Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has 39 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.
39
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2022 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the hood latch ... |
| May 1, 2015 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR INTERIOR CHILD L... |
| Mar 2, 2015 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LATCHES STOPP... |
| May 10, 2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I'VE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY TRUCK SAYING THE DOOR IS AJAR WHEN IT'S NOT. WHILE DRIVING, THE IN... |
| Jul 2, 2010 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I OWN A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. AS I DROVE THE VEHICLE INTO A PARKING LOT I HEARD A CLANKING NOISE... |
| Feb 8, 2010 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOORS WILL NOT SHUT IN THE FREEZING COLD WEATHER. WENT OUT TO THE EXPLORER TONIGHT, GOT IN, SHUT THE... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2002 FORD EXPLORER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN FREEZING WEATHER, DOORS POP OPEN WHILE D... |
| Jul 9, 2008 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | REAR INSIDE DOOR HANDLES SNAPPED OFF WHEN PULLED BY 2 YEAR OLD WHILE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WAS ON. *TR |
| Jun 1, 2008 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING | DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES ON. RECYCLED ENGINE CHECKED ALL DOORS AND AGAIN LIGHT COMES ON. OR WHILE DRIV... |
| May 10, 2008 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEE... |
| Feb 29, 2008 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK WITH EITHER THE FRONT DOO... |
| Feb 16, 2008 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I HAVE A CRACKED REAL PANEL ON TAILGATE. I UNDERSTAND FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS THAT THIS IS A DANGER BEC... |
| Jan 18, 2008 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS DURING THE COLDEST PART OF THE WINTER, THE DOORS ON MY VEHICLE REFUSE T... |
| Feb 3, 2007 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SUBJECT: CRACKED PANEL BELOW THE REAR WINDOW (TAILGATE APPLIQUE) WHERE: 9 DEGREES TEMPERATURE IN SH... |
| Jan 26, 2007 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME THE CONTACT WAS UNLOADING GROCERIES OR BOOK BAGS FROM THE BA... |
| Nov 24, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THERE WERE NO EVENTS TO CAUSE THIS ISSUE, OTHER THAN FORD'S OWN RECALL FOR THE REAR LIFT HATCH. ONCE... |
| Nov 5, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | LIFT GATE CAUSES THE BODY FRAME TO SPLIT. *JB |
| Nov 1, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN EXCEPT FOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. *NM |
| Sep 15, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | MY FAMILY AND I WENT TO MY FAMILY MEMBERS HOUSE AND AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND UNLOCKING ... |
| Jun 14, 2006 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | BACK SEAT DOOR HANDLE WERE IN CHILD LOCK POSITIONS AND BROKE WHEN PULLED TO OPEN. FIRST THE PASSENGE... |