2002 Ford Explorer fuel system, other problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 2002 Ford Explorer — 0% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As I was driving home from work my fuel gauge went from full to empty and the check gauge light came on then the vehicle died and I lost power steering and the power brakes. *js”
filed May 15, 2012
“Accelerator pedal sticks when wide open throttle scenario presents itself in real world application ! 2002 ford explorer automatic,tranny, four wheel drive. *tr”
filed Nov 21, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Malfunction indicator lamp on with pcm diagnostic trouble code p0463 and/or ic diagnostic trouble code b1201 - fuel gauge drops to empty or slow to update after refueling. *tt
05213 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Fuel System, Other problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Explorer | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 Explorer | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 1999 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 1997 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 1996 Explorer | 8 | 1% |
| 1995 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Explorer
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.