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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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $600
- Average Mileage:
- 121,750 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace transmission (1 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Why did Ford not advise me correctly about the Big problem it is having with it's 2002 Explorer transmission failures. If they would have said that we are seeing this problem system wide, they could have strongly recommend a rebuilt transmission versus a repair.
I fall into the same boat as all the other 2002 Ford Explorer owners that first spotted the O/D light flashing. Then came the "service engine soon" light with in 100 miles. I took it to the Ford Dealership and paid a few thousand dollars, only to have the same problem surface four months later. Now, the same Ford dealership claims that it is a "new problem" with the transmission and will not be covered by the repair.
REALLY FORD! You lost a loyal customer today!
- steaming mad, San Antonio, TX, US