2002 Ford Explorer suspension problems
The 2002 Ford Explorer has 460 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
460
Suspension complaints
11%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“2002 FORD EXPLORER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF WHEEL BEARING PROBLEMS[REDACTED]NAR[REDACTED]CC TRANSFERRED TO DAD [REDACTED]CG THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE WHEEL BEARING FAILED DUE TO WEAR, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO NOISE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. *JB”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2002 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 460 complaints about the 2002 Ford Explorer suspension — 11% 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.