2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — the 4.0L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2002
Engines
4.0L V6 — SOHC
TrimsXL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Other 2002 Explorer Sport Trac variantsExplorer → · Explorer Sport →
Federal record1 recall · 190 complaints · 117 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Explorer Sport Trac manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 360
  • General Information 1,640
  • Accessories & Equipment 684
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 413
  • Body & Frame 289
  • Maintenance 73
  • Brakes 120
  • Restraints 522
  • Drivelines & Axles 101
  • Steering 106
  • Electrical 998
  • Suspension 100
  • Engine Mechanical 311
  • Transmission 420
  • Engine Performance 559
  • Oil Pressure 15

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Explorer Sport Trac

  1. Seats — front assembly › recliner · 03V281000
    On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back fram.

Owners have filed 190 complaints and Ford has issued 117 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Explorer Sport Trac. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2002 Explorer Sport Trac manual

Is this manual specific to the 2002 Explorer Sport Trac?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 across the XL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.

What 2002 Explorer Sport Trac problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2002 Explorer Sport Trac, covering seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.

Does it include 2002 Explorer Sport Trac wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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