general problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Makes a rattling noise when a bump is hit driver side seat stop working.

The car always feels like is about to jump off the road or the lane im in whenever I drive over any rough road or pot holes. %ģ.

The rear stabilizer links just broke out of nowhere not even to latest later the front stabilizer links just broke out of nowhere and I have no steering a whole lot of loose control.

Driving nd steering wheel fell apart brake switch stopped working 3 times had new transmission put in had to have 3 different sets of tire put on back window shattered while sitting at red light.

I got a knock on my door by the fire department telling me that my car set on fire I filed a claim with my insurance and they told me to file a claim with Ford because they have reason to believe it was the cruise control button that set the car on fire.

Utah I-15 south bound, inside lane next to concrete barrier with tour bus in lane on my right. My vehicle began to drift to the right as I was passing the bus. I corrected by slowly turning the steering wheel to the left; not hard or fast but slowly and evenly. The Explorer (4-door, 2002, XLT) began to whip back and fourth violently. It took me several hundred yards to get the car under control after coming within an inch or two of both the barrier and the bus. This is not the first time the whipping problem has happened. I bought the vehicle four months ago from a private seller. I put new "big-o" bigfoot tires on it and had the front end alignment checked; it was fine. If I hadn't done some fancy driving the vehicle would have rolled (at 80mph) and I probably would have been killed. I am getting rid of the Explorer and never buying another Ford product again.

Rear spring broke on left side, not even rusted. Car only has 32000 miles on it. Have been seeing that this is a known issue with this model but no recall was ever instituted. A travesty.

We were driving down the highway and we heard a clunk and so we pulled over right away and looked and thought it looked like the rear passenger side was sagging but wasnt sure, we drove home and then realized it was def sagging. I took it to the car lot I bought it at and their going to check it all out to see whats going on. . Just be looking at it the car lot mechanic said looks like suspension issue as if something broke. Also the check engine light came on and we had it checked out a few times and it appears to have O2 sensor issues located on the exhaust which seems to be a issues with alot of Ford Explorers which makes gas mileage terrible and vechile stalls out and dies, not to mention the piece of plastic under the rear hatch window that always breaks.

Rear spring cracked at 100000 mil transmission faild at 120000 mil body electrical not sealed well and keeps shorting in different places cruse gets stubbern and scared to use it , im afraid of it getting stuck in cruse.

2002 Ford Explorer had all coil springs broken and some may have been for quite some time. This is a common problem that Ford will not acknowledge. I pulled into my driveway and I heard something clunk in the back and sure enough it was completely cracked. Took it into get repaired along with struts and ball bearing plate. Total cost for the failure of these springs = $1750!.

Brought my 2002 Explorer (59k miles) to dealer for repair and was informed I had a broken rear spring. On discussion board on-line found allot of other people with same problem. Very costly to fix can't understand why spring would break on low mileage vehicle.

Ford dealership and local mechanic have witnessed dozen of cases with Ford in which the vehicle is vibrating at higher speeds. We have tried replacing tires, balancing, and wheel alignments. I have read hundreds, if not thousands of people complaining about this issue online, but Ford has done nothing to educate their staff or public about this issue. Most common identified issue has been the rear differentials, but those who have had them replaced has had the vibration come back after time.

While turning around corners vehicle would shake, making it difficult for consumer to control the vehicle. Driver had contacted dealer on three separate occasions, and problem was still recurring.

The lift gate on the right side shock broke.

My vehicle has cracking noises behind dash that uncovered 15 plus bolts loose, in addition the dealer noticed the frame looked racked. The tailgate and front end assembly show signs that potential structural problems per service mgr. Ford continues to not return calls and giving a run around to dealer. Engineer from Ford disavowed problems stating within spec's. Dealer has continued to argue back due to visual evidence of defective vehicle. Dt.

When driving at 50mph and higher vehicle vibrates uncontrollably. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and problem still exists. Consumer states that Ford bought back vehicle and refunded his money.

While driving and making a left turn the vehicle vibrates violently as if it was not in gear. Drivers feels very unsafe driving. Please provide any further information.

While making a right turn or driving over bumpy road, steering column and entire car begins to shake significantly at speeds of 55mph and continue until pulling off the road or slowing to 20mph. Shaking continued for 2 miles until being able to safely pull off the highway. Steering wheel shaking is significant enough to shake drivers entire body! this has happened on 3 occasions. Steering column shaking happens frequently( daily) while making l and r turns at low speeds. Column noise is heard also. At.

Whenever vehicle hits a bump it's hard to control, goes all over road. Contacted dealership, but dealer refused to look at vehicle. Consumer has replaced the michelin tires at their cost, p235/70r16, dot e20291511, vehicle and tires only had 470 miles.

Steering wheel vibrated while driving at highway speeds. Dealer attempted to repair the vehicle, but was not able to remedy the problem. Dealer did not inform the consumer of the repairs that were made.

The truck seems to have a tire or suspension hop/chatter after going over all types of bumps small/large, does not seem affect the driving ability but it is annoying. Any other complaints on this? also could not locate dot # on tires, made in canada.

When stopped at light vehicle makes a loud humming noise. Took to dealer, and dealer couldn't identify problem.