2002 Ford Explorer steering problems
158 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2002 Ford Explorer, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 158 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 117 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 117 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle accelerated independently. Additionally, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into trees then went forward independently crashing into shrubs, a fence, and a building. In addition, the air bags failed to deploy and smoke started to emit from the front of the vehicle. A police report was filed.
2002 ford explorer gear shift broke off when putting car in park. Steering column replaced by dealer with used parts. Dealer retained possession of old parts.
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
- Cruise control 157 complaints
- Electrical system 151 complaints