2002 Ford Explorer: loss of power steering

5 of the 3,295 complaints about the 2002 Ford Explorer describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 0%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2026
1
2025
3
2022
1
2021
2
2020
5
2019
1
2018
11
2017
16
2016
132
2015
129
2014
179
2013
409
2012
179
2011
401
2008
2
2007
3
2006
1
2005
6
2004
12
2003
3
2002
5
2001
2
2000
6
1999
4
1998
12
1997
8
1996
3
1995
5
1994
5
1993
3
1992
5
1991
3

What owners say

Filed Jul 6, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 22,000 miles · MS

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

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 Mar 11, 2009 · Engine · 71,000 miles · NJ

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 give loaner or rental.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Engine · NY

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.

Service bulletins that may apply

Nov 1, 2002 Service bulletinLow speed or stationary noise/vibration at lower steering shaft area when turning
May 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding theft light relocation
May 1, 2002 Service bulletinInformation on power steering leak condition
Feb 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with a V6 engine may exhibit a steering rattle noise which may be heard and felt in...
Jan 1, 2002 Service bulletinSome 4 door vehicles may exhibit a steering column rattle at speeds of 10-20 mph on uneven surfaces
Nov 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles equipped with dual automatic temperature control (DATC) may exhibit inoperative redundant...
Jul 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome vehicles may exhibit a scrunch noise from the upper steering column when making near full lock turns
Jun 1, 2001 Service bulletinStiff steering or poor steering wheel returnability

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2002 Ford Explorer power steering loss

Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2002 Ford Explorer?

5 of 3,295 owner complaints about the 2002 Ford Explorer (0%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2013.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Ford Explorer?

There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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