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Transmission Failure
2002 Ford Explorer (Page 15 of 23)
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.
9.3
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,840
- Average Mileage:
- 94,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 441 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced with rebuilt transmission (115 reports)
- replace transmission (86 reports)
- transmission needs to be recalled (81 reports)
- call Ford customer service and complain 800-392-3673 (63 reports)
- not sure (40 reports)
- local mechanic fixed, not giving dealer any more business (18 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
- Ford Explorer Transmission Problems - Information on what to look for and actions your can take if your transmission fails.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Bought the vehicle used in Aug 2007, tranny would rev before shifting into 3rd gear, took it back to Wade Raulerson Honda (where I bought it and the extended warranty) They told me they couldn't do anything unless the check engine light was on??!!?? So I took it to a Transmission place and he advised it was probably the band. I called my extended warranty (Phoenix American) and they tols me "sure, that's covered." My mechanic took apart the tranny and when he submitted the claim, they turned it down due to a "faulty seal". Now my transmission was all taken apart and my warranty was not covering the repair. $2,000 to do the basic rebuild and I'm still having problems with it. My mechanic advised me that his Parts place recommended to not even give a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty, when the standard is 36 month, 36,000 miles. THIS TRUCK SUCKS!!!!!!!!! Ford needs to do something about this problem!!
- Brian L., Gainesville, FL, US