Rear end whining noise. Suspect differential and/or pinion gea/bearing.
2002 Ford Explorer transmission complaints
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2002 ford explorer xls - automatic transmission shift handle on the steering column broke off while shifting from park to drive. The brake pad was depressed during the attempted shift. My mechanic and I never saw this happen before.
Rear differential makes a howling noise at highway speeds. Noise goes away when letting off accelerator. It's been reported to dealer many times. This problem is common to explorers of the same year as evidenced by numerous internet forums. Transmission also shudders in 3rd gear, especially when cold.
I have a 2002 ford explorer that has a loud humming/whining sound from the rear differential at speeds 50-70 MPH and now has started leaking gear oil from one of the differential axle bearing/seal. I have read many many complaints from others with this same problem on 2002 explorers and believe this is not normal and needs to be addressed/fixed by ford motor company before accidents occur.
Rear end started whining while on road trip from nashville to home. Left rear wheel started to wobble and then seized. Vehicle is not drivable.
2002 ford explorer has required 5 separate transmission repairs in last 2 years. Including 1 total rebuild at 50,000 miles. Ford dealer and ford corporate will not stand behind their product.
I have a 2002 ford explorer, at 30,000 miles I complained about a loud noise coming from the rear end, the dealer service department said it was the tires cupping because I didn't rotate them. At 43,000 miles I replace the tires before they needed to be replaced, the noise was louder. Now at 87,000 miles the noise is even louder and the dealer service department said for a new differential was $1,500. Ford should be made to recall the bad differentials that they put in the 2002 explorers.
The now famous whining in the rear differential and the other famous 4x4 module failure. The rear diff has been whining for approx. 18 mos. Now. I'm just waiting for the failure to occur.
My complaint is in regards to the transfer case selection module on my 2002 ford explorer. Dealership indicated that the selection module is a common problem, but still want to charge full price for a new selection module when it's just a small plastic piece inside the module that fails.
Whine in the rear end. Mechanic rebuilt the rear end and the bearing all show signs of failure according to the mechanic ford had used cheap bearings in the rear end. The transmission also has problems shifting. Each time the vehicle shifts, it shutters and jerks. I am afraid that ford used the same type bearings in the transmission as they did in the rear end and they are failing as well.
At 60,000 miles the differential on my 2002 eddie bauer explorer needed to be replaced. It was replaced at dealership. No longer under warranty. After searching the internet, it appears this is a common problem with the 2002 explorer.
O/d light flashing so I took car into dealer. Transmission is bad and needs new solenoids at 45,000 miles.
Whining noise from rear end of my 2002 ford explorer xlt. Small drips in garage from rear end. Dealer said rear differential was leaking but no big deal. Now my overdrive light is flashing which per the owners manual says get to a repair shop right away as my transmission in trouble.
There is a whining/ light roar coming from the rear end of my 2002 ford explorer xlt. After much research I have come to conclusion that there is a massive manufacturing defect in the construction of the rear differential used in this model vehicle.
2002 transmission failure causing me to buy a new transmission at only 45,000 miles..2002 ford explorer xlt 2wd 4.0l v6. It has been rebuilt 2 times since I was made to buy a new transmission. This is totally unacceptable and there are others with the same problems at this site. We shouldn't be forced to pay $4000.00 to fix a problem on a vehicle that is nowhere near the expected timeframe for this sort of malfunction (I.e. 150k to 200k miles). Http://forums.carreview.com/showthread.php?t=93&page=2&pp=25.
The transmission on my 2002 ford explorer with only 45,000 miles has gone out. I started to notice problems when it hard shifted between 2nd and 3rd gear. On november 24, 2005, the overdrive off light started flashing and the vehicle no longer shifted into 3rd gear. After several attempted to fix it at the dealership, they finally determined the problem had to do with an aluminum case around a steel moving part. The part is wearing away the aluminum case. This shouldn't be happening at only 45,000 miles. This will cost me approximate $2000 to fix. Absolutely absurd! I've talked to ford and they won't do anything about it. Multiple posts on carreview.com have the same exact problem with this make and model.
Bought 2002 explorer xlt 4x4 new. Has been in for transmission-related problems multiple time during warranty and extended warranty. A couple times, they could not duplicate the problem and did nothing. # other times, they found thing wrong and 'supposedly' fixed them. Went back into the dealer again today with o/d off light flashing. Warranty has now expired. I am waiting for a call back from them to tell me what's wrong 'this time'. I'm relatively certain I have kept all the dealer statements from all the times it has went in for service.
2002 ford explorer - od light flashing and engine over-revving when going fm 2nd to 3rd gear - automatic transmission. When it does finally shift into gear, it is very hard and jolting. 73,000 miles on the car and it was purchased new. I'm being told by the ford dealership that the transmission will have to be "overhauled" at a cost of $1500-minimum. I understand that there is a history of this type of problem with the 2002 ford explorer. Is the federal safety agency looking into it?
I bought my explorer brand new in may 2002. I have had problems with the rear end differential twice, rear end sensor, and my latest problem is the rear end sealer (pinion). All within 3 years of owning the vehicle.
2002 ford explorer had transmission problems from the beginning. Took the vehicle in prior to the 36k warranty expiring and was told that the trouble was due to a new type of transmission that was used in this model. Was told it was a "memory transmission" and that was why it shifted so hard and made noises. Problem never went away and had to get the transmission rebuilt in 12/05 because the problem became so severe. From research we have done this is not a random case but rather a recurring problem for owners of this vehicle. Ford should be responsible for the fixing the transmissions because they know that they are not reliable.
The band in my transmission broke, it would not shift to third gear, I have seen in forums that many people have this problem, I think ford should issue a recall and fix this problem, the minimum charge to rebuild the transmission is about $2500.
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.
When we first bought our 2002 explorer xlt from finks used car lot in zanesville ohio it had about 22 or so thousand miles on it and we requested a check up on the vehicle. The back hatch brackets was replaced, and the back wheel brakes were sticking and burning, locking up. That problem seemed to be fixed. Then the antilock brake system light started coming on and the front brakes seemed to be grabbing....just last month. I had the cruise control set on the vehicle once and it smelled like something smoldering so I shut it off and it hasn't been on since. I called the ford garage to ask if my cruise control was on the fire hazard list because the vehicle was built in 2001. I was told if I did not receive a letter in the mail it wouldn't be replaced. This vehicle was still under warranty when I bought it. So far I am getting nothing but the back hatch brackets replaced. The vehicle was parked and it now has 29,956.0 miles on it. I am driving my 1995 auto with 122,000 miles on it waiting for winter and graduation from college. I am afraid the brakes are going to lock up in the winter and send me sailing. I want to know if there have been any other complaints on this explorer built in 2001 that is a 2002 explorer.
Transmission band broken -- only 50,000 miles ford has performed all service repairs including oil changes ever done on this vehicle. One day while driving, I heard a pop and the vehicle would not accelerate. The speed would only go up to 30 MPH and would jerk again. I have now been told it would cost 2500 dollars to fix. After researching the issue, I found out information that this problem is common to a lot of people who own the same year, make, and model. The problems occurs at the same approximate mileage.
Our 2002 ford explorer had issues almost from the beginning, when putting it into drive it sometimes would hesitate and then lurch forward, even with the brake applied. Lately, after 65,000 miles, the transmission would not shift into 3rd gear, the engine would rev., but not shift. If you left your foot off the gas, it might shift. Then the o/d light would blink. We have taken it to a transmission repair shop.
Rear-end whines excessively when driving at 45-65 MPH. Very load. I am concerned because as I researched it on the internet it is apparent that I am not the only one suffering from this type of problem.
I have a 2002 ford explorer xlt. Have had transmission problems since about 58000 miles and has been in the shop 5 times for the same problem of hard shifting to transmission having problems finding the correct gears to finaly, 3rd gear band finaly broke at 68000 miles. Just got fixed but still having issues. Now I have a shutter and third gear still slips slightly. This is just frustrating!!
2002 explorer, started to notice a bit of a lag from 2nd to 3rd gear, then a big lag and lurch, followed by o/d light flashing followed by check engine light. Had solenoid pack replaced for $320 lasted five weeks and failed again, with o/d flashing and car lurching and grabbing hard between 2nd and 3rd shift on an automatic transmission. Also noticed after first repair , hard to shift from drive to park, would hang up trying to get in park.
2002 ford explorer with towing package, two wheel drive. Rear-end whine at 55-60 MPH. Many people have this problem and ford is not helping fix it.
2002 ford explorer rear differential has already failed. I am having it replaced by my mechanic.
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