2002 Ford Explorer Sport power train problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission of our 2002 explorer started slipping, jumping, jerking' surging, refusing to shift, shifting slowly and other associated things approximately 4 years ago. There is no consistency, it does it whenever it wants, regardless of the speed, outside temperature, driving distance. I feel…”
filed Sep 13, 2015
“Started my vehicle it made a clunking noise then died. The timing chain broke and broke all the valves off the motor. *js”
filed Feb 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
030508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2005General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
04217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2004
Power Train problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 26 | 14% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 8 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.