Two problems related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor have been reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2002 Explorer.
My abs light came on. When serviced, they said a speed sensor needed to be replaced. Of course this occurered one week following the expiration of the warranty. Talking with others, this seems to be an often occurance, and seems to be a defect. Some poeple have had their's replaced several times within a year.
Abs light illuminated. Speed sensor found defective. This occurred twice, first on 9oct03 @ 29607 miles, second on 3aug04@44202 miles.