2002 Ford Explorer: Not Worth It!
Posted on July 29, 2010
Filed Under Car Complaints
Have you ever purchased a new vehicle from VW and thought that the benefits of buying new would protect you should something possibly go wrong with your new car? If you buy a new Santa Fe from Philadelphia Hyundai Dealers and something breaks on it, their amazing warranty is likely to cover the costs of the repairs. Well, that is how things are supposed to go. Looking back into the history books of vehicle complaints, the 2002 Ford Explorer seems to still be making people angry. You can buy a new model Explorer at NC Ford Dealer, but if they have a used 2002 model on the lot, keep walking on past it! What is even more interesting is that in 2000 Ford had their Firestone tire mishap and the anticipated release of a reliable vehicle in the following years did not come until later.
The 2002 Ford Explorer is plagued with transmission problems and numerous complaints about the back panel below the rear windshield mysteriously cracking. Plus, the wheel bearings like to fail at around 70,000 miles. So if you are reading this and you are about to buy a used model, you might be ok because the previous owner had to deal with the bulk of the repairs!
The main complaints have to do with the transmission. You can do a simple Google search and come up with dozens and dozens of pages about consumers reporting the same frustration with Ford. Many of the complaint posts also state that these drivers have or had been loyal Ford owners for many years, but when you purchase an expensive SUV only to be plagued with repair costs and a warranty that doesn’t cover many repairs, you are bound to be a bit frustrated. Many owners report total transmission failure, some report that the overdrive indicator light keeps flashing, and the third highest transmission complaint is that it slips and makes loud clunking noises while shifting. If you have less than 100,000 miles on your 2002 Explorer, you should be covered under warranty and Ford should take care of the problem for you. With as many complaints registered, they should help!
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