2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Visibility Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
4 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. MY REAR TAILGATE WINDOW EXPLODED. THE CAR HAD BEEN ON FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES, WARMING UP. I LOADED MY ITEMS INTO THE CAR THROUGH THE TAILGATE WINDOW. WHEN I WAS DONE, I CLOSED THE WINDOW. BEFORE IT WAS EVEN CLOSED, THE WINDOW EXPLODED INTO THOUSANDS OF PIECES. THERE WAS GLASS ALL OVER. THE WINDOW WAS RECENTLY REPLACED AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW HINGE WAS BROKEN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES PRIOR TO THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDOW HINGE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
I WAS OPENING THE REAR GLASS ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT WHEN THE HINGE BROKE AND THE GLASS FELL ON MY ARM. I WAS LUCKY TO CATCH IT BEFORE IT HIT THE GROUND. I NOW HAVE A HUGE BRUISE ON MY ARM. I CONTACTED FORD THE SAID MY TRUCK WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE OF WHERE IT WAS BUILT. *TR
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT IN 43 DEGREE WEATHER WITH NO TEMPERATURE CONTROLS BEING USED WHEN MY REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED INTO THE VEHICLE. I THEN PULLED OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION AND INSPECTED THE BROKEN GLASS. THERE WERE NO FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE BACK OF MY VEHICLE INDICATING MALICE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT SEEMS THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THAT A 2000-2004 FORD VEHICLE HAS HAD THIS KIND OF AN ISSUE. AGAIN, THE TEMPERATURE WAS ONLY 43 DEGREES, MY VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP, AND NO TEMPERATURE CONTROLS WERE BEING USED. *TR
Other 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint