Ford 2002 explorer xlt limited. I have had a myriad of issues, which upon research appear common to the extreme. Front & rear bearings have been replaced multiple times. Springs had to be replaced. Now the transmission is slipping -- o/d light blinks, ses light activates, and vehicles over-revs, slips, and will not operate in overdrive. The transmission design is completely sealed, so I cannot even check for fluid levels, nor do any preventive maintenance whatsoever. There is no warning, just failure. Issues with this model year are so prevalent that local mechanics need only ask the model and year and can itemize the problems I have experienced, and public forums are full of similar complaints. Ford needs to recall this model year.
2002 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated the vehicle was taken in for service at an authorized dealer when the mechanic noticed that the rear passenger side coil spring had fractured. The failure had occurred on three different occasions prior to the dealer's discovery of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. Updated 11/9/10 *cn updated 11/16/10
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a noise under the drivers rear side of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the coil springs were breaking off in pieces. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was approximately 96,000. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
While in traffic today, my 2002 ford explorer suddenly lost drive power. Fortunately, the driver behind me was not tailgating and noticed my vehicle slow down rapidly. I now find this transmission failure is a very common problem with ford 2002 explorer. In fact on one web site alone, www.autobeef.com I see over 861 complaints on this issue alone all with 2002 explorers. Transmission failures in heavy traffic and at higher speed could certainly be a significant safety issue. Also last year replaced both rear springs that had failed and broke completely affecting braking.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The rear coil springs on the vehicle broke which the contact was informed of during a brake inspection. The dealer stated that the coil springs were the same used on the ford taurus model and that they were aware of the failures with the springs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 250,000.
I have a 2002 ford explorer and both rear coil springs are completly rusted and broke in several places..I realize that my vechile is now 8 years old and has 100,000 miles but I've read online that many people have had this same problem with these springs breaking and blowing tires. Now im paying close to 400 dollars to have this replaced. I think ford needs to take action and stop neglecting them buying cheap material and playing with people lives and safety. They should reimburse those who have had this problem and fix all vechiles of this year...
Broken rear springs causing struts to fail
2002 ford explorer bearing and hub failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving at speeds of 40 MPH, the contact could hear a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer found that both the driver and passengers side rear wheel bearings were failing. The wheel bearings were replaced accordingly. The VIN was not available . The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated while traveling at unknown speeds, the wheel bearing failed on the vehicle causing her to lose control of the vehicle. The contact was able to barely avoid crashing with another vehicle. She stated that the wheel bearings had been replaced five times. The most recent failure was the sixth failure. The failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
2002 ford explorer. Wheels nearly fell off due to faulty wheel bearings. Needed replaced at only 70,000 miles. A recall is needed for public safety.
When I took my 2002 ford explorer v8 into the shop to get new tires I was told that my rear coil spring is broke and would need to be replaced. I have never been off road with my vehicle and only drive mostly highway. I was told by the mechanic that this is common for my vehicle and I should file a complaint. I had no idea it broke or how it did but my car started leaning to one side. I have small children that need to be in a safe and dependable vehicle. There needs to be a reall done for this issue before there is serious injuries. My vehicle has 115k miles.
The broken rear springs (both) on our 2002 ford explorer xlt 4x4 caused a near accident on veterans parkway in bloomington, illinois. The springs completely shattered and were broken on both the right and left rear making the SUV much less stable in lane changes. When traffic suddenly slowed, we almost loss control when we tried to change lanes. It was a miracle there was not an accident. Ford has known about the bad steel in these springs for years and there are hundreds of reports on the internet of this same problem on 2002 to 2005 ford explorers. We are having to pay out of our pockets about $700 for vehicle repairs even though there is a ford service bulletin on this problem.
I have a 2002 ford explorer. I bought ti used with 64,000 miles on it. Replaced both rear wheel bearings. I have also replaced all struts and coils springs. I have an engine light on for a intake gasket problem. Then on my way home from work today my o/d light came on. My truck has 130,000 miles on it. Before I purchased explorer I found out it was in a rear end accident.
2002 ford explorer 4x4 limited with 2 broken coil springs 127,000mi.
My first occurrence was approximately sept 2008 when I pulled into a driveway and felt an odd bump upon leaving the vehicle was wobbling when I stopped and took the cap off of the lug nuts I noticed the studs where broken on the drivers side rear. Thought we had it fixed by having the studs replaced. Wrong about 2 months later it happened again. Was told the hub and bearing needed replaced so we replaced them. Upon inspection the passenger side rear had started doing the same thing. So we replaced that side as well. That lasted about 4 months and we went to have new tires put on the vehicle the mechanic said that our bearings were bad again and needed replaced. So we did replace them. About 4 months later it started all over again with the studs breaking off. In one incident I lost all lug nuts but one on the drivers side at once with my kids in the vehicle. This is a serious problem for my family being that we depend on this vehicle and cant afford another but yet can't find why this problem isn't and apparently cant' be fixed. I've done everything the garage has told me to do. The local ford dealer says my problem is that I'm not putting good quality ford parts in there from them. Can any one help. Upon research I have found that there are others with the same type of vehicle having the same problem. I have never owned a vehicle that has done this.
I brought my 2002 ford explorer to my mechanic because I noticed a very loud rubbing noise. Upon inspection, my mechanic discovered that both rear coils were cracked. My vehicle is a "soccer mom" car and has never been off-road. He had to replace the coils, rear rotors and rear wheel bearings because of the damage from the coils. My vehicle has approximately 124,000 miles.
Event/situation: hesitates and chokes at 40-45 miles per hour when trying to accelerate, along with a slight rubbing sensation felt through the steering wheel and gas peddle. They advised replacing the upper ball joints. They also stated a weak battery which was replaced. This did seem to fix various faulty false electrical issues: interior lights staying on and false light/dashboard readings. Faulty transmission, emissions or plugs/wiring have been possibilities. I've taken it to goodyear who recommended changing out the plugs and wires, along with a flush. I've been told that flushes can ruin parts on older vehicles and cause other expensive problems. I found a few websites were there are many other customers having these same issues with the 2002 ford explorer. Ford has been notified and aware of these transmission issues and expensive problems, covering up with other little recalls like the wiring harness. I, like many, are being forced to pay for faulty transmissions. I believe this needs to be investigated and make ford pay for recalls and repairs. It has been taken to the ford dealership for its oil change and a wiring recall approximately two weeks ago, in january 2010. Here is the website with many other ford explorer official complaints who demand a responsible/reliable recall fix from ford. Http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2002/transmission/o_d_light_is_blinking.shtml.
2002 ford explorer xlt 4.0 engine. Rear coil spring failure. The vehical has never been used off-road and the springs do not have surface rust but both are broken. Car in for recall on cruise control and ford "found" issue. Turns out it is very common in this model and ford dealers find it a great way to make extra dollars. U-haul will not rent trailers to owners of ford explorers. They say that there are too many claims but will not reveal nature of claims. Ford said that they have no comment on issue. I can forward e-mails from both u-haul and ford stating such.
I have a 2002 ford explorer with about 75,000 miles. I took it to my dealer due to a recall notice, and they performed a multi-point inspection. During this inspection, they said that both of my rear springs were broken. I found this hard to believe because I don't tow anything and I drive city streets and highways. Through investigation on the internet, it seems this is a common problem for 2002 ford explorers. I will need to replace the springs as they could puncture a tire leading to an accident. The cost of the springs seems to be about $125 plus labor.
On 01/29/2010, I took my 2002 ford explorer 4x4 to kill brake & wheel to have new tires put on the vehicle. The technician/mechanic advised me that the left rear spring for the vehicle was broke, but sitting in the center. I called tiffin brake & wheel to schedule an appointment to have the springs replaced. I was advised by an employee that the business has had "a lot of explorers have their springs replaced." the employee also mentioned that a complaint should be filed, because a recall may be in order due to the amount of explorers with broken springs. I am concerned with this issue, because the vehicle has not been off roaded and/or abused. The vehicle has been well maintained. The actual date when the spring broke is unknown.
Took the truck into have a vibration and noise checked out coming from the rear of the vehicle. Turned out to be a failure of passenger rear knuckle assembly and wheel bearing. Went on car complaints.com to see if a recall was issued for this. There were report of the same type of failure with the wheels actually coming off.
2002 ford explorer rear coil breakage.. Was driving and my back end dipped no noise just leaning. Went to mechanic and realized coils have just rusted out, are you serious. Explorer only has 87k. Parts just rusted out and broke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The wheel bearings on three of the wheels have to be replaced. A representative from the manufacturer stated since the warranty expired, he was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 01/12/10 *bf updated 01/14/10.
I took my 2002 ford explorer with 67k miles on it to the dealer for a recall. They offered a free inspection of which they informed me the right rear spring was broken. There was no indication it was broken while driving the vehicle, so there is no way of knowing when it broke. The problem will be corrected by replacing the spring. No improved spring part number was available for ford, so I expect it to break again in about 70k miles if I buy a new ford spring.
2002 ford explorer driver side rear coil spring broken.
2002 ford explorer rear springs broke , punctured the tire.
Both rear coil springs rusted through and broke on 2002 explorer. This was noticed during inspection while having the oil changed. It appears to be bad steel as there have been many reports of this on the internet. Ford should recall and pay for anyone who has already had to have these replaced. My take on this is it needs immediate attn.(in the form of a recall from ford) to save lives.
2002 ford explorer xlt rear coil springs . I have been in contact with many explorer owners and they report that their rear coil springs are breaking and cracking prematurely! As of now, no recall has been issued for this problem and as I checked under the rear end of my explorer today, both rear coils are broken and will need replacement. As I understand, this problem does not only exist in 2002 models, but others also.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. Her rear passenger coil spring has fractured. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. Since the warranty had expired, she was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage 47,600.
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