Faults:

The transmission keeps slipping... If I'm on a hill & release the brake to step on the gas pedal, the vehicle rolls back until I really push the gas pedal to the floor, & it jerks up the hill like it doesn't want to go. Went to the Ford dealership, & OBVIOUSLY they had no recalls on this vehicle.

I loved the size of the Explorer & the comfort, even the gas mileage was OK for me because I don't drive much.

General Comments:

The vehicle is alright apart from the transmission.

I would not recommend any human being to purchase the 2002 Ford Explorer. It's not a matter of IF IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU... BUT A MATTER OF WHEN.

Faults:

The O/D lights keeps on flashing every time I accelerate after I stop at a traffic light. The vehicle jerks when taking off as well.

General Comments:

The vehicle has potential. Ford needs to recall this year for tranny problems.

Faults:

The sealed transmission failed. I was told it was because the O/D switch should have been turned OFF while driving it in town (turning it ON should have been the option).

The gear box is 'making noise' - not sure what's wrong with that.

The automatic 4WD comes on randomly, even at stops or when I first start it up for the day.

General Comments:

I love the roominess and dependability of this truck, and bought it because my last one, which I still own, has 219,000 miles on it (it's a '92) and is more dependable than anything I've owned.

The A/C is cold as ice on the hottest day, and I have to roll a window down to cool off in the winter time, as the heat will melt you.

I'm disappointed that over the years, Ford has not improved the quality of the transmissions it puts in these expensive SUVs.

The rear window posts fade when exposed to the sun.

Faults:

Wheel bearings.

Transmission x 3.

General Comments:

This is a great, solid comfortable SUV.

The quality of the interior is exceptional.

The ride quality for an SUV again is exceptional.

I bought my car with the view to keeping it until literally fell apart. I treated it like that - oil fluid changes etc etc.

Instead, I swear to never buy another Ford product.

If FORD would acknowledge and fix the transmission instead of ignoring it and treating the public like morons, I would be an Explorer owner forever more.

I fixed this transmission 5 times...

First time I took it in, at 83000m, they (independent transmission place) rebuilt it, it wasn't right, so I took it back, still wasn't right.

Eventually after three trips, it seemed to be working right.

Then at 103000m it went again, out of warranty.

I took it to a local transmission place and they replaced the solenoid pack and torque converter.

I got about a month out of that, and the whole thing went again. So I ended up buying a used transmission, and having it changed out after spending the money on the solenoid, the torque converter, and labor.

I read since about all the horrendous transmission problems people have had with this year Explorer. Even the tranny place recognises he sees more Explorers than anything else of a similar age.

I got rid of it, as I have no faith in the vehicle; I need to be a first responder at work.

I write because I would have loved to have kept American, this was my 4th Ford. But they are abusing the goodwill of their customers, so I bought a Subaru and love it.

Faults:

Abnormal wear of rotors and brake pads.

I had to change the tie rods and wheel bearing twice!

Very poor 4x4 system. I was stuck in the woods more than 5 times in almost normal terrain.

The control arms needed to replaced more than once. Shocks had to be replaced more than once.

Oil leak and so on.

I spent over 7000 dollars for repairs in the little over 2 years I owned it. My Mercedes was cheaper to own and to drive. And more important, more reliable!!! Never a Ford for me. Ford built tough my ass.