Two problems related to ignition coils failure 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the transmission would erroneously switch to 4 wheel drive and the engine would suddenly stall. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer casing and ignition coils were faulty and needed to be replaced. The ignition coil was replaced and the transfer casing was repaired but the failures continued to occur. The local dealer(unknown) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80000. Jft.
Due to a defect, we had to have the transmission replaced (thank god it was still under warranty). . . Then had to have the door ajar sensor fixed because alarm kept going off for no reason. About two years ago we were abut to go out of town for thanksgiving. I stop at a red light, and then we try to pull off when the light changes and hear the loudest popping noises. . . We're wondering how in the world did the spark plug pop out with so much force that it also rips the ignition coil. . . (fast forward to 1yr later, same thing happens while leaving home to go to work). Once again, on March 12, while on my way to work, sitting at a traffic light. Light turns green. . . I start to pull off and begin hearing a popping noise. . . Wth. . . Not again!!! (this is the third time this has happened in 2 years). Come on Ford. . . Fix the lemons!!!!.