Purchased new 2002 ford explorer. I had the original transmission replaced at 63,658 miles due to its failure. The rebuilt one that cost $2,974 is now slipping @77,853 miles. It will have to be replaced soon and the company that did the work is now out of business, thus the warranty is worthless and I am probably going to have to junk the vehicle and buy a foreign vehicle.
2002 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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The overdrive light on the 2002 ford explorer is blinking. This was after the 100k miles checkup. I am now being told that the transmission is possibly damaged due to a faulty part that is a know issue with ford motor company.
Winding and roaring noise from rear end.
At 80,000 miles the vehicle had 'whine' or 'roar' from rear end. I decided it was not worth fixing and 'lived with it'. The vehicle now has 136,000 miles, still 'roars', and has two seals (that reside in differential case) that are now leaking. I will now have to spend at least $1200 to fix and have already spend $200 to diagnose.
Transmission failed out of the blue in the middle of traffic, had this been a highway, consequences could have been dire. Car had to be towed and new transmission installed. According to research I have done, this has happened to a large number of these vehicles.
Purchased used 2002 ford explorer from original owner. After inspecting vehicle good, I found that the rear differential was leaking and fluid very dirty; appears to have metal filings. Can hear loud rumble and whine while driving. I unerstand that cost is about $1,600 to repair. I also understand now that this is a serious problem with 2002 and 2003 ford explorers, and that ford is well aware of this. I am concerned for my safety with this type of failure.
Humming, whining noise coming from rear at interstate driving speeds, especially when accelerating.
Had to replace three wheel bearings at the same time. One went bad while on vacation. Luckily we pulled off the highway for a break and heard a lot of grinding. Took it to a repair shop and they wiggled the tire like a loose tooth. Technician said the wheel was about to come off and could have at highway speeds. With only 67,000 miles on this vehicle this must be a manufacturers defect that could have cost me and my family our lives! Now I am told the transmission is failing. Ford needs to do something about this.
Repeat failure of brake light switch, cruise control won't disengage when brake pedal depressed ,an unsafe situation. Also intermittent inability to shift out of park and brake lights not operating.
My vehicle has a loud humming noise when accelerating at any speed. The mechanics at the ford garage say the rear differential needs repairs. I had other work done that day due to the loud road noise. I had a wheel bearing replaced, but still have a lot of noise. They said the repair could wait awhile(their suggestion due to the already large expense) I had this same repair done in 2006 and 2005.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The dealer informed the contact that the coil spring on the rear passenger side suspension failed. The dealer did not state the cause of the failure. As of august 1, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The contact stated that the coil spring on the rear driver side suspension failed june 2005. He also stated that the transmission failed at 79,835 miles. The current and failure mileages were 79,835. Updated 02-04-08. *kb the consumer discovered he didn't have 3rd gear. Updated
2002 ford explorer xlt, about 62000 miles. Differential noise started about 2 months ago along with a right axle seal leak. Noise is speed relational, starts at about 30 MPH and increases in frequency linearly with speed. Noise level also increases with increasing speed. Differential, although leaking slightly, still makes same noise when topped off with synthetic differential fluid. Through research I have discovered this to be an endemic problem with 2002 and 2003 explorers with hundreds of occurrences noted in various places on the web. Many mechanics report that if the pinion retaining bolt fails, the differential will lock up both rear wheels simultaneously causing loss of control. I have not read where this has actually happened but the noise is very loud and people riding in my car always notice it. I believe that ford should step up the plate on this one. I have owned nothing but fords for many years and I drive an excursion. I was referred to this site by a post on www.carcomplaints.com.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that the differential failed on his vehicle. The component was replaced in july of 2004. The gears in the differential were wearing out quickly and the differential began to leak fluids out of the pinion seal. The contact heard a howling and groaning sound while driving the vehicle 55 MPH. He stated that the gear shift lever locked up on many occasions. The four-wheel drive also locked up in april of 2007 while making a u-turn. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 67,200. The consumer provided repair invoices pertaining to the defect. Updated 09/05/07
Rear differential seal bad.
At 95,000 miles there was a rear end howl at speeds between 50-75 MPH. I e-mailed a complaint to ford motor corp. And asked if they could fix it. They replied that there wasn't anything they could do.
Transmission has to be replaced.
At 65,000 miles I had to have both clutch packs in the drive train replaced at a cost of $300. At 72,000 miles the transmission failed and the cost was $1,750. Just recently at 91,000 miles the gear shift (prndl) fell off of the steering wheel and is currently sitting at a dealership waiting for a "back ordered" part.
The car had no reverse at times. When it shifted into reverse, it was very jerky. Eventually reverse was lost. Grinding noise at approximately 30 miles per hour. Transmission completely rebuilt at a cost of $2700. Car had only 67,000 miles. I still have the grinding noise and occasionally the o/d light comes on due to sensor in 4th gear. Ford should be ashamed.
2002 ford explorer xls 4x4 man trans. Rear differential noises. Fluid change did not help.
2002 ford explorer xlt transmission failure. Driving vehicle on highway was easy. Transmission has been regularly maintained. There have been numerous complaints for this specific pr yet no one has taken action suitable to have ford recall the transmission. Ford dealer says they know it is a defective design but ford will not take action to correct the problem. It is a pity that someone will have to be severely injured or killed before anything will be done.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. While driving 30 MPH, the transmission failed to accelerate and shift into second gear. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be overhauled. As of june 29, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.
I own a 2002 ford exploere and transmissionwas giving me problems. Also, has some vabration in rear end and front end ,took it to ford on waranty, and they said nothing was wrong . Well now I have a transmision problem and out of waranty, and they said there was nothing they could do for me, I would have to pay to get the problem fixed. But they should of look in to this problem when I had the car for a month. Now a year later the transmision was no good.
2002 ford explorer transmission problems. Slips when vehicle starts moving from stopped position. Delay between reverse and drive.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. When attempting to shift into reverse, the gear shift broke inside the steering column. The contact stated that the gear shift has always been difficult to move from the park position. The dealer stated that the gear shifter was sheered off the steering column. The steering column was replaced. The contact stated that she also has trouble inserting the key into the ignition. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle for the ignition failure. The current and failure mileages were 66,000.
Vibration and grinding at low speed turns. Told by ford a differential clutch package is needed at a cost of $1,100. Called around to severl different repair shops. Found a ford dealer to repair for $790 plus tax. Getting the usual 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Called ford relations for some relief and they offered none because I am out of warranty. This is clearly a problem experienced by a large number of explorer owners. Everyone please speak up and post a complaint.
Flashing o/d instrument light
Flashing o/d instrument light
I first purchased my 2002 ford explorer in july of 2004. At that time I had the ford dealership in swainsboro repair the rear end due to a grinding noise that is emitted when the accelerator is applied. The vehicle had approximately 60,000 miles on it. Now, the vehicle has 105,000 miles and the noise has returned and is worse than ever.
2002 ford explorer rear end whines.
Transmission broken ford doesn t care brought it to sam galloway ford in fort myers at least 20 times they finally refuse to take vehicle into repair with the words there is nothing wrong with it transmission shifting hard from 2-3 gear car is slower then a 4 cylinder no power whining noise from under the hood in the mean time transmission slamming gears still nothing wrong with it hesitating while accelerating grinding noises while accelerating whining from rear end ford still says nothing wrong transmission went in 1st gear while driving 45 wiped out alomst hit a tree still nothing wrong check engine light is on from time to time error code saying fuel system bank 2 high voltage system too rich brought it to ford error codes erased came back couple days later ford says there where no error codes
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