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Common Problems with 2002 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2002 Ford Explorer had 1322 complaints, and 21% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Ford Explorer?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Ford Explorer fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 283 SUSPENSION 113 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 113 STEERING 108 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 100 AIR BAGS 93 WHEELS 57 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 56 ENGINE 47 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 41 EQUIPMENT 39 STRUCTURE 38 TIRES 28 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 27 VISIBILITY 23 SEAT BELTS 21 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 19 SEATS 17 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 PARKING BRAKE 16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15 SERVICE BRAKES 15 VISIBILITY/WIPER 9 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7 INTERIOR LIGHTING 6 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 5 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 3 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3

Worst 2002 Ford Explorer Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
2002 Ford Explorer June 4, 2005 Victims: 4

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, a...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2002 Ford Explorer November 20, 2012 Victims: 4 Mileage: 147000 miles

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...

ENGINE
2002 Ford Explorer April 1, 2011 Victims: 3 Mileage: 291000 miles

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 d...