2002 Ford Explorer: sudden loss of power

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Body, Engine · 215,000 miles · MA · fire

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

Filed Aug 30, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 89,000 miles · CT

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. Stated that the following day as he attempted to pull away from stop sign, car would not initally take gas but then suddenly accelerated ( " I peeled rubber!") recalled that thatsame incident had had happened approx. 2 weeks before at a diffeent stop. Car taken to repair shop, somputer shows no issues. Believe car unsafe to drive if affected with sudden, unexplained stalling with no apparent cause. Bought car as "certified, pre-owned" used car from ford dealership in dec. 2012. They have no answer, no suggestions as to problem cause. Internet search shows multiple complaints for this same problem with the ford explorer.

Filed May 15, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 135,000 miles · IA

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.

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · UT

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.

Filed Jan 3, 2011 · Transmission · 61,411 miles · NJ

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 addition, repairs were made to the overdrive piston, overdrive speed sensor, overdrive band, carrier planter, and reverse board bushing. The mechanic also replaced the transmission fluid. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls for the failure and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 61,411 and the current mileage was 61,445. Updated 2/28/11 *cn updated 06/03/11

Filed Jul 25, 2010 · Transmission · 15,900 miles · 00

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 cant ford do that.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Engine · 97,000 miles · PA

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 common problem and refuses to fix the problem. This is an outrage!!!!!!

Filed Mar 2, 2008 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · NY

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. Flashing o?d light violent shifting, loss of power in 3rd gear.

Filed Feb 18, 2008 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · KY

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 mile 02 explorer. Also had to have the rear seals replaced and control arm same old stuff I here everywhere.....

Filed Nov 1, 2007 · Engine · 101,700 miles · 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 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, the failure would have probably resulted in severe injuries or loss of life. The engine failure was sudden and without warning. By sudden, my wife described the noise as rattle, crunch, bang with everything locking up in less than 5 seconds. The engine was running perfectly up to the time of failure. The car began smoking from the exhaust immediately after the failure and my wife feared the vehicle was catching on fire. When the vehicle was towed, a large quantity (1 to 2 quarts)of engine coolant drained from the muffler. This indicates to me that a sudden failure of an internal engine seal, gasket, manifold, etc. If a part fails this suddenly, the part was either defective, improperly designed, or improperly assembled.

Filed Oct 31, 2007 · Engine · 101,700 miles · 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 navigated. If the failure had happened at that intersection, the failure would probably have resulted in severe injuries or loss of life. The engine failure was sudden without warning and the engine was running perfectly up until the time of failure. The car started smoking from the exhaust system immediately after failure.

Filed Nov 13, 2005 · Engine · 66,000 miles · TN

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 of the engine (left side of the engine from the perspective of sitting in the driver seat).