Table 1 shows 28 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine (23 problems).
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to coast off the freeway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic, but the mechanic declined to service the vehicle. Read details...
2002 Ford Explorer spark plug ejection issue on v8 4. 6l engine. This is now the second time that I have had spark plugs eject for the engine. From what I understand Ford reduced the number of threads for the spark plugs to save machining time and costs in the manufacturing of the engine. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While the vehicle was idling at a stop light, the overdrive warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled several times. In addition, the vehicle was difficult to shift into second and third gear as well as drive, which was when the intermittent stall Read details...