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.
Ford Motor CO is making money off their spare parts. Never in the history of owning a vehicle. that Ford explorer uses 4 oxygen sensors.This does not make their truck works any better
Another thing on my list of repairs. Suddenly the check engine light comes on. So I check it, F*%cking EGR. Something I don't want to do...but have to...Safety and Emissions coming up.
- James L.,
South Ogden, UT, US
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- crimson, Findlay, OH, US