2002 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 151 complaints for the 2002 Ford Explorer, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 151 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 106 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 19
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 106 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 19 fires.
What owners wrote
Minor traffic accident, damage to left front bumper and fender, near battery. Result was instant flame under hood and vehicle destroyed.
2002 explorer started out with alot of electrical problems and now depending on how much you push in the gas pedal the transmission starts slipping. Just like alot of other complaints. Had some similar trouble with it about 2 years ago dealer said had to wait till it got worse to find exact problem.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer
- Transmission 982 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 614 complaints
- Body & structure 490 complaints
- Suspension 461 complaints
- Engine 207 complaints
- Air bags 164 complaints
- Steering 158 complaints
- Cruise control 157 complaints