Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system 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.
2002 Ford Explorer rollover incident on 12/26/2004 resulted in the death of my stepson.
Driving on highway 70 mph swerved to avoid a tire in road car over steers, you must turn back the opposite way then you are out of control in that direction. Any sudden manuver you are out of control. I took the truck to Ford service they said "you have a short wheel base, that will get your attention".