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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.
7.1
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 95,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- replace door lock button (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
the locks lock, unlock, lock, unlock, 50 times in 30 mins. Nervous to drive suv now, awful noises and locks and beeps and lights.
- Erin D., Kennesaw, GA, US