2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Wheels Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Wheels Issues in the 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
1 wheels complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Wheels Complaints
I PURCHASED A NEW 2002 EXPLORER SPORT 4X4, AND DROVE IT CONSERVATIVELY UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS; NO OFF-ROAD, NEVER TOWED, GARAGED, ETC. WITH THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM, AT 27,000 MILES, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING (REFERRED TO AS A JOINT IN THE FORD SHOP MANUAL) AND HUB ASSEMBLY (A SINGLE, SEALED UNIT) FAILED SO BADLY THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THIS WAS REPLACED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP, BUT AS I WAS OVER THREE YEARS SINCE PURCHASE, THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY, AND COST $500.00. AFTER THE REPAIR, AT 65 MPH, A FAIRLY BAD VIBRATION WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT-END. AT 36,000 MILES, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY ALSO COMPLETELY FAILED, AND REQUIRED A TOW TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACEMENT. THE VIBRATION IS GONE, SO WAS CAUSED BY THE RIGHT BEARING, BUT NOT CAUGHT BY THE TECHNICIAN WHEN THE LEFT SIDE WAS...
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
Visibility
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