One problem related to steering has been reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the 2002 Explorer Sport.
Sliding problem exists in the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2 door, even though I drove 30-35 miles sometimes. When sliding the steering was out of control. Fortunately, no car followed me closely when sliding happened.