOWN PROBLEM, RECALLED SOME VEHICLES, DID NOT NOTIFY EVERY OWNER. WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS.
REAR END ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IS ROARING AND LEAKING FLUID.
Mileage: 49,000
DT: CONTACT STATES THERE WAS A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD, THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THIS WAS A SAFETY CONCERN, AND TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN RIGHT AWAY. THE WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED. *AK
THE REAR SEAL ON THE AXLE ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED 5 TIMES ON THE CONSUMERS 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *JB THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
HATCH FELL OF HITTING MY WIFE ON BACK AND NECK
Mileage: 26,110
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION ON 6-4-2005 WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS. SRS LIGHT WAS ON PRIOR TO THE CRASH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND FIXED ONCE BECA...
DT: CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE LIFTGATE STRUT, AND REPAIRS WERE DONE. BUT ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE PART POPPED OFF, ON THE FOURTH OCCASION THE PART BROKE AGAIN. FORD REFUSED TO PAY FOR ANOTHER REPAIR. *AK
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT AROUND MID JULY/EARLY AUGUST 2002. IN AUGUST OF 2003 I NOTICE THAT MY CAR WAS EXPERIENCING SOME CLUNKING IN THE TRANSMISSION. I DON'T KNOW THE FULL DETAIL OF THAT PROBLEM BUT THEY GAVE ME AN EXTRA 5 YEAR WARRENTY ON MY VEHICLE. LAST YEAR MY FAMILY ...
FORD EXPLORER CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. *BF THE CONSUMER HAS A REPORT WHICH STATED THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A GAS LEAK. *JB *NM
THE "O/D" LIGHT OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LIT UP WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS TURNING. ENGINE "REVVED" BUT DIDN'T ACCELERATE. ONCOMING CARS SWERVED TO AVOID ME. THIS WAS AN UNSAFE SITUATION, AS I EXPECTED THE VEHICLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION HA...
Mileage: 40,300
DT: PROBLEM WITH BACK END, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,AND DEALER SAID THEY FIXED AXLE, THEN, TOOK BACK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY FIXED HUB, AND REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. IN LAST 3 MONTHS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES. CURRENTLY, IN THE SHOP. WENT TO GET OIL CHANGE LAST FRIDAY,...
Mileage: 21,000
DT: PROBLEM WITH BACK END, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,AND DEALER SAID THEY FIXED AXLE, THEN, TOOK BACK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY FIXED HUB, AND REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. IN LAST 3 MONTHS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES. CURRENTLY, IN THE SHOP. WENT TO GET OIL CHANGE LAST FRIDAY,...
Mileage: 21,000
DT: PROBLEM WITH BACK END, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,AND DEALER SAID THEY FIXED AXLE, THEN, TOOK BACK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY FIXED HUB, AND REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. IN LAST 3 MONTHS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES. CURRENTLY, IN THE SHOP. WENT TO GET OIL CHANGE LAST FRIDAY,...
Mileage: 21,000
DT: PROBLEM WITH BACK END, TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER,AND DEALER SAID THEY FIXED AXLE, THEN, TOOK BACK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND THEY FIXED HUB, AND REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. IN LAST 3 MONTHS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP 3 TIMES. CURRENTLY, IN THE SHOP. WENT TO GET OIL CHANGE LAST FRIDAY,...
Mileage: 21,000
THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE SHIFTER COMPLETELY SNAPPED OFF THE ASSEMBLY RENDERING THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER COMPLETELY INOPERABLE. MILEAGE WAS ONLY 56,000 MILES AND BEEN DRIVEN FOR ONLY 4 YEARS. THE CAR HAS TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER'S LOCATION. THE DEALER REPLACE...
Mileage: 56,000
DT: GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF. CONSUMER SAID SHIFTER BROKE OFF AND LANDED IN HIS LAP. CONSUMER WAS SHIFTING INTO GEAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. VEHICLE IS SERVICED REGULARLY. CONSUMER HAD HIGHTECH AUTO CENTER FIX PROBLEM, THEY REPLACED THE WHOLE COLUMN. FORD REFUSED TO DO REPAIRS, SAID...
Mileage: 41,000
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE BECAUSE OF FORD SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH ALSO CALLED BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH.I KNOW THAT THEY DO HAVE A RECALL ON 97-02 FORD EXPEDITION NAVIGATOR AND F-150,SAME SWITCH ON 97-02 FORD EXPLORER.
Mileage: 62,364
DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION WENT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. WHILE SHE WAS AT HER DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO TALK TO SOMEONE AND THE CAR JUMPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SHE HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. S...
DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION WENT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. WHILE SHE WAS AT HER DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO TALK TO SOMEONE AND THE CAR JUMPED FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. SHE HAD SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. S...
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A CLUNKING NOISE WHICH THE DEALER REPORTED ORIGINATED FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. SOME OF THE DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE MISSING AND SOME WERE LOOSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE MOUTNING BOLTS. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF THE DRIVESHAFT HAVING MISSING BOLTS. *AK *TT THE CONSU...
Mileage: 64,000
I NOTICED SOME VIBRATION/SHUTTERING WHEN ACCELERATING IN THE REAR END OF MY 2002 EXPLORER IN APRIL, 2005. THE LOCAL DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS NEEDING TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH PACK FOR THE REAR AXLE (WHICH THEY SAID WOULD CAUSE SHUTTERING WHEN TURNING) AND TO REPLACE THE TIRE...
Mileage: 43,500
LOUD THUMPING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT END OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. FORD SAYS THEY ARE NORMAL. IT DIDN'T DO THIS WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. ALSO THERE IS A LOUD WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCED. PROBLEM DISAPPEARED FOR ABOUT 10K MILES AFTER IT WAS REPLACED. WIFE IS AFRA...
Mileage: 70
LOUD THUMPING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT END OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. FORD SAYS THEY ARE NORMAL. IT DIDN'T DO THIS WHEN WE BOUGHT IT. ALSO THERE IS A LOUD WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCED. PROBLEM DISAPPEARED FOR ABOUT 10K MILES AFTER IT WAS REPLACED. WIFE IS AFRA...
Mileage: 70
WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. HAVING NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. MANY OTHER THINGS HAVE FAILED TOO. THREE WEEKS PRIOR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HANDS WHEN I SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. HAVE CHANGED RIGHT REAR BEARING WHI...
Mileage: 79,000
WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. HAVING NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. MANY OTHER THINGS HAVE FAILED TOO. THREE WEEKS PRIOR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HANDS WHEN I SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. HAVE CHANGED RIGHT REAR BEARING WHI...
Mileage: 79,000
WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE OD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. HAVING NEW TRANSMISSION INSTALLED. MANY OTHER THINGS HAVE FAILED TOO. THREE WEEKS PRIOR SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF IN MY HANDS WHEN I SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE. HAVE CHANGED RIGHT REAR BEARING WHI...
Mileage: 79,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER SAFETY BAR TO THE TAIL GATE CRACKED. *MR THE SAFETY BAR CRACKED AND CAUSED THE BACK WINDOW TO FLEX. THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM MAY OCCUR ON HIS 2003 MODEL AS WELL. *SC *JB
REAR END NOISE (GRINDING) IN OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER DURING DE-ACCELERATION. FIRST TIME TO DEALER 8/25/03 MILEAGE 30,901, NOTHING DONE, 2ND TIME TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM 11/03/03, MILEAGE 36,930 COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. PROBLEM SEEMS TO GO AWAY, CAME BACK AROUND 75,000 MILES. TOOK VEHICLE TO ...
THERE IS A WHINING NOISE IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER COMING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I OCCURS BETWEEN 40-65 MPH. IT QUITS WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS. I AM WORRIED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL (THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE) WILL SOON LOCKUP WHEN I AM DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Mileage: 61,441
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES. I BROUGHT IT IN TO HAVE THE REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT SUPERIOR FORD IN PLYMOUTH, MINNEASOTA IN MAY OF 2005. WHILE THE BRAKES WERE BEING REPLACED, I WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE PADS ON THE PARKING BRAKES HAD "FALLEN APART". THE ADHE...
Mileage: 70,000
TRANSMISSION FAILED. HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONLY 50,300 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THIS IS THE 5TH FORD EXPLORER HE'S HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS MONTH ALONE. HE SAID THE TRANSMISSIONS ON THE EXPLORERS ARE FAILING BETWEEN 50K AND 60K MILES.
Mileage: 50,300
4 WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT ENGAGE. HAS BEEN USED ONE OTHER TIME SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2002
Mileage: 53,201
DT: TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE, AND THERE IS NO NEUTRAL. THERE IS ONLY 57,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND CHECKUPS. TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING CLANKING NOISE WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAKING NOISE SINCE 2002. IT WAS TAKEN TO ...
Mileage: 57,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER GEAR SHIFT FELL INTO THE CONSUMER'S LAP WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. *MR *SC *JB
DT: CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A SERVICE DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE. *AK
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 4WD, THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IS GIVING OFF A ROTTEN EGG SMELL. *MR THERE WERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE 4WD MODULE WASN'T WORKING. THE DRIVESHAFT AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE ROTORS W...
PROBLEMS WITH DEFECTIVE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR ON TWO OCCASIONS, NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE GOING SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH. THE BRAKES FELT HEAVY AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. ON ONE OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS UNCONTROLLABLE AND A ...
Mileage: 32,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER CONCERNS REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL FIRES. *MR *SC *JB
DT: THE COMPLAINED STARTED IN 10/04. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER. CALLED THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES TO CHECK ON THE PARTS. THE LIFTGATE BUSTED ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO NOT HAVING THE PARTS INSTALLED. DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS ON 12-30...
Mileage: 80,000
LOUD WHINING NOISE IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .. THE BEARINGS ARE BAD AND THE SEALS ARE LEAKING
Mileage: 60,000
I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE SIDE WHILE DRIVING AND WAS MAKING A STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS GOING BAD AND HAD ALMOST A.5 INCH OF PLAY. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT IT WAS...
Mileage: 54,000
GAS GUAGE WILL DROP TO EMPTY AND THE DIGITAL READOUT WILL SAY THAT THERE ARE 0 MILES TO EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A QUARTER OF A TANK LEFT. IF I WAIT A LITTLE NIT IT WILL SLOWLY GO BACK UP TO WHERE IT BELONGS. I CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY KNOW NOTHING OF THIS DEFAULT AND DON;T KNOW HOW TO FIX I...
VEHICLE HAS 78,000 MILES, REAR AXLE HALF SHAFT SEAL LEAKS AT DIFFERENTIAL AND THERE IS A LOUD "WHINE' OR "HUM" WHILE ACCELERATING, NOISE STOPS WHEN YOU LET OFF GAS. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS AND FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTERS DEFECT.
Mileage: 78,000
DRIVER NOTICED WHILE SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FORWARD OR BACKWARD THE GEARS ARE HARD AND A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE FOR ANALYSIS. *AK THIS PARTICULA...
TRANSMISSION AND REAR-END. SEALED TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED AT DEALERSHIP AT 29,000 MILES. SINCE THEN TRANSMISSION HAS A WHIRR AND THEN A CLUNK WHILE DECELERATING BACK INTO FIRST GEAR. WHINING NOISE FROM REAR-END SINCE 12,000 MILES. FORD REPLACED FAULTY REAR-END SEAL 6 MONTHS AGO, WHINING STILL T...
Mileage: 32,000
TRANSMISSION AND REAR-END. SEALED TRANSMISSION WAS SERVICED AT DEALERSHIP AT 29,000 MILES. SINCE THEN TRANSMISSION HAS A WHIRR AND THEN A CLUNK WHILE DECELERATING BACK INTO FIRST GEAR. WHINING NOISE FROM REAR-END SINCE 12,000 MILES. FORD REPLACED FAULTY REAR-END SEAL 6 MONTHS AGO, WHINING STILL T...
Mileage: 32,000
APRIL 04, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FLASHING 3 TIMES (3 BLINKS EACH TIME) AND THEN WOULD REMAIN ON. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP HERE AT FREEPORT JET WASH WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THE WARRANTY WAS FINISHING IN JUNE. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR IN THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER THEN...
Mileage: 26,000
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS GETTING THE DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM RECALL LIFTGATE REPAIRS ON VEHICLE.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY REFUSED TO DO THE RECALL WORK BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED THERE. *NM
THERE IS A LOUD DRONING SOUND FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR AND VIBRATIONS IN THE FLOORBOARDS.
Mileage: 74,000
CAR WAS PARKED. WHEN MY WIFE WAS WALKING TO THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A LARGE CRACK DOWN THE BACK DOOR (HATCH AREA) OF VEHICLE WHICH IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE GLASS. TAKE NOTE THAT IF THIS PANEL FALLS OFF (AND COULD WITH THE CRACK), IT COULD FALL ONTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING HARM OR TRAGEDY. IF THE PA...
Mileage: 63,000
CAR WAS PARKED. WHEN MY WIFE WAS WALKING TO THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED A LARGE CRACK DOWN THE BACK DOOR (HATCH AREA) OF VEHICLE WHICH IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE GLASS. TAKE NOTE THAT IF THIS PANEL FALLS OFF (AND COULD WITH THE CRACK), IT COULD FALL ONTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING HARM OR TRAGEDY. IF THE PA...
Mileage: 63,000
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE VEHICLE ACCELARATED AND CRASHED THROUGH WALL OF A DOCTORS OFFICE. VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK AND FRONT END WAS INSIDE BUILDING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. FOUND THROTTLE BODY STICKING WHICH MADE GAS PEDAL STICK CAUSING ENGINE TO ACCELAR...
Mileage: 41,000
NHTSA RECALL ID 01I010000 FORD EXPLORER 2002 LIFTGATE DEAR SIR/MADAM, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT THE FORD DEALERSHIP (JOE MYERS FORD IN HOUSTON, TEXAS) AS WELL AS FORD AS LESS THAN HELPFUL IN GETTING THIS RECALL TAKEN CARE OF. I AM BEING TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE THERE FOR AN...
Mileage: 35,700
THE TRANSIMIISON BEGAN TO SLIP AAT 30 MPH, 37, 000 MILES. ON 10/02/03- WAS SERVICED, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED FROM TIME TO TIME. IN 2005 PROBLEM WORSENED AT 48, 000 MILES. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR TRANSMISSION SERVICE. $DEALER REPORTED NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED @ COST OF 3,222. THE REPAIR WAS ...
Mileage: 33,000
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.6L V8. WITHIN THE LAST MONTH 3 SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEADS. EACH TIME ITS A DIFFERENT CYLINDER. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS DENIED OUR CLAIM TO REPAIR THE STRIPPED OUT THREADS IN THE CYLINDERS, WITH A 75,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Mileage: 50,900
2002 FORD EXPLORER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH BAD ROTORS. *MR THE BRAKES MADE A POPPING NOISE. THE ABS HAD COME ON AND GONE OFF. *SC
Mileage: 23,184
BOUGHT THE CAR IN JULY 2004 AT AROUND 50,000 MILES. HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF THE TRUCK. CURRENTLY, THE NOISE HAS PROCEEDED TO THE FRONT. I HAVE NOT REPLACED ANYTHING BECAUSE I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO CHANGE. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS GOING TO BE A RECALL ON...
Mileage: 52,000
1.TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING, BANGING IN REVERSE, PROBLEMS GETTING THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE. . VEHICLE BECAME UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF 2ND, TRANS LIGHT AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON AND FLICKERING. . TAKEN TO MILLER FORD, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING NO 3RD GEAR AT ALL, BOTH BAND...
Mileage: 63,000
1. REAR END HOWLING NOISE (3/18/2005) - HEAR NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH. WHEN LETTING OFF OF ACCELERATOR, NOISE GOES AWAY, COMES BACK AGAIN WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED AGAIN. DEALER SERVICE DEPT REPLACED REAR CARRIER BEARINGS, CUP, SEALS, AND SPACER IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL. NOISE ...
Mileage: 43,894
1. REAR END HOWLING NOISE (3/18/2005) - HEAR NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING BETWEEN 40 AND 65 MPH. WHEN LETTING OFF OF ACCELERATOR, NOISE GOES AWAY, COMES BACK AGAIN WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PUSHED AGAIN. DEALER SERVICE DEPT REPLACED REAR CARRIER BEARINGS, CUP, SEALS, AND SPACER IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL. NOISE ...
Mileage: 43,894
CONCERNING 2002, FORD, EXPLORER, EDDIE BAUER: WE WERE DRIVING ON 09/19/2004 WHEN A CAR DROVE UP NEXT TO US AND DRIVER STATED THAT REAR BRAKES WERE SMOKING. NO BRAKES WERE ON. WE PULLED OVER, AND SAW THAT THEY WERE SMOKING AND SMELLED BADLY. CALLED FORD ROADSIDE ASSISTANT TO TOW US TO LANDMARK F...
I TOOK MY 2002 EXPLORER IN FOR RECALL ON REAR DOOR. THEY TOLD ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 44,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAS THE TOW PACKAGE ALTHOUGH NOTHING WAS EVER TOWED. THE SPRINGS THAT BROKE ARE AT THE VERY TOP AND HARD TO FIND. MECHANIC WOULD HAVE HAD TO KNOW TO LO...
Mileage: 41,400
I TOOK MY 2002 EXPLORER IN FOR RECALL ON REAR DOOR. THEY TOLD ME THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THIS VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 44,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAS THE TOW PACKAGE ALTHOUGH NOTHING WAS EVER TOWED. THE SPRINGS THAT BROKE ARE AT THE VERY TOP AND HARD TO FIND. MECHANIC WOULD HAVE HAD TO KNOW TO LO...
Mileage: 41,400
TRANSMISSION FAILED TO OPERATE. WOULDN'T MOVE IN DRIVE BUT IN SECOND GEAR. ENDED UP REPLACING WITH NEW TRANSMISSION. 4 MONTHS LATER REAR END WENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MILEAGE AT TIME OF TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS 100,000 MILES, AND REAR END FAILURE 114,000. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
HELLO, I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORE XLT WITH 50,000 MILES V-6. IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE THAT IS IN A RYTHMIC PATTEREN. I HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT NEXT TUESDAY BUT WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS ANY RECALLS THAT I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT. AFTER READING SEVERAL FORMS FROM OT...
BOUGHT THE 2002 XLT 4X4 EXPLORER IN JULY OF 04 WITH 43,000 MILES ON THE CAR. AT 60,00 MILES HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICED. AT 63,000 MILES O/D LIGHT FLASHED. TOOK CAR INTO DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND CAR NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. THANK GOODNESS WE BOUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRENTY SO THE WORK SHOULD BE C...
Mileage: 63,000
WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AT 72 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS STILL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AS THE MAN...
Mileage: 20,000
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN #04V442000 IN OCTOBER OF 2004 REGARDING THE LIFTGATE. SHE CONTINUED TO CONTACT THE FORD DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED AS OF YET BECAUSE THERE WERE NO PARTS. *AK *SC *JB
O/DLIGHT FLASHING ON PA PIKE, WAS TOLD BY SELLING DEALER TO STOP DRIVING. TOOK TO A FORD DEALER AN HOUR FROM MY HOME . HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR A WEEK AND SPENT $700 TO FIX TRANNY. 3 MONTHS LATER 4 HOURS FROM HOME HAPPENED AGAIN. LOST A WEEK WORK WHILE IT TRANSMISSION WAS TORN DOWN AGAIN, STILL UND...
Mileage: 63,000
4X4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COMPLETE FAILURE. LOST 3RD AND 4TH GEARS AND REVERSE. THIS TRUCK NEVER TOWED OR WAS WORKED AT ALL. 47000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION MELTED. DEALER ADVISED TO COMPLETELY REPLACE, NOTHING LEFT TO REBUILD. THE ONLY HINT WAS THE TRUCK HAD A PAUSE OF 3-4 SECONDS BEFORE IT WE...
Mileage: 47,000
PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR WAS SLAMMED BY THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY WENT OFF. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT A CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. *AK
FORD EXPLORER IS 2002. HAD TO REPAIR TRANSMISSION AT FORD SERVICE TRANSMISSION IN JUNE 2004. THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY APRIL 1, 2005. WE DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS ACCEPTABLE TO HAV TO PUT $3700 ON ONE MAJOR REPAIR AND ONE COMPLETE REBUILD OF THE TRANSMISSION INSIDE OFTHREE YEARS ON THE ...
Mileage: 59,100
AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 23,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHEN MY WIFE STARTED THE CAR MY 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR ALSO . WE HAVE A POLICE REPORT. MY WIFE IS TERRIFIED TO GET BACK IN THE CAR NOW. THE PEOPLE AT FORD WANT TO CHARGE ME TO FIX THE CAR, WHICH IS CRAZY. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT I...
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE RESIDENCE AND DRIVER LIFTED UP THE LIFTGATE AND GLASS SHATTERED. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LIFTGATE GLASS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V442000) REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *NM *BF *NM
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE SOUNDS OF FIRE TRUCKS AT ABOUT 3:15 AM BEFORE CONSUMER KNEW THEIR GARAGE WAS THE ONE ON FIRE. THE FORD EXPLORER WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AS WELL AS THE OTHER 1992 GMC. THE FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE FORD EXPLORER....
Mileage: 34,700
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT ONE YEAR I GOT IT USED FROM A DEALERSHIP IT WAS A ONE OWNER AND IN THE TIME THAT I HAVE HAD IT I HAVE PUT OVER $800 WORTH OF WORK IN TO IT WITH BRAKES,HUBS,AND ONE AUTO LOCK HUB THE HUBS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LET GO ONE MONTH AGO AND A WEEK AGO THE PA...
Mileage: 68,000
RECALL 04V442000 WAS ISSUED FOR THE LIFTGATE IN OCTOBER 2004. DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
Mileage: 40,000
INVESTIGATED AFTER PASSENGER SEATED IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT, MENTIONED UNUSUAL SEAT MOVEMENT AFTER A MODERATE TO HEAVY BRAKING OCCURRENCE. REAR WASHER HEAD ANCHOR BOLT/NUT WAS BROKEN/SHEERED OFF FLUSH AT THE FLOOR PAN, LEAVING THE SEAT TO TIP SLIGHTLY FORWARD. HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND UNKNOWN AS ...
Mileage: 52,800
GEARS BEGAN TO SLIP AT 59,000 MILES ON THREE YEAR OLD VEHICLE. ONE DAY OD LIGHT WENT OFF AND TRANSMISSION WAS COMPLETELY BURNED UP. WE HAD GIVEN VEHICLE REGULAR SERVICE. THERE WAS NO WARNING UP UNTIL THE DAY THE TRANNY WENT OUT. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN OUTSIDE SOURCE WHO CONCLUDED THAT THE SEAL L...
Mileage: 60
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ON 3/20/05 I NOTICED A CRACK ON THE BACK PANEL JUST BELOW THE UPPER LIFT GATE. THE CRACK IS TO THE RIGHT OF THE FORD EMBLEM AND EXTENDS FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PLASTIC PANEL. UPON CONTACTING MY DEALER, I WAS INFORMED BY THEIR BODY SHOP THAT THIS REPAIR WAS CO...
Mileage: 36,050
THREE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 02 EXPLORER, AND AT 39000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING JUST A BIT. A WEEK LATER, THIRD GEAR COULD NOT ENGAGE AT ALL, AND I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE TO THE REPAIR SHOP IN SECOND GEAR, WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, AND WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN THE CAR. MY REPAIR PE...
Mileage: 39,300
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS, 4.0 ENGINE, THAT HAS TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 59,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE AND HAVE NOTICED A HIGH NUMBER OF TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT LOW MILEAGE SUCH AS MY VEHICLE. I CALLED FORD TO SEE IF THEY WOULD PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THE REPAIR A...
Mileage: 59,000
NONE - JUST DRIVING AND ENGINE STOPS WITHOUT A SPUTTER ON HIGHWAY AT 55-65 MPH OR JUST IDLING, 2/3 DEALER DETERMINES IDLE AIR BYPASS DEFECTIVE, 2/3 - DRIVING HOME FROM DEALER IT DOES THE SAME THING, 2/8 - DEALER GETS VEHICLE BACK AND REPROGRAMS POWER CONTROL MODULE, NOW IT RUNS ROUGHER THAN BEFORE A...
Mileage: 47,000
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER SAW THE TAILGATE FRAME CRACKED AROUND THE GLASS WINDOW. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 90,000
THE LUGS: BOLTS ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL HAVE BROKEN OFF TWICE CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COME OFF. THE FIRST TIME WAS IN OCTOBER 2004 AND SECOND TIME WAS IN JANUARY 2005. 1ST TIME I WAS GETTING ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE 2ND TIME I WAS JUST GETTING OFF THE EXPRESSWAY. THIS PROBLEM HAS COST ME OV...
2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS HAD 2 REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS AND OVER $1,800 IN TRANSMISSION WORK NOT RELATED TO THE REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS. *AK
Mileage: 37,012
TRANSMISSION FAILED DURING ORDINARY DRIVING. TRANSMISSION REQUIRED NEARLY THREE WEEKS TO REPAIR AT A COST OF $2,800.*AK
Mileage: 59,000
VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN WILL CHANGING LANES TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE, OUR VEHICLE BEGAN TO UNCONTROLLIBLY EXCELLERATE AND CONTINUE TO EXCELLERATE PUSHING THE CAR TOWARD SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE...
Mileage: 44,000
VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN WILL CHANGING LANES TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE, OUR VEHICLE BEGAN TO UNCONTROLLIBLY EXCELLERATE AND CONTINUE TO EXCELLERATE PUSHING THE CAR TOWARD SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE...
Mileage: 44,000
VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN WILL CHANGING LANES TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE, OUR VEHICLE BEGAN TO UNCONTROLLIBLY EXCELLERATE AND CONTINUE TO EXCELLERATE PUSHING THE CAR TOWARD SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE...
Mileage: 44,000
VEHICLE IS A 2002 FORD EDDIE BAUER EXPLORER. VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN WILL CHANGING LANES TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE, OUR VEHICLE BEGAN TO UNCONTROLLIBLY EXCELLERATE AND CONTINUE TO EXCELLERATE PUSHING THE CAR TOWARD SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 70 MILES PER HOUR. ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE...
Mileage: 44,000
1ST TIME WAS THE REAR HOWLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, PRIMARILY DURING ACCELERATION. IT WAS REMEDIED ONCE FOOT WAS OFF THE GAS PEDAL. INNER/OUTER AXLE BEARINGS, RACERS, PINION SEAL WERE REPLACED. 2ND INCIDENT OCCURED LESS THAN 30 DAYS, AND 3000 MILES LATER, WHEN THE TRUCK DECIDED TO PULL ME FROM...
Mileage: 110,488
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V281000 CONCERNING HIGH BACK SEAT. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK
THE BACK HATCH ON MY FORD EXPLORER HAS A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC. FORD HAS TOLD US THAT THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM BUT WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. MY TRUCK IS NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT I HAVE SEEN. *AK
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THIS RECALL SINCE MID DECEMBER 2004. DEALER KEPT INSISTING THAT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS WHICH STARTED TO EXPERIENCE A WHINING NOISE FROM THE REAR END SHORTLY AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. IT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. THE FLUID WAS CHECKED, ALL O.K. NOW AT 75,000 MILES THE REAR END HAS FAILED. COST TO REPAIR EST $1200 - $1500. THERE APPEARS TO BE A DESIGN OR DEFE...
Mileage: 75,000
DIFFERENTIAL HUMS AT 55-75 MPH. 50,000 MILES ON VEHICLE HUM STARTED AFTER WARRANTY PERIOD EXPIRED. READ THAT MANY OWNERS WITH THE SAME YEAR EXPLORER 2002 ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. FORD SHOULD BE RECALLING/REPAIRING THIS PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE BECAUSE IT IS CLEARLY A FACTORY DEFECT. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
MY TRUCK IS STARTING TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH SHIFTING IN TO 3RD GEAR, DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I'LL HAVE TO FIX TRANSMISSION OR REPLACEIT. MAJOR PROBLEM IN THESE TRANSMISSIONS, CRAPPY IDEA TO MAKE IT A SEALED TRANSMISSION. *AK
Mileage: 75,000
THE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO, WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH. DROVE HOME WITH BRAKES APPLIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE CABLE.
Mileage: 60,250
CONSUMER STATED A RECALL FOR THE LIFTGATE HAS WAS ISSUED. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK *TT
Mileage: 65,000
O/D LIGHT FLASHING ON A 2002 EXPLORER. RESULTING IN A NEW TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 50,000 MILES. IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, AND I HAVE TO SUFFER AND PAY FOR FORD'S FAILURE TO PROVIDE A RECALL OR COMPENSATION FOR OWNING THEIR EQUIPMENT.*AK
Mileage: 52,000
RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE LIFTGATE ON THE CONSUMER'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS RECALL BUT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR IT. *BF PRIOR TO THE LIFTGATE BEING REPAIRED IT OPENED TWICE WITHOUT USING THE LATCH RELEASE. THE PLASTIC PANEL WHICH IS A PART OF THE LIFTGATE CRACKED BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO ...
REAR DRIVE AXLE HAS EXCESSIVE GEAR WHINE UNDER LOAD FROM 50-70 MPH. *AK
Mileage: 54,000
RECALL CAMPAIGN: RECALL ISSUED FOR LIFTGATE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *BF PRIOR TO THE LIFTGATE BEING REPAIRED IT OPENED TWICE WITHOUT USING THE LATCH RELEASE. THE PLASTIC PANEL WHICH IS A PART OF THE LIFTGATE CRACKED BUT THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE IT UNDER THE RECALL. *NM
Mileage: 43,877
PRIOR TO PURCHASE 6/03 @ 40K MILES, TRANS FLUID 2 QTS LOW, NOTHING ELSE ADDRESSED. APRIL '04 @ 50K MILES REPLACED LEAKS IN TRANSMISSIONS, CHARGED $200 DEDUCTIBLE. SEPT '04 REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL, JAN '05 REPLACED REAR DIFF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, NOW NEED WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION AT 68000 MILES. *AK
PRIOR TO PURCHASE 6/03 @ 40K MILES, TRANS FLUID 2 QTS LOW, NOTHING ELSE ADDRESSED. APRIL '04 @ 50K MILES REPLACED LEAKS IN TRANSMISSIONS, CHARGED $200 DEDUCTIBLE. SEPT '04 REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL, JAN '05 REPLACED REAR DIFF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, NOW NEED WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION AT 68000 MILES. *AK
PRIOR TO PURCHASE 6/03 @ 40K MILES, TRANS FLUID 2 QTS LOW, NOTHING ELSE ADDRESSED. APRIL '04 @ 50K MILES REPLACED LEAKS IN TRANSMISSIONS, CHARGED $200 DEDUCTIBLE. SEPT '04 REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL, JAN '05 REPLACED REAR DIFF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, NOW NEED WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION AT 68000 MILES. *AK
PRIOR TO PURCHASE 6/03 @ 40K MILES, TRANS FLUID 2 QTS LOW, NOTHING ELSE ADDRESSED. APRIL '04 @ 50K MILES REPLACED LEAKS IN TRANSMISSIONS, CHARGED $200 DEDUCTIBLE. SEPT '04 REPLACED REAR DIFFERENTIAL, JAN '05 REPLACED REAR DIFF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, NOW NEED WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION AT 68000 MILES. *AK
THE 2002 EXPLORER WITH THE 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DEFINITELY HAS MANUFACTURING FLAWS AND SHOULD EITHER BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED.*AK
Mileage: 58,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE SHIFTING TO OVERDIRVE. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT. VEHICLE IS ONLY 37 MONTHS OLD. MILEAGE IS 50,000. *AK
Mileage: 51,000
REAR LIFTGATE STRUCTURE BELOW THE GLASS HAS CRACKED. CRACK IS 6 INCHES LONG AND GROWING. IT SEEMS THIS IS A ISSUE THAT IS RELATED TO THE DESIGN FLAW COVERED (RECALL 04S20). THIS FLAW WILL EVENTUALLY EFFECT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE REAR LIFTGATE STRUCTURE AND MAKE UNSAFE.*AK
Mileage: 54,000
THE CONSUMER'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT WAS PARKED WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. *NM *NM
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE WOULD SPEED MORE INSTEAD OF DISENGAGING. DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL USING THE HAND BUTTON. DEALER CHANGED THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.
Mileage: 61,900
JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM A DEALER. KEPT SCHEDULED MAINT. HAS BEEN OFF LOT FOR SIX MONTHS. NOTICED A LOUD ENGINE KNOCK FROM FRONT OF THE ENGINE. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER!, THEY SAID I HAD BLOWN A ROD BEARING. HAS TO BE SOMETHING WITH THE ENGINE. ENGINE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 6...
Mileage: 66,000
DOOR LOCKS FREEZE AT TEMP. BELOW 30 DEG. F. THIS OCCURS ON BOTH FRONT DOORS. THIS PREVENTS THE LATCH FROM CLOSING COMPLETELY. THE PASSENGER DOOR HAS OPENED WHEN THE TRUCK MADE A RT. HAND TURN. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGING ISSUE. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN IN LAST YEAR FOR THIS ISSUE. THE DOOR STRIKER WAS ADJUSE...
Mileage: 47,300
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V442000/REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL ON THE LIFT GATE. PARTS TO REPAIR THE RECALL WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST 5 MONTHS. NOW, THE LIFT GATE HAS CRASHED AND BROKEN AND THE DEALER IS TELLING THE OWNER ...
Mileage: 40,000
THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES DEVELOPED CUTS ON THE SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. *AK UPDATED *EH *JB
Mileage: 30,214
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(04V442000) REAR LIFTGATE GLASS NO PARTS AVAILABLE. NOTICE WAS RECEIVED ON NOV. 2004 HOWEVER STILL NO PARTS AVAILABL TO REPAIR LIFTGATE. *TT
THE PANEL THAT HOLDS THE BACK GLASS UP IS IN THE LIFTGATE CRACKED. THIS MAY CAUSE THE GLASS TO FALL OUT WHILE DRIVING . DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
Mileage: 50,000
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000; FORD ISSUED A REAR LIFTGATE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE PARTS IN ORDER TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE LIFTGATE COULD FALL OFF.*AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION ON ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE. TRADED IT IN FOR A NEW VEHICLE. THE NEWLY PURCHASED VEHICLE DISPLAYED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS THE PREVIOUSLY OWNED VEHICLE. T HE GEARS SLIPPED WHEN PRESSING THE GAS, THEN IT ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 50 MPH TO ...
Mileage: 60,000
THERE IS A RECALL ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER CONCERNING THE LIFTGATE HINGES. I WAS NOTIFIED IN SEPTEMBER THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE IN THE DEALERSHIPS IN NOVEMBER. THEY HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN FEBRUARY. IN THE MEANTIME THE APPLIQUE ON MY LIFTGATE HAS CRACKED. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WOULD NOT PAY TO HAVE IT RE...
Mileage: 76,000
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000; FORD ISSUED A REAR LIFTGATE RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER. AS A RESULT, THE LIFTGATE BROKE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY OWNER.
'RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2002 FORD EXPLORER, PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF (THE REAR LIFT GATE WINDOW) *SC
TRAVELING IN HEAVY RAIN WHEN INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY BECAME NON-OPERATIONAL. THE WIPERS STOPPED MIDWAY ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE REGULAR AND FAST WIPER SPEEDS ARE STILL OPERATIONAL AT THIS POINT. IN ORDER TO HAVE THE WIPERS RETURN TO THE NORMAL POSITION ON THE WINDSHIELD, THE WIPER S...
HEARD WHINING NOISE WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH IN THIS VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS; THE WHINING GREW INTO A FAINT GRINDING AT LOWER SPEEDS AND THEN A MORE MAJOR GRINDING. THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY THE LIGHT CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXPLORER DIFFERENTIALS CAUSES THIS PR...
THIS HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL VEHICLE! IT IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC 4-WHEEL DRIVE AS WELL AS FULL 4-WHEEL DRIVE WITH HIGH & LOW TRANSFER CASE, 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC, 4.6L V8 WITH DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMS, LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIAL, TOWING PACKAGE, LEATHER SEATS, ETC. HOWEVER, THIS PR...
SEVERAL PROBLEMS - AT 9,000 MILES MY BRAKES WENT AND HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS RESURFACED BY 23,000 MILES MY REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND MY FRONT BRAKES WERE NEARLY GONE. THIS COST ME OVER $1,000 TO REPAIR. AT 25-27,000 MILES MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. GOING IN REVERSE THE ...
Mileage: 9,000
SEVERAL PROBLEMS - AT 9,000 MILES MY BRAKES WENT AND HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS RESURFACED BY 23,000 MILES MY REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND MY FRONT BRAKES WERE NEARLY GONE. THIS COST ME OVER $1,000 TO REPAIR. AT 25-27,000 MILES MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. GOING IN REVERSE THE ...
Mileage: 9,000
SEVERAL PROBLEMS - AT 9,000 MILES MY BRAKES WENT AND HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS RESURFACED BY 23,000 MILES MY REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE AND MY FRONT BRAKES WERE NEARLY GONE. THIS COST ME OVER $1,000 TO REPAIR. AT 25-27,000 MILES MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS PROPERLY. GOING IN REVERSE THE ...
Mileage: 9,000
OVER TIME NOTICED JERKING WHILE UPSHIFTING. LOUD WINDING NOISE AT HIGH WAY SPEEDS WHEN ON GAS PEDAL. DRIVE MOSTLY HIGHWAY AND STILL EXTREMLY POOR MPG. 9.8-10.6MPG AVERAGE ON HIGHWAY! ALSO PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. HAD REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 43,000
OVER TIME NOTICED JERKING WHILE UPSHIFTING. LOUD WINDING NOISE AT HIGH WAY SPEEDS WHEN ON GAS PEDAL. DRIVE MOSTLY HIGHWAY AND STILL EXTREMLY POOR MPG. 9.8-10.6MPG AVERAGE ON HIGHWAY! ALSO PASSENGER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. HAD REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 43,000
DOOR AJAR LIGHT REMAINS ON DESPITE ALL DOORS BEING SECURED. WHEN YOU ENGAGE THE DOOR LOCKS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVERS SIDE LOCK WILL DISENGAGE AFTER A FEW SECONDS. WHEN YOU LOCK DOORS FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE (WITH THE REMOTE), THE CHIME WILL BEEP TWO TIMES AS IF THERE IS A DOOR OPEN. NOW...
Mileage: 55,000
WHILE DRIVING THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS WOULD UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. *NM *JB
MY TRUCK WORKED FINE FOR THE FIRST 18000 MILES I HAVE HAD IT AND NOW IT HAS ALMOST 45000 MILES ON IT. WHEN THE TRUCK TRIES TO CHANGE GEARS FROM SECOND TO THIRD THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A CLUNK NOISE AND THEN THE REST OF THE TIME IT CHANGES GEARS FINE. THE NOISE JUST HAPPENS BETWEEN SECOND TO THIRD GEA...
Mileage: 18,000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V442000; FORD ISSUED A REAR LIFTGATE GLASS RECALL. THIS VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE AVAILABLE PARTS IN ORDER TO REPAIR.
THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. *JB TWO INDEPENDANT CAUSE & ORIGIN REPORTS FOUND THE FIRE TO HAVE STARTED UNDER THE DASH BOARD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. BRUCE YORK HAS THE C&O REPORTS.
Mileage: 6,800
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000; FORD ISSUED A REAR LIFTGATE GLASS RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE PARTS IN ORDER TO REPAIR.*AK
NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. SARASOTA FORD, 941-366-3673. *AK
Mileage: 51,000
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000/REAR CONCERNING LIFTGATE GLASS. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. HOWEVER, BOTH HINGES WERE FRACTURED, AND THE GLASS FELL OUT OF POSITION. *AK
Mileage: 35,000
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. NO PARTS AVAILABLE.*AK
PANEL DIRECTLY BELOW REAR WINDSHIELD CRACKED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. FORD DELORSHIPS AND THE FORD MOTOR CORPORATION REFUSE TO REPAIR IT. I WAS TOLD BY THE DELORSHIP AND FORD THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS 2002 EXPLORERS NATIONWIDE. SOME HOW, THEY STILL BELIEVE ITS NOT NECESSARY TO RECALL. THEY HA...
ORIGINALLY INFORMED FORD DEALER OF LOUD SHUDDER IN VEHICLE UPON STARTING WHEN COLD AT ABOUT 11,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT IS "NORMAL" FOR THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT--"KEEP ON DRIVING IT." TRANSMISSION OVER-DRIVE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AT ABOUT 69,400 MILES. FORD SERVICE...
Mileage: 69,649
ORIGINALLY INFORMED FORD DEALER OF LOUD SHUDDER IN VEHICLE UPON STARTING WHEN COLD AT ABOUT 11,000 MILES AND WAS TOLD THAT IS "NORMAL" FOR THIS TRANSMISSION AND THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT--"KEEP ON DRIVING IT." TRANSMISSION OVER-DRIVE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AT ABOUT 69,400 MILES. FORD SERVICE...
Mileage: 69,649
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 01I010000 NOTICE IN OCTOBER OF 2004. SINCE THEN DEALER HAS STILL NOT RECEIVED ANY PARTS.*AK
LEAKING SEAL ON TOP COVER OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL; DIFFERENTIAL WAS MAKING NOISE. IT WAS FACTORY SEALED WITH SILICONE WHICH IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE LONG-TERM SEAL DUE TO DETERIORATION. FORD SAID SILICONE SEALS ARE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT RELENTED AFTER MY STRIDENT CIMPLAINT. HUGE COST ($675) TO REMOVE...
Mileage: 41,000
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS STILL WAITING FOR PARTS, AND RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED. *AK
BY THE FORD SYMBOL IN THE BACK THERE IS A CRACK ABOUT 6-8 INCHES LONG. NO DENTS OR DEBRIS AROUND CRACK. THE CRACK JUST HAPPENED.*AK
TRANSMISSION DIED AT 3642 MILES VERY LOW MILAGE TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE DEFECTIVE AND IT COSTS MORE THAN 3,000$ TO FIX IT. THE COST SHOULD BE PICKED UP BY FORD.*AK
Mileage: 36,426
THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE REAR LIFTGATE RECALL 04V442000 HAS'NT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 3 MONTHS, AND THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. *JB
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 6 INCH CRACK UNDER WINDOW. *NM
GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AS A RESULT CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE. DEALER SAID THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE SEIZED.JB...WHILE MAKING LEFT HAND TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION THE ...
Mileage: 32,000
I HAD THE OIL CHANGED ON THE EXPLORER AND THEY TOLD ME I WOULD NEED TO GET THE BRAKE PADS REPLACED VERY SOON. I INTENDED TO GET A COUPLE QUOTES FOR THIS JOB BUT WE HAD A DEATH IN THE FAMILY SO I TOOK THE EXPLORER BACK TO LAPEER FORD TO HAVE THE BRAKES SERVICED. THEY CALLED AND SAID THAT THE ROTORS...
Mileage: 41,000
RUMBLING/HOWLING NOISE FROM UNDER REAR OF VEHICLE. DEALER DIAGNOSED REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. THERE SHOULD BE A LONGER LIFE EXPECTANCY FOR THIS COMPONENT. *NM
Mileage: 70,078
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY INDICATING THE AIR BAGS ARE INOPERABLE. THE CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES. FORD CANNOT REPAIR THE ISSUE. THE DISTRICT AND FORD CORPORATE ARE NON-COMMITTAL. *JB
Mileage: 28,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. WHEN PUTTING IT IN REVERSE NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN FOR 5 - 10 SECONDS. THEN IT WOULD LURCH INTO GEAR AND REV UP AND SHOOT BACKWARDS. SINCE NOTHING WOULD HAPPEN YOU WOULD THINK IT NEEDED GAS AND THEN WHEN IT ENGAGED AFTER 5 - 10 SECONDS IT WOULD L...
Mileage: 46,000
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL LETTER/RECALL NUMBER 04V442000. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST 4 MONTHS NOW. THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
REAR LIFT GLASS ASSEMBLY. SHATTERED UPON OPENING, LIFT GLASS SUPPORT BRACKET TWISTED OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING THE FAILURE. 2 INJURED, AN ADULT AND A CHILD. *NM
Mileage: 33,000
REAR LIFT GLASS ASSEMBLY. SHATTERED UPON OPENING, LIFT GLASS SUPPORT BRACKET TWISTED OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING THE FAILURE. 2 INJURED, AN ADULT AND A CHILD. *NM
Mileage: 33,000
NO PARTS FOR TAILGATE. NHTSA'S RECALL # 04V442000. *NM
CRACK IN REAR LIFTGATE DUE TO THE MISALIGNMENT OF THE HINGES WHICH LED TO THE WINDOW NOT BEING ABLE TO CLOSE CORRECTLY. *NM
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR *NM
PART THAT HOLDS THE BACK WINDOW IN THE FORD EXPLORER HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR
RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE STRUT MOUNTING BRACKETS (04S20) BUT HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO HAVE THEM REPLACED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *NM *TC (RECALL# 03V094000) *JB
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON A FRIEND OF MINES 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT ARE AWFUL. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE FROM TIME TO TIME AND THEY DO AN AWFUL JOB WITH SNOW AND RAIN. HAVE OTHERS EVER COMPLAINED ABOUT EXPLORERS IN THIS WAY?? THIS IS HER FOURTH FORD EXPLORER OVER THE PAST MANY YEARS-SHE HAD A 1996, 1998, A...
THIS STARTED IN OCTOBER 2004 AND WE STILL ON JANUARY 19TH HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANY REPAIRS MADE TO OUR VEHICLE. I HAVE A WRITTEN STATEMENT THAT WOULDN'T FIT HERE THAT I WOULD LOVE TO SEND YOU WITH ALL THE DETAILS. PLEASE ALLOW ME TO FAX OR MAIL IT IN. *NM
1. NO EVENT LEADING TO FAILURE. 2. REAR HATCH APPLIQUE PANEL IS DAMAGED AND CRACKED. 3. NOTHING. I HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS 45K MILES. 9000 MILES BEYOND THE WARRANTY. *JB
Mileage: 44,757
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HAD SHATTERED. THERE WAS GLASS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND INSIDE.. THE PANEL HAD BEEN EXPANDED. THE VEHICLES REAR DOOR WAS CLOSED AND IN PLACE. THE CONSUMER HAD RECEIVED A CONSUMER NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT THI...
Mileage: 44,600
AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL FOR THE TAILGATE LIFT CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE THERE WERE NO PARTS. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V442000. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR COULD NOT BE PREFORMED UNTIL THE WEAT...
Mileage: 23,000
THE PARTS HAVE NOT COME IN FOR THE LIFTGATE REAR GLASS BRACKETT NHTSA RECALL 04V442000. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. *AK
Mileage: 21,000
I AM THE FLEET MANAGER OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT AND WE OWN FOUR FORD EXPLORERS TWO OF THE FOUR A 2002, AND A 2003, EXPLORER 4X4 XLT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS WHEEL BEARING FAILURES THREE FAILURES ON THE 02 EXPLORER AND ONE ON THE 03, REAR STRUT FAILURE,SEALS LEAKING CONV...
Mileage: 45,000
I AM THE FLEET MANAGER OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT AND WE OWN FOUR FORD EXPLORERS TWO OF THE FOUR A 2002, AND A 2003, EXPLORER 4X4 XLT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS WHEEL BEARING FAILURES THREE FAILURES ON THE 02 EXPLORER AND ONE ON THE 03, REAR STRUT FAILURE,SEALS LEAKING CONV...
Mileage: 45,000
I AM THE FLEET MANAGER OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT AND WE OWN FOUR FORD EXPLORERS TWO OF THE FOUR A 2002, AND A 2003, EXPLORER 4X4 XLT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS WHEEL BEARING FAILURES THREE FAILURES ON THE 02 EXPLORER AND ONE ON THE 03, REAR STRUT FAILURE,SEALS LEAKING CONV...
Mileage: 45,000
I AM THE FLEET MANAGER OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT AND WE OWN FOUR FORD EXPLORERS TWO OF THE FOUR A 2002, AND A 2003, EXPLORER 4X4 XLT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS WHEEL BEARING FAILURES THREE FAILURES ON THE 02 EXPLORER AND ONE ON THE 03, REAR STRUT FAILURE,SEALS LEAKING CONV...
Mileage: 45,000
I AM THE FLEET MANAGER OF THE BUFFALO GROVE PARK DISTRICT AND WE OWN FOUR FORD EXPLORERS TWO OF THE FOUR A 2002, AND A 2003, EXPLORER 4X4 XLT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS SUCH AS WHEEL BEARING FAILURES THREE FAILURES ON THE 02 EXPLORER AND ONE ON THE 03, REAR STRUT FAILURE,SEALS LEAKING CONV...
Mileage: 45,000
RECALL CAMPAIGN: NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL#04S20 REAR LIFTGATE. FREEWAY FORD 281-588-5000. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM
PLASTIC BODY PIECE UNDER REAR GLASS ON DOOR CRACKED DUE TO STRESS. BROKE WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD. NO IMPACT. *AK
Mileage: 42,000
THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL TO THEIR TSB ARTICLE NO. 620978 REFERENCING THE SUN ROOF. *NM *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SUN ROOF IN HOW IT RETRACTS. *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE REAR WINDOW LIFTGATE. THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY THE DEALER. LIFTGATE BRACKET NHTSA 04V442000. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON HER OWN. VEHICLE WA...
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON HER OWN. VEHICLE WA...
STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, AND WENT TO THE DOCTOR ON HER OWN. VEHICLE WA...
2002 FORD EXPLORER DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT STOPPED WORKING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *JB
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN OCTOBER 2004 FOR THE REAR LIFT GLASS HINGE (04S20). I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 MONTHS FOR PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. IT WAS FINALLY REPAIRED ON 1/6/05 AT KEATING FORD DEALERSHIP. TODAY 1/9/05 MY WIFE HAD DRIV...
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS BOUGHT NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED IN OCTOBER 2004 FOR THE REAR LIFT GLASS HINGE (04S20). I HAVE BEEN WAITING OVER 2 MONTHS FOR PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE. IT WAS FINALLY REPAIRED ON 1/6/05 AT KEATING FORD DEALERSHIP. TODAY 1/9/05 MY WIFE HAD DRIV...
I WENT TO MY AUTOMOBILE AND RAISED JUST THE WINDOW PART OF MY HATCH AND GOT SOME STUFF OUT OF MY VEHICLE AND I SHUT THE HATCH JUST AS I ALWAYS DID AND WHEN I SHUT IT I HEARD A NOISE AND I LOOKED AT MY VEHICLE AND THE METAL OR FIBERGLASS ON THE HATCH HAD CRACKED ALL THE WAY TO THE UNDER SURFACE OF T...
UPON PARKING THE VEHICLE AND RETURNING BACK TO START IT UP LEVER WHICH CHANGED THE GEARS BROKE INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. *AK THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THE SHIFTER BROKE AT THE COLUMN BECAUSE T...
Mileage: 38,456
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT TO OVERDRIVE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE OVER DRIVE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THE BAND WOULD BURN UP. *SC
Mileage: 91,000
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STRANGE SOUNDS AND DELAY WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *BF THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. *SC
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED STRANGE SOUNDS AND DELAY WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE. *BF THE ABS LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. *SC
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER NUMBER 04V442000/REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIR MADE, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE SEPTEMBER 2004; THE PARTS HAVE NOT COME IN AS OF YET. THE DEALER INFORMATION IS 3400 14TH W, BRADENTON FL. 34205, 941-747...
END GATE CRACKED, NO APPEARANT REASON. *AK
Mileage: 99,000
RECALL 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED WHILE OPENING THE LIFTGATE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER.*AK
RECALL 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE MADE THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED WHILE OPENING THE LIFTGATE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER.*AK
NHTSA RECALL 04V442000 ON THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE COMPUTER SHOWED THAT THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HOWEVER, CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE . *AK
MULTIPLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, 42,000 MILES. LOUD NOISE PROMPTED ACTION BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. COMPLETE FAILURE MAY HAVE RESULTED IN WHEEL LOCK-UP AND POSSIBLE CRASH. DESPITE COMPLAINT AND RESQUEST FOR THE REPAIR TO BE COVERED GIVEN LIMITED MILEAGE, NO ASSISTANCE FROM...
Mileage: 40,000
MULTIPLE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4, 42,000 MILES. LOUD NOISE PROMPTED ACTION BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE. COMPLETE FAILURE MAY HAVE RESULTED IN WHEEL LOCK-UP AND POSSIBLE CRASH. DESPITE COMPLAINT AND RESQUEST FOR THE REPAIR TO BE COVERED GIVEN LIMITED MILEAGE, NO ASSISTANCE FROM...
Mileage: 40,000
THE PARTS TO PERFORM THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS RECALL 04V442000 WEREN'T AVAILABLE ON THE DATES INDICATED IN THE RECALL LETTER. THE DEALERSHIP NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD ANY INDICATION ON WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SRS LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SRS SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED IT FOUR TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
FORD EXPLORER, 2002. STRESS CRACK (ABOUT ONE EIGHTH INCH WIDE, SEVEN INCHES LONG) IN FRAME BELOW REAR HATCH WINDOW, TO THE LEFT OF THE FORD NAME PLATE. CRACK OCCURED WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL FORCE BEING APPLIED (NO COLLISION, NOT STRUCK BY FOREIGN OBJECT, ETC.) THE FRAME IS SIMPLY NOT ABLE TO CARRY T...
Mileage: 46,850
AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF HEARING A "WHOOSHING" TIRE SOUNDS FROM THE BACK OF THE 02 FORD EXPL XLT, AND DEALERS TELLING US THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG, TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SERVICE CENTER AND HAD TO HAVE REAR SUSPENSION/AXLES REPLACED (4/04) AND ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE 2 BACK TIRES BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE....
THERE IS A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC JUST UNDER THE LIFTGATE GLASS DOWN TO THE LIFTGATE HANDLE. IT JUST APPEARED ON A COLD MORNING IN NEW JERSEY WITH NOTHING DONE TO CAUSE IT. I KNOW FORD MAKES VEHICLES THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE COLD WITHOUT CRACKING, RIGHT? HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL NOT AFFECT THE STURDINESS...
Mileage: 35,896
AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE AIR BAG MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
Mileage: 19,600
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CREATES CONDENSATION ON THE BRAKE AND THE DRIVER MUST INCREASE THE THROTTLE BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL RELEASE. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER A...
Mileage: 5,500
HAD TROUBLE SHIFTING COLUMN SHIFT & THEN IT BROKE OFF IN MY HAND. *JB
Mileage: 43,500
THE CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN HE PULLED OFF, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL JAMMED DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER HAD TO PHYSICALLY PULL THE GAS PEDAL UP WITH HANDS. *JB
NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 04S20 REPAIRS CONCERNING LIFTGATE WINDOW. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. FAMILY FORD 973-347-5379. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V442000. *TC
Mileage: 98,000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THEN EXPLODED INADVERTENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE REMAINED IN A GARAGE WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *AK
Mileage: 22,631
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER WAS CLOSING THE REAR HATCH AND THE ENTIRE WINDOW SHATTERED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND ALTHOUGH THE BALL AND SOCKET JOINT TO THE HATCH WINDOW WAS RECALLED, MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO ASSIST CONSUMER UNLESS A WAIVER WAS SIGNED SO THAT CONSUMER WILL NO...
Mileage: 29,990
WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK COLUMN SHIFT LEVER WOULD GET STUCK. UPON A STALLING ,, WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK TO RESTART THE CAR, COLUMN SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF RESULTING IN BEING UNABLE USE THE VEHICLE WHILE IN A PARKING LOT AT NIGHT WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEA...
Mileage: 73,000
WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK COLUMN SHIFT LEVER WOULD GET STUCK. UPON A STALLING ,, WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK TO RESTART THE CAR, COLUMN SHIFT LEVER BROKE OFF RESULTING IN BEING UNABLE USE THE VEHICLE WHILE IN A PARKING LOT AT NIGHT WITH SMALL CHILDREN IN THE CAR. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEA...
Mileage: 73,000
TRANSMISSIONS PROBLEM, BEEN TO TWO DEALERS, AND CANT FIX THE PROBLEM. FORD WIL NOT HELP. I FIRST WENT IN BEFORE MY 3-36 WAS UP NOW IM 45 DAYS OVER AND THEY WON'T PAY . IT MISSES UNDER A LOAD AND WHEN PASSING OTHER CARS FEELS VERY UNSAFE . *AK
Mileage: 27,500
I WAS DRIVING,WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMMING FROM UNDERNEATH MY FORD EXPLORER.I THOUGHT FOR A SECOND OR TWO,THAT I HAD RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE STREET.THE VEHICLE,SLOWED.WHEN I STOPPED FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT,IT WOULD NOT MOVE.THE OD OFF LIGHT WAS FLASHING.THE ONLY WAY I COULD MOVE THE TRUCK WAS I...
I WAS DRIVING,WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMMING FROM UNDERNEATH MY FORD EXPLORER.I THOUGHT FOR A SECOND OR TWO,THAT I HAD RAN OVER SOMETHING IN THE STREET.THE VEHICLE,SLOWED.WHEN I STOPPED FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT,IT WOULD NOT MOVE.THE OD OFF LIGHT WAS FLASHING.THE ONLY WAY I COULD MOVE THE TRUCK WAS I...
THE PANEL ON THE REAR LIFTGATE WHICH CONTAINS THE FORD EMBLEM CRACKED FOR NO REASON AND I WAS INFORMED BY 2 DEALERSHIPS THAT IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES IN THE PAST TO SIMILAR FORD VEHICLES BUT THAT THEY WILL NOT REPAIR MINES BECAUSE IT HAS OVER 36,000 MILES ON IT, BUT MY COMPLAINT IS THAT IT IS A FA...
WHEN SHIFTING GEAR FROM "PARK" TO "DRIVE" THE COLUMN SHIFTER WAS NOTICABLY DIFFICULT TO MOVE. WITHOUT WARNING , THE COLUMN SHIFTER FELL OFF, RESULTING IN NOT HAVING A CAR TO DRIVE. I AM CURRENTLY TRYING TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. *JB
Mileage: 41,519
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V442000 REAR CONCERNING TAILGATE GLASS. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE IN LATE NOVEMBER. CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE IN. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR FOUR MONTHS. *AK CONSUMER SCHEDULE...
Mileage: 32,500
REAR BEARING FAILURE OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER BECAUSE OF REAR END NOISE AND WAS TOLD THE BEARING WAS ABOUT TO EXPLODE AND COULD HAVE LOST AN AXLE. *AK
Mileage: 43,280
04 V 442 000/REAR LIFTGATE GLASS: THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH DRIVER'S GEAR POPPED OUT, AND VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER.*AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE THROTTLE CABLE BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE SPEED TO DANGEROUS LEVELS. APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES DID LITTLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AT SERVICE STATION WHICH IDENTIFED THE PROBLEM AS THE THROTTLE CABLE, NOTING ...
Mileage: 43,000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V442000 FOR THE REAR WINDOW, AND AFTER NUMEROUS CALLS THE PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED BY THE DEALERS. *AK
Mileage: 79,000
WITH NORMAL DRIVING, THE DIFFERENTIAL OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS PROGRESSED FROM HUMMING TO A LOADER ROAR WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS, WHICH I WAS TOLD WAS 'NORMAL FOR FORDS'. 5,000 MILES LATER I AM LOOKING AT $1,300.00 TO REPLACE THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AT MY OWN COST, SINCE FORDS WARRANTY RAN OUT ...
Mileage: 49,750
THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, AND THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DOOR RUBBER PANEL FAILED TO STAY ATTACHED ...
THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, AND THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE SWAYED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO, DOOR RUBBER PANEL FAILED TO STAY ATTACHED ...
MY FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION IT WAS AT 36000 MILES, MY CAR WAS TUNED AND SERVICED AS SHUDULE, AND IT COST A TOTAL OF $1700.00 TO FIX. WHICH THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEAR OLD. THE AIR CONDITION STOP WORKING IN DECEMBER OF 2003 AND AT THE TIME MY CAR WAS BARELY 1 YEAR OLD THIER HAS BEEN MANY OTHER CONCERN ...
Mileage: 36,000
MY FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION IT WAS AT 36000 MILES, MY CAR WAS TUNED AND SERVICED AS SHUDULE, AND IT COST A TOTAL OF $1700.00 TO FIX. WHICH THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEAR OLD. THE AIR CONDITION STOP WORKING IN DECEMBER OF 2003 AND AT THE TIME MY CAR WAS BARELY 1 YEAR OLD THIER HAS BEEN MANY OTHER CONCERN ...
Mileage: 36,000
MY FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION IT WAS AT 36000 MILES, MY CAR WAS TUNED AND SERVICED AS SHUDULE, AND IT COST A TOTAL OF $1700.00 TO FIX. WHICH THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEAR OLD. THE AIR CONDITION STOP WORKING IN DECEMBER OF 2003 AND AT THE TIME MY CAR WAS BARELY 1 YEAR OLD THIER HAS BEEN MANY OTHER CONCERN ...
Mileage: 36,000
MY FORD EXPLORER TRANSMISSION IT WAS AT 36000 MILES, MY CAR WAS TUNED AND SERVICED AS SHUDULE, AND IT COST A TOTAL OF $1700.00 TO FIX. WHICH THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEAR OLD. THE AIR CONDITION STOP WORKING IN DECEMBER OF 2003 AND AT THE TIME MY CAR WAS BARELY 1 YEAR OLD THIER HAS BEEN MANY OTHER CONCERN ...
Mileage: 36,000
1.EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE -ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION WHILE HAVING MY CAR AT THE DEALER WHILE IN WARRANTY I MADE NOTE TO THE SERVICE INDIVIDUAL,THAT SOME THING FELT WRONG WHEN MY CAR WOULD SHIFT IN TO ANOTHER GEAR WHILE MOVING .NOTHING WAS EVER FOUND WRONG OR ANY DOCUMENTATION WAS MADE. 2.F...
Mileage: 43,900
EVEN WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO TO "0" AND THE "CHECK GAUGE" LIGHT COMES ON BECAUSE THE SENDER ASSEMBLY UNIT OF THE GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. WHEN WE TOOK OUR EXPLORER TO DUB MILLER FORD IN ROSENBERG ON NOV. 19TH, THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER 2002 EXPLORER BROUGHT IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM...
WHINING NOISE COMING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 44,000 MILES. POSSIBLE CRASH IF DIFFERENTIAL LOCKS UP AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FORD SAYS I NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE DIFFERENTIAL, YET NOT WILLING TO PAY PART OF THE COST. INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2002 EXPLORER.*A...
Mileage: 43,000
1. DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES ON THE EVENING (7:30 PM) OF 12-4-04 TO A HOLIDAY PARTY WITH JUST MYSELF AND MY WIFE. UPON ARRIVING WITHIN SECONDS OF THE LOCATION AN ANONOYMOUS DIRVER STOPPED OUR VEHICLE AND MADE US AWARE THAT THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM UNDER OUR VEHICLE, A 2002 FORD EXPLORER X...
Mileage: 30,000
NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL 04V442000 CONCERNING LIFTGATE GLASS. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MALLEN, 440-442-8000. *AK
Mileage: 6,000
WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A GARAGE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. IN MAY 2004 THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY THE DEALER DUE TO AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATING. CURRENTLY, SIX MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING OUT OF A GARAGE AT 5 MPH THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY.*AK
Mileage: 19,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD WHEN CHANGING GEARS,AND SLOW IN REVERSE. CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE GEAR WENT INTO OVERDRIVE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
Mileage: 42,000
DASHLIGHT ILLUMINATES, DOOR CHIME SOUNDS AND AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO MULTIPLE DEALERS AND HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO RECTIFY YET THE ISSUE HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED.*AK
Mileage: 30,000
I BOUGHT MY 2002 EXPLORER IN MAY OF 04. IT ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES AND THERE IS A SEVERE WHINING NOISE IN THE REAR-END. IT WILL ALSO JERK AND SLAP SOMETIMES WHEN I LET OFF OF THE GAS. I ALSO PUT IT IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND IF FEELS AND IT SLAPS AND JERKS LIKE THE WHOLE UNDERNEATH IS GOING TO FALL OUT.*...
Mileage: 40,000
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE REAR HATCH . THE CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE. DEALER HAD NO PARTS FOR THE RECALL. *AK
Mileage: 27,000
VEHICLE WAS RUNNING LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT TIMING CHAIN WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
Mileage: 37,091
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V442000 CONCERNING REAR LIFTGATE GLASS. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK.....*AK
Mileage: 16,824
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOISY AND LEAKING. I HAVE HAD MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES IN 2 YEARS FOR NOISY (ROARING) REAR DIFFERENTIAL AT SPEEDS OF 55-65MPH IT ONLY MAKES THE NOISE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED. COASTING NO NOISE. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS ALSO LEAKING OIL. INI...
Mileage: 30,000
MY TRANSMISSION SHIFTER HARD A FEW TIMES ( LOUD "CLUNK") FOR SOME TIME NOW. I THEN LOST 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I AM UNABLE TO SELECT HIGH FOUR OR EVEN LOW. THE LOW BUTTON NO LONGER ELUMINATES AND SHIFTS TO LOW. I DISCOVERED I LOST 4X4 MODE WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IN THE RAIN AND MY REAR WHEELS SPUN W...
Mileage: 48,000
COMPLETE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT LOW MILEAGE.*AK
Mileage: 46,000
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER (EDDIE BAUER). AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-70 THERE IS SIGNIFICANT NOISE (ROARING) FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS, THE NOISE GOES AWAY. CURRENTLY HAVE 60K MILES, BUT NOISE STARTED SHORTLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF WARRANTY (36K). T...
Mileage: 37,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, TIMING CHAIN GUIDE FAILURE (4.0L PREVIOUS FORD RECALL) FORD REPLACED TRANS. NOW THAT TRANS IS FAILING. REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AND GEAR SET. *NM
Mileage: 71,156
TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, TIMING CHAIN GUIDE FAILURE (4.0L PREVIOUS FORD RECALL) FORD REPLACED TRANS. NOW THAT TRANS IS FAILING. REPLACED TIMING CHAIN AND GEAR SET. *NM
Mileage: 71,156
WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED THE REAR LEFT AXLE STARTED SMOKING AND BECAME RED HOT. THE PAINT ALSO PEELED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT THE REAR LEFT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP. THE BRAKE WAS REPLACED. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL WAS LEAKING ALSO. THE SEAL AND FLUID WAS ...
Mileage: 40,000
WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED THE REAR LEFT AXLE STARTED SMOKING AND BECAME RED HOT. THE PAINT ALSO PEELED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO INDICATED THAT THE REAR LEFT BRAKE HAD LOCKED UP. THE BRAKE WAS REPLACED. THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL WAS LEAKING ALSO. THE SEAL AND FLUID WAS ...
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE HAD THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 FOR LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 47,000 MILES. WE BEGAN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ABOUT 4 MONTHS. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS A WHINE IN THE REAR END THAT STARTED AT 20MPH AND GOT LOUDER UNTIL ABOUT 60MPH. NEXT THE SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS STARTE...
Mileage: 40,000
I HAVE HAD THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4X4 FOR LESS THAN 3 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 47,000 MILES. WE BEGAN HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ABOUT 4 MONTHS. THE FIRST ISSUE WAS A WHINE IN THE REAR END THAT STARTED AT 20MPH AND GOT LOUDER UNTIL ABOUT 60MPH. NEXT THE SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS STARTE...
Mileage: 40,000
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
MY 2002 EXPLORER HAS BEEN THROUGH TWO TRANSMISSION OVERHAULS IN ONLY 53,000 MI. THE FIRST TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL WAS PERFORMED AT 35,000MI BY A LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THIS, THAT AND THE OTHER! I WAS GIVEN AN EXTRA 12,000MI WARRANTY ON THAT TRANSMISSION. WELL IT LASTED 12,000MI...
Mileage: 35,000
THERE WOULD BE A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE ABS WHEN IN USE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
Mileage: 29,000
CONSTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR FROM FORD DEALER W/29,000 MILES ON IT. ROBLEMS: TRANSMISSION SHUTTERING, BANGING IN GEAR, BANGING INTO REVERSE(ALWAYS) AND OVERDRIVE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF SOMETIMES. SOMETIMES THE BANGING INTO GEAR FEELS LIKE SOMEONE HAS HIT YOU FROM BEHIND. ...
Mileage: 30,000
I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT WITH THE SPORT BUCKET SEATS. THESE SEATS HAVE NO HEAD RESTS AND OFFER NO PROTECTION TO THE BACK OF MY HEAD. A WEEK AFTER I PURCHASED VEHICLE FORD OFFERED A 2002 AND 1/2 THAT HAS HEAD RESTS IN THE BUCKET SEATS. FORD WOULD NOT SWITCH SEATS TO INSURE MY SAFETY AGAIN...
WHILE DRIVING 30 TO 40 MPH A CRUNCHING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE DEALER STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB THIS IS THE SECOND FRONT WHEEL BARING FAILURE. *TC
Mileage: 87,000
I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER THIS YEAR. I HAD NOT OWNED IT FOR VERY LONG WHEN IN AUGUST 2004 THE LIFTGATE MALFUNFUNCTIONED. I WAS EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT I WAS NOT INJURED. I REPORTED THE MALFUCNTION BOTH TO NHTSA AND TO FORD. FORD STILL HAS NOT REDESIGNED THE PARTS FOR THIS VEHICLE AND TO MAKE...
WINDOW MAY DROP UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATING. DEALER REFUSES SERVICE.*AK
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER V-8 EDDIE BAUER EDITION. IT'S 2 WEEKS OVER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, BUT HAS ABOUT 35000 MILES ON IT, SO IT'S UNDER THE 36000 MILEAGE. FORD WON'T COVER THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH MY CAR HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED.*AK
Mileage: 34,900
FRONT END OF MY 2002 EXPLORER MADE A "CLICKING" SOUND WHEN DRIVING AND TURNING. ON JUNE 16 2003, FORD INSPECTED AND FOUND BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT AXLES WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY REPLACED THEM. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 THE SAME PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING, FORD AGAIN INSPECTED AND FOUND THE AXLES PUT ON TH...
Mileage: 36,000
ABS LIGHT WAS ON. ALSO, BACK AXLE WAS REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN. *AK THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES. *TC
Mileage: 30,000
ABS LIGHT WAS ON. ALSO, BACK AXLE WAS REPLACED. CURRENTLY, THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN. *AK THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON A TOTAL OF 3 TIMES. *TC
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR 27 MONTHS. DURING THAT TIME I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE AUTO TRANSMISSION DELAYING BEFORE ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND NOT SMOOTHLY GOING INTO FORWARD GEARS WHEN TRAVELLING. THE DEALER HAS TUNED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES AND NOW AT 109,000 HWY MILES I NEED A...
Mileage: 32,000
I HAVE OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER FOR 27 MONTHS. DURING THAT TIME I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE AUTO TRANSMISSION DELAYING BEFORE ENGAGING INTO REVERSE AND NOT SMOOTHLY GOING INTO FORWARD GEARS WHEN TRAVELLING. THE DEALER HAS TUNED THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES AND NOW AT 109,000 HWY MILES I NEED A...
Mileage: 32,000
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, OVERDRIVE BAND CAUSED DAMAGE INSIDE TRANSMISSION. THEN HAIRLINE CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE TRANSMISSION CASING. FORD ENGINEERS TOLD THE SERVICE TECH AT THE DEALARSHIP THAT THEY HAVE SEEN CRACKS IN EXPLORER TRANSMISSION CASINGS. *AK
Mileage: 80,000
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
Mileage: 59,120
WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *SC
Mileage: 50,700
VEHICLE STALLED AT LOW SPEED OF 5 MPH OR LESS WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED # 41 FUSE UNDER THE HOOD. WITHIN A FEW DAYS THE PROBLEM RECURRED ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 73,000
WHILE DRIVING THE ODD LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE MANUAL SHIFT TO GET IT TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE. *JB
Mileage: 37,000
MY CHILDREN AND I WENT TO THE BOWLING ALLEY AND MY SON WENT TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE TO GET HIS BOWLING BALL BAG AND WHEN HE WENT TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE IT SHIFTED TO THE LEFT AND EXPLODED AROUND HIM. I TOOK VEHICLE TO FRITTS FORD SATURDAY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT FORD...
THE VEHICLE WENT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ON ITS OWN. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB
Mileage: 27,560
WHILE SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR VEHICLE SLIPPED AND IT FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN NEUTRAL. TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SHAFT SENSOR. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANI...
Mileage: 6,849
WHILE TRAVELING AT 20-25 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES.*AK
MY 2002 EXPLORER HAS A REAR END PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAVE 76,000 MILES ON IT, I HAVE PUT A WINDOW SWITCH IN IT ALREADY , WINDOW REGULATOR, 2 SPEED SENSORS, AND SOME KIND OF AN EMMISIONS PART. I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS ALREADY.*AK
I HAD 1 WHEEL STUD BREAK AND ORDERED A REPLACEMENT FROM DEALER. WHEEL STUDS ONLY COME IN PACKS OF 5. WHEEL STUD REPLACED AND ABOUT 4 MONTHS LATER 2 MORE BROKE SIMULTANEOUSLY.
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE GEAR IN PARK, IT BECAME STUCK IN REVERSE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DRIFTED BACKWARDS. NO IMPACT REPORTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Mileage: 41,000
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
Mileage: 31,000
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
GEAR SHIFT FELL OFF. *BF THE METAL PIECE ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. *JB
I WAS DRIVING DOWN COUNTY ROAD BRANCH, IT FELT LIKE I WAS DRIVING ON A BUMPY ROAD (WHAT IT FEELS LIKE WHEN YOUR TIRE GOES FLAT) I TURNED ON LATERAL B SOUTH, THEN IT GOT WORSE, SO I STOPPED AND CHECKED ALL TIRES, THEY WERE ALL OKAY, THEN I START DRIVING 20 FEET FURTHER THEN I STOPPED AGAIN, MY OLDEST...
Mileage: 78,342
ON 7-26-04 REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE CHANGED ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 8,742 MILES. DEALER SAID THIS WAS DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY WHERE I LIVE. ROTORS WERE BADLY SCORED. *NM
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD A HOWLING SOUND IN THE REAR END WHICH WAS IDENTIFIED AS WORN OUT PINION BEARINGS. THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE REAR END BUT WERE ADVISED BY FORD NOT TO REPLACE IT WITH THE ORIGINAL FACTORY PART NUMBER. IN FACT WE WERE CONSIDERING A USED PART AND IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO REPLA...
Mileage: 59,000
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR UPPER WINDOW LOCKING AND UNLOCKING FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS FOUR CHILDREN AND WAS SCARE D SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN TO THE CHILDREN. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM....
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN IT WAS OPENED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 27,500
ABS WARNING LIGHT HAD BEEN COMING ON PERIODICALLY, THUS LOSING ABS. AFTER A FEW WEEKS, THE LIGHT WAS OFF, BUT MY ABS KICKED IN ON DRY PAVEMENT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP. THIS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES. CAR ONLY HAD 38,000 MILES. BROUGHT IT TO DEALER. THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAULTY SENSOR ON ONE ...
Mileage: 34,000
THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW ASSEMBLY CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF THE FRAME. VEHICLE WAS IMMOBILE AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER. VEHICLE WAS 2000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. *AK
Mileage: 38,500
AT A STOP LIGHT, IN SLOW MOVING, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER ACCELERATED WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES (SPEED AT THE TIME I APPLIED BRAKES WAS UNDER 5 MILES PER HOUR). THE THROTTLE WAS OBVIOUSLY ENGAGED, A LOUD WHINING NOISE CAME FROM THE ENGINE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SHUT OFF THE E...
Mileage: 32,000
WE OWN A FORD EXPLORER IN MY WIFE'S NAME DIANA GIRALDO. ON SUNDAY 9/19/2004 SHE OPENED THE BACK LIFTGATE AND THE HINGE BROKE AND THE TOP HALF (GLASS ) OF THE LIFTGATE ALMOST CAME DOWN ON HER. THE SUV WAS BROUGHT BACK TO FULLERTON FORD IN SOMERVILLE NJ WHERE IT WAS BOUGHT IN MAY OF THIS YEAR. THEY...
I OPENED THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND THE LEFT SHOCK CAME LOOSE. WENT TO A CAR DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED. IT HAS COME UNDONE TWICE SINCE THAT TIME. EEDS TO BE ON A RECALL.*AK
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. I CAN NOT PUT GAS ON IT BECAUSE IT OVERFLOWS RAPIDLY AND THROWS THE GAS OUT OF THE TANK. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE TANK BREADER AND IT WOULD COST AROUND $ 600.00 TO FIX IT. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE GAS COMES RIGHT BACK AT YOU AND CAN CAUSE A MAJ...
Mileage: 63,000
WHILE OPENING MY REAR HATCH WINDOW OF A 2002 FORD EXPLORER, THE DRIVER-SIDE HINGE (STRUT.PCO) WHICH LIFTS THE WINDOW CAME OFF, DECOMPRESSING HARD ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY SHATTER THE WINDOW ABOVE ME. I HAD SEVERAL CUTS TO MY NECK, ARMS AND HEAD BUT NOTHING LIFE THREATENING. I WENT TO FORD ABOUT THIS A...
Mileage: 54,000
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED AT 23,000(FRONT) AND 37,000(REAR) MILES . *AK
Mileage: 23,000
THE RIGHT SIDE PISTON ASSEMBLY ON THE REAR TAILGATE FAILED. AS I WAS GOING TO CLOSE THE TAILGATE, THE WHOLE WINDOW SHATTERED ON TOP OF ME, RESULTING IN GLASS IN MY FACE AND THE TOP OF MY HEAD. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND SEEN THAT THERE IS A "SAFETY CAMPAIGN" CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. WHAT DOES THAT ...
Mileage: 47,000
THE DRIVER SEAT WAS TO CLOSE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH MADE IF DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE *JB
DRIVERS SIDE LIFT ARM ON REAR HATCH FAILED TO RETRACT, CAUSING HATCH TO CLOSE WITH ARM EXTENDED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO LEFT HINGE ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR HATCH. LIFT ARM WAS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF DRIVERS SIDE LIFT ARM AND DRIVERS SIDE HINGE. REAR HATCH...
Mileage: 74,000
WHILE CLOSING THE REAR LIFT GATE, THE ENTIRE GLASS PORTION EXPLODED. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. (RECALL#04V442000) THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. SCC PE04045.PCO. *JB
THE GEAR IS DEFECTIVE, IT COMES OUT OF PARK ON ITS OWN AND IT IS HARD TO GET IT INTO PARK.
Mileage: 64,000
ON JUNE 4, 2001, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO WORLD FORD KENDALL SERVICE (FLORIDA REGISTRATION #MV-06413) FOR REPAIR (INVOICE #W71526) OF THE LEFT REAR LIFTGATE CYLINDER WHICH WAS DETACHED FROM ITS BRACKET, THE MECHANIC (JOSE FUENTES) TRIED THREE TIMES TO REPAIR IT ACCORDING TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S TECHNICA...
WHILE OPENING THE REAR DOOR HINGES BROKE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HINGES AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE CLOSING THE REAR DOOR THE GLASS BROKE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. VEHICLE WAS TAK...
WHILE OPENING THE REAR DOOR HINGES BROKE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE HINGES AND STRUTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE CLOSING THE REAR DOOR THE GLASS BROKE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. VEHICLE WAS TAK...
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THE RPM READING DROPPED TO ZERO, AND THE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER. SHE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WAS ABOUT TO CALL ME, AND TRIED TO TURN THE ENGINE BACK ON. IT RESTARTED AND SHE DROVE HOME. MY THREE YOUNG CHILDREN WERE...
Mileage: 25,500
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30-35 MPH, THE CAR COMPLETELY LOST ALL ENGINE POWER. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THERE, I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND DROVE HOME. THIS SAME INCIDENT HAD OCCURED TO MY WIFE THE DAY BEFORE, SO I DROPPED OFF MY TWO SONS AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THE CAR ALSO...
Mileage: 25,510
WHEN CLOSING THE REAR HATCH GLASS WINDOW SHATTERED. *AK PE04045.PCO *TS
Mileage: 40,000
MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SERVICED, THEY SAID A SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. OF COURSE THIS OCCURERED ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. TALKING WITH OTHERS, THIS SEEMS TO BE AN OFTEN OCCURANCE, AND SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT. SOME POEPLE HAVE HAD THEIR'S REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES...
MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SERVICED, THEY SAID A SPEED SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. OF COURSE THIS OCCURERED ONE WEEK FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY. TALKING WITH OTHERS, THIS SEEMS TO BE AN OFTEN OCCURANCE, AND SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT. SOME POEPLE HAVE HAD THEIR'S REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES...
THE REAR LIFT GATE HINGE BECAME LOOSE AND THE LIFT GATE ARM SNAPPED OUT, I ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR SIX MONTHS, I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER THE PERSON AT THE PARTS DEPT HAD EXACTLY THE SAME ISSUE WITH EXACTLY THE SAME VEHICLE EXCEPT HIS WAS UNDER WARRANTY MY HAS 54K, HE RECOMMENDED CONTACT THEIR B...
Mileage: 54,100
THE HINGE BROKE ON THE LIFTGATE OF THE VEHICLE.*AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 10,900
TODAY, 9-2-04, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STOPPED AND LOST POWER. THE RADIO REMAINED ON. THE ENGINE STARTED AGAIN, BUT ONE MINUTE LATER, STALLED AGAIN. IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER, STARTED, AND STALLED YET AGAIN. THIS OCCURRED ONE MORE TIME, AND I DROVE IT HOME TO...
Mileage: 26,683
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO WARNING LIGHT APPEARED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO WARNING LIGHT APPEARED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
THE REAR HATCHBACK HINGES FAILED, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO FALL INTO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 49,260
OCTOBER 2001, I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM DON REID FORD MAITLAND, FLORIDA. I EXPERIENCED ONE PROBLEM AFTER THE OTHER WITH MY WINDOWS AND DOORS. FIRST, THE BACK HALF DOOR CAME OPEN AND REFUSED TO CLOSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT. NEXT, THE REPLACEMENT REFUSED TO WORK; THE DEALER ORDERED TH...
OCTOBER 2001, I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM DON REID FORD MAITLAND, FLORIDA. I EXPERIENCED ONE PROBLEM AFTER THE OTHER WITH MY WINDOWS AND DOORS. FIRST, THE BACK HALF DOOR CAME OPEN AND REFUSED TO CLOSE. THE DEALER REPAIRED IT. NEXT, THE REPLACEMENT REFUSED TO WORK; THE DEALER ORDERED TH...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB AND VEHICLE FLIPPED MORE THAN ONCE. BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH,THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF INTO THE STREET FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK
Mileage: 58,000
I HAVE A 2002 EXPLORER WITH AROUND 67,XXX MILES. THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED OUT WITH A LOUD "POP" SOUND WHEN ENGAGING IN REVERSE. THEN WHILE DRIVING MY OVERDRIVE OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING LIKE CRAZY AND NOT WANTING TO SHIFT. HAVE GOTTEN SEVERAL ESTIMATES ON FIXING THIS PROBLEM AND WE ARE LOOKING AT ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER - REAR DIFFERENTIAL AXLE SEAL BEGAN LEAKING AT 23,000 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY; STARTED LEAKING AGAIN AT 30,000 MILES AND THE REAR AXLE AND SEALS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY; STARTED LEAKING A THIRD TIME APPROX. EIGHT MONTHS LATER AND DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH AXLE ...
Mileage: 23,000
ABS SENSOR REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 512,846
WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED UP IT REGISTERED EMPTY TWELVE HOURS LATER. HOWEVER, FUEL TANK READ FULL. VEHICLE HAS RAN OUT OF GAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
THE HINGES ON THE REAR DOOR POPPED OFF AND SHATTERED THE GLASS. THE GLASS FELL ONTO THE TODDLER STANDING BY THE DOOR. THE REAR DOOR WAS DEFECTIVE TO THE POINT THAT IT COULD NOT BE CLOSED. *AK
Mileage: 45,439
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TOT HE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK
1) I OPENED THE TOP PART OF THE LIFT GATE, AND LEFT IT OPEN 2) I HEARD A LOUD CRASH, WHILE NOBODY WAS WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE VEHICLE. THE WINDOW HAD CATASHROPHIC FAILURE, AND LAID ON THE GROUND IN PIECES. IT APPEARS THAT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFT GATE WAS TOO INTENSE FOR THE STRENGTH OF THE GLASS. 3)I...
Mileage: 32,559
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED UNDER CARPORT. THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS EXPLODED, WHEN THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS FAILED AS WELL AS THE LOWER HALF OF BODY OF GATE. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE "NORMAL," AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PARKED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVEN FOR A SHORT TIME THAT DAY. OUR LO...
THE REAR WINDOW GATE ON OUR 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAS SHATTERED TWICE FROM THE SIMPLE ACT OF CLOSING THE WINDOW.1.) MY WIFE ON BOTH OCCASIONS WAS LOADING THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE GLASS IN THE WINDOW SHATTERS AND SPRAY BITS OF GLASS TO A 5 -8 FT RAIDUS. 2) THIS LAST INCIDENT SHE WAS IN A CROWDED PAR...
Mileage: 82,150
LEASED NEW '02 EXPLORER IN MAR 02. HAVE HAD A WARPED DRIVESHAFT REPLACED, CLUNKING NOISE IN REAR END AREA WAS "NORMAL', AND NOW AT 65K MILES HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FMC OF COURSE CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY- VEHICLE ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY AND I SHOULD TAKE IT UP WITH DEALER. DEALER SAYS 3000...
Mileage: 65,000
LEASED NEW '02 EXPLORER IN MAR 02. HAVE HAD A WARPED DRIVESHAFT REPLACED, CLUNKING NOISE IN REAR END AREA WAS "NORMAL', AND NOW AT 65K MILES HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION. FMC OF COURSE CLAIMS NO RESPONSIBILITY- VEHICLE ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY AND I SHOULD TAKE IT UP WITH DEALER. DEALER SAYS 3000...
Mileage: 65,000
ON 9/27/03 IT WAS NECESSARY TO REPLACE A FAULTY SENSOR ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT CAUSED THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO ACTIVATE. THE MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME WAS 15.851. ON 02/14/04 AT 22966 MILES THIS SAME SENSOR HAD TO REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. ON 07/07/04 AT 30479 MILES THIS SAME...
PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR IT'S 60000 MILE SERVICE AND AT THAT TIME THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE VIBRATION WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. FOUR DAYS LATER THE SERVICE TRANSMISSI...
Mileage: 60,000
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES REPORTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 42,000
13JAN03-REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER INOPERATIVE REINSTALL REAR WASHER HOSES. 5NOV03-CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR A/C; REPLACE MOTOR ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE BLEND. 5NOV03&13NOV03-L/R POWER MIRRORS INOP; FUSE BLOWS; REPLACED MIRROR REAR VIEW OUTSIDE SAIL MOUNT 13NOV03-FUEL GUAGE INOP READ 1/2 TANK BUT TANK WAS...
Mileage: 5,131
13JAN03-REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER INOPERATIVE REINSTALL REAR WASHER HOSES. 5NOV03-CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR A/C; REPLACE MOTOR ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE BLEND. 5NOV03&13NOV03-L/R POWER MIRRORS INOP; FUSE BLOWS; REPLACED MIRROR REAR VIEW OUTSIDE SAIL MOUNT 13NOV03-FUEL GUAGE INOP READ 1/2 TANK BUT TANK WAS...
Mileage: 5,131
13JAN03-REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER INOPERATIVE REINSTALL REAR WASHER HOSES. 5NOV03-CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR A/C; REPLACE MOTOR ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE BLEND. 5NOV03&13NOV03-L/R POWER MIRRORS INOP; FUSE BLOWS; REPLACED MIRROR REAR VIEW OUTSIDE SAIL MOUNT 13NOV03-FUEL GUAGE INOP READ 1/2 TANK BUT TANK WAS...
Mileage: 5,131
13JAN03-REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER INOPERATIVE REINSTALL REAR WASHER HOSES. 5NOV03-CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR A/C; REPLACE MOTOR ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE BLEND. 5NOV03&13NOV03-L/R POWER MIRRORS INOP; FUSE BLOWS; REPLACED MIRROR REAR VIEW OUTSIDE SAIL MOUNT 13NOV03-FUEL GUAGE INOP READ 1/2 TANK BUT TANK WAS...
Mileage: 5,131
13JAN03-REAR WINDSHIELD WASHER INOPERATIVE REINSTALL REAR WASHER HOSES. 5NOV03-CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR A/C; REPLACE MOTOR ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE BLEND. 5NOV03&13NOV03-L/R POWER MIRRORS INOP; FUSE BLOWS; REPLACED MIRROR REAR VIEW OUTSIDE SAIL MOUNT 13NOV03-FUEL GUAGE INOP READ 1/2 TANK BUT TANK WAS...
Mileage: 5,131
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A LIFTGATE PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY APPLIED GLUE ON THE LIFTGATE CABLE. HOWEVER, BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THEY DID NOT ADMINISTER ANY MORE ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN WHAT WAS DONE. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR OTHER R...
Mileage: 43,000
THE LIFTGATE BRACKET CRACKED AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED DRIVER WAS STANDING AGAINST THE LIFTGATE, AND SUSTAINED CUTS FROM THE PIECES OF GLASS. RECALL 01I01000 WAS ISSUED FOR THIS COMPONENT, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 60,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS AND IT HAS BEEN INTO THE FORD SERVICE-REPAIR SHOP A TOTAL 0F 37 WORK HOURS -10 DOCUMENTED SERVICE DAYS FOR AN ANNOYING TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DASH-CONSOLE-ENGINE AREA THAT CAN NOT SEEM TO BE REPAIRED. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHETHER OR NOT THAT THE ENGINE IS COL...
ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SPEED SENSOR FOUND DEFECTIVE. THIS OCCURRED TWICE, FIRST ON 9OCT03 @ 29607 MILES, SECOND ON 3AUG04@44202 MILES.*AK
Mileage: 29,607
CONSUMER STATED REAR AXLE SEALS WERE LEAKING. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 49,000
PURCHASED NEW FORD EXPLORER IN 4/02 IN 12/03 WITH 37100 MILES TRANSFER CASE STARTED GRINDING AND GOING INTO GEAR BECAME DIFFICULT. TRANSFEWR CASE REPLACED, IN 1/04 4X4 COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNTIONED AND WAS REPLACED. IN 4/04 GRINDING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE,HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ALL INTERNAL CO...
Mileage: 37,100
PURCHASED NEW FORD EXPLORER IN 4/02 IN 12/03 WITH 37100 MILES TRANSFER CASE STARTED GRINDING AND GOING INTO GEAR BECAME DIFFICULT. TRANSFEWR CASE REPLACED, IN 1/04 4X4 COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNTIONED AND WAS REPLACED. IN 4/04 GRINDING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL CASE,HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ALL INTERNAL CO...
Mileage: 37,100
WE PURCHASED A 2002 EXPLORER IN AUG.2002. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A NOISE IN THE REAR END THAT WAS AUDIBLE WHEN PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, BUT WOULD STOP WHEN RELEASED. WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF THE PURCHASE AND THEY TOLD US IT WAS ROAD NOISE AND NORMAL. SINCE THEN THE NOISE ...
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, SLIPPAGE ON 2ND TO 3RD ENGINE REVS UP TO 6000 RPM, TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES ALREADY THEY CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 17,680
REAR TAILGATE HAD A FRACTURE ABOUT 10 INCHES LONG AND THE MOLD WAS TOUCHED UP WITH PAINT PRIOR TO SHIPPING OR SELLING. IT WAS CRACKED. DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAD A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 42,000
I OPENED THE TOP PART OF THE TAILGATE ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER LAST NIGHT AND THE RIGHT HINGE BROKE AND FELL ON MY HEAD. LUCKILY THE GLASS DIDN'T BREAK AND I WASN'T INJURED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST CASE OF THIS HAPPENING, I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT. ONE OF THE OTHER PEOPLE THIS HAPPENED TO (SAME YEAR AN...
Mileage: 38,000
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE LIFT WINDOW ON THE LIFTGATE THE GLASS SHATTERED INTO VERY SMALL SHARP PIECES. THE DRIVER CUT HIS FINGER IN A PIECE OF GLASS. THE GLASS ALSO SCRATCHED THE TAILGATE. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GLASS. *AK *NM PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 46,200
RECALL 01L010000, DRIVER'S SIDE LIFTGATE BRACKET SNAPPED, CAUSING THE GLASS TO SHATTER. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 39,700
MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF US. I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH PRIOR TO SLAMMING ON MY BRAKES. THE EMS DRIVER ESTIMATED IMPACT AT 40 MPH. MY VEHICLE SUSTAINED $6600+ IN DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END. NE...
Mileage: 39,123
WHEN PULLING LIGHT OR HEAVY LOAD, VEHICLE JERKS AND THEN STALLS OUT WHEN VEHICLE APPARENTLY TRIES TO SHIFT DOWN OR IS AT SPEED WHERE VEHICLE MAY BE NEAR SHIFTING DOWN. VEHICLE ACTUALLY DIES AND MUST BE RESTARTED BY TURNING OFF KEY AND THEN IT QUICKLY STARTS. *AK
Mileage: 40,000
THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE ON A DRY PAVEMENT ANDTHE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO KEPT INSISTING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER FELT DIFFERENTLY ABOUT THE DEALERS EVALUATION. *AK THE CONSUMERS BROTHER VERIFIED THAT SOMETHING WAS WR...
Mileage: 39,600
THE ABS ACTIVATED WHILE ON A DRY PAVEMENT ANDTHE VEHICLE LOST BRAKING POWER. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO KEPT INSISTING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER FELT DIFFERENTLY ABOUT THE DEALERS EVALUATION. *AK THE CONSUMERS BROTHER VERIFIED THAT SOMETHING WAS WR...
Mileage: 39,600
I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT THAT HAS 68000 MILES ON IT. SINCE WE HAVE HAD IT THE TRANSMISSION HAS DONE NOTHING BUT SHIFT HARD AND WASHBOARD FROM 2ND TO 3RD AND 3RD TO OVERDRIVE. THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN 2 TIMES, AND BOTH TIMES WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS NORMAL . I HAVE HAD ISSUE GOING UP HI...
Mileage: 68,000
REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN OPENED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK DUP OF 10079152.PCO
Mileage: 40,000
WHILE CLOSING THE REAR WINDOW REAR GLASS UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED. NO INJURIES REPORTED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. *AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 32,000
ABS LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, THE BRAKES SEEM TO STICK AND SMELL LIKE THEY ARE BURNING. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THE PROBLEM HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, SO 2 OF THE 3 DEALERSHIPS SAID THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. MY BRAKE PADS ARE NOW PRE-MATURELY WORN A...
Mileage: 8,000
THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. IT TURNS OUT THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSING FUSES TO BLOW WHILE DRIVING. THE FUSE THAT HAD BLOWN MOST WAS THE FUSE FOR MY BRAKE LIGHTS. I WAS DRIVING WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES, UNKNOWINGLY. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP THAT I TOOK ...
Mileage: 24,300
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT APPROXIMATELY 39000 MILES. DIAGNOSTIC CODE P0174. NO LEAKS PRESENT. CODES CLEARED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RECURRED AT 42000 MILES. DIAGNOSED AS FAILURE OF BOTH EXHAUST GAS OXYGEN SENSOR 063028 AND SENSOR ASSY 021675. FORD MOTOR REFUSED REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE ...
Mileage: 39,000
HINGE ON LIFTGATE GLASS BROKE AND PARTIALLY FELL OFF, CAUSING MINOR BRUISES FINGER & HEAD INJURIES. PE04045.PCO. *AK
Mileage: 80,000
FORD 2002 EXPLORER. I HAD MY ONE YEAR OLD IN A GROCERY CART, POPPED OPEN THE HATCH, OPENED IT AND THE GLASS SHATTERED ALL OVER THE CART WITH THE BOTTOM OF THE HATCH SWINGING OUT TOWARD THE CART. THANKFULLY MY CHILD WAS NOT HARMED. I WENT TO FORD, THEY SAID IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL AND T...
MY CAR WAS SERVICED IN JAN'03 INCLUDING FRONT/REAR BRAKES. I NOTICED THE SAME DAY OF THE SERVICE A NOISE WHENVER YOU WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES. I TOOK THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES ONLY TO HAVE THE GESTIMATE THE PROBLEM TO HAVING THEM TAKE CAR RIDES W/ME TO HEAR THE NOISE ONLY TO DATE ...
HARSH SHIFTING OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.*AK
I OPENED ONLY THE WINDOW PORTION OF MY BACK HATCH AND NOTICED THAT ONE OF THE HYDRAULIC ARMS WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE GLASS SO I BEGAN LOWERING IT AND THE GLASS SHATTERED IN MY HANDS. CONSEQUENT REPAIRS ARE GOING TO COST OVER $700 BEING AS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY THOUGH JUST OVER 2 YEARS OLD. *...
LIFTGATE GLASS APPLIQUE CRACKED. I NOTIFIED THE FORD DEALERSHIP, AND THEY TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE THIS ITEM. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT THIS WAS A STRUCTURAL DEFECT, AND THAT I DID NOTHING TO CAUSE THE PLASTIC TO CRACK. THEY WERE VERY...
Mileage: 44,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 1. ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON IN MARCH 2003. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED IT. ABS LIGHT WENT OUT FOR A SHORT TIME. THEN, AUG, 2003, ABS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. TOOK INTO A DEALERSHIP, THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR. ABS LIGHT WENT OUT. BUT IT CAME BACK ON AGAIN SOON AFTERWA...
AFTER I PARKED THE EXPLORER AT THE MALL, I OPENED THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS TO TAKE OUT THE STROLLER. AFTER I SET THE STROLLER UP, I REACHED UP TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE GLASS. AT THIS POINT, WHILE MY HAND IS STILL ON THE LIFTGATE, THE GLASS SHATTERED AND EXPLODED WITH GLASSES FLEW EVERYWHERE. THE BABY ST...
Mileage: 70,000
PROBLEMS WITH THE MATERIAL ON THE MOON ROOF. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD ONLY COVER THE PROBLEM IF THE VEHICLE WAS WITHIN IT'S WARRANTY 36000 MILES/36 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAD 45000 MILES. THE CONSUMER CAME ACROSS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN...
BOUGHT CAR IN JANUARY 2003, WAS A DEALER VEHICLE. WE HAD 54,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT HOME FROM WORK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE SAME TIME THE EXPLORER STARTED ALMOST BUCKING. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING SO BAD THAT I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AS BEST AS I COULD. ...
RETURNING HOME ONE SUNDAY EVENING FROM GROCERY SHOPPING WITH MY GRAND-DAUGHTERS(AGES 4 AND 5),I REMOVED THEM FROM THE VEHICLE AND SENT THEM IN THE HOUSE, WHILE MY TEENAGE SON AND I UNLOADED THE GROCERIES. AFTER THE LAST OF THE GROCERIES WERE REMOVED, MY SON STARTED TO CLOSE THE LIFTGATE GLASS. AS ...
WHEN UNLOADING THE VEHICLE LIFTGATE GLASS SHATTERED. *AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 41,000
1. NORMAL USE OF VEHICLE 2. REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS ARE NOT WEARING EVENLY. THE RUST ALONG THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE ROTOR IS SLOWLY MIGRATING TOWARDS TO CENTER. THE AREA USED FRO BRAKING ON THE ROTOR IS BECOMING LESS AND LESS. THE RUST BAND ON THE OUTER DIAMETER IS 1/2 IN WIDE. 3. MACHINE RO...
Mileage: 44,000
1. NORMAL USE OF VEHICLE (IE NO OFF ROADING, ABUSE, ETC) 2. RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING BROKE 3. REPAIRS IN PROCESS. NO TSB OR RECALLS AVAILABLE FROM FORD
Mileage: 44,000
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAGS DID NOR DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK
Mileage: 39,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO HEAR A PINGING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. AFTER THE VEHICLE PICKED UP SPEED THE PINGING SOUND WENT AWAY. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIMING CHAIN HAD TOO MUCH PLAY IN IT. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE IS AN IMPROVED PART...
Mileage: 56,800
WHILE DRIVING SPEEDOMETER WOULD BE OFF BY 6 MPH. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW 49 CFR CHAPTER III SECTION 393.82 FOR THE SPEEDOMETER WHICH STATES REASONABLE ACCURACY IS WITHIN +/- 5 MPH AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH. THE CON...
Mileage: 50,000
MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT WITH PAINT. FAILURE TO PROPERLY APPLY UNDER COAT RESULTING IN PAINT CHECKING AND OXIDATION. ENTIRE CAR WILL NEED TO BE REPAINTED.*AK
Mileage: 30,000
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN PUBLIC LOT WHILE VISITING LOCAL STORE. ORIGINAL DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL DUE TO APPARENT LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL. ORIGINAL DRIVER NOTICED SOME SMOKE AND/OR SMELL OF SMOKE FROM BEHIND CONSOLE. DRIVER IMMEDIATELY TURNED KEY TO OFF POSITION AND CALLED ...
Mileage: 55,000
THE LIFTGATE LATCH APPEARED TO BE FAULTY. IT BROKE WHILE MY WIFE WAS CLOSING THE LIFTGATE AND THE LIFTGATE CAME CRASHING DOWN, SHATTERING GLASS EVERYWHERE. DEALER WOULDN'T WARRANTY, SUGGESTED THAT TRY TO USE MY CAR INSURANCE TO COVER THE COSTS. *AK PE04045.PCO
WHILE DRIVING IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SHIFT GEARS MANUALLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 48,000
MY FORD TRUCK BEGAN MAKING A WHINING NOISE AND DIDN'T SHIFT OUT CORRECTLY. THE FORD TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THEY DIDN'T SUGGEST THAT I FIX IT, AND THAT "IT WAS ONLY A GAS SAVER, AND THE TRUCK WOULD BE OKAY WITHOUT IT." AFTER 2 WEEKS THE TRUCK GOT WORST. AFTER RETURN...
Mileage: 67,000
I AM THE OWNER OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT. I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, I TOOK ITEMS OUT OF THE BACK HATCH AND LEFT THE VEHICLE AREA. WITHIN A 5 TO 10 MINUTE PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND BEGAN ROLLING, THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN AN EMBANKME...
Mileage: 34,200
THE ABS ENGAGED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO JERK, AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK THIS WOULD OCCUR EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKES WERE NOT TOUCHED. *SC *JB
Mileage: 72,000
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR. THE REAR LEFT WINDOW WAS FAILING TO GO DOWN, AND WHEN IT DID IT WOULD TAKE TIME FOR IT TO GO BACK UP AGAIN. MY MOTHER PURCHASED A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AS WELL AND MY NIECE AND THEY TOO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY AIR LEAKING AND WAS I...
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR. THE REAR LEFT WINDOW WAS FAILING TO GO DOWN, AND WHEN IT DID IT WOULD TAKE TIME FOR IT TO GO BACK UP AGAIN. MY MOTHER PURCHASED A 2003 FORD EXPLORER AS WELL AND MY NIECE AND THEY TOO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY AIR LEAKING AND WAS I...
THE RECLINING BOLT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT HAS BROKE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE PART, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Mileage: 19,400
REAR WINDOW WAS IN THE UP/OPEN POSITION FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES AND SHATTERED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE IT. IT SEEMED TO BOW SLIGHTLY PRIOR TO EXPLODING. UPON INSPECTION, THE HYDRAULIC STRUTS SEEM TO HAVE LOCKED IN PLACE, WITH THE RESULTING PRESSURE ON THE GLASS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE RIGHT HINGE ...
Mileage: 30,700
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLESURGED FORWARD. THIS ALSO OCCURS WHEN THE ACCEERATOR PEDAL IS BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THE VEHICLE REVVED AND ROLLED INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Mileage: 23,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND NO AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. *AK
DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AT 39,500 MILES. DEALER AND CONSUMER SPLIT THE EXPENSES. *AK
Mileage: 39,500
WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT, THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY, ALSO THE HAZARDS WOULD DO THE SAME. THE CONSUMER HAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
ON MAY 15, 2004 WHILE AT A WALMART IN NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, THE REAR HATCH HINGE BOLT ON MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD EXPLORER SHEARED OFF AND FELL ON HER HEAD CAUSING A CONCUSSION AND OTHER RELATED INJURIES. *AK PE04045_PCO
Mileage: 28,000
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY FOR TWO HOURS. THE DRIVER STOPPED AT A TOLL BOOTH. SUDDENLY WHITE SMOKE STARTED EMITTING FROM UNDER THE HOOD FOLLOWED BLACK SMOKE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WITHIN SECONDS AND WAS A TOTAL LOST. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS THE GAS LINE MAY HAVE MELTED THE MANIFOLD. PLEASE...
Mileage: 20,011
VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS BROKE SENDING FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS BACK. REAR SEAT PASSENGER WAS HIT BY FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SEAT AND BROKE HER JAW IN 3 PLACES. FRONT SEAT PASSENGERS SUFFERED SPLITS IN THEIR HEADS, DRIVER HAD A FRACTURED ...
Mileage: 72,000
FORD EXPLORER REAR END HAD HIGH PITCH NOISE: MECHANIC HAD TO PLACE A NEW REAR END IN THE VEHICLE: FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LOCKED INTO LOW GEAR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE: REPLACED CONTROL SWITCH BUT 4X4 HIGH LIGHT BLINKS.
Mileage: 71,750
2002 FORD EXPLORER ROLLOVER INCIDENT ON 12/26/2004 RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF MY STEPSON.*AK
MUD, SNOW, DIRT, DEBRIS AND EXHAUST FUMES WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE FROM UNDER THE DOOR. *PH FORD IS ALREADY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING. *LA
4X4 LIGHT ON DASH WOULD SPORADICALLY FLASH ON AND THEN GO OFF. DURING A SNOW STORM, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE FAILED TO WORK, CAUSING THE CAR TO SLIDE ON ROADS. HAD TO BUY SNOW CHAINS TO GET THE CAR TO A DEALER. IT TOOK TWO VISITS BEFORE DEALER COULD DIAGNOSE PROBLEM AND REPLACE A 4X4 ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODU...
Mileage: 17,080
I HAD MY EXPLORER PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, I WAS WALKING PAST IT AND HEARD A BUZZING/HUMMING SOUND FROM THE FRONT END. THE CAR WAS NOT STARTED THOUGH IT WAS MAKING THIS NOISE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ASKED FOR SERVICE AND ASKED THEM TO HEAR THE NOISE OVER THE PHONE. THE CALL WAS PASSED AROUND THE D...
Mileage: 41,000
ON A HOT DAY, I OPENED THE GLASS LIFTGATE & THE PASSENGER SIDE STRUT GLUE CAME UNDONE, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE TO NOT SHUT PROPERLY. I THEN REMOVED THE STRUT SO THAT I COULD CLOSE THE LIFTGATE WITHOUT BREAKING THE GLASS, & CONTINUE TO DRIVE. I NEVER OPENED IT AGAIN. A MONTH LATER, THE GLUE ON THE HOLD...
Mileage: 25,000
PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE AND SEATBELTS. (NAR) *MR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FOUND OUT TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ALSO FOR PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING IN POSITION. ALSO, CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT REAR HATCH GUIDE FOR DOOR PIN COM...
Mileage: 20,392
PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE AND SEATBELTS. (NAR) *MR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FOUND OUT TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ALSO FOR PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING IN POSITION. ALSO, CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT REAR HATCH GUIDE FOR DOOR PIN COM...
Mileage: 20,392
PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE AND SEATBELTS. (NAR) *MR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FOUND OUT TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ALSO FOR PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING IN POSITION. ALSO, CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT REAR HATCH GUIDE FOR DOOR PIN COM...
Mileage: 20,392
PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE AND SEATBELTS. (NAR) *MR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FOUND OUT TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ALSO FOR PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING IN POSITION. ALSO, CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT REAR HATCH GUIDE FOR DOOR PIN COM...
Mileage: 20,392
PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, REAR AXLE AND SEATBELTS. (NAR) *MR TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS FOUND OUT TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED ALSO FOR PARKING BRAKE NOT LOCKING IN POSITION. ALSO, CONSUMER ENCOUNTERED A PROBLEM WITH RIGHT REAR HATCH GUIDE FOR DOOR PIN COM...
Mileage: 20,392
FUEL INDICATOR READS INCORRECTLY. THE PART WAS REPAIRED ONCE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *NM
Mileage: 18,000
ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. DEALERSHIP CHANGED SEVERAL PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SURE WHAT PARTS WERE REPLACED.*AK *NM
Mileage: 5,000
I LIFTED THE TOP PORTION OF THE TAILGATE TO RETRIEVE ITEMS FROM CAR. AS IT LIFTED, THE BOLT THAT HINGES THE RIGHT TOP SIDE OF THE TAILGATE BROKE OFF, THE HYDROLIC PORTION LET GO AND THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD. I WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE TAILGATE AFTER THAT, AND IT WAS HANGING DOWN ON AN ANGLE,...
Mileage: 36,500
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AIR BAG LIGHTPROBLEM. IT KEPT COMING ON. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE SENSORS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
Mileage: 10,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN AIR BAG PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE SENSORS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
Mileage: 10,000
CONSUMER STATED THAT GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF, PREVENTING CONSUME R FROM DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE, ONE AT A TIME. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT GEAR SHIFT BROKE OFF, PREVENTING CONSUME R FROM DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ALSO, ELECTRIC WINDOWS BROKE, ONE AT A TIME. *AK
THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT BROKE. COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. AIR CONDITIONER BROKE - AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH MAKE RUBBING NOISE WHEN ENGAGED.
Mileage: 36,000
THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT BROKE. COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. AIR CONDITIONER BROKE - AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH MAKE RUBBING NOISE WHEN ENGAGED.
Mileage: 36,000
THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT BROKE. COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. AIR CONDITIONER BROKE - AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH MAKE RUBBING NOISE WHEN ENGAGED.
Mileage: 36,000
THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT BROKE. COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. ELECTRIC WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER. AIR CONDITIONER BROKE - AIR CONDITIONER CLUTCH MAKE RUBBING NOISE WHEN ENGAGED.
Mileage: 36,000
I WAS OPENING THE DOOR TO GET MY DAUGHTERS DIAPER BAG AND HINGE BROKE. MY HUSBAND WAS TRYING TO PUT IT BACK AND THE GLASS SHATTERED IN HIS HANDS. MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE STANDING NEXT TO THE VEHICLE AS THE GLASS SHATTERED. THIS COULD HAVE TAKEN MY ENTIRE FAMILIES EYE SIGHT. THE GLASS LITERALLY EX...
Mileage: 34,500
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THIS OCCURRED A PIECE OF GLASS HIT THE CONSUMER. PASSENGER SIDE WAS UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE CAUSE OF THE WIDOW EXPLODING WAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.*AK
WHEN DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED IN THE REAR. ALSO, CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE GAS GAUGE WOULD READ WRONG. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE CONSUMER TO NOT KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE. *JB
Mileage: 48,000
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Mileage: 60,000
PAINT ON HOOD AND ROOF BUBBLING AND CRACKING. *JB
PAINT ON HOOD AND ROOF OF SUV BUBBLING AND CRACKING. PURCHASED SUV ONLY TWO YEARS AGO ON 4/11/01. IT IS A 2002 AND IS ONLY ONE YEAR OLD AND THE PAINT IS CRACKING AND BUBBLING TERRIBLY ON THE HOOD AND STARTING TO CRACK AND BUBBLE ON THE ROOF AS WELL. TOOK TO DEALER, CROUSE FORD, HAMPSTEAD, MD AND ...
REAR HATCH LIFT ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER GLASS SHATTERED WHEN I CLOSED IT AFTER PLACING A DIAPER BAG IN THE BACK I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO TEXAS FORD TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL I WAS TOLD NONE. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE MY GLASS BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THAT I SHOULD FILE ON MY INSURANCE. ...
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE THROTTLE PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 65 MPH. THE DRIVER TAPPED ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL UNTIL IT RELEASED AND WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE DEALER MECHANIC COULD...
Mileage: 23,845
THE CONSUMER LEANED OVER INTO THE REAR COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE REAR WINDOW HINGE BROKE AND FELL ON TOP OF THE CONSUMER'S HEAD. THE HINGE WAS REPLACED, BUT IN THE PROCESS, THE "FLIP OPEN" REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, SUBSEQUENTLY THE ENTIRE REAR WINDOW ALONG WITH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HINGES WERE...
Mileage: 18,000
I WAS GETTING ONTO I90, FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO CATCH UP TO SPEED. THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK IN THAT POSITION, AND I COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP. I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE, AND MY TRUCK WAS STILL DOING 80 MPH. I COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP. I FINALLY PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, PULLED OVER TO T...
Mileage: 30,000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED TRANSMISSION JERKED WHEN IT ENGAGED FROM PARK TO REVERSE , AND VEHICLE WON'T MOVE. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLESEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
WHILE STANDING UNDER THE RAISED LIFTGATE (TOP HALF) LOADING GROCERIES, THE GLASS SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY SHATTERED CAUSING MY WIFE AND I TO BE SHOWERED BY SHARDS OF GLASS AND THEN HIT ON OUR HEADS AND BACKS WITH THE FALLING LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY. THIS INCIDENT CAUSED US HEAD, NECK AND BACK TRAUMA AND...
Mileage: 36,250
TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING, MADE RATTLING NOISES AND HAD BECOME IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD LOOKED AS IF IT FELL APART AND MAY BE A RESULT OF AN ASSEMBLY LINE ERROR AND. THE MECHANIC ALSO FOUND THAT THE 4WD WAS INOPERA...
Mileage: 17,000
WHILE FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. THE FUEL TANK REGISTERED A FULL TANK, BUT 12 HOURS LATER, A FALSE READING OCCURRED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK
GLASS LIFT HATCH OPENS WHILE DRIVING. *AK REAR DOOR LIFTGATE INTERMITTENTLY UNLATCHES AND UNLOCKS WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO FIX PROBLEM. FORD WEREN'T ABLE TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *LA
Mileage: 18,000
WENT TO WASH MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND WHEN THE WATER HIT THE WINDSHIELD IT STARTED TO CRACK FROM THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ABOUT 3/4 THE WAY DOWN. IT WOULD SEEM TO ME THAT A WINDSHIELD SHOULD BE ABLE TO WITH STAND THIS TYPE OF THING.*AK
ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING.
Mileage: 79,685
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *AK
Mileage: 15,000
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AT A LIGHT. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE VALVE. UNFORTUNATELY WITHIN THREE DAY THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE WHILE...
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE IDLING AT A LIGHT. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE VALVE. UNFORTUNATELY WITHIN THREE DAY THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SURGE WHILE...
WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 45 MPH, THE THROTTLE ON MY 02 FORD EXPLORER SUDDENLY WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON AT THE TIME. THE CAUSE WAS A PLASTIC SHEATHING BETWEEN THE THROTTLE CABLE AND THE EXTERIOR HOUSING OF THE CABLE. I BELIEVE THIS MATERIAL IS USED FOR LUBRICATION? T...
Mileage: 35,770
WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. MICHELIN, SIZE P235/70R16. *AK
Mileage: 20,600
WHILE DRIVING FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC WAS NOTIFIED, BUT HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. MICHELIN, SIZE P235/70R16. *AK
Mileage: 20,600
THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A REAR HATCH BACK WINDOW PROBLEM. THERE WAS A CRACK AT THE BASE OF THE WINDOW APPROXIMATELY 8 INCHES WIDE. *AK *SC
Mileage: 36,594
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED 4-WHEEL DRIVE CHANGED FROM HIGH TO LOW WITHOUT WARNING. *AK THE TRANSMISSION MADE GRINDING NOISES WHEN IN REVERSE AND SLIPS WHEN PULLING OFF. *SC
Mileage: 35,000
VEHICLE STALLS AFTER DRIVING 20 MILES OR ABOVE ON FREEWAY. WHEN ON EXIT RAMP,ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND START ENGINE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATES WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE. THE ENGINE STALLS TO CHANGE INTO FASTER SPEED. *A...
Mileage: 36,100
VEHICLE STALLS AFTER DRIVING 20 MILES OR ABOVE ON FREEWAY. WHEN ON EXIT RAMP,ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. I HAVE TO PUT IT IN PARK AND START ENGINE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATES WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT, WHILE FOOT IS ON BRAKE. THE ENGINE STALLS TO CHANGE INTO FASTER SPEED. *A...
Mileage: 36,100
IN AUGUST, 2003, THE VEHICLE BACK WINDOW HINGE BROKE WHILE LOADING GROCERIES, IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE FRAME AND THE GLASS CRACKED. BOTH WERE REPLACED TAKING OVER 7 DAYS. THE SAME COMPONENT BROKE AGAIN IN JANUARY, 2004, CAUSING THE REAR GLASS TO CRASH ON MY WIFES HEAD. LUCKILY SHE ONLY HAD...
Mileage: 24,500
WHILE ACCELERATING PEDAL IS HARD TO PUSH AND IT MAKES A LOUD HISSING NOISE. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM FOUR TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 20,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON ICY ROAD CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND IT COLLIDED HEAD ON WITH AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS. CONSUMER'S HEAD STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL, REQUIRING SEVERAL STITCHES. POLICE ARRIVED, BUT NO ONE WAS...
Mileage: 40,000
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH SUNROOF OPEN. WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE HATCHBACK AFTER LOADING SWIMMING EQUIPMENT, GLASS SHATTERED. *LA THIS OCCURRED TWICE, INCONVENIENCING THE CONSUMER'S DAILY ROUTINE. *PH PE04045.PCO
THE CONSUMER STATED THE GASOLINE FUMES ENTERED THE VEHICLE AFTER FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED. *AK *SC
I HAVE A FORD EXPLORER 2002 XLS. WHILE OPENING MY REAR WINDOW DOOR THE LEFT HINGE (LATCH) BROKE AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED THROWING GLASS EVERYWHERE INCLUDING PASENGERS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I WENT TO THE VENDOR AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT ANYMORE RESPONSABILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER SINCE THE WARRANT...
Mileage: 42,100
CONSUMER'S WIFE FELT THAT VEHICLE WAS VEERING TO HER RIGHT. DEALERSHIP FOUND OUT THAT PINION BOLT WAS MISSING.(NAR) *LA
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED RIGHT REAR TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD,AND CALL FOR A TOW TRUCK. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 EXPLORER THAT FOR A YEAR STARTED WITH A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE CHASSIS SUPPORTS. EVERY TIME THAT I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR AN OIL CHANGE TO THE DEALER I COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND IT WAS ALWAYS MENTIONED TO ME THAT THIS TYPE OF CAR DO NOT HAVE ANY LUB POINTS FOR THE ...
Mileage: 32,000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND WENT OFF INTERMITTENTLY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. WINDSHIELD WIPER STAYED IN THE UP POSITION WHILE IN OPERATION . CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING A CUSTOMER'S VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WHEN HE OPENED THE REAR HATCH. WHEN HE CLOSED THE HATCHBACK THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF VIN, PER MANUFACTURER. *AK...
UPON CLOSING THE HATCHBACK THE STRUT LOCKED UP AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. PIECES OF GLASS LANDED IN CONSUMER'S EYES. CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED SINCE HE WORE GLASSES. VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF WHEN THIS OCCURRED.*AK PE04045.PCO DOB IS 10/01_061704_PCO
Mileage: 42,000
STICKING THROTTLE CABLE. CAUSED ENGINE TO IDLE HIGH. *JB
Mileage: 38,239
AUTO-TRANSMISSION STARTED OUT WITH DELAYED ENGAGEMENT IN TO REVERSE AND HARD SHIFTS 25-30 MPH. STARTED TO SLIP OUT OF DRIVE WITH NO POWER TO THE WHEELS. THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES, ONCE WHEN PULLING OUT ACROSS TRAFFIC AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. REPAIRS ARE ESTIMATED TO EXCEED $2500.
Mileage: 47,150
THE REAR AXLE SEALS AT THE GEAR CASE HAVE FAILED TWICE CAUSING AXLE FLUID TO LEAK. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED EACH TIME SAYING THAT "FORD HAS AN ISSUE" WITH THESE SEALS BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A LASTING REPAIR. NOT ALL 2002 FORD EXPLORERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Mileage: 27,000
THE REAR AXLE SEALS AT THE GEAR CASE HAVE FAILED TWICE CAUSING AXLE FLUID TO LEAK. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED EACH TIME SAYING THAT "FORD HAS AN ISSUE" WITH THESE SEALS BUT THEY DO NOT HAVE A LASTING REPAIR. NOT ALL 2002 FORD EXPLORERS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Mileage: 27,000
ON OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INCHING FORWARD AT STOPS WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. THEN ABOUT A WEEK LATER, WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. MY HUSBAND SHIFTED THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AD...
Mileage: 32,000
DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY, WHEN WE GOT OFF & WE TRIED TO STOP MY HUSBAND HEARD A REVVING NOISE THE CAR DID NOT WANT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. HE SHUT THE CAR OFF AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WE HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF & COAST TO A STOP BECAUSE THE BRAKES WERE ...
Mileage: 32,500
02 EXPLORER XLT, AROUND 28000 MILES START HAVING PROBLEM WITH OVERDRIVE GOING OUT. WHILE DRIVING, OVERDRIVE LIGHT START BLINKING AND OVERDRIVE NOT ENGAGES. HAD ONE REPAIR, TOOK OVER 10 DAYS TO FIX. IT'S BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE I GOT MY CAR BACK AND DRIVING HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY SAME THING HAPPENS...
Mileage: 28,000
WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
ROARING NOISE IN REAREND.TOOK TO DEALER ON 01/12/04 AT 22,810 MILES.TECH CHECK AND SAID FORD ENGINEERS WERE INVESTIGATING THAT I SHOULD CALL BACK IN A MONTH TO SEE IF PROBLEM SOLVE BY ENGINEERS.FIRST NOTICE NOISE IN JUNE 2003.VIN#[XXX]. *AK *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF I...
Mileage: 22,810
OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT HAS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. *PH (NAR) *CB
POWER TRAIN...TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED....TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED BEFORE WARRANTY RAN OUT...HAVE 40,000 MILES ON TRUCK. WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST $3350 TO FIX, I ASKED FOR HELP FROM MY SALESMAN AND FORD KNOCKED OFF $1700.00 LEAVING ME TO PAY $1650.00. I HAD NO WARNING SIGNS UNTIL THE SPEE...
Mileage: 41,000
THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER MOTORISTS WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THIS RESULTED IN SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE UPON IMPACT. THE INTERIOR PANEL WAS ALSO CRUSHED. NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, SHOULDER, BACK, AND KNEE. *NM
Mileage: 17,000
TAILGATE WINDOW SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE IT. DEALER STATED THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER TWISTED AWAY FROM THE BRACKET. *AK *JB *NM PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 43,000
THE ROOF RACK (WHICH WAS FACTORY EQUIPMENT) SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE RACK WAS LIABLE TO COME OFF AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOTORIST DRIVING BEHIND HIS VEHICLE. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYED ON. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ABS PROBLEM REPA...
Mileage: 40,000
THE ROOF RACK (WHICH WAS FACTORY EQUIPMENT) SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE RACK WAS LIABLE TO COME OFF AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOTORIST DRIVING BEHIND HIS VEHICLE. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYED ON. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ABS PROBLEM REPA...
Mileage: 40,000
THE ROOF RACK (WHICH WAS FACTORY EQUIPMENT) SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE RACK WAS LIABLE TO COME OFF AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOTORIST DRIVING BEHIND HIS VEHICLE. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYED ON. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ABS PROBLEM REPAIRE...
Mileage: 40,000
THE ROOF RACK (WHICH WAS FACTORY EQUIPMENT) SEPARATED FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE RACK WAS LIABLE TO COME OFF AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO MOTORIST DRIVING BEHIND HIS VEHICLE. ALSO THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND STAYED ON. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ABS PROBLEM REPAIRE...
Mileage: 40,000
ON MAY 8, I WAS PLACING SOME ITEMS IN THE REAR OF MY 2002 EXPLORER THROUGH THE HATCHBACK (THE GLASS PART, NOT THE ENTIRE REAR DOOR). I HEARD A POP WHEN THE GLASS RAISED UP. SINCE IT WAS DARK AND I WASN'T SURE WHAT THAT NOISE WAS, I SLOWLY STARTED TO CLOSE THE GLASS WHEN IT EXPLODED. AS IT TURNS O...
Mileage: 14,000
SEPTEMBER 2002: FUEL INJECTOR FOR #3 CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE SPRAYED OVER ENGINE. DISCOVERED IN DRIVEWAY DURING VEHICLE WARM-UP. NO INDICATION OF PROBLEM EXCEPT FOR SMELL. OCTOBER 2003: FUEL INJECTOR FOR #3 CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE SPRAYED OVER ENGINE. FAILURE OCC...
Mileage: 10,132
FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELTS ARE RUBBING AGAINST THE MOLDING WHERE THE SHOULDER HARNESS IS MOUNTED. THE EDGE OF THE SEAT BELT IS CUTTING INTO THE MOLDING CREATING GROOVES IN THE MOLDING AND POSSIBLY DAMAGING THE SEAT BELT.
I HAVE A CRACK DOWN THE BACK HATCH OF MY EXPLORER. IT EXTENDS FROM UNDERNEATH THE BACK WINDOW TO THE LATCH OF THE BACK DOOR. IT DEVELOPED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND STEADILY WIDENS ON A DAILY BASIS. *LA
FOUND STRESS CRACK IN REAR HATCH...GOES FROM THE BOTTOM OF GLASS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE HATCH...THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT SOMEONE ELSE REPORTED TO YOU ON YOUR SITE. THIS IS A DEFECT THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY SINCE THE GLASS MAY DISLODGE AND CREATE A ACCIDENT...BRINGING TO DEALER TO...
Mileage: 25,130
THE HINGES ON THE BACK HATCH WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE DOOR TO SAG AND LEAN OUTWARDS WHEN THE DOORS WERE OPENED. *AK THE HINGE ON THE BACK HATCH WINDOW SEPARATED FROM THE BODY AND CAUSED THE WINDOW TO BE HELD ON BY ONE HINGE. THE WINDOW WAS HANGING FROM THE HIN...
Mileage: 43,000
WHILE DRIVING DURING HEAVY SNOW TRANSMISSION MODULE WAS NOT WORKING. THERE WAS NO DASHBOARD INDICATION OF 4X4 FAILURE. DEALER REPLACED THE MODULE SENSOR. *AK *MR
Mileage: 23,500
WHILE OPENING THE REAR LIFT GATE THE DOOR HINGE BROKE AND CAUSED THE DOOR NOT TO CLOSE/LATCH PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM RE-EVAL SINCE PE OPENING AND DET TO BE VALID PE04045_PCO
WHEN TOWING VEHICLE IN RECOMMENDED TOWING MODE, STEERING WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM WILL RANDOMLY ENGAGE, LOCKING THE WHEELS OF THE TOWED VEHICLE. IF THIS OCCURS RIGHT AFTER A TURN, LOCKED WHEELS WILL PULL TOWED VEHICLE TO THE DIRECTION THAT WHEELS LOCKED IN.*AK
Mileage: 16,000
CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE KEEPS ACCELERATING AFTER CRUISE CONTROL SET BUTTON IS RELEASED ALSO WHEN COAST BUTTON IS PUSHED VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE. BUTTONS ARE FREE AND NOT STICKING. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ALMOST REARENDED CARS ON TWO OCCASIONS. JUST BOUGHT CAR AND HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO...
Mileage: 21,500
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAS EXPIERENCED ALL THE POWER TRAIN PROBLEMS THAT I AHVE FOUND ON THIS SITE.MY DEALER AHS BEEN ADMIRABLE IN TRYING TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS BUT IT SEEMS WE GET ONE FIXED AND ANOTHER STARTS.THE FIRS WAS THE TRANSFER CASR HAD A SHUTTER IN IT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECO...
Mileage: 18,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLT HAS EXPIERENCED ALL THE POWER TRAIN PROBLEMS THAT I AHVE FOUND ON THIS SITE.MY DEALER AHS BEEN ADMIRABLE IN TRYING TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS BUT IT SEEMS WE GET ONE FIXED AND ANOTHER STARTS.THE FIRS WAS THE TRANSFER CASR HAD A SHUTTER IN IT BETWEEN FIRST AND SECO...
Mileage: 18,000
WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELARATE. I THOUGHT I HAD HIT THE GAS PEDAL WITH THE SIDE OF MY FOOT, BUT AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE STOPPED I TRIED TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME SINCE THAT UPSET ME. I COULD NOT DO IT BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO FAR A...
Mileage: 58,653
WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELARATE. I THOUGHT I HAD HIT THE GAS PEDAL WITH THE SIDE OF MY FOOT, BUT AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE STOPPED I TRIED TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME SINCE THAT UPSET ME. I COULD NOT DO IT BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO FAR A...
Mileage: 58,653
I HAVE A 2002 EXPLORER PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2001. HAVE ADVISED DEALER ONCE THAT VEHICLE MAKES HARD SHIFTS AND THAT IT HAS A VIBRATION WHEN STOPPED, THEY ADVISED THIS WAS NORMAL. VEHICLE IS NOW IN SHOP DUE TO TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. WHINES BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEAR AT ABOUT 25 MPH, THEN SLAMS INTO...
DRIVE SHAFT ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 42,000 MILES "IS WORN OUT" ACCORDING TO ROMEO, MI FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER. PREVIOUS COMPAINT AT 29593 MILES TO SAME DEALERSHIP ABOUT LOUD NOISE WHEN SHIFTING (WHILE UNDER WARRANTY) "COULD NOT BE VERIFIED" AT THAT TIME. I BELIEVE THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS DE...
Mileage: 42,000
WHEN STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING LEFT, THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THE HEAT VENTS THAT BLEW DIRECTLY ON THE CONSUMER DID NOT WORK. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER AND T...
Mileage: 50,000
WHEN STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING LEFT, THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THE HEAT VENTS THAT BLEW DIRECTLY ON THE CONSUMER DID NOT WORK. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER AND T...
Mileage: 50,000
WHEN STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN, INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING LEFT, THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL. THE HEAT VENTS THAT BLEW DIRECTLY ON THE CONSUMER DID NOT WORK. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES IN ONE MONTH. THE MANUFACTURER AND T...
Mileage: 50,000
GLASS EXPLODED OUT OF THE BACK WINDOW, INJURING MY DAUGHTER. FORD STATES THAT THERE IS A CAMPAIGN, NOT A RECALL. SO I WASN'T NOTIFIED OF THE FAULTY PLUNGER MECHANISM. FORD REPLACED THE GLASS, BUT COULD NOT GUARANTEE ME THAT IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN AGAIN, SO I TURNED IN THE LEASE SINCE THE VEHICLE IS UN...
THE INITIAL PROBLEM WITH THE REAR-END DIFFERENTIAL UNIT WAS A WHINING NOISE WHICH THE FORD DEALER'S SERVICE REP. IDENTIFIED AND IMMEDIATELY SAID IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE NEW REAR-END UNIT DID NOT WHINE BUT WITHIN 3 1/2 MONTHS A VIBRATION STARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR A TOTAL OF 6 DIF...
Mileage: 23,000
THE INITIAL PROBLEM WITH THE REAR-END DIFFERENTIAL UNIT WAS A WHINING NOISE WHICH THE FORD DEALER'S SERVICE REP. IDENTIFIED AND IMMEDIATELY SAID IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE NEW REAR-END UNIT DID NOT WHINE BUT WITHIN 3 1/2 MONTHS A VIBRATION STARTED AND WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR A TOTAL OF 6 DIF...
Mileage: 23,000
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 STRAINING AND BANGING SOUNDS IN DRIVE TRAIN WHEN IN 4X4 MODE AND WHEN CORNERING IN THIS MODE CAUSES VEHICLE TO BECOME HARD TO STEER AND CAN FEEL VEHICLE SHUDDER AS BANGING OCCURS. WAS TAKEN TO GREINER FORD ON 12/04/03 THE DAY PROBLEM STARTED AND WAS TOLD BY SERVICE ADVISOR JIM...
Mileage: 18,882
I PURCHASED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE REAR HATCH HAS CRACKED OPENING APPROXIMATELY 1/16 INCH WIDE THROUGH THE HATCH BELOW THE WINDOW APPROXIMATELY. 5 INCHES LONG. FORD HAS AGREED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY BY GLUING THE CRACK. AS I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS INJURIES FROM OTHER CRACKED HATCHES, I WANT FORD...
Mileage: 17,000
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2002 FORD EXPLORER.*MR THE LEFT SIGNAL WIRE INSULATION RUBBED THROUGH THE BOAT TRAILER. WHEN IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BLEW AFTER IT TOTALLY MELTED THE INSULATION OFF THE WIRES THROUGH THE TONGUE OF THE TRAILER ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE LEFT SIGNAL LIGHT. CONSUME NOTED...
WHILE PARKED VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
Mileage: 25,000
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON/OFF, AND THE ABS BRAKES ENGAGED PREMATURELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN BRAKING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS ONCE, AND ABS REAR SENSOR TWICE. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON/OFF, AND THE ABS BRAKES ENGAGED PREMATURELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN BRAKING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS ONCE, AND ABS REAR SENSOR TWICE. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON/OFF, AND THE ABS BRAKES ENGAGED PREMATURELY. ALSO, THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN BRAKING. VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVICED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS ONCE, AND ABS REAR SENSOR TWICE. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES I STARTED EXPERIENCING MINOR DIFFICULTIES WITH THE CLUTCH. AT 14,000 MILES, THE MALFUNCTION BECAME MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED ESPECIALLY WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS BUT TODAY WAS TOLD I HAD WORN OUT THE CLUTCH AND THE REPAIRS ...
Mileage: 10,000
AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES I STARTED EXPERIENCING MINOR DIFFICULTIES WITH THE CLUTCH. AT 14,000 MILES, THE MALFUNCTION BECAME MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED ESPECIALLY WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS BUT TODAY WAS TOLD I HAD WORN OUT THE CLUTCH AND THE REPAIRS ...
Mileage: 10,000
AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES I STARTED EXPERIENCING MINOR DIFFICULTIES WITH THE CLUTCH. AT 14,000 MILES, THE MALFUNCTION BECAME MUCH MORE PRONOUNCED ESPECIALLY WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS BUT TODAY WAS TOLD I HAD WORN OUT THE CLUTCH AND THE REPAIRS ...
Mileage: 10,000
I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOPPED POSITION WHEN THERE HAS BEEN A 2-3 SECOND HESITATION BEFORE IT ACTUALLY KICKS IN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THERE IS A LOUD VIBRATION COMING FROM THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE SHIFTING BECOMES VERY...
Mileage: 49,585
IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT THERE IS A PROBLEM THAT IS TOTALLY "UNFIXABLE" THEN FORD HAS SOLD ME A PRODUCT THAT IS FAULTY, AND THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, I WOULD LIKE FOR THE CAR TO BE FIXED AND I AM WILLING TO LEAVE IT IN THE SHOP AS LONG AS IT TAKES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM SO THAT THE CAR ...
Mileage: 4,400
THE EXPLORER HAS DONE ABOUT 21,000 MILES IN 2 AND 1/2 YEARS. ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING BIG CLUNKS IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN COLD AND EVEN A GRINDING SOUND. SEEMED TO BE WHEN VEHICLE WAS BEING TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION AT LOW SPEED. THE DEALER REPLICATED THE PROBLEM AND ORDERED AND INS...
Mileage: 21,000
FROM PURCHASE THERE WAS A KHKHHHKH NOISE THAT MY BROTHER NOTICED. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. ON THE 3RD TRIP BACK TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION SHIELD WAS LOOSE SO THEY TIGHTENED IT. THE NOISE CONTINUED SO I HAD MY NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A TRANS SHOP LISTEN AND HE SA...
Mileage: 1,000
FROM PURCHASE THERE WAS A KHKHHHKH NOISE THAT MY BROTHER NOTICED. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. ON THE 3RD TRIP BACK TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION SHIELD WAS LOOSE SO THEY TIGHTENED IT. THE NOISE CONTINUED SO I HAD MY NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A TRANS SHOP LISTEN AND HE SA...
Mileage: 1,000
FROM PURCHASE THERE WAS A KHKHHHKH NOISE THAT MY BROTHER NOTICED. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND NOTHING WAS FOUND. ON THE 3RD TRIP BACK TO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION SHIELD WAS LOOSE SO THEY TIGHTENED IT. THE NOISE CONTINUED SO I HAD MY NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A TRANS SHOP LISTEN AND HE SA...
Mileage: 1,000
WHILE CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT SEVERAL DRIVER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT BOLTS WERE LOOSE. MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT MAYBE THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AT THE FACTORY. *AK *NLM
Mileage: 27,400
THE SEAT COMPONENTS THAT ARE UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAVE A SEVERE AMOUNT OF RUST ON THEM. *LA
Mileage: 43,800
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, THE ABS LIGHT WOULD APPEAR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAS MADE CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON SIX SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. PLEASE ADD ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH VEHICLE HAS EXPERINCED SEVEN OCCURENCES WHERE ABS LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON DA...
Mileage: 63,000
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAGS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. OWNER SAYS THAT "IF VEHICLE IS IN AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY." VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY WANT TO CHARGE OWNER $378.00 DOLLARS TO REPAIR BECAUSE VEHICLE IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. PROVIDE FURTH...
Mileage: 29,000
THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE ABS SENSOR LIGHT CONTINUED TO STAY ON. *AK
Mileage: 15,000
THE REAR TAILGATE HAS A WINDOW AND THERE IS A PART OF THE DOOR THAT GOES UP WITH THE WINDOW. CONSUMER NOTICED A CRACK FROM THE GLASS DOWN, AND ANOTHER CRACK STARTING TO FORM. CONSUMER IS AFRAID THE WHOLE WINDOW MAY FALL OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK
WHILE HAVING FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ROTORS RUSTED AND CRACKED. ALSO, THE REAR ROTORS ARE STARTING TO RUST . THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE RUST WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Mileage: 17,900
WHILE HAVING FRONT BRAKE PADS REPLACED MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE ROTORS RUSTED AND CRACKED. ALSO, THE REAR ROTORS ARE STARTING TO RUST . THE FRONT ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE RUST WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Mileage: 17,900
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE, INABILITY OF FORD TO REPAIR. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, SECOND TIME IT HAS BEEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER TELLS ME THEY HAVE NO FIX, I CALLED TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY SAY THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DON'T HAVE A FIX. VEHICLE IS DRIVABLE BUT I DON'T...
Mileage: 34,900
ABS LIGHT ON. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW IS ON AGAIN. THE LIGHT CAME ON AT 43,000 MILES.*AK
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT SIDE AIR BAG PROBLEMS. WHILE DRIVING THE THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF IMPACT ON THE ROAD. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACED THE AIR BAGS UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY.*AK NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUF...
Mileage: 15,500
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONSUMER HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE FIRST TIME THE ABS LIGHT HAD COME THERE WAS NO UNUSUAL EFFECT. THE SECOND TIME THE ABS LIGHT HAD COME, THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE IN BEING ABLE TO BRAKE SMOOTHLY. THE...
REAR WINDOW FELL OFF THE HINGES. *AK PE04045_PCO
ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. DEALER STATED OIL LEAKED ONTO THE SENSOR. THERE WAS NO SOLUTION, AND ABS SYSTEM DISENGAGED. *AK
Mileage: 38,000
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON FOUR PREVIOUS OCCASIONS TO ADDRESS AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. TEMPERATURE GAUGE WOULD SPIKE AND THEN RETURN TO ALMOST NORMAL LEVELS. ON THE FIFTH TRIP TO THE DEALER 10/24/03, WAS THEN TOLD THE PROBLEM IS A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD., THIS ...
Mileage: 35,000
CONSUMER WAS ABOUT TO START VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD THAT REAR HATCH DOOR WAS AJAR. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE GLASS EXPLODED OUT OF THE FRAME, WHICH FELL APART. THE HYDRAULIC PISTON HAD A BENT INSERT WHICH CAUSED THE INFRACTION. *AK ...
Mileage: 18,850
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE HEATED UP THERE WAS A STRONG SULFUR ODOR. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THIS PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 23,000
FAX FOLLOW-UP LTR FM LANDY JOHNSON III (CA) SUBMISSION OF 20 COPIES OF COMPLAINTS FILED W/NHTSA RE BRAKE PROBLEMS W/THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER; REPLY TO PASADENA DIST OFC.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. *TS *NLM
THE HALF WAY CARGO GLASS EXPLODED WHILE CONSUMER OPENED THE DOOR. TECHNICIAN STATED IT WAS RELATED TO NHTSA RECALL 01I010000. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE LEFT CYLINDERS TO EACH SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE GLASS COUL...
2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS 4WD. AT 33,000 MILES ABS SENSOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON & REAR ABS UNIT WAS REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE ABS UNIT HAS FAILED EVER 2,500 TO 8,000 MILES. I NOW HAVE 87,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *LA
Mileage: 33,000
THE SMELL OF MOLD IS COMING OUT OF THE A/C. ALL THE DEALERSHIP DID WAS DEODORIZE THE VENTS. THE MUSTY ODOR PERSISTS. I HAVE READ THAT OTHERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR 2002 FORD EXPLORERS. *LA
I PURCHASED A 2002 EXPLORER NEW AND HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE IN TO DEALER TWICE WITH SAME COMPLAINTS. VEHICLE GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IN DRIVE AND BACK INTO DRIVE WITH A LOUD BANG AND CLUNG. VEHICLE ALSO TAKES ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO GO INTO GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE AND ALSO A LOUD BANG & CLUNG...
Mileage: 5,000
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND YOU LOSE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES TO FLOOR WAS REPAIRED 4 TIMES ALREADY. IN ADDITION, THE AIRBAG IS NOT OPERATING, 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. *LA
Mileage: 20,000
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND YOU LOSE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHES TO FLOOR WAS REPAIRED 4 TIMES ALREADY. IN ADDITION, THE AIRBAG IS NOT OPERATING, 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS. *LA
Mileage: 20,000
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT ROCKS BACK AND FORTH WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER BELIEVES SOME BOLTS ARE LOOSE. *AK
Mileage: 46,000
PROBLEMS WITH REAR WINDOW HATCH.*MR THE RIGHT AND LEFT REAR GLASS LIFT STICKS WERE REPLACED. THE REAR WINDOW FELL OUT WHEN IT WAS OPENED.*TS *JB PE04045.PCO PURCHASED 03/02. DOB 02/02, OLD STYLE DESIGN (THROUGH GLASS) STRUTS FELL/DETACHED (MOUNT ROTATED AND STRUT DETACHED) AND THEN FEL...
Mileage: 35,000
TIRE BLOW OUT ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *MR FORD REFUSED TO REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR THE TIRE BLOW OUT ALONG WITH THE BODY DAMAGE THAT OCCURRED DUE TO THE INCIDENT. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SCC *JB
TRAILER TOWING WIRING IS FUSED AT 40 AMPS TO THE TRAILER PLUG. A SHORT IN THE SIGNAL WIRING CAUSED THE TRAILER WIRING INSULATION TO MELT OFF BEFORE THE FUSE BLEW. I WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE IT HAPPEN WITH MY BOAT TRAILER WHERE THE WIRING IS ENCLOSED IN THE IRON CHANNEL OF THE TRAILER. HAD THIS BEEN ...
Mileage: 17,500
THE STATED THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS GOING TO SHUT DOWN, AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAILING. AS DAYS WENT BY THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE MADE A SUDDEN HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD, THE CONSUMER TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND BACK ON, IT RAN FOR AWHILE AND THEN S...
Mileage: 4,133
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR. HAD TO MOVE VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD, AND THEN HAD IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE OVER AND COULD NOT RESOLVE THE LOCKED GEAR PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 20,700
SEATS ARE RUSTED UNDERNEATH, UNDER DASH METAL RUSTING. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER WHERE PURCHASED, SAID THEY CONTACTED FORD, CONDITION NORMAL. I CONTACTED FORD, SAME ANSWER. CONCERN IS RUST IS A NEVER ENDING CONDITION AND IN TIME (WHAT EVER IT MAY BE) WILL CAUSE FAILURE. HAVING PAID QUITE A LARGE AMO...
Mileage: 20,000
WHEN THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HATCHBACK THE GLASS PORTION OF THE HATCH DETACHED FROM THE BACK OF THE TRUCK. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT STRESS CRACKS IN THE PANEL UNDERNEATH THE WINDOW CAUSED THE FAILURE. *AK *NLM
Mileage: 36,000
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE AND HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ROD FAILED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN JULY. IN AUGUST THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE S...
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE AND HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ROD FAILED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN JULY. IN AUGUST THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE S...
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE AND HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ROD FAILED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN JULY. IN AUGUST THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE S...
CONSUMER STATED WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. *AK
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BOTTOM CRACKED AND THE BACK BROKE WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IMPACTED OR EXCESSIVE FORCE BEING APPLIED. *AK
Mileage: 27,000
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD IT'S REAR GLASS FALL OFF WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO OPEN IT 2 DAYS AGO. I CALLED FORD AND THEY SOUNDED SURPRISED. I CALLED THEM BACK WITH THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 50,000+ VEHICLES RECALLED FOR THIS AND THEY REMAIN UNIMPRESSED. I'M LOOKING FOR SOME HELP. I CALLED WINCHESTER ...
Mileage: 40,000
BRAKING FAILURE. SOFT PEDAL. ENTIRE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE UNDER BRAKED. MULTIPLE ABS SYSTEMS FAILURE. REAR WHEEL LOCK UP AND DRAG. WATER ENTERING CONNECTOR FOR ABS WHEEL SENSOR AT DIFFERENTIAL. WATER ENTERING DIFFERENTIAL. COMPLETE DENIAL BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY SITUATION HAS POTENTIAL FOR INJURY. C...
Mileage: 26,000
TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN STOPPED AT A INTERSECTION OR STOPLIGHT. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL STALL. THE DEALER HAS STATED THEY COULD NOTREPRODUCE THE PROBLEM DURING AND AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. I HAVE FILED SAFETY COMPLAINT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONSUMER RELATIONS AND THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED T...
Mileage: 24,000
DRIVER REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE.*MR THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF THE LUG NUT BREAKING. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED A DENT HUB CAP, AND LIGHT DAMAGE TO THE LEFT REAR BUMPER AND PANEL. *PH *JB
STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. DEALER DID NOT INFORM THE CONSUMER OF THE REPAIRS THAT WERE MADE. *AK
VEHICLE'S HATCHBACK GLASS SHATTERED.*MR TWO INCIDENTS OCCURRED WHERE THE CONSUMERS HATCH BACK GLASS SHATTERED.THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THEM TWICE BUT THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THERE IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING DEFECTIVE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF THE HATCHBACK DOOR/GLASS. AND MAYBE MEASURES NEED TO BE TAKEN F...
CONSUMER STATED AFTER HER HUSBAND HAD DRIVEN FORD EXPLORER FOR ABOUT A HALF HOUR, PARKED/ WENT IN THE HOUSE AND ATE, THEN DECIDED TO GO BACK OUT AND UNLOAD THE STUFF HE HAD IN THE TRUCK. WINDOW IN THE BACK EXPLODED. WINDOW EXPLODED WHILE HE WAS CLOSING IT. ALSO, FRAME WAS ALSO BLOWN OUT. SHE S...
WHILE DRIVING, AND AFTER SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE BEYOND THE SET SPEED. PROBLEM OCCURRED FIVE TIMES. MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 12,500
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THIS MORNING MY WIFE OPENED THE TOP PORTION OF THE REAR TAIL GATE, AS SHE CLOSED IT, THE GLASS SHATTERED GIVING HER MINOR CUTS ON BOTH ARMS. THE OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE WAS 62 DEGREES F AND SUNNY. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF TAMPERING. I'VE TRIED TO CONTACT FORD REPS AND HAV...
Mileage: 18,639
WHEN MOVING THE DRIVE SELECTOR FROM PARK TO REVERSE, OFTEN THERE IS A LONG DELAY BEFORE THE GEAR ENGAGES. WHEN IT ENGAGES, THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD BANG AND THE VEHICLE LUNGES BACKWARD AT HIHG SPEED.*AK
Mileage: 28,000
ABS SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE ON 2002 EXPLORERS. ABS LIGHT CAME ON MANY MANY TIMES WITHIN A 1 YEAR SPAN SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY STATED THE FAULT WAS FROM THE REAR SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED IT EVERY TIME. *AK OTHER PROBLEMS ENCOUNTER IN...
Mileage: 13,000
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BACK AND SEAT WERE NOT ATTACHED. DRIVER HAD TO CONNECT THE SEAT TO THE BACK UPON ENTRY. DEALER SAID THAT BOLT ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME FRACTURED. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF DRIVER LOST STEERING CONTROL OR TOOK FOOT OF PEDAL WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Mileage: 54,000
WHEN DRIVING MY 2002 EXPLORER, THE CABIN HAS A POUNDING SOUND WHEN DRIVING OVER ANY UNEVEN SURFACE, JUST LIKE A BOOMING STEREO. IT DOESN'T EVEVN HAVE TO BE A LARGE BUMP OR BUMPS. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES OF THIS NOISE, I END UP GETTING A HEADACHE. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE....
Mileage: 100
ON TWO OCCASIONS THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER THAT SUPPORTED REAR WINDOW SLIPPED OUT OF THE BRACKET THAT WAS DESIGNED TO SECURE IT. THE THIRD TIME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED THE CYLINDER POPPED OUT OF THE BRACKET AND SHATTERED THE WINDOW. *AK PE04045.PCO
Mileage: 38,000
VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW, HAD A PINION NOICE IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL SINCE PURCHASED. DEALER CHANGED REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND A WEEK LATER IT DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO BLOWN AXLE SEAL. REAR DIFFERENTIAL THEN DEVELOPED A NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING INTO A TURN FROM A STOPED POSITION. DEALER ADDED AN ADDITIVE TO REA...
VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW, HAD A PINION NOICE IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL SINCE PURCHASED. DEALER CHANGED REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND A WEEK LATER IT DEVELOPED A LEAK DUE TO BLOWN AXLE SEAL. REAR DIFFERENTIAL THEN DEVELOPED A NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING INTO A TURN FROM A STOPED POSITION. DEALER ADDED AN ADDITIVE TO REA...
THE REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW SHATTERED INTO PIECES. *AK CONSUMER REACHED TO CLOSE THE WINDOW AND IT MOVED APPROX. SIX INCHES WHEN IT SHATTERED. *PH *JB PE04045.PCO GLASS SHATTERED WHEN CLOSING. WILL CK. DOB AND DESIGN VERSION.
Mileage: 60,000
WHEN LOWERING THE LIFTGATE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED.*AK PE04045.PCO DOB IS 11/01_061604_PCO
DRIVESHAFT AREA/REAR NOISE-SINGING/HUM. *AK
WHILE TURNING AROUND CORNERS VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DRIVER HAD CONTACTED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM WAS STILL RECURRING.*AK
WHILE DRIVING (65 MPH) ON I 95 THROUGH RICHMOND VIRGINIA, AT 12:30 AFTER MIDNIGHT, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER (62,000 MILES) DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. I MADE IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND LEFT IT FOR REPAIRS. THE REAR END BEARING, AXLE SHAFT, CV JOINT FAILED. FOUR (4) DAYS LATER I WAS ON THE ROAD. IT WAS A VE...
Mileage: 62,754
WHILE DRIVING (65 MPH) ON I 95 THROUGH RICHMOND VIRGINIA, AT 12:30 AFTER MIDNIGHT, MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER (62,000 MILES) DEVELOPED A VIBRATION. I MADE IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND LEFT IT FOR REPAIRS. THE REAR END BEARING, AXLE SHAFT, CV JOINT FAILED. FOUR (4) DAYS LATER I WAS ON THE ROAD. IT WAS A VE...
Mileage: 62,754
2 OF MY COUSINS WERE INVOLVED IN A FORD EXPLORER TIRE BLOW OUT OUTSIDE OF RALEIGH NC ON AUGUST 16TH. AMAL MUARAKA, A PEDIATRIC SURGEON WAS KILLED INSTANTLY AND SUMMEET MURARKA WAS PLACED IN ICU AS THE NON-BRIDGESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FORD EXPLORER AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED 5 TIMES WHEN THE TIRE B...
2 OF MY COUSINS WERE INVOLVED IN A FORD EXPLORER TIRE BLOW OUT OUTSIDE OF RALEIGH NC ON AUGUST 16TH. AMAL MUARAKA, A PEDIATRIC SURGEON WAS KILLED INSTANTLY AND SUMMEET MURARKA WAS PLACED IN ICU AS THE NON-BRIDGESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FORD EXPLORER AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED 5 TIMES WHEN THE TIRE B...
SERIOUS SAFETY AND OPERATION ISSUE WITH THE 2002 YEAR FORD EXPLORERS SUV, THE REAR DRIVE DIFFERENTIAL IS FAILING, VIN#[XXX] IS AN EXAMPLE AT 12,700 MILES, SERIOUS INTERSTATE CRASH NARROWLY AVOIDED DUE TO THE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE F...
Mileage: 12,754
2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW EXPLOSION. UPON SLOWLY CLOSING THE REAR GATE WINDOW, THE GLASS EXPLODED IN MY WIFE'S FACE WITH THE BRACKETS AND FRAME FALLING DOWN CAUSING REAR GATE BODY DAMAGE. PERSONAL INJURY RESULTED (CUT ON WIFE'S HAND). BRACKET PARTS WERE FOUND AS FAR 8 TO 10 YARDS FROM THE OR...
Mileage: 21,000
PROBLEMS WITH 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW HATCH.*MR THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES FOR THE BROKEN REAR WINDOW HATCH AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED YET. PLEASE RESPOND PROMPTLY IN RESOLVING MATTERS. *CB THE REAR WINDOW HATCH FAILED WHEN THE HYDRAULIC LIFT CYLINDER...
WHILE DRIVING FOR EXTENED POINT OF TIME VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK
VEHICLE DEVELOPED A LOUD WHINING NOISE IN THE REAR END AT APPROX 25000 MILES. NOISE OCCURRED AT ALL SPEEDS. IT WENT AWAY WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. DEALER REPLACED THE DIFFERENTIAL. NOISE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY, BUT ONLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 48MPH AND 68MPH. DEALER IS NOW REPLACING THE EN...
Mileage: 25,000
THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE OIL PAN GASKET BUT THE LEAKING PERSISTED. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE OIL PAN BUT OIL CONTINUED TO LEAK. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY HAD TO GLUE THE SCREWS TO THE OIL PAN TO SOP THE LEAKING. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT SA...
Mileage: 6
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
NHSTA#01I010000 REF. 2002 FORD EXPLORER REAR WINDOW LIFT ARM TWISTING AND CAUSING THE REAR WINDOW TO BREAK. I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 1.5 YEARS AND THE WINDOW HAS BROKEN TWICE AND THE ARM TWISTED A THIRD TIME. WHEN WE GOT THE VEHICLE BACK THE SCREWS WERE STRIPPED AND THE LIFTGATE WAS DAMAGED. MY D...
Mileage: 20,387
CONSUMER STATES THAT ON 07/03/03 HIS WIFE ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR TO THE VEHICLE AND REAR WINDOW EXPLODED IN HER FACE. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE SUFFERED MINOR SCRATCHES, AND A HAND LACERATION.*AK
Mileage: 21,000
THE REAR AXLE LEAKED. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE RUBBER SEAL EATING INTO THE METAL OF THE AXLE PER MECHANIC. *AK THE REAR AXLE FAILED BETWEEN 17K MILES AND 30K MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED 3 TIMES. *SCC *JB
Mileage: 17,000
VEHICLE RUNS AT IDLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 WITH AC ON EITHER AUTO OR RECYCLED AIR. THE EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE STARTS TO COUNT DOWN TO 50 DEGREES AND STAYS THERE UNTIL VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AGAIN. THIS CAUSES THE AUTO TEMP TO ADJUST.
Mileage: 10,000
WHEN I AM TRYING TO PUT THE EXPLORER INTO PARK I HAVE A HARD TIME. IT TAKES ME SEVERAL MINUTES AND MUCH FRUSTRATION TO GET IT INTO PARK. IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE, HARDER TO GET INTO PARK. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
Mileage: 37,000
FUEL SYSTEM HAS A LEAK THAT RESULTS IN FUEL SPILLS, ALLOWING FUMES TO ENTER PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX PROBLEM.*AK
Mileage: 3,000
SUDDEN LOSS OF FLUID FROM LEFT REAR SHOCK, DETECTED BY POOL OF FLUID ON GARAGE FLOOR.2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH 37500 MILES OF NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING. FAILURE WAS SUDDEN AND PREMATURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN VEHICLE INSTABILITY IF NOT DETECTED BY CAREFUL INSPECTION. DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO HOLD PART...
Mileage: 37,500
2002 FORD EXPLORER PURCHASED FEB. 2002 NEW. VEHICLE NOW HAS 17,000 MILES. SEVERAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE THE SHIFT LEVER POPS AS IF IT NEVER ENGAGED. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD OR BACKWARD 1-2 FEET AFTER SHIFTING INTO PARK, ENGAGING EMERGENCY BRAKE, AN...
Mileage: 17,000
THE REAR LIFTGATE CYLINDER BROKE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK PE04045_PCO DOB=12/01. OLD STYLE MOUNT. GLASS OPENED AND WHEN CLOSING, HEARD "POP" NOISE AND GLASS ASSEMBLY CAME DOWN. NO INJURY. 06/14/2004. WILL TAKE PICS OF "ROTATED MOUNTS" AND EMAIL TO ME.
I'VE OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 10 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE HASN'T STARTED 7 DIFFERENT TIMES. I'VE HAD MINOR HESITATIONS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM AN IDLE. THE VEHICLE HAS FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STALL SEVERAL TIMES WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE HORN, ON OCCASION, HAS NOT M...
Mileage: 98
VEHICLE HAS A RESONANCE HUMMING/RINGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL THAT INCREASES WITH SPEED. ALSO HAS WHAT APPEARS TO BE SLIGHT DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION AS WELL. THIS PROBLEM WAS ALSO NOTED IN AN EDITORS REVIEW OF THE 2002 EXPLORER FOR EDMUNDS. REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS REPLACED IN MAY 2003, B...
Mileage: 18,000
I PURCHASED MY '02 EXPLORER NEW. FROM THE BEGINING THE SAME PROBLEM PERSISTS. WITH YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, IF YOU PLACE THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND REMOVE YOUR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL FOWARD APPROX 1-2 FT. IT CONCERNS ME. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY INSTANCES WHEN PURCHASING FUEL THAT I H...
Mileage: 500
VIBRATION AND DRONE/ROAR SOUND AT SPEEDS OF 64MPH AND GREATER. 4 ATTEMPTS MADE TO REPAIR, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. REAR END ASSEMBLY REPLACED AS WELL AS TWO AXLE SHAFTS AND DRIVE SHAFT REINDEXED. *AK
VIBRATION AND DRONE/ROAR SOUND AT SPEEDS OF 64MPH AND GREATER. 4 ATTEMPTS MADE TO REPAIR, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. REAR END ASSEMBLY REPLACED AS WELL AS TWO AXLE SHAFTS AND DRIVE SHAFT REINDEXED. *AK
NOTED "CLICKING" NOISE WHEN WHEEL TURNED AT SLOW SPEED, ASSUMED CV JOINTS WERE GOING BAD. HOWEVER, DEALER SAID THAT LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE, AND WHEN TIGHTENED THE NOISE STOPPED. WHAT IS NOTABLE IS THAT THE WHEELS HAVE NEVER BEEN OFF, SO THIS CONDITION ORIGINATED AT THE FACTORY. DEALER SAYS OWNER AT ...
Mileage: 22,000
NOTED "CLICKING" NOISE WHEN WHEEL TURNED AT SLOW SPEED, ASSUMED CV JOINTS WERE GOING BAD. HOWEVER, DEALER SAID THAT LUG NUTS WERE LOOSE, AND WHEN TIGHTENED THE NOISE STOPPED. WHAT IS NOTABLE IS THAT THE WHEELS HAVE NEVER BEEN OFF, SO THIS CONDITION ORIGINATED AT THE FACTORY. DEALER SAYS OWNER AT ...
Mileage: 22,000
THE CONSUMER WAS SLOWLY MERGING WHEN THE GAS PEDAL HAD GOTTEN STUCK AND THE SPEED INCREASED. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE FROM DRIVING FORWARD. THE CONSUMER SHIFTED TO REVERSE BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. LATER I LIFTED...
Mileage: 59,234
I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER XLS AND THE BACK LIFT GATE HATCH HAS BROKEN ON BOTH SIDES AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF FALLS ON EITHER ME, MY DAUGHTER, OR ANYONE ELSE WHO OPENS THE GLASS HATCH. WITH THE SIDE THAT IS NOW BROKEN IT IS PUTTING A LOT OF STRAIN ON MY HINGES WHERE CONNECTS TO THE CAR AND IS PULL...
Mileage: 46,000
PROBLEMS WITH REAR GLASS HATCH SUPPORTS. *MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM. *TS *JB IT ALSO FELL ON WIFE'S HEAD BUT NO INJURY. ON 3RD OCCASION (1/02), LT STRUT DETACHED AGAIN AND STRUCT GLASS AND SHATTERED GLASS. DEALER REPLACED "ENTIRE" LIFTGATE...
Mileage: 5,000
CONSUMER STATES WHILE PARKED VEHICLE JUMPED INTO GEAR AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL.*AK
Mileage: 56,000
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK AND HE TRIED BRAKING AND IT WOULD NOT STOP. HE EVEN TRIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND IT WOULD NOT STOP. IT FINALLY POPPED UP AND STOPPED. HE WAS VERY FRIGHTENED BY THE INCIDENT. WE HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN A...
Mileage: 25,000
4 FAILURES OF THE TRANSMISSION. COMMON PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN MISS SHIFTS FROM 2-3 AND 3-4, DELAYED SHIFTS FROM 2-3 AND 3-4, AND SEVERELY HARD SHIFTS IN ALL GEARS. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE AND REPLACED ONCE. FORD HAS BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK AFTER ARBITRATION UNDER THE LEMON LAW. THE VEHICLE ...
Mileage: 14,755
4 FAILURES OF THE TRANSMISSION. COMMON PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN MISS SHIFTS FROM 2-3 AND 3-4, DELAYED SHIFTS FROM 2-3 AND 3-4, AND SEVERELY HARD SHIFTS IN ALL GEARS. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE AND REPLACED ONCE. FORD HAS BOUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK AFTER ARBITRATION UNDER THE LEMON LAW. THE VEHICLE ...
Mileage: 14,755
REPEATED FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. ABS HAS BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES SINCE JANUARY 2002. LATEST FAILURE INCLUDED WATER IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL WITH NO KNOW REASON. FAILURE OF ABS HAS BEEN REAR SENSOR CABLE AND ONCE A COMPUTER MODULE. LATEST DATE SHOWN. *NLM
Mileage: 61,000
NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THERE IS A RECCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THE CONSUMERS 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE SERIES OF INCIDENTS OCCURRED NOV 2, 2002, FEB, 2003, MAY 5, 2003, AND THE LAST TIME WAS MAY 17, 2003 TO DATE. IT IS EVIDENT TO THE CONSUMER THAT THERE IS AN CONSISTENT PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO B...
NAR 06/19/2003. *MR THERE IS A RECCURRING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON THE CONSUMERS 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE SERIES OF INCIDENTS OCCURRED NOV 2, 2002, FEB, 2003, MAY 5, 2003, AND THE LAST TIME WAS MAY 17, 2003 TO DATE. IT IS EVIDENT TO THE CONSUMER THAT THERE IS AN CONSISTENT PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO B...
HIGH PITCH WHINNING NOISE IN REAR END OF 2002 FORD EXPLORER. DEALER SAYS REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS HAVE DEFECT AND I HAVE TO PAY $1200. BECAUSE WARRANTY EXPIRED! *NLM
Mileage: 78,140
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE WHEN PUSHED SHARPLY TO GET AROUND A HAZARD. CAR WAS ONLY NINE MONTHS OLD. *NLM
Mileage: 10,000
DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO CLOSE DOOR 4-5 TIMES TO LOCK DOOR. *AK
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, AND AND DEALER INDICATED ROTORS WERE WARPED. CONSUMER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, SO HE HAD TO PAY FOR THIS. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 18,000 MILES. *AK
ON ONE OCCASION THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND THE SECOND OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN SHUT DOWN. *MR *TS *JB
ON ONE OCCASION THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, AND THE SECOND OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN SHUT DOWN. *MR *TS *JB
THIS WAS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT WAS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2002 FORD EXPLORER AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEER SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BRACKETS CONNECTING THE LEFT CYLINDERS TO EACH SIDE OF THE LIFTGATE GLA...
WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN THE IDLE POSITION. *JB
ON JUNE 1ST, 2003 I HAD THE REAR GLASS HATCH OF MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER OPEN BRIEFLY TO REMOVE GROCERIES. MY DAUGHTER WAS IN REAR 3RD SEAT. I STEPPED BACK FROM VEHICLE TO ASSIST DAUGHTER IN GETTING OUT AND GLASS IN REAR HATCH EXPLODED (WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED OR MOVED). I WAS HIT BY GLASS SHARDS AND ...
Mileage: 38,128
AIR BAG SERVICED 3X, BUT AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. DEALER REPAIRED A LOOSE WIRE CONNECTION, DELETED A CODE IN HISTORY AND REPAIRED THE PASSENGER SIDE WIRING HARNESS. *TT
1. ENGINE STALLS ERRATICALLY WHEN UNDER ACCELERATION IE: WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY, ETC. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, STATES DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. 2. BRAKE FAILURE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. VEHICLES CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THEM. BOTH HAVE SAME PROBLEMS. *NLM
1. ENGINE STALLS ERRATICALLY WHEN UNDER ACCELERATION IE: WHEN ENTERING FREEWAY, ETC. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES THE PROBLEM, STATES DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. 2. BRAKE FAILURE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. VEHICLES CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON THEM. BOTH HAVE SAME PROBLEMS. *NLM
AIRBAG LIGHT WAS STAYING ON. DEALERSHIP STATES THEY DEACTIVATED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AS THEY INDICATE NO REPAIR IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THE CONNECTOR IS GETTING MOVED AROUND AND THE PINS ARE BEING SPREAD CAUSING POOR CONTACT DRIVERS SIDE. *NLM
I BOUGHT A 2002 EB EXPLORER IN JULY 2002 AND HAVE BEEN HAVING CHRONIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS SINCE OCT/NOV 2002. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS BETWEEN 2-3 AND 3-4 ARE ROUGH AND IT JERKS INTO GEAR. THE FIRST TIME INTO THE DEALER, THEY "VERIFIED" MY CONCERN AND DID ABOUT $1,000 IN REPAIRS. IT WAS OK FOR A...
Mileage: 3,000
HATCH WINDOW EXPLODED AND SHATTERED UPON ROUTINE CLOSING. HAD CAR INTO DEALER 3 PREVIOUS TIMES TO REPAIR HATCH, THE STRUT HAD BROKE OFF ON THE LEFT SIDE EACH TIME. EACH TIME THEY REPAIRED OR REPLACED THE STRUT AND SAID IT WOULD BE FINE. THIS TIME THE STRUT DID NOT JUST BREAK OFF THE WHOLE WINDOW EX...
Mileage: 10,000
DEFECTIVE 2002 FORD EXPLORER FRONT STABILIZER BAR - SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE, FIRST ON 4/15/02, AND AGAIN ON 5/6/03. I HAVE NOTICED THAT NHTSA HAS ASKED FORD TO RECALL EARLIER MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS SAME DEFECT, AND I AM CONCERN...
Mileage: 26,500
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND SAID THE WHEEL BEARING SEIZED. *NLM
REAR WINDOW/HATCH, INCLUDING HYDRAULICS AND STEEL FRAME EXPLODED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. GLASS AND DEBRIS FLEW ABOUT 15' BEHIND MY CAR AND WAS ALL THE WAY UP TO THE FRONT SEATS. THANKFULLY I WAS ALONE IN THE VEHICLE. SOMEONE SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OR BACK SEATS WOULD HAVE BEEN HURT...
Mileage: 12,131
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE INTO THE FORD DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS IT IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NLM
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE INTO THE FORD DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS IT IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NLM
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE INTO THE FORD DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS IT IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NLM
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE INTO THE FORD DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST 4 TIMES WITH NO SUCCESS IT IS STILL UNDER MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND IS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. *NLM
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SOMETIMES STALLS WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE. IT HAS ALSO HESITATED AND ACTS LIKE IT IS STALLING WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT FROM THE SIDE WITH 4 SMALL CHILDREN IN MY CAR WHEN IT HAS DECIDED TO HESITATE. *NLM
THE VEHICLE WAS ON ITS FOURTH REPAIR FOR REAR THE GLASS LIFT GATE, THE BRACKET DOOR FAILED TO STAY UP. *JB *JB
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB
TRANSMISSION ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER 4.0 LITER SLIPS AND OR JERKS AT TIMES. AT TIMES UPON ENTERING A INTERSECTION THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP AND THEN SEVERAL SECONDS LATER THE TRANSMISSION WILL JERK INTO GEAR. ON 03/04/03 WE HAD A CLOSE CALL UPON ENTERING THE INTERSECTION WHEN THIS SITUATION OCCURRED....
Mileage: 100
THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK, WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP ROLLING UNTIL THE CONSUMER PLACED HIS FOOT BACK ON THE BRAKE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 6,690
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *JB
Mileage: 12,500
TWO PROBLEMS. THERE IS A STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN MY EXPLORER. I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE SMELL HAS BECOME STRONGER. I HAD IT CHECKED, AND THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WOULD COST $600 TO REPAIR. THE O...
Mileage: 28,000
TWO PROBLEMS. THERE IS A STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL IN MY EXPLORER. I HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THE SMELL HAS BECOME STRONGER. I HAD IT CHECKED, AND THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID IT WOULD COST $600 TO REPAIR. THE O...
Mileage: 28,000
THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE GLASS EXPLODED WHILE THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE IT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM BROKEN LIFTGATE GLASS AND WIPER MOTOR AND ARM WERE REPLACED. THERE WERE SQUEAKS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED. IGNITION SWITCH HARD TO INSERT KEY AT TIMES. CYLIN...
Mileage: 29,000
THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE GLASS EXPLODED WHILE THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE IT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM BROKEN LIFTGATE GLASS AND WIPER MOTOR AND ARM WERE REPLACED. THERE WERE SQUEAKS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED. IGNITION SWITCH HARD TO INSERT KEY AT TIMES. CYLIN...
Mileage: 29,000
THE VEHICLE'S TAILGATE GLASS EXPLODED WHILE THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE IT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM BROKEN LIFTGATE GLASS AND WIPER MOTOR AND ARM WERE REPLACED. THERE WERE SQUEAKS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED. IGNITION SWITCH HARD TO INSERT KEY AT TIMES. CYLIN...
Mileage: 29,000
INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IS DEFECTIVE. THE IMAGE IS BLURRED, MORE SO AT NIGHT WITH HEAD LIGHTS OR STREET LIGHT ON. TOOK TO FORD DEALER THREE TIMES: 1ST TIME THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG, 2ND TIME THEY SAID THEY HAD TO ORDER THE PART, 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY REPLACED IT BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST...
LETTER FROM LANDY JOHNSON, III (CA) CONCERNING BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. CONSUMER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND. *JB......*AK
THE DOORS WERE NOT PROPERLY SEALED WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM DEBRIS ON THE ROAD/WEATHER CORRODING THE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT HAVE A REMEDY. *JB....*AK
Mileage: 10,000
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. FORD RECOMMENDED A REPLACEMENT WITH A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. SCC *JB
Mileage: 51,806
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB
Mileage: 16,000
IT WAS DURING THE FAST FREEZE WHEN THIS INCIDENT TOOK PLACE. WE WENT FROM 45 DEGREES TO 20 DEGREES WITH IN 2-3 HOURS. IT WAS RAINING AT FIRST THEN SWITCHED TO ICE & SNOW. WE PUT THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN 4X4 DRIVE DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS. AS WE WERE ENTERING THE EXPRESS WAY WE LOSS CONTROL OF ...
Mileage: 46,905
THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
A THUMPING NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *NLM *TS
WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NLM
FORD TOLD ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER THAT ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES. THE IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR SUCH A COSTLY PURCHASE. THEY OFFER NO ASSISTANCE OR EXCUSE FOR THIS TYPE OF DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCT. *NLM
Mileage: 50,136
LEASES A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD FINANCE MANGER THAT IT WAS MANDATORY TO PURCHASE TWO INSURANCE POLICIES TOTALING OVER $1000. *AK *NLM
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND STAYED ON. *JB
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HAS A SHUTTERING FEELING WHEN UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION BETWEEN 25-40 MILES PER HOUR. DEALER HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT PROBLEM AND SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE AFTER A REPROGRAM OF TRANSMISSION. *JB
Mileage: 25,000
THE ENGINE STALLED TWICE IN 3 DAYS, LAST FRIDAY I WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE ENGINE STALLED AND I HAD TO MOVE OVER 3 LANES TO STOP AT THE SHOULDER, CALLED THE POLICE, POLICEMAN CHECKED THE BATTERY, NO PROBLEM, THE CAR JUST WOULDN'T START, HE CALLED THE TOW TRUCK. I GOT CURIOUS, TRIED START...
Mileage: 10,350
CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*AK *JB
THE PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED 4 TIMES, THE MECHANIC STATED THE GEAR INSIDE HANDLE WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND WOULD CONTINUE TO BREAK. *JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION.*JB
HYDROLIC ARM ON BACK LIFTGATE BROKE 3 TIMES AND WAS "REPAIRED" AT THE DEALER. IT BROKE A FOURTH TIME, CAUSING THE LIFTGATE WINDOW TO SHATTER. THE GLASS AND FALLING DEBRIS SCRATCHED THE PAINT ON THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. PE04045.PCO
THE LIFT GATE ON THE RIGHT SIDE SHOCK BROKE. *JB
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL ...
Mileage: 19,000
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL ...
Mileage: 19,000
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL ...
Mileage: 19,000
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL ...
Mileage: 19,000
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL WEN...
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL WEN...
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL WEN...
WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE (RIGHT) IN PARKING GARAGE MY EXPLORER EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACCLERATION-AT FULL THROTTLE (SNAPPING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT) (EXTREMELY LOUD REVVING, WHINING AND ANOTHER SOUND LIKE A BAD BELT SCREECH ALL AT THE SAME TIME) BEFORE THE CRASH. NO BRAKES (PEDAL WEN...
LAST SUMMER (JULY 2002) DURING A MILITARY MOVE FROM GA TO AZ I NOTICED THAT MY WINDSHIELD HAD A LARGE PIECE OF GLASS MISSING ON THE OUTTER RIGHT EDGE THAT YOU COULD NOT SEE UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY GOT RIGHT UP ON THE WINDSHIELD. PART OF IT WAS VISIBLE TO AND PART OF IT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE RUBBER SEAL ...
LAST SUMMER (JULY 2002) DURING A MILITARY MOVE FROM GA TO AZ I NOTICED THAT MY WINDSHIELD HAD A LARGE PIECE OF GLASS MISSING ON THE OUTTER RIGHT EDGE THAT YOU COULD NOT SEE UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY GOT RIGHT UP ON THE WINDSHIELD. PART OF IT WAS VISIBLE TO AND PART OF IT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE RUBBER SEAL ...
LAST SUMMER (JULY 2002) DURING A MILITARY MOVE FROM GA TO AZ I NOTICED THAT MY WINDSHIELD HAD A LARGE PIECE OF GLASS MISSING ON THE OUTTER RIGHT EDGE THAT YOU COULD NOT SEE UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY GOT RIGHT UP ON THE WINDSHIELD. PART OF IT WAS VISIBLE TO AND PART OF IT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE RUBBER SEAL ...
LAST SUMMER (JULY 2002) DURING A MILITARY MOVE FROM GA TO AZ I NOTICED THAT MY WINDSHIELD HAD A LARGE PIECE OF GLASS MISSING ON THE OUTTER RIGHT EDGE THAT YOU COULD NOT SEE UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY GOT RIGHT UP ON THE WINDSHIELD. PART OF IT WAS VISIBLE TO AND PART OF IT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE RUBBER SEAL ...
CONSUMER IS HAVING SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *DT
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIPPING. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT NEW/REBUILT TRANSMISSION IS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. PH SCC
Mileage: 51,806
SINCE THE VEHICLE PURCHASE, THE TRANSMISSION HAS PERFORMED ERRATICALLY, AND HAS DEGRADED OVER TIME. THERE ARE THREE MAIN ISSUES, FIRST THE VEHICLE TENDS TO FUNCTION LIKE IT DROPS INTO NEUTRAL DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION. SECONDLY, AND MORE OF A CONCERN, THE VEHICLE CREEPS MANY FEET WHEN PLACED INTO...
Mileage: 20,192
CONSUMER STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE CUTS ON THE AIR CONDITION, IT BLOWS OUT A BAD SMELL. PH
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER ON MAY 23,2002. IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED IN BECAUSE IT WOUDN'T START--ACOMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. MY A/C MADE A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND AFTER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OF TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXISTING A/C CLUTCH, A NEW ONE WAS FINALLY PUT ON. MY FRONT END...
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER ON MAY 23,2002. IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED IN BECAUSE IT WOUDN'T START--ACOMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. MY A/C MADE A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND AFTER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OF TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXISTING A/C CLUTCH, A NEW ONE WAS FINALLY PUT ON. MY FRONT END...
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER ON MAY 23,2002. IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED IN BECAUSE IT WOUDN'T START--ACOMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. MY A/C MADE A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND AFTER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OF TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXISTING A/C CLUTCH, A NEW ONE WAS FINALLY PUT ON. MY FRONT END...
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER ON MAY 23,2002. IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED IN BECAUSE IT WOUDN'T START--ACOMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. MY A/C MADE A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND AFTER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OF TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXISTING A/C CLUTCH, A NEW ONE WAS FINALLY PUT ON. MY FRONT END...
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER ON MAY 23,2002. IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED IN BECAUSE IT WOUDN'T START--ACOMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. MY A/C MADE A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND AFTER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OF TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXISTING A/C CLUTCH, A NEW ONE WAS FINALLY PUT ON. MY FRONT END...
I BOUGHT A 2002 EXPLORER ON MAY 23,2002. IN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOWED IN BECAUSE IT WOUDN'T START--ACOMPUTER CHIP WAS REPLACED. MY A/C MADE A HIGH PITCH SQUEAL AND AFTER AT LEAST FIVE TIMES OF TRYING TO REPAIR THE EXISTING A/C CLUTCH, A NEW ONE WAS FINALLY PUT ON. MY FRONT END...
I AM CURRENTLY INVOLVE IN A DISPUTE WITH FORD MOTOR COMPNY REGARDING REPAIRS TO MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER. IN BRIEF, THE TRUCK WAS DIAGOSED BY FORD WITH INTERNAL ENGINE FAILURE, FORD CLAIMS THAT SENT THE TRUCK TO THEM WITH (5) FIVE QUARTS OF OIL MISSING, I HAVE DOUCUMENTATION SHOWING THAT FORD DID THE ...
Mileage: 20,500
BRAKE PEDAL FADES AND GOES CLEAR DOWN TO FLOORBOARD WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. I HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 5 TIMES AND LAST TIME THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL. HE SAID THAT SOME OTHERS (NOT ALL)DO THE SAME THING. MINE STARTED THIS AT ABOUT 28,000...
Mileage: 28,000
CONSUMER WAS IN A ACCIDENT, AND UPON COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. TS
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WAS BLINDED BY THE SUN. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND HIT AN ALUMINUM MERIDIAN STRIP. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. PH. *AK
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 HAPPEN...
Mileage: 15,000
THROTTLE CABLE GOTS STUCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. TS
2002 FORD EXPLORER CAN SLIP FROM PARK INTO REVERSE, CAUSING A ROLL-AWAY ACCIDENT. THE GEAR SHIFT IS LOOSE ENOUGH THAT A DRIVER CAN SHIFT THE TRUCK INTO "P" ON THE GEAR SHIFT, BUT THE TRUCK IS NOT ACTUALLY ALL THE WAY IN PARK. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT CAN SLIDE INTO REVERSE. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED T...
Mileage: 6,000
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. CONTROL MODULE REPLACED THREE TIMES. HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. VEHICLE IN SERVICE 5 OR 6 TIMES. *TT *NLM
EXCESSIVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION JERKING, AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS, PURCHASED VEHICLE AS BRAND NEW AFTER 4 MONTHS CONTACTED DEALER WHERE CARE WAS PURCHASED REGARDING PROBLEM. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE PROBLEM WAS FOUND.THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED HAS SINCE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ALON...
Mileage: 15,000
EXCESSIVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION JERKING, AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS, PURCHASED VEHICLE AS BRAND NEW AFTER 4 MONTHS CONTACTED DEALER WHERE CARE WAS PURCHASED REGARDING PROBLEM. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE PROBLEM WAS FOUND.THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED HAS SINCE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ALON...
Mileage: 15,000
EXCESSIVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION JERKING, AND SHIFTING PROBLEMS, PURCHASED VEHICLE AS BRAND NEW AFTER 4 MONTHS CONTACTED DEALER WHERE CARE WAS PURCHASED REGARDING PROBLEM. BROUGHT VEHICLE IN AT LEAST TWICE BEFORE PROBLEM WAS FOUND.THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED HAS SINCE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ALON...
Mileage: 15,000
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STICK IN PARK AND WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
NHTSA#14956-01-F-061-000 LIFT GATE GLASS BRACKET ROTATION OF THE BRACKET COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE LIFT CYLINDERS TO DETACH FROM THE GLASS: CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS PE04045.PCO
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS TO COLLAPSE BACKWARD.TS *JB
TIRE PRESSURE IN 2002 EXPLORER STILL SET TOO LOW. THE DOOR PANEL ON MY 2002 EXPLORER SAYS TO INFLATE FRONT TIRES TO 30 PSI, REAR 35 PSI. WHILE SPIN BALANCING I WAS ABLE TO WITNESS THE "CUPPING" OF THE TIRE WHILE IT WAS SPINNING ON THE MACHINE. THIS SHOWED UNEVEN WEAR. THIS WAS ONLY ON THE FRONT ...
WHILE DRIVING APPROX. 40 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW RANGE. OCCUPANT WAS WEARING SEAT BELT AND CAR CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED DUE TO LIGHT TRAFFIC THIS DAY. CAR IS @DEALER 4 REPAIR. DEALER CLAIMS COMPUTER THAT SENDS SIGNAL TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE FAILED...
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN FIVE MONTHS, OUR EXPLORER BACK WINDOW HAS EXPLODED, PROPELLING THE WINDOW AND FRAME OUTWARDS, CUTTING MY HUSBANDS ARM AND SHATTERING GLASS ALL OVER HIM AND OUR DRIVEWAY. HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE TAILGATE, BUT WAS JUST LOWERING IT, WHEN IT FLEW OUT. THE SECOND TIME IT H...
MY VEHICLE HAS CRACKING NOISES BEHIND DASH THAT UNCOVERED 15 PLUS BOLTS LOOSE, IN ADDITION THE DEALER NOTICED THE FRAME LOOKED RACKED. THE TAILGATE AND FRONT END ASSEMBLY SHOW SIGNS THAT POTENTIAL STRUCTURAL PROBLEMS PER SERVICE MGR. FORD CONTINUES TO NOT RETURN CALLS AND GIVING A RUN AROUND TO DE...
THE TIRE BLEW OUT OF THE EXPLORER GOING 75 MPH ON A MAJOR ROUTE IN MASSACHUETTS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT I FEEL I SHOULD REPORT THIS DUE TO 6-MONTH OLD VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. THE CONDITIONS THAT DAY WERE VERY HOT, IT WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES WHEN THE TIRE BLEW OUT NEED TO REPORT. DT
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ALLUMINATED. TS
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE FUEL SENDING UNIT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND THE VEHICLE WILL RUN OUT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER NOTIFIED TS
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED.*SCC
VEHICLE BROUGHT TO DEALER AFTER CRAKING NOISES BEHIND DASH AND DRIVER PILLAR. FOUND 15 PLUS BOLTS LOOSE, HOSES INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, ALL PANELS/DOOR/GRILLS ASSEMBLY ON VEHICLE FRONT AND REAR ARE DROPPED OR RACKED OUT OF ALIGNMENT. DEALER UNABLE TO CONCLUDE WHY SO MANY DEFECTS EXIST. DT
THE OWNER STATES THE TRUCK VEERS SIDE TO SIDE NOT KEEPING A STRAIGHT DIRECTION. TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP (8) TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END OR STEERING. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED FROM THE STEERING TO A COMPLETE RACK AND PINION WITH DEFECT NOT CORRECTED. AN ENGINEER FROM FORD HAS ALSO INSPE...
THE OWNER STATES THE TRUCK VEERS SIDE TO SIDE NOT KEEPING A STRAIGHT DIRECTION. TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP (8) TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END OR STEERING. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED FROM THE STEERING TO A COMPLETE RACK AND PINION WITH DEFECT NOT CORRECTED. AN ENGINEER FROM FORD HAS ALSO INSPE...
THE OWNER STATES THE TRUCK VEERS SIDE TO SIDE NOT KEEPING A STRAIGHT DIRECTION. TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP (8) TIMES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END OR STEERING. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED FROM THE STEERING TO A COMPLETE RACK AND PINION WITH DEFECT NOT CORRECTED. AN ENGINEER FROM FORD HAS ALSO INSPE...
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN TRYING TO APPLY THE BRAKES THEY WILL SIMULTANEOUSLY HIT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINING ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE JERKS AND WILL LOSE POWER AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR
MY TRUCK ROLLED AT 35 MPH 2 TIMES AND DID A 180 THE AIRBAGS NEVER WENT OFF. CAUSING ME TO SUFFER INJURIES TO MY HEAD CHEST AND LEGS. MR
BRAKES FAILED!!. THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVED OVER AND ON TOP OF THE GAS PEDAL. THE PRESSURE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSED THE EXPLORER TO MOVE ON IT OWN, TOWARDS A GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER PARKING LOT.S. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKES, FAST AND HARD, AND THEN THE EXPLORER STOPPED. MOREOV...
CONSUMER STATES THAT TRANSMISSION HESITATES EXCESSIVELY AND VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. *MR
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 15MPH THE SPARE TIRE CABLE SPLIT AND THE TIRE COLLAPSE, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL INJURIES. *AK *YH
THE SEAT BELT ARRESTOR CHARGE INADVERTENTLY FIRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SHIFTED FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. THE FIRING OF THE CHARGE FILLED THE VEHICLE INTERIOR WITH SMOKE AND HAS RENDERED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT UNUSABLE UNTIL REPAIR CAN BE MADE.*AK
WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTING, JERKY, VIBRATING FEEL. VEHICLE IS IN FOR IT'S 8TH VISIT. TOTAL DOWN TIME HAS BEEN IN EXCESS OF 6 WEEKS. NUMEROUS ATTEMPT TO REPAIR AS FOLLOWS: DOWNLOAD OF PROGRAM- 3 TIMES, FLUSH OUT TRANSMISSION, REPLACE FILTERS, ADJUST TRAMSMISSION, REPLACE SPRING IN TRANSMISSION, R...
THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER PRESSED ON THE BRAKES FAST AND IT WAS HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER CHECKED THE BRAKES, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVED OVER ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PRESSURE FORM THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSED THE VEHICLE ...
CAR WAS ON A FAMILY TRIP WHEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. DEALERSHIP CAN NOT GET THE LIGHT BACK ON. CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING AND AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN STAYED ON AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS DUE TO A SHORT. DAY AFTER IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT THE CAR WOULD NOT ST...
CAR WAS ON A FAMILY TRIP WHEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. DEALERSHIP CAN NOT GET THE LIGHT BACK ON. CAR WAS STARTED IN THE MORNING AND AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN STAYED ON AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS DUE TO A SHORT. DAY AFTER IT WAS IN THE SHOP FOR THE AIR BAG LIGHT THE CAR WOULD NOT ST...
REAR LIFTGATE WINDOW EXPLODED IN CONSUMER'S FACE. CAUSE OF EXPLOSION IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK PE04045.PCO
FAULTY ANTI-THEFT MODULE(SHORTING) MAKING VEHICLE UNABLE TO OPERATE. AT THIS TIME FORD IS UNABLE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MODULE LEAVING OWNER STRANDED. FORD HAS TOLD US THAT THEY ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION BUT AT THIS TIME THERE IS NOT ONE. HOW MANY OTHERS ARE DRIVING WITHT HIS UNSAFE MODULE?
WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH AND WITH NO WARNING FRONT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED, AND CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE VISUAL PROBLEMS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE THE REAR WINDOW OPENS ON ITS OWN, HAS HAS DONE SO ON 3 OCCASIONS.*JB
REAR WINDOW ON HATCH DOOR SUDDENLY EMPLODED WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHED AUTOMATIC BUTTON. GLASS SHATTERED IMMEDIATELY WITH METAL MOLDING FLYING INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALL THE WAY UP FRONT TO DRIVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT YET BUT I HAVE TOLD THE FORD CO. THAT IT IS DANGEROUS AND THEY IGNORE ME. WHEN YOU COME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN AND START TO PULL OUT THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL INTO MOVING TRAFFIC AND HESITATE 4-5 SECONDS BEFORE THE GAS FINALLY CATCHES AND THE VEHICLE ...
DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK AND IS CAUSING FRONT WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP DURING COLD WEATHER, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR CONSUMER TO SEE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
IM COMPLAINED THAT THE STEERING WAS TOO SENSITIVE. I SWERVED TO AVOID A TIRE IN THE ROAD AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICEL. TOOK CAR TO DEALED WHO FOUND NO PROBLEM. DAYS LATER I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER THAT THEY HAD A FACTORY REP COMING TO TEST MY CAR. (WHY IF THERE IS NOTHING WRONG) THE FACTO...
WHILE OPENING THE REAR TOP HATCHBACK, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED IN MY WIFE'S FACE WHILE MY 4 YEAR OLD SAT IN THE REAR SEAT. MY WIFE RECEIVED MINOR SCRATCHES FROM THE FLYING GLASS. MY SON WAS SHAKEN BUT NOT INJURED AS THE SHATTERED GLASS FLEW APPX 15 FEET OUTWARD AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. SINCE THE B...
MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS PARKED IN AN PARKING LOT. RETURNING TO MY VEHICLE I ATTEMPTED TO PLACE MY ITEMS IN THE BACK SECTION OF THE SUV. WHEN THE HATCHBACK GLASS WAS OPENED THE LEFT HYDRAULIC LIFT SHATTERED THE REAR GLASS. THE GLASS FLEW TO THE FRONT SEAT AND 3 CAR LENGHTS OVER IN THE PARKING LO...
VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHILE DRIVING AT MULTIPLE SPEED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. BRAKE WOULD SQUEAL ,AND PEDAL WOULD BE SOFT WHEN APPLIED. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SUN ROOF WOULD RIDDLE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE PARKED WITH REAR WINDOW OF LIFTGATE RAISED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES, IT WAS SHATTERED. OCCUPANT DID GET CUT BY PIECES FLYING OF GLASS. TEMPERATURE THAT DAY WAS ABOUT 70 DEGREES. A WITNESS SAW THE INCIDENT, AND TOLD THE OTHER PARTY THAT THE YOUNG LADY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS. GLAS...
WHILE GIVING ACCELERATION AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL GET STUCK, AND IT WILL BE HARD TO STOP VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
WHEN COMING TO A STOP ON AN INCLINE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. DEALER STATED THERE IS A TSB ON THIS ISSUE, TO REFILL TRANSMISSION FLUID. FORD HAS NO REMEDY FOR IT AT THIS TIME. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS FROM CONVERTER HOUSING INTO TRANSFER CASE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING CALIPERS ARE NOT CATCHING ONTO BRAKES, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO STOP. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. VEHICLE RAN ON A CURB AND HIT A FIRE HYDRANT. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING ON VACATION ON JULY 20,2002. WE WERE DRIVING OUR NEW FORD EXPLORER XLT. I STOPPED FOR FUEL AND WAS RE-ENTERING THE INTERSTATE. TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY SO I HAD TO ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 60MPH TO ENTER THE TRAFFIC. AS I MADE MY ENTRANCE, I LET OFF THE ACCELERATOR AS I WAS BET...
THE TRUCK SEEMS TO HAVE A TIRE OR SUSPENSION HOP/CHATTER AFTER GOING OVER ALL TYPES OF BUMPS SMALL/LARGE, DOES NOT SEEM AFFECT THE DRIVING ABILITY BUT IT IS ANNOYING. ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS? ALSO COULD NOT LOCATE DOT # ON TIRES, MADE IN CANADA.*AK
THE FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT UNIT LOCKS UP IN FULLY RETRACTED POSITION, RENDERING IT TOTALLY UNUSABLE.*AK
I HAVE THE WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT COVER. I AM DRIVING WITHOUT A SPARE TIRE.*AK
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 70 MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A TIRE IN ROAD CAR OVER STEERS, YOU MUST TURN BACK THE OPPOSITE WAY THEN YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL IN THAT DIRECTION. ANY SUDDEN MANUVER YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO FORD SERVICE THEY SAID "YOU HAVE A SHORT WHEEL BASE, THAT WILL GET YOUR ATTENTI...
DRIVERS SIDE SAFTEY BELT HAS BROKEN TOO, AIR VENT HAS BROKEN TOO, SUNROOF DESIGN PROBLEM TOO, FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 14000 MI TOO
DRIVERS SIDE SAFTEY BELT HAS BROKEN TOO, AIR VENT HAS BROKEN TOO, SUNROOF DESIGN PROBLEM TOO, FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 14000 MI TOO
DRIVERS SIDE SAFTEY BELT HAS BROKEN TOO, AIR VENT HAS BROKEN TOO, SUNROOF DESIGN PROBLEM TOO, FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 14000 MI TOO
DRIVERS SIDE SAFTEY BELT HAS BROKEN TOO, AIR VENT HAS BROKEN TOO, SUNROOF DESIGN PROBLEM TOO, FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 14000 MI TOO
BECAUSE IT PERFORMED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL WHILE IN DRIVE COMING FROM A STOP, I NEARLY ROLLED INTO VEHICLES BEHIND ME THEN WHEN IT SPED OUT OF CONTROL WHEN IT GRABBED DRIVE, I NEARLY COLLIDED INTO VEHICLES IN FRONT OF ME EVEN WHILE BRAKING.*AK
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WILL NOT START.*JB
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO UNLOCK STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE WILL NOT START.*JB
WHEN DRIVING AT 50MPH AND HIGHER VEHICLE VIBRATES UNCONTROLLABLY. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD BOUGHT BACK VEHICLE AND REFUNDED HIS MONEY. *SLC
MAIN COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION/ POWER WINDOW, AND DOORS NOT TO WORK. *AK
MAIN COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION/ POWER WINDOW, AND DOORS NOT TO WORK. *AK
MAIN COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION/ POWER WINDOW, AND DOORS NOT TO WORK. *AK
MAIN COMPUTER MODULE MALFUNCTIONS, CAUSING OTHER MAJOR COMPONENTS, SUCH AS TRANSMISSION/ POWER WINDOW, AND DOORS NOT TO WORK. *AK
WHEN AT STOP SIGN OR SWITCHING FROM BRAKE TO GAS PEDAL TRUCK WOULD ROLL EITHER FORWARD OR BACKWARDS BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION HESITATION. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE THREE OTHER TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
FREQUENCY AND INTENSITY OF STALLING INCREASING.*AK
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST ALL STEERING POWER AT 70 MPH AND THE DASH LIGHTS BEGAN BLINKING. DEALER CAN NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *TT
OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, THEN STAYED ON. DEALER DETERMINED TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PERIODS OF STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE STALLING. EXISTING PROBLEM 5 TIMES, TAKEN INTO THE DELAER. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY, TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND ...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PERIODS OF STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE STALLING. EXISTING PROBLEM 5 TIMES, TAKEN INTO THE DELAER. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY, TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND ...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PERIODS OF STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE STALLING. EXISTING PROBLEM 5 TIMES, TAKEN INTO THE DELAER. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY, TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND ...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PERIODS OF STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE STALLING. EXISTING PROBLEM 5 TIMES, TAKEN INTO THE DELAER. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY, TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND ...
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PERIODS OF STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS. APPLYING BRAKES THERE IS A LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING. NO PRIOR WARNING BEFORE STALLING. EXISTING PROBLEM 5 TIMES, TAKEN INTO THE DELAER. *AK DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP, MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY, TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE AND ...
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DEALER HAS REPLACED HEAD LAMP CONTROL AND HEAD LAMP RELAY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN APRIL 2002. VEHICLE BROKE DOWN IN JULY WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
MOUNTING BRACKET ON GLASS LIFTGATE BECAME DETACHED FROM STRUT-LIFT MECHANISM JOINT UPON REACHING MAXIMUM EXTENSION CAUSING GLASS TO FALL ONTO MY HEAD. REPORTED TO DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED/REPLACED DUE TO PARTS N/A. OFTEN HAVE DIFFICULTY TURNING IGNITION SWITCH AFTER INSERTING EITHER OF THE FACTORY K...
MOUNTING BRACKET ON GLASS LIFTGATE BECAME DETACHED FROM STRUT-LIFT MECHANISM JOINT UPON REACHING MAXIMUM EXTENSION CAUSING GLASS TO FALL ONTO MY HEAD. REPORTED TO DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED/REPLACED DUE TO PARTS N/A. OFTEN HAVE DIFFICULTY TURNING IGNITION SWITCH AFTER INSERTING EITHER OF THE FACTORY K...
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN OR DRIVING OVER BUMPY ROAD, STEERING COLUMN AND ENTIRE CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE SIGNIFICANTLY AT SPEEDS OF 55MPH AND CONTINUE UNTIL PULLING OFF THE ROAD OR SLOWING TO 20MPH.SHAKING CONTINUED FOR 2 MILES UNTIL BEING ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY.STEERING WHEEL SHAKING IS S...
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE A U TURN. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMERS VEHICLE HIT OTHER VEHICLE BROAD SIDE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WITH THE DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, THERE WAS ONE INJURY IN THE ACCIDENT. *JG
MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE "CONTROL TRAC" 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, FAILED AT 3000 MILES CAUSING SYSTEM TO ASSUME REAR WHEELS WERE SLIPPING. THIS CAUSED THE SYSTEM TO INTERMITTENTLY CYCLE THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TO ASSIST EVEN THOUGH REAR TIRES WERE NOT LOSING TRACTION. OWNER COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP 4 PR...
MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE "CONTROL TRAC" 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, FAILED AT 3000 MILES CAUSING SYSTEM TO ASSUME REAR WHEELS WERE SLIPPING. THIS CAUSED THE SYSTEM TO INTERMITTENTLY CYCLE THE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE TO ASSIST EVEN THOUGH REAR TIRES WERE NOT LOSING TRACTION. OWNER COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP 4 PR...
WINDOW FRAME DOES NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELD, IT CRACKED ABOUT 5 INCHES , WITH SMALLEST HIT OF A PEBBLE.*AK
WHEN SHIFTING TO DRIVE, INDICATOR SHOWS IT'S IN DRIVE, YET IT'S STILL IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE IT SHOWS REVERSE, BUT IT'S IN DRIVE. PLEASE ADD FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SEVERE FRONTAL DAMAGE. VEHICLE TOTAL LOSS. WHY DID AIR BAGS OT DEPLOY???*AK
CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE REAR WINDOW. *JG WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP IT WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP THE CONSUMER WITH THE PROBLEM. *NM
CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES FOR THE REAR WINDOW. *JG WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A STOP IT WOULD SURGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO HELP THE CONSUMER WITH THE PROBLEM. *NM
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *JG
PISTON THAT RAISES BACK WINDOW FLEW OUT ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF PROBLEM.
WHILE TRAVELING 55 - 65 MPH A HIGH PITCHED WHINNING NOISE WOULD DEVELOP IN THE REAR PORTION OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WOULD SUBSIDE AS THE PEDAL WAS RELEASED. HOWEVER THE NOISE WOULD INCREASE AS THE GAS PEDAL WAS SLIGHTLY PRESSED TO ADVANCE SPEED. TOOK TO DEALER ON 6/11/02. MECHANIC CLAIMS TO KNOW W...
VEHICLE WOULD STALLS OUT AT MULTIPLE SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH, WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE SENSOR WAS BENT UP AND SIDEWAYS. THE SEAT BELT ALLOWED CONSUMER TO SLIDE UNDER. BOTH KNEES HIT THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER SUFFERS FROM UPPER AND LOWER BACK PAIN AND SORE KNEES. CONSUME...
WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH, WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE SENSOR WAS BENT UP AND SIDEWAYS. THE SEAT BELT ALLOWED CONSUMER TO SLIDE UNDER. BOTH KNEES HIT THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER SUFFERS FROM UPPER AND LOWER BACK PAIN AND SORE KNEES. CONSUME...
WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH, WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK THE SENSOR WAS BENT UP AND SIDEWAYS. THE SEAT BELT ALLOWED CONSUMER TO SLIDE UNDER. BOTH KNEES HIT THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER SUFFERS FROM UPPER AND LOWER BACK PAIN AND SORE KNEES. CONSUME...
WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP OR FROM A STOP POSITION VEHICLE WOULD MOMENTARILY HESITATE BEFORE JERKING INTO GEAR WHEN APPLYING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS, AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP THE TRUCK WILL NOT ACCELERATE. IT WI...
"ELECTRO-CHROMATIC" INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR - OBSCURES FORWARD VISION - PARTICULARLY IN TURNS TO THE RIGHT AND AT INTERSECTIONS.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THE SMOKY REARVIEW MIRROR OBSCURES THE VIEW OUT THE REAR WINDOW. *YD
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING A HEAD ON COLLISION OCCURRED WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE.*AK *YH
WHILE OPENING MANUAL TAILGATE WINDOW GLASS EXPLODED, GLASS WAS THROWN INSIDE VEHICLE WITH SUCH FORCE THAT INTERIOR PANELS WERE SCRATCHED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK RE-EVAL TO BE VALID SINCE PE OPENING_PCO PE04045_PCO
MINOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, DAMAGE TO LEFT FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER, NEAR BATTERY. RESULT WAS INSTANT FLAME UNDER HOOD AND VEHICLE DESTROYED.*AK
CONSUMER HEARS CLICKING NOISE IN TRANSMISSION. ALSO, VEHICLE JERKS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, HOWEVER VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN, CRUISE CONTROL STAYED ON. CONSUMER THEN DEPRESSED ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THEN THE BRAKE THROTTLE RELEASED.*JB
THERE IS A SULFUR SMELL EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST. THIS IS APPARENT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN OR CLOSED WITH THE HEAT/AC ON. AFTER WAITING SIX WEEKS FOR THE BACKORDERED CONVERTER TO ARRIVE, IT WAS INSTALLED AND THE PCM WAS REPROGRAMMED WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION UPDATE. IT IS MY UNDERSTAN...
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH STEERING BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH A DEFECTIVE SEAL. CONSUMER FEELS CONSUMERS LIFES WERE PUT INTO DANGER BECAUSE OF A KNOWN PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER STATES ATTEMPTED TO OPEN LIFTGATE TO UNLOAD GROCERIES WHEN THE LIFTGATE BLEW OUT CRASHING ON THE TOP OF THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK, SHATTERING THE GLASS TO THE LIFTGATE WINDOW. VEHCLE HAS BEEN SHOP FOR 14 DAYS. BODY ROOF WAS BADLY DAMAGED. *TT PE04045.PCO
WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHT VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD HUMMING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER, AND DEALER COULDN'T IDENTIFY PROBLEM. *AK
THE TRUCK HAS A VERY STRONG ROTTEN EGG SMELL THAT COME IN THE VEHICLE. MYSELF AND OTHER PASSENGERS HAVE EXPERIENCED NAUSEA AND HEADACHES FROM THE SMELL. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES TO NO PREVAIL. THE DEALSHIP SAYS THAT THE SMELL SHOULD GO AWAY AFTER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR 10,000 MILES....
THERE IS A STRONG SULPHUR SMELL COMING FROM EXHAUST. IT IS VERY NOTICEABLE INSIDE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND IS PRODUCING A STRONG "ROTTEN EGG" SMELL. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE TOXICITY AND GENERAL SAFETY OF THE FUMES BEING PRODUCED, NOT TO MENTION THE NAUSEATING EFFECT THE FUMES HAVE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT THE FORD FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER DOES...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR DUE TO SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
IF A PERSON TALLER THAN 5'7 ENTERS INTO THIS SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE, THE HEAD RESTRAINT COMES TO THE BASE OF THE NECK RIGHT AT SHOULDER LEVEL. UPON POSSIBLE IMPACT THE DRIVERS/PASSENGERS HEAD WILL SNAP BACK AND BREAK. ALSO BECAUSE OF THE SEAT HEIGHT EVEN AT ITS LOWEST POSITION, THE DRIVER AND PASSE...
TWO PROBLEMS, ONE WITH TRANSMISSION AND ONE WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. 1) TRANSMISSION WOULD DELAY ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF PARK (LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL") BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" AND "LURCH" WHEN CLIMBING HILLS. LOCAL DEALER (VISTA FORD) ADJUSTED ...
TWO PROBLEMS, ONE WITH TRANSMISSION AND ONE WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. 1) TRANSMISSION WOULD DELAY ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF PARK (LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL") BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" AND "LURCH" WHEN CLIMBING HILLS. LOCAL DEALER (VISTA FORD) ADJUSTED ...
TWO PROBLEMS, ONE WITH TRANSMISSION AND ONE WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. 1) TRANSMISSION WOULD DELAY ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF PARK (LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL") BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" AND "LURCH" WHEN CLIMBING HILLS. LOCAL DEALER (VISTA FORD) ADJUSTED ...
TWO PROBLEMS, ONE WITH TRANSMISSION AND ONE WITH INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. 1) TRANSMISSION WOULD DELAY ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN BEING TAKEN OUT OF PARK (LOCAL DEALER SAID THIS WAS "NORMAL") BUT TRANSMISSION WOULD ALSO "CLUNK" AND "LURCH" WHEN CLIMBING HILLS. LOCAL DEALER (VISTA FORD) ADJUSTED ...
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO STOP AT A LIGHT. CONSUMER STATES NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.8JB
CONSUMER STATES WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE REAR END WINDOW AND DOOR ASSEMBLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO DOOR AND GLASS.*JB
AFTER VEHICLE HAS WARMED UP AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF NORMAL OPERATION THERE IS AN ODOR THAT SMELLS AS IF OIL IS BURNING. THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE THIS ODOR IS IT AS IF OIL WAS SPILLED ON A HOT MANIFOLD. THE ODOR CAN BE SMELLED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE HEATING/AC VENTS IN THE VEHICL...
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH, COMING UP TO A STOP THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED WITHOUT WARNING. NLM
NO DESCRIPTION GIVEN. NLM
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE SUDDENLY DIED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS. NLM CONSUMER ADDS THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE BEFORE WHILE DRIVING, BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. DEALER CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *TT
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WILL ONLY SHUT OFF WHEN IT IS IDLING. WHEN GOING UP HILLS VEHICLE WILL STALL.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TRANSMISSION GIVES A TICKING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.8JB
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WILL ONLY SHUT OFF WHEN IT IS IDLING. WHEN GOING UP HILLS VEHICLE WILL STALL.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THE TRANSMISSION GIVES A TICKING NOISE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.8JB
ENGINE STALLS IN LOW RANGE GEAR WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
SEVERE VIBRATION. *AK
AFTER REMOVING FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR PEDAL, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK *YD
FUEL FUMES WERE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM WAS REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT WHILE TRAVELING THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM CORRECTIVE MEASURE HAD BEEN MET. NLM
CONSUMER STATE WHILE DEFROSTING WINDOWS CONSUMER CANT SET THE CORRECT AC TEMPERATURE TO UNFOG WINDOWS AND KEEP THEM CLEAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER. NLM
WHEN DRIVING IN SNOW HORN DOES NOT WORK, OR MAKES A VERY MUFFLED SOUND. WHEN WEATHER WARMS UP AND VEHICLE SITS IN THE SUN, HORN WILL OPERATE AGAIN. *JG *AK
VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THIS INCIDENT CAN HAPPEN ON QUARTER OR LESS OF GAS IN GASOLINE TANK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE ORIGINATING POSSIBLY FROM THE SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ESPECIALLY DURING WINDY CONDITIONS. ALSO THERE IS VIBRATION OCCURRING IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AT 55 - 60 MPH. THE VIBRATION CAN ALSO B...
CONSUMER STATES DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WILL NOT A HOLD POSITION. DEALER FOUND LOOSE GLASS AND REPLACED MIRROR. *TT
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDOW CONTROL PANEL IN DRIVERS DOOR IS LOOSE. DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY LOOSE PANELS. *TT
CONSUMER STATES AFTER PARKED OVERNIGHT OR FOR AN 1 HOUR, VEHICLE WILL NOT START. WHEN ENGINE DID STARTUP, THERE IS A LOUD BOOM NOISE. THERE IS ALSO ROUGH IDLE WITH INITIAL STARTUP AND AT STOP LIGHTS, ALSO THE VEHICLE STALLS. *TT
CONSUMER STATES WHEN PUTTING IN REVERSE OR, VEHICLE JUMPS, AND JERKS.*TT
2002 FORD EXPLORER 4 DOOR V6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4 WHEEL DRIVE. I START MY FORD EXPLORER AND PLACE IT EITHER IN "REVERSE" OR "DRIVE" AND THERE IS A 10 TO 15 GAP OF THE VEHICLE NOT ENGAGING IN EITHER GEAR. VEHICLE JUST DRIFTS AND THEN ENGAGES AFTER A PERIOD OF 10 TO15 SECONDS. I CALLED THE FORD...
ICE AND SLUSH ENTER THE DOOR PANELS FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE CAUSING, DOORS TO FREEZE SHUT. *AK
THIS SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE SPEED IN EACH INCIDENT VARIED FROM 15 MPH ON THE FIRST OCCURRENCE TO 65 MPH ON THE FOURTH. BASICALLY, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ENGINE DIED, THE LIGHTS FLASHED ON THE DASH, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. ON EACH OCCAISION. I PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF T...
WHEN DRIVING STEERING WILL LOCK UP FOR ABOUT 5 TO 7 SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH, ENGINE STALLED, LIGHTS ON DASH FLASHED ON AND LOST ALL POWER, DEALER CONTACTED. *AK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A LOOSE FUSE WITH 3 CODES SHOWING ON THE COMPUTER, HOWEVER ON MARCH 1, 2002 THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WITHOUT WA...
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM, CONSUMER STARTED TO BRAKE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, IT STARTED TO BUCK AND JERK FOR ABOUT 4 CAR LENGTHS AND THEN WENT BACK TO NORMAL. *JG
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM, CONSUMER STARTED TO BRAKE, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, IT STARTED TO BUCK AND JERK FOR ABOUT 4 CAR LENGTHS AND THEN WENT BACK TO NORMAL. *JG
ON DATE OF ACCIDENT, I WAS DRIVING ON 12 MILE APPROACHING INTERSECTION OF ORCHARD LAKE ROAD. I'M COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, GOING ABOUT 1-2 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE SURGED. MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, AND I COULD HEAR AND FEEL MY ENGINE ACCELERATING, AND TO AVOID REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I TU...
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT TOXIC GASSES INSIDE OF VEHICLE. THERE IS A ODOR COMING INSIDE OF VENT AREA.*AK
POWER REAR WINDOW HAS ONLY 3 POSITIONS, FULLY OPEN, OPEN 1" FROM TOP, FULLY CLOSED, ONCE ACTIVATED THERE IS NO EMERGENCY STOP UNTIL THE 1" FROM TOP POSITION. WINDOW DRIVE MOTOR IS VERY POWERFUL, NO WARING IN PLACE. COULD RESULT IN CRUSHING OF HAND AND OTHER SERIOUS INJURIES.
TRUCK STALLED AFTER PUTING IT IN DRIVE, AT RED LIGHT, AFTER STARTING, AT LOW SPEED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. REGAPED THE SPARK PLUGS AND REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER.
SPEED CONTROL SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM 65MPH (WHERE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET) TO 95 MPH. IT WAS FULL THROTTLE AND INCREASING SPEED WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE AND IT STOPPED ACCELERATING. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND DOES NOT KNOW WHY IT DID THIS. I'M STILL WORKING WITH THEM TO SOLVE THE PROB...
WHILE DRIVING 70MPH RIGHT REAR TIRE DEFLATED. TIRE HAD A CUT IN IT. CONTACTED DEALER , MICHELIN TIRE.PLEASE ADD TIRE SIZE AND DOT. *AK
DOOR HANDLES KEEP BRAKING/DRS WILL NOT OPEN/ OWN 2 OF SAME HAVE GONE THROUGH 5 HANDLES ON EACH TRUCK / FORD WAS NO HELP/ IN AN EMERGENCY THE DOORS COULD FAIL TO OPEN/ DEALER SAID THEY'RE STOCKING CASES OF HANDLES TO REPLACE W/SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS/ MY 3 YEAR OLD SON TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR, AND IT ...
WHILE DRIVING, HEADLIGHTS TEND TO BE DIM, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW FRONT OF VEHICLE, MECHANIC HAS ADJUSTED HEADLIGHTS TWICE; HOWEVER, HEADLIGHTS TEND TO SET BACK IN DIM MODE. *AK *JB
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMBER 2001. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED(THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO ELIMINATE STEERING COLUMN RATTLE) AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN REPLACED. I STILL HEAR AND FEEL A METALLIC RATTLE COMI...
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMBER 2001. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED(THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO ELIMINATE STEERING COLUMN RATTLE) AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN REPLACED. I STILL HEAR AND FEEL A METALLIC RATTLE COMI...
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT 3 TIMES SINCE SEPTEMBER 2001. THE STEERING COLUMN HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED(THIS WAS SUPPOSE TO ELIMINATE STEERING COLUMN RATTLE) AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN REPLACED. I STILL HEAR AND FEEL A METALLIC RATTLE COMI...
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO DRIVER. FORD WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHY AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 32 MPH ENGINE STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE, CHANGED A MODULE, AND PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPGRADE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK
AFTER ENGINE WAS STARTED AND GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WAS IN PARK POSITION VEHICLE STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS UNEXPECTEDLY FOR A SHORT DISTANCE BEFORE BRAKE SYSTEM STOPPED THE MOVEMENT. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*...
WHILE DRIVING SHORT OR LONG DISTANCES CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A VERY STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ODOR HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE TO BECOME ILL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. CAUSE OF PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*A...
WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 30 MPH, VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER CAR, DURING THE CRASH, BOTH FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE A POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM, BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK *SLC
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AS IF IT WAS NOT IN GEAR. DRIVERS FEELS VERY UNSAFE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE AT 20 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK
CONSUMER REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE AT 20 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AT 20 MPH AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION, AND HE REARENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES. VEHICLE AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. *AK
GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES CONSUMER STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL AND RAN INTO A DUMPSTER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES, CONSUMER APPLIED GAS PEDAL AND RAN INTO A DUMPSTER. *AK
DEALERSHIP LOST KEYS. ON BOARD COMPUTER/SECURITY SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW REMAKE OF KEY. FORD ISSUES A TSB (IGNORING ISSUE HOPING WARRANTY WOULD EXPIRE BEFORE A NEW KEY WAS REQUESTED.) 4-WD INOPERABLE. NO 4-WD RELATED INDICATOR LAMPS ON DASHBOARD AT ENGINE START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP F...
DEALERSHIP LOST KEYS. ON BOARD COMPUTER/SECURITY SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW REMAKE OF KEY. FORD ISSUES A TSB (IGNORING ISSUE HOPING WARRANTY WOULD EXPIRE BEFORE A NEW KEY WAS REQUESTED.) 4-WD INOPERABLE. NO 4-WD RELATED INDICATOR LAMPS ON DASHBOARD AT ENGINE START. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP F...
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WOULD HEAR POPPING NOISES COMING FROM LEFT FRONT END. DEALER CHECKED AND REPAIRED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK AGAIN AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB AS...
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WOULD HEAR POPPING NOISES COMING FROM LEFT FRONT END. DEALER CHECKED AND REPAIRED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. TOOK BACK TO DEALER AND STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK AGAIN AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB AS...
FRONT SEAT HAS NO HEAD REST SUPPORT. IF CONSUMER WAS HIT WITH AIRBAG NECK WOULD BREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT 3 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE ON 8/01. UPPER & LOWER STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON 9/14/01. THE FRONT END RATTLES WHEN I AM OPERATING THE VEHICLE OVER NORMAL TERRAIN. STEERING WHEEL HAS A POPPING FEEL WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP OR TURN RIGHT, FEELS LIKE TH E CAR I...
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPT 3 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE ON 8/01. UPPER & LOWER STEERING SHAFT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON 9/14/01. THE FRONT END RATTLES WHEN I AM OPERATING THE VEHICLE OVER NORMAL TERRAIN. STEERING WHEEL HAS A POPPING FEEL WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP OR TURN RIGHT, FEELS LIKE TH E CAR I...
VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING GEARS WOULD BECOME STUCK WHEN CHANGING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
COLLAPSE OF TAILGATE WINDOW/STRUCTURE ONTO MY HEAD WHILE I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING GROCERIES FROM THE VEHICLE. I HAVE SUFFERED CERVICAL INJURIES AS A RESULT. *AK PE04045.PCO
WHILE DRIVING GEARS GET STUCK AND THEY ARE VERY HARD TO CHANGE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THERE IS A SULPHUR SMELL COMING INTO CAR WHILE DRIVING. FUMES ARE OVERWHELMING, CAUSING DIZZINESS/ NASEUA, ETC. ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR, THE DEALER TRIED 3 TIMES TO REPAIR. NONE OF THE FIXES WORKED. CAR STILL HAS SULPHUR SMELL.*AK
WE ARE HAVING ALOT OF TURBULANCE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICAL WITH HAVING THE BACK WINDOWS DOWN!IT'S SO BAD THAT THE WHOLE ROOF SHAKES AS WELL AS THE SOUND IS SO EAR PIERCING THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOUR EAR DRUMS ARE GOING TO BREAK!WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AS WELL AS HAVING IT LOOKED...
SECOND SEAT BOLTS THAT HOLD THE SEAT TO THE FRAME ARE MISSING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE REAR WINDOW PISTON SHATTERED THE GLASS IN BACK OF SUV. MY PASSENGERS STANDING BY WERE HIT WITH FLYING GLASS. SUPERFICIAL CUTS ONLY. THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT WAS AUGUST 8TH. I'M WRITING THIS ON SEPTEMBER 3RD. WE STILL DON'T HAVE OUR CAR BACK.*AK PE04045.PCO
THE LEFT STRUT ON THE GLASS SECTION OF THE TAILGATE BROKE FREE AND SHATTERED THE REAR WINDOW. THE BROKEN GLASS COVERED MY HAIR AND MY CLOTHING, THIS IS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS AS THE GLASS COULD SHATTER INTO THE EYES OF SOMEONE CLOSING THE TAILGATE. *AK PE04045.PCO
01 1 010 000/LIFTGATE GLASS BRACKET; WHILE CLOSING TAILGATE BOTH BRACKETS BROKE AND CAUSED GLASS TO FALL ONTO CONSUMER. CONSUMER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND GIVEN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK PE04045.PCO
DURING GEAR TRANSITION VERY ROUGH, FEEL AND HEAR CLUNK NOISE.
WHILE OPENING REAR WINDOW, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION WINDOW POPPED OFF HINGE AND SHATTERED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK LEFT HAND HINGE APPEARED TO BE MISSING THREADS TO ENGAGE WITH BOLT FOR MOUNTING REAR WINDOW ASSEMBLY TO VEHICLE. *YH PE04045_PCO
ON 8-10-01 I WAS DRIVING A HERTZ CAR RENTAL 2001 0R 2002 FORD EXPLORER ON I-75 TO THE ATLANTA AIRPORT. I BEGAN NOTICING "SHIMMING" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. SOON AFTER THE "SHIMMYING " BECAME WORSE AND I EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT....
ON 8-10-01 I WAS DRIVING A HERTZ CAR RENTAL 2001 0R 2002 FORD EXPLORER ON I-75 TO THE ATLANTA AIRPORT. I BEGAN NOTICING "SHIMMING" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. SOON AFTER THE "SHIMMYING " BECAME WORSE AND I EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE "PLAY" IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT....
WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *NLM *AK *SCC. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CALIPERS AND THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS. *JB
FOUR HOURS AFTER NEW VEHICLE WAS COLLECTED FROM DEALER, GLASS TAILGATE EXPLODED ON BEING CLOSED GENTLY. COMPLETE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED WITH SUCH FORCE THAT METAL COMPONENTS OF THE DOOR WERE BADLY BENT AND SCRATCHED. GLASS WAS SCATTERED OVER A RADIUS OF 20 FEET, INCLUDING INTO THE BACK SEATS AND ON...
WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THERE IS A STRONG SULFUR ODOR IN THE CAR CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING. OWNER HAS DEVELOPED BREATHING PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. *AK
WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THERE IS A STRONG SULFUR ODOR IN THE CAR CAUSING OCCUPANTS TO HAVE TROUBLE BREATHING. OWNER HAS DEVELOPED BREATHING PROBLEM SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL HESITATE WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. *AK
LEFT HYDRUALIC SUPPORT BRACKET FOR REAR WINDOW HAS BROKEN OFF THREE TIMES.*AK *SLC PE04045.PCO
CONSUMER STARTED TO SLOWLY OPEN TAILGATE WINDOW, AND PISTON POPPED OFF BACK OF WINDSHIELD, DENTED INSIDE TOP OF VEHICLE, AND WEDGED BETWEEN GLASS AND BODY OF TRUCK. CONSUMER STOPPED, OPENING PROCESS. THIS WAS HOW FIRST EXPLORER'S BACK WINDOW EXPLOD TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK.*AK PE04045.PCO
4 HOURS AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF VEHICLE CONSUMER PARKED IT AND OPENED TAILGATE WINDOW. WINDOW EXPLODED WITH GLASS FLYING 15 FEET. WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY HIT CONSUMER IN CHEST, AND GLASS FLEW INTO EYES. DEALER PICKED VEHICLE UP. THEN, STATED HE COULD REPAIR VEHICLE OR REPLACE IT. CONSUMER CH...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75MPH ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED INTO HER LANE. SHE VEERED OFF THE ROAD, AND HAD CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WENT BY ONTO LANES, AND OTHER VEHICLE HIT HER FROM BEHIND . SHE JERKED VEHICLE OFF ROAD, AND FRONT REAR GOODYEAR TIRE EXPLODED. UPON IMPACT, DUAL A...
THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT (RIGHT SIDE) FELL OFF. *AK
WHENEVER VEHICLE HITS A BUMP IT'S HARD TO CONTROL, GOES ALL OVER ROAD. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE MICHELIN TIRES AT THEIR COST, P235/70R16, DOT E20291511, VEHICLE AND TIRES ONLY HAD 470 MILES. *SLC
WHENEVER VEHICLE HITS A BUMP IT'S HARD TO CONTROL, GOES ALL OVER ROAD. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, BUT DEALER REFUSED TO LOOK AT VEHICLE.*AK CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE MICHELIN TIRES AT THEIR COST, P235/70R16, DOT E20291511, VEHICLE AND TIRES ONLY HAD 470 MILES. *SLC
BRACKET AND SPRING THAT HOLDS HATCHBACK WINDOW UP BROKE COMPLETELY OFF, CAUSING LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDOW TO ALMOST DROP INTO FRAME. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK PE04045.PCO
THE BACK WINDOW RAISED UP WHILE THE TRUCK WAS PARKED, AND WHEN I TOUCHED THE WINDOW TO SHUT IT, IT BLEW UP COMPLETELY, LEAVING NOTHING IN THE REAR. ALL THE GLASS WAS SHATTERED, AND THE STRUTS HOLDING THE WINDOW WERE BLOWN OUT. I RECEIVED CUTS ON MY ARMS AND WRISTS. PE04045.PCO
ON CLOSING REAR WINDOW THE THING EXPLODED IN MY FACE. FORTUNEATELY I WAS NOT INJURED, BUT WAS COVERED WITH GLASS. I FEEL I WAS VERY LUCKY NOT TO HAVE GOTTEN GLASS IN MY EYES. *AK PE04045.PCO
THE DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT WIRING MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING A FIRE AFTER ON 28 DAYS OF OWMNERSHIP, THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION AT THE TIME THE FIRE OCCURRED. NLM
VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE A TRANSMISSION FLUID INDICATOR SLOT. EVEN IN THE OWNERS MANUAL IT DOESN'T HAVE A CHECK TO SHOW WHERE IT WOULD BE LOCATED. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE, AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE IT. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO CHECK TRANSMISSION FLUID IF NEEDED. CONSUMER CAN'T G...
WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM BECOMES MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON WET PAVEMENT. PLEASER GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION. DEALER STATES THAT AIR BAG MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. *AK
THERE IS A NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS LOOSE IN STEERING COLUMN. MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER , AND DEALER REFUSED TO FIX VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PURCHASED THERE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT HAD TO APPLY BRAKES HARD TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP. THIS HARD BRAKING ENGAGED ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM AND BROUGHT VEHICLE TO A COMPLETE STOP. HOWEVER, WHEN CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE, AND BRAKES WERE GRABBING. ...
HYDRAULIC ARM THAT HOLDS UP HATCHBACK WINDOW BROKE. THE PRESSURE FROM THE BROKEN PLUNGER ARM PRESSED AGAINST THE BACK GLASS AND CAUSED IT TO EXPLODE OUT. THE PRESSURE WAS SO EXTREME THAT THE DOOR PANEL WAS MOVED TWO INCHES AWAY FROM THE FRAME. CAR WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE AT THE TIME THE GLASS AND...
PLUNGER THAT HOLDS HATCHBACK WINDOW OPENED/ FELL OFF DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT, CAUSING WINDOW TO COME CRASHING DOWN ON CONSUMER, RESULTING IN HEAD AND NECK INJURIES.*AK PE04045.PCO