2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 6% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I would make a sharp left hand turn and use the brakes the brakes would pulsate and would not stop the truck right away. It would act like it had hit ice and its was the middle of summer. It would still move about a foot. I took it to a shop to have it looked at and was told he gets alot of Ford's that do this and they don't have a recall on this. The shop replaced the part in the hub or wheel not sure and now its fine but it cost me over 500.00 and I only have 50,000 miles on it. I know that parts wear bout but this was a failure of a part that should not have gone bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241635, filed 2008-09, 50,000 miles“No decernable events LED up to the total failure of the vehicle's keyless entry system. The remotes ceased to function. Replacing batteries did not help. Remote capability to lock doors from outside or inside ceased at approximately 45k miles. Keypad ceased to dunction at same time. Dealer wants $75/hr to 'look and see; what problem might be. I suspect abrasion in the wiring harness contained within driver's door.”
NHTSA complaint #10216257, filed 2008-01, 45,000 miles“Back seat door handle were in child lock positions and broke when pulled to open. First the passenger side and then the driver side. The one on the driver side was broken by the dealer when they were doing the front driver side bolt recall. Of course they say they didn't break it. The seat back adjustment was also broken during the bolt installation. I only had 37,000 miles on the truck but the warranty had expired. They want $300 per door handle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180921, filed 2007-01, 37 miles“The rear automatic doors will not open from the inside the consumer has checked the child locks, and they are not on. The manufacture and dealer states not covered under warranty. Consumer purchased new inside rear door handles from the dealer and replaced them.”
NHTSA complaint #10113041, filed 2005-03, 63,500 miles“Consumer complained about a stalling problem. Vehicle was taken to dealer. However, the problem had not been corrected. Also, right rear door locks malfunctioned, and door couldn't be opened except from the outside.”
NHTSA complaint #10071621, filed 2004-04, 19,900 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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