Right after 2002 explorer sport 4x4 was out of warranty a whine from the differential in the range of 40 - 80 mile per hour happens. Ford states to live with it and does not accept responsibilty for defective parts and manufacturing of differential.
2002 Ford Truck transmission complaints
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Purchased a 2002 ford explorer new. With less than 45,000 miles the transmission had to be rebuilt. Car now has less than 65000 miles and the engine has to be replace. Ford will not offer any financial assistance. Raphael
The transmission slipped, the paint was defective, and the running board on the passenger side was damaged. The back bed on trunk needed to be realigned and the vehicle pulled to the right while driving. In addition, the front passenger door did not close properly even after repair.*ph
Transmission noise in reverse.
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