2002 Ford Explorer problems by component
3,294 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 1,502 | 46% | 81,000 mi |
| Structure → | 486 | 15% | 68,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 421 | 13% | 80,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 163 | 5% | 74,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 162 | 5% | 75,150 mi |
| Steering → | 155 | 5% | 92,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 152 | 5% | 67,250 mi |
| Electrical System → | 148 | 4% | 95,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 129 | 4% | 70,500 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 89 | 3% | 40,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 77 | 2% | 84,550 mi |
| Equipment → | 58 | 2% | 65,316 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 50 | 2% | 70,500 mi |
| Engine → | 49 | 1% | 134,500 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 42 | 1% | 56,000 mi |
| Tires → | 38 | 1% | 58,600 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 34 | 1% | 60,528 mi |
| Seats → | 30 | 1% | 53,400 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 19 | 1% | 90,161 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 18 | 1% | 107,204 mi |
| Parking Brake → | 17 | 1% | 72,360 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 0% | 130,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Other → | 12 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 8 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.