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2002 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (1%)

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2002 Ford Explorer brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

107000 mi

US $211
line from resevoir to brakes rudted thru (live by ocean - everything rusts) 
121825 mi

US $1402
Brake shoe replacement 
117500 mi The parking brake had seized. Took it to a mechanic who replaced the parking brake assembly and pads. Brake did not work until I replaced the rear discs. 

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2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi

US $400
Brake master cylinder out. Front driver brakes rattling/noise. 

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2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

114000 mi

US $400
Emergency brake broke damaging rotors. Replaced and repair. 
127000 mi

US $687
 
121300 mi

US $72
parking brake cable stuck. 
127000 mi

US $569
The rear rotors needed replacing and the emergency brake cable and mechanism needed replacing too. 

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2002 Ford Explorer Brake Problems

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