2002 Ford Explorer Sport body & structure problems
The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has 29 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
29
Body & Structure complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT BUT ITS WORTH A SHOT. MY MOTHER OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. MY BROTHER WAS DRIVING IT HOME TO KANSAS CITY FROM ST. LOUIS MISSOURI. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT, THE ROADWAYS WERE PERFECT, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, THE AIR…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport body & structure — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.