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Car Alarm Turns On Randomly
2002 Ford Explorer (Page 2 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 Ford Explorer is hands-down our worst vehicle on record. "Avoid like the plague" is putting it lightly.
The 2002-2005 Explorer has a very well-established record of expensive transmission failure at under 100k miles. The Explorer has an enclosed transmission which is typically replaced with a rebuilt transmission at a cost of almost $3,000.
Another common problem for the 2002-2003 Explorer is wheel bearing failure at around 90k miles, with a typical repair bill of $500 to $1000 depending on how many wheel bearings failed.
Adding insult to injury, the 2002-2005 Explorer also has a massive problem with the rear panel cracking. While it's a minor annoyance compared to transmission failure, ironically the crack usually goes right through the Ford logo.
8.2
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $140
- Average Mileage:
- 101,950 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 35 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (31 reports)
- disable alarm (3 reports)
- replace security module (1 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Seriously, the neighbors are calling me at night about my car alarm going off in the driveway! This thing goes off for no reason at all, and can only be shut off by unlocking the door with the keyless entry. I've discovered that leaving the doors unlocked will prevent it from going off, but that means I have a completely unsecured vehicle in my driveway. Is the car alarm connected to the same electrical console that controls fuel gauge, door ajar warnings and automatic locking doors??? They are all possessed at the moment.
- Tracy F., Lexington Park, MD, US