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2002 Ford Explorer Maintenance Problems
by oceanwalker
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Apr 03, 2007 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: zevoruko (Jun 01, 2007 2:45 pm)
Has anyone had a lot of major problems with their 2002 Explorer? Mine only has 50k miles and has had brakes replaced twice, as well as front and rear hubs,rotors, bearings replaced. It has also needed a new alternator, has had major electronic problems with pin switches in doors, electrical dash board problems, and many other things that have cost me thousands of dollars outside of my extended warranty. Could I just have a lemon or are these kinds of parts expected to wear out after 4-5 years, with only 50k miles on the car? What do you suggest, get a new car or stick with this one? I'm now told I need new brakes again, and I never abuse the car. I'm also told I need emergency brake pads, more electronic parts, totalling several hundreds of dollars. Please give me an honest opinion. My Explorer has not held up well at all for being only 5 years old. Thx.
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Re: 2002 Ford Explorer Maintenance Problems [oceanwalker]
by explorerx4
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Apr 03, 2007 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: oceanwalker (Apr 03, 2007 11:43 am)
what kind a extended warranty do you have that does not extend to 50k miles? why were the tiems you describe not covered?
not ready to give you my opinion, yet. 
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Re: 2002 Ford Explorer Maintenance Problems [oceanwalker]
by chollows
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Jun 04, 2007 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: oceanwalker (Apr 03, 2007 11:43 am)
I have a 2002 Explorer which I purchased the extended 75,000 mile warranty on. I have had the vehicle in 3 times over the life of the warranty for problems with the way it runs. It sometimes jerks into gear and actually rolled backwards while in park in April. It has also had a high pitched whistling sound. I have been told each time that the mechanics found nothing wrong. The last time it was in was on April 26th because it just wasn't running right. Again, nothing was wrong. On May 28th I had stopped at my mother in laws. I was there about 10 minutes. When I started the car up to leave, it had a terrible miss. I took it into the dealer the next day. I was told that they thought it was an enternal engine problem and it would cost $689.09 to tear it down to see what the problem was. If it is the engine, $6,000 - $7,000 to fix. The car was 443 miles over the extended warranty. Now I have a car with 3 payments left and a major problem. Ford will do nothing about it either. We have been buying Ford foe over 20 years because my father in law was an employee. The last 2 vehicles have been problems. NO MORE FORD! No wonder they are going under. The quality is gone and the customer service doesn't care.
Get a new car now!
I am looking into Hyundai. Can't beat the warranty and the models are great.
Run to you nearest dealer and trade in now before you have my problem.
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OHV Engine Swap 1993-1998
by jcat12
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Apr 14, 2007 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: chollows (Jun 04, 2007 6:41 pm)
Does anybody know if I can replace my 1998 4.0 OHV explorer engine with 1993 Explorer OHV engine. I am sure they are same motors just not sure if everything bolt right in. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: OHV Engine Swap 1993-1998 [jcat12]
by lemarjones
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Apr 14, 2007 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: jcat12 (Apr 14, 2007 11:24 am)
The 98 engine is slightly different form a performance standpoint. If you do make the switch, it won't perform as well.
But aside from that, the system that controls your 98 is OBD II, and the 93 is OBD I. You'd have to take a number of sensors off your 98 to use them on the 93, and hope there weren't any changes so that everything mates up.
Here's the kicker...In many states, it isn't legal to put an older engine in a newer vehicle. But if you do it yourself, who's going to know.
My guess is, on a scale of 1 to 10, the swap should run at a 6 or less.
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Re: OHV Engine Swap 1993-1998 [lemarjones]
by jcat12
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Apr 14, 2007 (8:12 pm)
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Replying to: lemarjones (Apr 14, 2007 7:42 pm)
Any chance you know what sensors I will have to change. Live in Canada so not sure law applies here. Appreciate the help.
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Engine Swaps 98
by jcat12
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Jun 06, 2007 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: jcat12 (Apr 14, 2007 8:12 pm)
Engine swap succesfull did not use 93 OHV but used a 96. Salvage man told me I was making a big mistake buying engine, swore up and down it wouldn't work,but it did only a couple very minor differnces biggest problem was different size manifold bolts. Saved me $500 versus buying a 99 with same milage. Hope this helps someone.
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engine knock or rattle????
by big_mo05
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Oct 16, 2007 (1:32 am)
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i have a 98 ford explorer. i her the pulleys rattle a bit. but i started it up one morning and it sounds like a knockin noise coming from the engine. now i was told the pulleys could be bad but i dont know. its not loud and its on the drivers side of the car. as i accelerate and slow down it goes with the engine. it doesent get louder either it jus stays the same volume. what could it be????
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Need Help!!
by tinna101
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Oct 17, 2007 (7:24 pm)
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I have a 96 ford explorer o/d light starts flashing on and off dont want to go until i get up to about 25mph took it home parked it noticed trans fluid coming out from under.let it sit some one told me it was the front seal go out next day put more trans fluid in it drive it does the same thing except its not leaking trans fluid, check the fuse box , fuse was blown change it o/d light stops flashing but still acting the same way like its stuck in 2nd gear any ideas??? please help!! thanks  
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