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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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Chart based on 211 repairs.
2002 Ford Explorer suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (15%)
Chart based on 46 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
| 83000 mi US $323 |
Replaced worn front struts. |
| 60000 mi US $150 |
upper and lower front ball joints replaced |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
terrible noise in back wheels every time went over bumps. was shown both rear wheel springs cracked. not worth sinking more money into this car |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
239-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 45179 mi US $500 |
Rear Spring fracture. Both rear springs replaced, parts and labor |
| 152500 mi US $20 |
Replaced both front sway bar end links that had broken. |
| 113500 mi US $641 |
Replace RF hub assembly |
| 113000 mi US $787 |
Front hub assembly |
| 121825 mi US $1402 |
2 Wheel bearing replacements - RR & LR |
| 113460 mi C $2500 |
- Replace four struts - Replace two control arms - Replace two ball joints - Replace sway bars |
| 83700 mi C $450 |
Front wheel bearing |
| 102920 mi C $1000 |
1 front and 1 rear wheel bearing replaced. |
| 135160 mi C $100 |
Replace broken front sway bar link. |
| 140740 mi C $300 |
Replace right front shock absorber. |
| 185380 mi C $100 |
Broken sway bar link on front right suspension |
| 64000 mi US $500 |
Bad left wheel bearing discoverd during mechanic test drive. Noise also noticed by driver, but not confirmed to be wheel bearing. |
| 65000 mi US $330 |
It was finally determined that the reason my steering wheel wouldn't stay centered was due to a faulty intermediate steering shaft. Now that this has been replaced, the steering feels perfect. Intermediate steering shaft removed and replaced based on diagnosis of loose, off-center steering wheel. This finally resolved the "alignment" issue. |
| 105000 mi US $1600 |
All wheel bearings replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $650 |
Front left wheel bearing replaced. Rear springs and shocks replaced. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual 4WD w/low range
| 106700 mi US $700 |
front left wheel bearing froze, broke off end of half-shaft, wheel was held on only by brake caliper |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $800 |
went to dealer for speed control recall, discovered power steering pump leak & replaced pump. |
| 107000 mi US $125 |
Explorer made loud squeaking noise from front end when driven over speed bumps, problem was bad front stabilizer bar frame bushings - replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Problem with rear wheel bearings, worn out. |
| 126000 mi US $700 |
The rear wheel bearings were replaced due to completely being worn out (they were smoking and creaking). This was formerly misreported on Truedelta, last year the rear end was replaced. |
| 142000 mi | Also some squeaking when driving over bumps at low speeds from the front suspension, but it has done that forever. |
2002 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Left rear axle -- differential seal leak. |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Right rear axle -- differential seal leak. |
| 72000 mi US $250 |
Replace both rear hub/bearing assemblies. |
| 114000 mi US $780 |
Both rear bearings and seals worn out. Replaced |
| 78200 mi US $600 |
I was sitting at a stop light and heard a loud boom from the back of my car. Got out to inspect; my right rear coil spring had snapped in half. Known defect from Ford but they won't pay. This truck is full of defects! |
| 67000 mi US $1000 |
Rear wheel bearings failed due to too much preload. This seems to be a common failure for this vehicle. Ford would not cover it under warranty. |
| 115500 mi US $780 |
Front wheel bearings making noise when turning. Both wheel hub assemblies replaced. |
| 129500 mi US $1700 |
replaced wheel bearing on right rear |
| 132000 mi US $800 |
replaced left rear bearing |
| 140000 mi US $1450 |
rear wheel bearing was shot, had to be replaced, again. |
| 156000 mi | bad ball joints broken rear springs |
| 144000 mi US $175 |
Front wheel hubs replaced. |
| 152000 mi US $210 |
Front driver side control arm replaced. |
| 122000 mi US $5000 |
wheel bearings |
| 124000 mi | Needed new wheel bearings. |
| 79500 mi US $180 |
Failure of front left Hub. |
| 84000 mi | another hub was failing when traded. |
| 212000 mi US $2100 |
replaced wheel beering |
2002 Ford Explorer 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 113460 mi C $290 |
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. |
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