Ten problems related to gasoline engine 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 have a 2002 Ford Explorer with 60k miles on it. It recently blew a spark plug out of the cylinder head while on the highway resulting in loss of power and alarming noise. The failure occurred on the chesapeake bay bridge and could have resulted in an accident. This is a common problem that does affect safety of the vehicle with Ford v-8 and v-10 engines that has not been properly addressed by Ford. Estimates to repair this defect in the cylinder head threads range from 2500 to 3500.
Vehicle was running like it was out of gas. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for repairs where it was discovered that timing chain was defective.
Consumer states while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off. Causing consumer to pull off the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.
This vehicle has not been involved in an accident yet but I have told the Ford CO. That it is dangerous and they ignore me. When you come to a stop at a stop sign and start to pull out the vehicle will roll into moving traffic and hesitate 4-5 seconds before the gas finally catches and the vehicle goes on. Mean while you have traffic bearing down on you. We have come close to getting hit several times because of this problem. I think this needs to be investigated as a potential problem for other consumers besides myself.
Consumer states while traveling at 35 mph, coming up to a stop the vehicle suddenly died without warning. Nlm.
This same incident occurred four times. The speed in each incident varied from 15 mph on the first occurrence to 65 mph on the fourth. Basically, while driving the car, the engine died, the lights flashed on the dash, I lost all power steering. On each occaision. I pulled the car to the side of the road, put the truck in park, and re-started the engine. On each time, the engine re-started without hesitation. I reported the problem to the dealer. The dealer could find nothing wrong with the truck; thus, they made no repairs. They claimed to have never heard of this problem before.
While driving consumer lost all steering power at 70 mph and the dash lights began blinking. Dealer can not duplicate problem.
When stopped at a light, there is a strong sulfur odor in the car causing occupants to have trouble breathing. Owner has developed breathing problem since purchasing the vehicle. Vehicle will hesitate without notice when pulling out into traffic.
While driving 30 mph and without warning a head on collision occurred which resulted in a fire.
No description given. Nlm.