CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 Ford Explorer is hands-down our worst vehicle on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
The ignition cylinder fell off and we couldn't start the car and we were stranded and had to have the car towed. We're still waiting on how much it's going to be. This is so frustrating. I don't think I will ever buy a Ford again.
My dad has a 1974 Datsun pickup truck that still has it's original working ignition cylinder...Ford, get your act together. Your producing high grade junk.
- highwayman,
Lemoore, CA, US
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The ignition key is difficult to insert and sometimes takes a few tries to get it in.
- Mike P., Saskatoon, SK, Canada