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2002 Ford Explorer
Exhaust System Problems
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.
2002 Ford Explorer Exhaust System Problems
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- Sensor Fail (Would Not Pass "Electronic" Emissions Test)
- Muffler Rusted Off
- Catalytic Converter Not Working
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Catalytic ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System: Emission Control: Crankcase ...
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