One problem related to clutch pedal/linkage has 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 purchased used 2002 Ford Explorer XLT on February 28, 2007 from classic Nissan in mount. Holly, new jersey. The week of April 9, 2007 my daughter and I took a trip to florida. On April 11,2007 I noticed that when I would hit 55 mph the odometer off light would start blinking. I notified classic Nissan of the situation. They said that they would look at it when I returned from my vacation. On my way home on April 13,2007 I broke down in fayetteville, north carolina. The truck would not drive at all. I would push on the gas pedal and it was acting as if I were in neutral position. I was towed to a service station the next morning and they diagnosed it as needing a new transmission. They stated to me that the pump failed in the transmission, which led to no fluid flow and the clutches ultimately malfunctioned. I realize that I am out of the warranty period for classic Nissan to be at any liability as well as Ford motor corporation to be at any liability, but I do not feel as if transmissions should fail at 36,000 miles. I only had the car for a month and a half and now have to spend $3,500. 00 to have it repaired. If this is the quality work that Ford gives, then I will not be purchasing any more Ford vehicles in the future. Thank you. Ak.