While driving with my family on a busy expressway in chicago,my transmission began to flash warning lights,"check transmission",o/d off light started to flash and check engine light turned on.transmission also started to surge and slow down.I reached a spot where I could pull over and checked the owners manual. The manual said to see the ford dealer,in which I did.they acted as if they didn't know what the problem was. The service manager said "he would have to hook it up to a computer to see what the problem was"($200.00)the told me I needed a"new transmission.($2,500.00).through research online"autobeef" website I found that ford motor co. Has known about this transmission problem for years! I called other ford dealers to find out what they would say. They all wanted me to bring it in and put it on their computers. (around$200.00)I'm glad I was driving instead of my wife! I wonder how long it will take ford to admit that they have a defective transmission? They continue to act like you're the first person to have this problem and charge you a couple hundred dollars to check it out."real good scam".
2002 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving at 65 MPH the transmission failed. The vehicle almost caused a crash on the highway. The contact called the manufacturer and is waiting on a response regarding the repair. He contact feels the transmission for this year make and model should be recalled since their are numerous complaints regarding them. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Taking kids to school transmission failed -pulled out into traffic from stop trans. Was in drive 1st ok 2nd ok third would not engage & engine overreved. This caused very dangerous near miss & potentially multiple car pile up- I received no warning light check engine anything was running fine with no signs of trouble just,went out.
Started vehicle put into gear and car will not move won't go in reverse won't go into drive. Will go into gear but will not move forward or backward. I have had various problems with this vehicle just got it out of the shop for 1600.00 in the middle of november 2009 for wheel bearings , tie rods, and oil change. Now within less than 2mths I am stuck without a vehicle to get to work again. Please help bill collins ford doesn't seem to give me any help just constant repair work and high costs with no repairs really being done.
Ford explorer 2002 - transmission failure.
I have had to replace my transmission twice in the past 18 months and now it's slipping again. It just happens all he sudden and my car ramps up and then takes off jerking us as we are driving. It's ridiculous that this hasn't been recalled already. The o/d light comes on and it ramps up to 4000 rpms before I have to take my foot off the gas to get the transmission to switch.
I noticed around july of 2009 that my 2002 ford explorer was acting like it wasn't getting any gas. I had it hooked up to an analyzer and they told me I needed to replace my mass air flow sensor. December 28, 2009 - $135.00. So I did, it still would not shift into any gears. I was having to shift the gears myself by letting off the gas a little and then accelerating again. Turns out my transmission is going out and the car only has 110,000 miles on it.
On nov. 28 2009, I purchased a 2002 ford explorer xlt 4.0l automatic transmission 4x4. With 80,000 miles. On dec. 10. 2009, the explorer started not going into any gear. Then you have to keep trying each gear finally after a few minutes it will go into reverse, but for the first 10 minutes of driving it jerks and clangs going to different gears. Dealer won't do anything.
2002 ford explorer o/d light flashed on and off on highway engine started to race and vehicle slowed down. When trying to start from a red light the transmission feels like it is slipping. Vehicle has under 100,000 miles and has always been properly maintained including a computer upgrade from my dealer (at my expense) that was supposed to fix the transmission that I complained about when the truck was still under warranty.
For the 3rd time ' 2002 ford explorer gear shift falling / breaking off.
2002 ford explorer xlt 4 wheel drive does not actuate anymore. Mechanic says it is a defective 4x4 control module. Seems to be a common problem with ford. Safety issue when expecting traction in winter and not having it.
2002 explorer transmission failure falls into neutral between 2&3 rd gears. Looks like thousand have the same issue with no help from ford or outside agency.
Driving down the highway at 72 MPH going up a slight incline with my newborn twins and 2 year old in the back of my 2002 ford explorer. The car starts jerking and sputtering and goes completely into neutral. On the highway. Take it to my mechanic...transmission shot. Per my mechanic, this is very very common with this year and model transmission and he said I am very lucky there wasn't more traffic and I was able to pull off to the side of the road. My truck is in the shop and has been there for almost a week, having a new solenoid pack and transmission rebuilt.
2002 ford explorer. The transmission is under 100k miles and has already failed. $3,000.00 fix for something that should not be an issue.
On a hill, put the vehicle in drive and it rolled backwards onto someone's property while the engine was in high RPM's. It shifted into drive then popped back out again! It almost ran over my wife.
While putting vehicle in park the gear shift lever snapped off and fell limp in my hands.
I pulled up to the gas station while on my way to work and as soon as I was about to shift into park the gear shift broke right off in my hand. It was causing some nor difficulties in the past where it would show signs of resistance when shifting gears but never something so serious as this current incident. I called a tow truck which appeared about 40 minutes later and then took me home. I have tried to find a new part but no dealer or parts manufacturer has it in stock.
Ford explorer 2002 just would not accelerate when pulled out into traffic. Now o/d flashing and told that it is a transmission problem. Many thousands with same problem but ford won't do anything.
2002 ford explorer, replaced front left and left rear wheel bearings. Now the right rear bearing is going out. Mechanics at ford dealership said its a common problem. Ford needs to recall these.
2002 ford explorer gear shift broke completely off when cast aluminum ring failed. I see on "http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/explorer/2002/transmission/gear_shift_prndl_fell_off.shtml" that this is happening on numerous explorers of the same year. I believe this is a manufacturing defect that could cause a significant safety issue if someone were to shift up or down while the vehicle is in motion. Fords estimated cost to repair is $2400.00.
Three months after buying a 2002 ford explorer I experienced my o/d off light blinking, and my service engine soon light come on. I'm scared to drive my vehicle now after reading all the horror stories on a website. I have no money and this has happened to me. I absolutely cannot afford to put a transmission in my vehicle. The people we bought it from rebuilt the transmission a year ago and that should have fixed the problem, but it didn't. Now it's messed up again. This is dangerous because people's transmissions go out on them. The car jumps in and out of gear. Our families are in these vehicles, doesn't that matter to you guys. What does it take to make ford responsible for this issue, a death to occur, well then it's too late and there would be more payout on fords part if a life is lost. I'm sure the family would sue and especially knowing this is an issue with the transmissions in the 2002 explorers. You are supposed to protect us before a death or accident occurs. You need to step up to the plate and make ford accountable for their dangerous transmissions. I can tell you I will own the ford company if something happens to my family. I will also have a copy of this to show the court that I tried to tell you to do something about it before it came to a death or accident. Something needs to be done. Now, not later.
I have a 2002 ford explorer and my transmission band broke. I have kept up maintenance with this vehicle and now I have over $4,000 worth of repair. I can't shift into 3rd gear and my o/d light is blinking. I've seen hundreds of complaints on this issue and ford need to be held responsible for their product.
My 2002 ford explorer transmission went and no recall as this has been an issue to many owners. There seems to be a very large amount of people that have had to replace there transmissions once, twice and possibly three times !!!! Ford will do nothing for you at all and they are very aware of the problems with this vehicle.
Im another sad story of a 2002 explorer. The transmission started slipping,clunking and the o/d light is flashing. Just paid this piece of junk off and now waiting to here from the dealer where we bought it for that oh familiar quote of 3000 to 4000 to fix.
I bought a 2002 explorer 4x4 v6 automatic. After driving it for a while I have had nothing but drive train problems, to include wheel bearings going out right after they have been fixed at local ford dealer. The wheels almost fell off. Now, the transmission is gone out and I find out that it is a normal thing to have that happen. Safety, think about my 2 eight year old daughter in a busy traffic on a bridge over the mississippi river and the truck just stopped. Right in rush hour! Sounds like another thing where someone should step up and replace and think of the safety of the drivers and passengers.
Premature automatic transmission failure.
Sudden transmission failure on highway in heavy traffic. Transmission lost 2nd gear and started slipping, jerking causing us to obstruct an intersection with oncoming traffic on highway. Caused a near miss that could have resulted in a fatality. The 2002 ford explorer (v8) is parked in the driveway. I have scheduled a transmission replacement with a local shop. Ford won't do anything except charge me full price to replace a transmission. Knowing of inherent existing issues with these transmissions, they sold this used vehicle to my 18 year old daughter 4 months ago. Come already!
Recently purchased 2002 ford explorer. Shortly after, within one to two days I attempted to exit the vehicle by shifting into park and opening the drivers side door. Although vehicle was at a complete stop when I exited it began to roll backwards causing me to fall beside alongside the driver side with lower right extremities still inside the vehicle. Immediate assistant was available so minimal damage was done. Currently requires caution when shifting into park do to additional maneuvering to shift into park.
It wouldn't shift into third gear. It happens all the time, and looking to get it fixed. *tr updated 11/25/09
2002 ford explorer automatic transmission problems. Various problems. When I first got it (at 45k miles), it would take about 20-30 seconds to engage into first gear after being in reverse. When it did engage, it jumped forward while doing it. That does not happen much anymore. If I have to slam on the brakes (dog, kid, deer runs out, light suddenly changes or someone cuts me off, etc...) the tranny slips out of gear into neutral stays there for an indefinite amount of time, then lurches forward 3-4 feet as it kicks back into gear. This has not caused an accident yet! Have seen a dealer for both of these problems - 3 times. Was not able to even get the problem diagnosed, much less repaired. As time has passed, I have learned to be careful and ginger with the vehicle. I shift softly and slowly, I don't gun it and do my best to ensure there is plenty of room between me and the car in front of me. Now the transmission has begun slipping. I have seen multiple accounts online of people having transmission problems with the 02 explorer. I firmly believe ford needs to issue a recall. The lurching forward problem is huge! Very dangerous! Today it was scary. I was approaching a crosswalk and only doing 25. Hikers and bikers notoriously just walk/ride through the crosswalk without looking. There is brush that blocks the view of bikes in one direction. Today, a bike made no effort to stop to look for cars and bolted out into the crosswalk. I did not see him coming for the brush. I had to slam on the brakes. As he was in front of me, he caught some gravel and slid and fell in front of my car. My car lurched forward nearly hitting him. I can't get the problem fixed if the dealer can't figure out what is wrong. Short of having the transmission completely rebuilt...which is what I am going to do. I really feel that ford should be responsible for the cost of doing so.
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