Engine Stall problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Seven problems related to engine stall 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.

1 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2009

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer with a 4. 6 liter v8 was driving to work this morning and the engine ejected a factory installed spark plug I have read on the internet that this is a common problem and was informed by the dealers there was no recall on it.

2 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2003

1. Engine stalls erratically when under acceleration when entering freeway, etc. Ford acknowledges the problem, states does not know how to fix it. 2. Brake failure in stop and go traffic. Vehicles currently has less than 10,000 miles on them. Both have same problems.

3 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2003

The engine stalled without warning.

4 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2003

The engine stalled twice in 3 days, last Friday I was driving at 70 mph, suddenly the engine stalled and I had to move over 3 lanes to stop at the shoulder, called the police, policeman checked the battery, no problem, the car just wouldn't start, he called the tow truck. I got curious, tried starting the car, it started back up. I then drove to the dealership, the technician said no error code and therefore no problem with the car. Today (Sunday), my car stalled again, this time I was driving 20 mph, the car started back up. What is causing this? I have small children riding with me! please give me some information about this!.

5 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2002

While driving 30-40 mph, engine stalled, lights on dash flashed on and lost all power, dealer contacted. . The vehicle was taken to the dealer and consumer was informed that there was a loose fuse with 3 codes showing on the computer, however on March 1, 2002 the vehicle stalled again without warning and a fuse was showing a bad pressure sensor which was replaced, consumer stated the vehicle stalled again for the third time.

6 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2001

While driving approximately 32 mph engine stalled unexpectedly, causing a loss of power steering and power brakes. Dealership examined vehicle, changed a module, and performed a computer upgrade to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

7 Engine Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/25/2001

Engine stalls in low range gear when brakes are applied.




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