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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 211 repairs.
2002 Ford Explorer electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Ford Explorer
Engine not specified
| 86000 mi | CD changer no longer worked when sold. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 109000 mi US $1800 |
A/C compressor developed two cracks, entire a/c system had to be replaced |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 153000 mi US $120 |
Replaced dead battery. |
| 158200 mi US $50 |
Rear windshield wiper stopped working. Replaced motor. |
| 53000 mi | A/C stopped working, tried to charge with kit. Wouldn't hold charge |
| 112000 mi US $330 |
Insufficient cooling; recharged system Ambient temp sensor failed. Temp incorrect on display. Replaced sensor. |
| 113200 mi US $140 |
Dead battery |
| 101000 mi US $186 |
replace brake light switch plus rewire |
| 10300 mi US $450 |
SRS light on. Dealer replaced seatbelt pretensioner. |
| 97000 mi | Replacement of emergency brake light switch. |
| 102000 mi US $800 |
Air compresser failure. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| 92000 mi US $1124 |
power door lock on passenger front door would stick and not unlock |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 106000 mi | Rear passenger window regulator broken. I disassembled it myself, the cable was broken and tore up the pulley system. I wedged in a block to hold the window up, will repair it when I want to spend $250 on a new regulator. |
| 164000 mi | Keyfob no longer locks or unlocks doors. Factory programmed keypad no longer unlocks doors; however my personal programmed code and the 'lock all' function still work ... ?!! |
| 176400 mi US $85 |
Rear passenger power window stopped working. Replaced window regulator. |
| 142000 mi | Driver's power window. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Replace alternator |
| 172000 mi | Odometer display out. Selling dealer had to send to Ford affiliate, who contracted outside facility to repair PCB. Took 30 days to get car back |
| 174000 mi US $35 |
Replaced outside temperature sensor |
| 127000 mi | system needed 14oz of R134a |
| 129300 mi US $175 |
dead battery |
| 161000 mi US $15 |
starter relay in junction box failed. car would not start |
| 163000 mi | starter failed. needed to be replaced. |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
seat belt sensor and air bag sensor. Covered under warranty $50 deductible applies. |
| 88000 mi US $380 |
door switch and handle replaced |
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Window regulator failure. Replaced by new one. |
| 132000 mi US $800 |
replaced trailer wiring plug |
| 138000 mi US $100 |
gauge cluster overheats and needles flail about with reckless abandon after approximately five minutes of run time |
| 140000 mi US $1450 |
gauge cluster was overheating, sent out for repair, was unable to repair so had to replace with new cluster power windows completely inoperative, door was taken apart and rewired to replace worn wires that were causing a short door ajar light was staying on, as was dome light, regardless of whether the door was open or closed. new door sensor was installed |
| 176000 mi US $140 |
I replaced the alternator myself at the site it failed so I did not have to have it towed. |
| 61000 mi US $177 |
alternator and battery had to be replaced |
| 111000 mi | Driver side airbag light was on when traded. |
| 102300 mi | Air Bag Warning light flashes, intermittently comes on and goes off. Problem is in the wiring of the seat belt buckle which cost over $320 not including labor. Also Door Ajar warning light works intermittenly and problem can not be located. |
| 92000 mi US $50 |
Windows quit, broken connector. |
| 95500 mi US $200 |
Door sensor/ Alarm goes off intermittently. |
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