Component Record

Ford Explorer 2002 Vehicle Structure Problems

490 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2002 Ford Explorer - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage490 complaints

490 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

04V442000Reported September 13, 2004 - 955,732 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 955,732 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train1,582 Suspension461 Engine214 Air Bags164 Steering158 Vehicle Speed Control155

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.