2002 FORD EXPLORER Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System Issues in the 2002 FORD EXPLORER

4 steeringhydraulic power assist system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
1
Deaths

All Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System Complaints

#10163159 |
PERSISTENT QUALITY PROBLEMS: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING, AIR COMPRESSOR, AND RELATED SAFETY HAZARDS SUCH AS DEFECTIVE REAR HINGE. *NM
#10068041 | Crash 1 Death
2002 FORD EXPLORER ROLLOVER INCIDENT ON 12/26/2004 RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF MY STEPSON.*AK
#10034414 |
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN HE HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE AND HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ROD FAILED. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN JULY. IN AUGUST THE CONSUMER MADE A TURN AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE GLASS IN THE REAR HATCH RATTLED. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT SHOULD NOT BE EXPERIENCING THESE TYPES OF PROBLEMS. *AK *NLM
#765250 |
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 70 MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A TIRE IN ROAD CAR OVER STEERS, YOU MUST TURN BACK THE OPPOSITE WAY THEN YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL IN THAT DIRECTION. ANY SUDDEN MANUVER YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO FORD SERVICE THEY SAID "YOU HAVE A SHORT WHEEL BASE, THAT WILL GET YOUR ATTENTION"*AK

Other 2002 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 887 complaints Power Train 286 complaints Suspensionrear 192 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 166 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 160 complaints Electrical System 115 complaints Suspension 115 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 112 complaints Steering 110 complaints Structurebody 110 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 103 complaints Air Bags 96 complaints Wheels 58 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 56 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 56 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 50 complaints Engine 49 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 44 complaints Unknown Or Other 42 complaints Equipment 39 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 38 complaints Structure 38 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 38 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 38 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 37 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 34 complaints Power Traindriveline 31 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 31 complaints Tires 29 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 28 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 27 complaints Steeringcolumn 25 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 25 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 24 complaints Visibility 23 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 22 complaints Structurebodytailgate 22 complaints Seat Belts 21 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 19 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 18 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 18 complaints Seats 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Parking Brake 16 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 15 complaints Service Brakes 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 15 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 15 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 14 complaints Structurebodydoor 14 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 13 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 13 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 12 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 12 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 12 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 10 complaints Suspensionfronthub 10 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 10 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 9 complaints Visibilitywiper 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcables 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 7 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 7 complaints Interior Lighting 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 6 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 6 complaints Wheelshub 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 5 complaints Seat Beltsfront 5 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes Electric 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 3 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheelsmulti Piece 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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