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1FMYU60E12U••••••2002 Ford EXPLORER SPORT
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford EXPLORER SPORT build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
108on the model
58builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Seats 2Visibility 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureMar 2017
Rear window exploded overnight while parked in driveway. We live in southern ca and it was a rare cold night with lows in the 30's. Security camera's verified no one or no object damaged the window. It just exploded while parked the glass was strewn across a 3 car driveway
VisibilityJun 2011
I was opening the rear glass on my 2002 ford explorer sport when the hinge broke and the glass fell on my arm. I was lucky to catch it before it hit the ground. I now have a huge bruise on my arm. I contacted ford the said my truck was not included in the recall because of where…
EngineMar 2011
The contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the engine temperature gauge fluctuated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
SeatsOct 2006
The contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport. When the contact entered the vehicle, the back of the seat reclined and would not remain upright. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03V281000 (seats: front assembly: recliner). The current…
StructureNov 2007
The contact owns a 2002 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the rear glass hinges were not attached to the tailgate properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 215,260
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMYU60E12UB96463 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.