2002 Ford Explorer Power Train:driveline:differential Unit Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train:driveline:differential unit ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 3,293 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Ford Explorer overview page.
What owners report
“MODULE THAT CONTROLS THE "CONTROL TRAC" 4-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM, FAILED AT 3000 MILES CAUSING SYSTEM TO ASSUME REAR WHEELS WERE SLIPPING. THIS CAUSED THE SYSTEM…”NHTSA complaint 763655 — filed 06/30/2002
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Power Train:driveline:differential Unit complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Ford Explorer have power train:driveline:differential unit problems?
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Ford Explorer: 160 of 3,293 complaints on file (4.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Ford Explorer have in total?
3,293 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 144 involved a crash, 57 involved a fire, 186 reported injuries, and 5 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train:driveline:differential unit category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
