2002 Ford Explorer parking brake problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2002 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Purchased 2002 explorer xlt v6 4.0l already transmission slipping solenoid or whatever out.. I have read reports and wonder why this transmission is not recalled? I have it in shop now having to have it rebuilt and everything changed. Also right wheel bearings bad, upper and lower ball joints bad…”
filed Aug 21, 2010
“2002 ford explorer with defective emergency brakes, they premature corrosion causing the pads to fall up leaving someone with out a secondary braking system. From mechanics I have spoke to happens a lot and ford doesn't cover them. I have an explorer and one wheel has only one pad left the other…”
filed Jan 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Parking Brake problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2003 Explorer | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 Explorer | 1 | 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.