2002 Ford Explorer: won't start

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 219,090 miles · CA

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 time you close a door or any vibration the alarm goes off.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Engine · 123,076 miles · TX

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 and he said the same thing said it could be a valve or piston problem. From what I hear sounds like a chain. Before this happening the rear window regulators for the rear passenger windows right and left sides broke. Had left side fixed right side not fixed, glass still held with a board inside door.

Filed May 24, 2008 · Engine · 49,000 miles · FL

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 basically told us it's our problem. They refuse to contribute anything to the estimated repair of $4,800.00.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 95,200 miles · IN

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 toyota dealership for almost 30 days and this car was returned to me with this potentially fatal defect still undiagnosed. None of the aforementioned dealerships could determine the true underlying problem. At the toyota dealership a brand new starter was installed because of a no start condition showing no power to the starter and blown fuses for the injectors, fuel pump, and the computer. The same defect showed itself one day later after traveling over 70 miles with no sign of failure.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Transmission · 30 miles · MI

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 diagnostic testing. The vehicle may need a new transmission. The contact stated that the repair shop told her the problems with the vehicle was internal.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 22,000 miles · KY

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. This problem occurred eight times while the vehicle stopped, while it was started, at an intersection, and once with the vehicle in motion at 35 MPH. The contact also stated the gas storage tank had developed a hole and was leaking gas.

Filed May 15, 2006 · Electrical, Suspension · IL

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.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Transmission, Wheels · 45,000 miles · AR

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 the rear differential ring and pinion in order to fix a leak and whining noise from the area. He said we would not necessarily see leaking fluid because it would leak while driving at higher speeds it is out of warranty and cost of 1300. We were also told that the rear wheel bearing is going out. 250.00 to repair this. The service guy also told me that until ford came out with a different repair part he had needed to replace it several times on at least one explorer. They had one in that day to repair other than mine if I am not mistaken.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Engine · 50,000 miles · CA

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. My car sat 2 weeks at the ford dealer as they received 5 cars with engines frozen and couldn't get to my car until 7/8/05 cause they had to replace engines. When engine was torn down I was advised a valve spring broke and dropped into the cylinder tearing up the engine and now I need a new engine. Ford motor will not back up their product.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Engine · NY

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. I called aaa and as they had me turn the vehicle around so it could be put on the truck the engine stopped all together, and the vehicle would not turn over. After bringing it to my mechanic I was told that the engine had seized up. I called my local ford dealer where I had purchased the vehicle and was told that it would not be covered because my warranty was for 36,000. I have had the oil changed always on time and also had the vehicle in for its full maitence check just months before. Come to find out, the valve spring in the motor broke and caused the engine to seize. I had to order a new engine from ford and between the engine and labor it cost me close to $3,900. When I called the ford company, because I got nowheres with my local ford dealer I was told that they could not do anything for me. If a recall was to ever come about then I should save my receipts. I have pictures of the engine to prove what had happened if I ever need them. The way I look at it, I have more miles, because of my job, than others do on a 2002. It's just a matter of time until others have this happen. My local ford company says its a fluke. Nice reason hah? To me a $3,900. Fluke is nothing to laugh about!

Filed Mar 9, 2003 · Engine · 10,350 miles · TX

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 starting the car, it started back up. I then drove to the dealership, the technician said no error code and therefore no problem with the car. Today (sunday), my car stalled again, this time I was driving 20 MPH, the car started back up. What is causing this? I have small children riding with me! Please give me some information about this!

Filed Sep 8, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · TX

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 start. Would not turn over. It will be in the shop again. For the third time in 6 months.