AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2002 Ford Explorer Sport
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 133 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V336000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V114000 HIGH BACK SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V281000 FORD/HIGH BACK SEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01X001000 Tires — Tread/Belt NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 32 complaints
- Structure 28 complaints
- Visibility 16 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 8 complaints
- Seats 8 complaints
Of the 133 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 133 complaints, owners report 14 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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