Three problems related to brake disc caliper 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.
I just spent $492. 01 repairing the 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. The bolt holding the right side caliper mounting bracket sheared off. It scored the inside rim which resulted in a breach to the tire, causing it to go flat. This problem happened 5:15 am in the morning with no one on the road. As soon as I hit the brake,the tire locked up and the car came to an abrupt halt. Had this happened during the daytime or when there were other cars around, much damaged could have occurred to myself and other vehicles in the area. The mechanic said it was a defective part. I feel Ford should reimburse me for the cost of repair. And by the way, I have an extended warranty with this vehicle.
When the consumer applied the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. . The vehicle experienced failure on 3 separate occasions, the dealer replaced the calipers and the front and rear rotors.
While driving calipers are not catching onto brakes, making it hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified.