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Whining/Roaring Noise From Rear Differential
2002 Ford Explorer (Page 3 of 6)
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.
7.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,050
- Average Mileage:
- 82,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 120 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- rear end overhaul (35 reports)
- not sure (34 reports)
- Ford should take more pride in their work & fix problems (22 reports)
- replace rear differential (18 reports)
- replaced rear end oil with 75- 145 synthetic (3 reports)
- mention TSBs #05-23-3 and 05-25-8: Drivetrain rear axle humming (2 reports)
drivetrain problem
Helpful websites
- Explorer Forum - Everything you ever wanted to know about the Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer, Ford Ranger, Mazda B Series, and other RBVs (Ranger Based Vehicles) Repair information, how to's, customization, street trucks, off road trucks...
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Same problem as everyone else. 02 Explorer, rear end is a piece of sh_t!!! whine started at 65,000 miles, has progressively gotten worse. only when accelerating at speeds above 5 MPH!!!!! yes, any speed above 5 MPH!!! will now have to replace rear end on my dime. Ford sucks....but still buy american...go Chevy...no problems
- Chris O., Albany, NY, US