Table 1 shows 39 common power train related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (277 problems). The second most common problem is related to the overdrive light on (237 problems).
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the shifter handle fractured while attempting to exit a parking lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
As I was out driving one day, I pulled off from a green light and out of nowhere the "service engine light" and the "o/d light" both turned on at the same time. At the same time I noticed that the truck began to shift very poorly coming out of 1st and 2nd gear. Read details...
Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a whinnying noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear differential was defective and needed to be replaced. Read details...