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.
Stupid f*cking FORD! Cracked lift gate - new wheel bearings - rebuilt transmission - interior falling apart - dome lights wont work - now the steering is swaying! Oh yea - the fresh/recirc air flapper fell onto the fan intake in the HVAC unit so there was not f*cking air flow. The damn thing is falling apart and I spend A TON of money on this piece of sh*t. I keep it cuz I like it though seat warmers work good.
Could not believe the entire front suspension had to be changed at this mileage. These are obviously inherent flaws or poor quality components. I have another 1994 Lumina with over 200k miles and never has been the suspension repaired. Will look another car brand next time.
- julmaro,
Carolina, P.R, Puerto Rico
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DO NOT BUY A FORD EXPLODER!!! There are plenty of other cars/suvs/trucks out there. Do yourself a favor!!!
- mwc1988, Hudson, US