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2002 FORD EXPLORER in Blairstown, NJ
Went to shift into drive and gearshift lever snapped off. $900.00 for new steering column.read more / reply »
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Harwich, MA
I have a 2002 ford explorer xlt 4l 6cyl. will not shift into 3rd gear smoothly. o/d light flashes.
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Calera, AL
2002 ford explorer transmission started failing at 80000 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 ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Saint Marys, WV
Have replaced 3 wheel bearings at the cost of $400 a piece.
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Huntington, NY
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 ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Clymer, PA
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. a...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Mount Pleasant, SC
Fax from re the problem with a defective gear shift in her 2002 ford explorer, gear shift lever has broken off twice. the consumer was told the entire steering column would have to be replaced. the gear shift lever broke for the second t...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Allentown, NJ
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. ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Fort Smith, AR
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 residentia...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Fort Smith, AR
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 nav...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Wilmington, DE
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?
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Wilmington, DE
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?
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Kansas City, MO
Tl 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...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Oxford, ME
Tl 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...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Overland Park, KS
2002 ford explorer "sealed" transmission failure. regular maintenance performed, transmission began to slip when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Deer Park, TX
Tl 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 t...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Hueytown, AL
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. i...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Jacksonville, FL
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.
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Bonnieville, KY
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 onl...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Tampa, FL
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...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Mariposa, CA
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 st...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Shoreview, MN
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 ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Shoreview, MN
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 ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Shoreview, MN
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 ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Medina, OH
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!
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Mount Pleasant, SC
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. the consumer was told the entir...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Perrysburg, OH
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. tw...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Perrysburg, OH
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. tw...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Nashville, TN
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 d...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Alexandria, VA
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 w...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Las Vegas, NV
Tl 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 unt...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Chicago, IL
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.
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Windber, PA
Tl 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 rea...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Charlotte, NC
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...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Chula Vista, CA
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 f...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Charlotte, NC
Tl 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. ...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Bridgeport, CT
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.
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Parkville, MO
Tl 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 w...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Cincinnati, OH
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 ot...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Cincinnati, OH
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 ot...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Stonlen High, MN
Tl 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 illumi...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Bolingbrook, IL
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 in Litchfield, CT
2002 ford explorer transmission and rear differential failures, reported well before 100,000 warranty expiration and ignored by ford!
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Litchfield, CT
2002 ford explorer transmission and rear differential failures, reported well before 100,000 warranty expiration and ignored by ford!
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Mt. Pleasant, SC
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!
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Northglenn, CO
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-terh...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Northglenn, CO
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 th...
2002 FORD EXPLORER in Schenectady, NY
Tl 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 steerin...
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