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.
I am waiting for a replacement for my "lemon" now.
I am so tired of all this. One repair after another! I call it Christine on a regular basis. Love the car hate all the trouble. We make a Joke that Explorers are made monday mornings or Friday afternoons. Either way workers are not doing it well. they are missing something.
I recently installed an hf land mobile radio in my 2002 explorer, I bonded the tailpipe and doors,hood as per fords recommendation but still have noise,(not as bad,but still noise). I believe it is coming through the antenna which is on a magnetic mount. What can be done !
- w0hsn,
Greenfield, MO, US
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When the fan knob is turned on it causes static noise through the radio.
- mrayfield, Granby, CO, US