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.
My brake lights won't turn off and I'm at work and can not leave. So I had to disconnect the battery to avoid a dead battery and will try to fix it tonight. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
my lights are like a circus show they wont go off and i drive down the road te interior lights wont turn off when it rains or when its humid is this electrical problem?
would just like some help to try to find a solution to this...can definately see going through batteries and lights if not corrected. Not to mention the sh*t if it won't start when you need to go to work in the morning
- Chuck N.,
Chicopee, MA, US
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My brake lights won't turn off and I'm at work and can not leave. So I had to disconnect the battery to avoid a dead battery and will try to fix it tonight. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Michelle M., San Diego, CA, US