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2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has 48 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Powertrain
1416
Structure
458
Suspension
427
Engine
200
Steering
162
Speed Control
147
Airbags
137
Electrical
128
Brakes
124
Visibility
123
Fuel System
60
Other
48
Wheels
45
Latches & Locks
39
Seats
35
Tires
31
Seat Belts
22
Lights
18

48

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 2, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERAFTER JUMPING THE VEHICLE DUE TO DEAD BATTERY GEAR SHIFTER SNAPPED WHEN SHIFTING CAR INTO DRIVE. VEH...
Feb 5, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WENT TO OPEN MY BACK WINDOW AND IT BROKE I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH MY SUV I WAS PARKED I...
Jun 18, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERBACK GLASS SHATTERED AFTER CLOSING THE HATCH
May 29, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERLIFT GATE WINDOW FELL OFF THE HINGES AS EXPLAINED IN RECALL #04V442000
Apr 9, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERREAR PANEL CRACKED WITHOUT COLLISION OR INCIDENT REAR GLASS OF LIFT GATE EXPLODED UPON CLOSING IN M...
Apr 2, 2016FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE PROBLEM ORIGINATED BUT I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN APRIL 2016 AND GAS COULD NOT ...
Apr 2, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPERWHEN I TURN MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THEY STAY ON LOW AND WILL NOT GO OFF UNLESS I TURN THE TRUCK OFF...
Apr 1, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERTAKATA RECALL . MY OD LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING , TAKES FOREVER TO SHIFT I HAVE TO TAKE MY FEET OF THE GA...
Dec 14, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERI WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND I NO MORE THAN PULLED THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER BACK AND IT BROK...
Nov 24, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMGAS GUAGE REGISTRES EVERY NOW AND THEN - 97% OF THE TIME IT SAYS CHECK GUAGE -AND NOTHING ON THE FUE...
Jul 23, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERWAS DRIVING ON PRIVATE PARKING LOT AT 10 MPH WHEN GAS PEDAL SLAMMED TO THE FLOOR LOCKED AND ACCELERA...
May 4, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHERBACKING INTO PARKING SPACE AND GEARSHIFT HANDLE ON COLUMN FELL OFF IN MY HAND. I COULD NOT SHIFT OU...
Sep 5, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMBROUGHT VEHICLE IN JAN 2014. EVERY SINCE FIRST DAY BROUGHT, HAD A PROBLEM WITH GETTING FUEL INTO VEH...
May 6, 2013UNKNOWN OR OTHERCAR RECK
Feb 27, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR U...
Dec 25, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE FUEL GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY WHILE ON A TRIP LEFT US ALL STRANDED IN COLD! *TR
Jun 18, 2012UNKNOWN OR OTHERI JUST HAD MY CAR SERVICED FOR A RECALL AT CHEROKEE FORD IN WOODSTOCK GA. JUST 3 DAYS LATER, MY VEHI...
Apr 5, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTHE FUEL SYSTEM HAS A PROBLEM WITH IT. WHEN YOU GO TO PUT GAS IN IT THE PUMPS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY SH...
Mar 15, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVER SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO CONTINUOUSLY PUMP A FULL TANK OF GAS. ...
Mar 10, 2012FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFUEL GAUGE OFF - DID NOT WANT TO START - DEALER FIXED UNDER WARRANTY , CHANGED FUEL PUMP 20 DAYS ...

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