2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The body mounts on the vehicle are desintegrating. I touched it with my hand and it fell apart. Body mounts should last much longer. *tr”
filed Aug 14, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an automotive repair shop where a mechanic performed a diagnostic test and detected a malfunction in the emissions control system. The manufacturer had issued a voluntary recall for the emissions…”
filed Mar 20, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rattle noise from primary chain drive area 2000-3000 rpm - 4.0l sohc engine. *tt
020801 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 9, 2004
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Explorer Sport Trac years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Explorer Sport Trac | 4 | 13% |
| 2008 Explorer Sport Trac | 2 | 9% |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 10 | 10% |
| 2005 Explorer Sport Trac | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 Explorer Sport Trac | 9 | 12% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport Trac | 16 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.