111 problems related to transmission 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.
2002 Ford Explorer transmission multiple failure- this transmission was replaced as defective two time, first at around 60,000 miles then again at near 150,000 miles. Now the transmission has failed again, this time failing to shift while entering a busy highway then erratically slamming into gear then revving high and slipping as traffic maneuvered to avoid the slowing vehicle.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving at 65 mph the transmission failed. The vehicle almost caused a crash on the highway. The contact called the manufacturer and is waiting on a response regarding the repair. He contact feels the transmission for this year make and model should be recalled since their are numerous complaints regarding them. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Ford Explorer 2002 - transmission failure.
2002 Explorer transmission failure falls into neutral between 2&3 rd gears. Looks like thousand have the same issue with no help from Ford or outside agency.
Transmission shifting failure on a 2002 Ford Explorer.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failure while traveling at high speed on interstate 64. This is the 2nd transmission failure for this vehicle, ridiculous!!.
2002 Ford Explorer transmission failure.
2002 Ford Explorer transmission failure, had do replace transmission at 102,000 miles.
Transmission failure at 60k miles. Hard shifting, jerking, sudden shifts into 4x4 high. Replacement cost of 2800 dollars. Three visits later and it still isnt right.
My 2002 Ford Explorer eddie bauer v8 has required a transmission at 35k & 85k miles. This is a huge safety concern when the car fails without warning!!!! I'm not alone in dealing with this incredibly costly & dangerous predicament. Please take action! I'm reading that the design of the transmission is apparently bad. Quoting another's description: "after lots of research it appears the most likely cause is worn case bore, where the pin for the 2nd gear & overdrive band servo actuator passes through the case. If the people designing these machines spent even a bit of time in their lives working with their hands on real parts they would know better than to pass a hard steel pin in a wear point fashion through a softer aluminum casting. It is no wonder so many transmissions experience this problem. " you would think when my transmission was replaced the 1st time that Ford would have been required to solve this problem by putting brass casings on the pins to ensure the safety of the vehicle. Now, I'm having to get a 2nd transmission, & since I didn't take it to Ford, they are replacing the transmission with this fix implemented. I shouldn't have to bear the $3500 needed to replace the transmission. Ford should stand by their products, but since they won't, I hope that you can require them to do so! thanks! I identified this as an equipment failure because the transmission that came with the car was obviously defective to require a new one at 35k miles. My car is dead at a shop so I can't look at the transmission to give you any product information. The date I provided for equipment is the date the 1st transmission was replaced. I am the original owner & purchased the car new. I am assuming that the 1st transmission failed due to the pins. There's no way to check the transmission fluid because it's a closed system, which has also been a problem. . Read more...
Transmission failure 5 times.
2002 Ford Explorer, transmission total fail while driving.
2002 Ford Explorer transmission failure at 49,562 miles. Unable to accelerate.
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer and at less than 90,000 miles the transmission is failing. It takes 5-10 seconds to engage and then 'clunks' and jumps badly. Rough shifting between gears. After some web research I see that this is in fact a common problem in this model. This is crazy. The estimated cost of repair/replacement is over $3,000.
Automatic transmission failure on 2002 Ford Explorer with 87,000 miles. While accelerating from a stoplight, the vehicle would not shift into third gear. No previous problems with this vehicle's transmission. I took it to an automatic transmission repair facility and was informed that the transmission had to be rebuilt as the vehicle was not roadworthy.
Transmission started to slam into gear. Transmission failure. Had to have a complete rebuild/overhaul of transmission.
Premature automatic transmission failure.
Transmission failure in 2002 Ford Explorer.
The transmission fails without any warning, in my case was in the middle of traffic and almost got myself hit! the transmission had to be replaced with a new one. I checked consumer complaints on several online resources and found that transmission failure in the 2002 Ford Explorer is an epidemic!.
The od light on my 2002 eddie bauer Ford Explorer began blinking accompanied by check transmission light. We traveled slowly home amidst whirring and crunching sounds. The car is parked in the driveway and obviously the transmission is shot. The Ford mechanic told me it would close $2800 to fix the transmission and in response to my questions regarding power train, suggested that we fix the rear power train for $1600. Just a week ago, on the way to my daughter's wedding, 4 hours from home, the low oil pressure light began blinking with warning sounds. The car was towed to a Ford dealer and repaired. We picked it up a week later driving 4 hours on busy through ways and highways, when the transmission lights, as noted above, started blinking. About 3 weeks ago, we had the wheel bearings replaced as well as other repairs. However, the transmission failure and upcoming power train failure make the car unreliable and dangerous to drive.
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed in my 2002 Ford Explorer. . I wish I would have researched the 2002 before I purchased the car. If I knew then what I know now I would have never bought this truck. This is the second issue I've had with Ford, my 1996 Ford Explorer had the issues with the tires and it took people losing their lives before Ford and federal government finally recalled the tires on the trucks. I gave Ford another chance and purchased my second Ford Explorer. . Never again will I ever purchase another Ford Explorer or any other Ford products. I will not even get the trans fixed , I traded the truck in for a chevy and will never purchase Ford again. If you look all the complaints about the trans , why would Ford and feds wait to recall these cars?.
2002 Ford Explorer, transmission failed at 69,000 miles. I am the original owner and will never buy another Ford.
Transmission failure 96,000 miles. No apparent warning.
Automatic transmission failed at 85k miles.
Transmission failure wheel bearing failure (3 times).
Transmission failed at 88,000 miles.
Transmission completely failed at 86,200 miles. Repaired cost a ridiculous $3,936. 18. Ford knows of the problem but refuses to issue a recall.
I have a 2002 Ford explore v-8 XLT that has been taken care of and all the sudden I have transmission problems, when I am in drive all sudden out of no where my car will either stall or it will jolt into gear. Then it will be ok for a while then it starts doing the same thing again. I am more mad that more than 100 complaints have been posted with the same transmission problem for the same year Ford vehicle all of them almost the exact same and there is no investigation into this problem. I was on a website that listed this website for vehicle complaints and that there were several complaints for the same thing transmission failure for the 2002 Ford Explorer.
Transmission failure - known 2002 Ford Explorer issue and not a recall. Have to replace entire transmission.
Transmission failure. After research, it appears there are several issues dealing with this similar item.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While approaching a stop light, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the engine light illuminated. The dealer stated that there was transmission failure and it needed to be rebuilt. Ford stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The VIN was invalid. The current and failure mileages were 97,000.
I drive a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4. 0 v6 . My over drive light begun flashing and shortly after that my transmission failed. I own many Fords and this is an issue that defiantly needs to be recalled. Perfect maintenance.
2002 Ford Explorer XLT transmission failure at 45,000 miles. Had to have a new one installed for $3,000. 00.