CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 133 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 7 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (33 reports).
2002 Ford Explorer Sport recalls
Most common 2002 Ford Explorer Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 133 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 33 |
| Structure | 29 |
| Visibility | 16 |
| Suspension | 8 |
| Seats | 8 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
What owners report
Suspenion and or traction was and the electrical system didnt work good
REAR WINDOW HINGES FAILED ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE REQUIRING BOTH HINGES THAT HOLDS THE REAR WINDOW GLASS IN PLACE TO BE REPLACED. DEALER WAS ABLE TO REPAIR HINGES BUT THE REAR WINDOW IS NOW UNABLE TO BE OPENED DUE TO LATCH BEING DAMAGED BY HINGES AND DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX THE LATCH THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE REAR WINDOW. THEY REFERRED ME TO A GLASS REPAIR SHOP TO DO THE REPAIR.
I WENT TO OPEN MY BACK WINDOW AND IT BROKE I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH MY SUV I WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT
REAR WINDOW EXPLODED OVERNIGHT WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. WE LIVE IN SOUTHERN CA AND IT WAS A RARE COLD NIGHT WITH LOWS IN THE 30'S. SECURITY CAMERA'S VERIFIED NO ONE OR NO OBJECT DAMAGED THE WINDOW. IT JUST EXPLODED WHILE PARKED THE GLASS WAS STREWN ACROSS A 3 CAR DRIVEWAY.
BODY MOUNTS HAVE DETERIORATED , MECHANICS I HAVE HAD LOOK AT THIS SAID , SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN , IS UNSAFE AND THEY SEE IT ALL THE TIME ON THIS YEAR AND MODEL ALSO HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS PROBLEM CAUSE WINDSHIELD TO CRACK WHEN I APPLIED HARD BREAKING.
2002 Ford Explorer Sport questions
Does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport: Vehicle Speed Control; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport?
Based on 133 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (33), Structure (29), Visibility (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.