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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 144 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I bought a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac new. Shortly after have electric window problems drivers door back passenger window and now the passenger door window, bad body mounts,and idles bad when in park or stopped at a red light. Rpm's 500 to 1000 back down to 500-400. 2002 had a baby girl 1 1/2 years and another on the way needed a 4 door and also for work. I kick my self every day that I have owned it but had no choice money was tight and still is could not afford every time getting things fixed so I lived with it!!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10447535, filed 2012-02

“There is a line of separation between headliner along the top of front windshield. Can feel air coming into interior cabin. Consumer is concerned glass may enter interior if hit.”

NHTSA complaint #10004739, filed 2003-01

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200744%
200535%
200411%
200221%
200132%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Transmission and drivetrain
32 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Seat belts
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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