The service and repair manual for the 2002 Ford Explorer — 4.0L V6 and 4.6L V8 engines, 5 trims. 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 year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — SOHC 4.6L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door · Limited Sport Utility 4-Door · XLS Sport Utility 4-Door · XLT Sport Utility 4-Door · Postal Stripped Chassis |
| Other 2002 Explorer variants | Explorer Sport → · Explorer Sport Trac → |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 4,096 complaints · 256 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Explorer manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 359
- General Information 1,647
- Accessories & Equipment 689
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 645
- Body & Frame 292
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 300
- Restraints 577
- Drivelines & Axles 128
- Steering 107
- Electrical 998
- Suspension 145
- Engine Mechanical 314
- Transmission 389
- Engine Performance 970
- Front 184
- Rear 203
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Explorer
- Vehicle Speed Control · 09V399000Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 exp.
- Structure — body › hatchback/liftgate › hinge and attachments · 04V442000On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate glass strut may become disengaged or the hinge may fracture allowing the glass to fall and possibly break.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these he.
- Structure · 03V094000Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology com.
Owners have filed 4,096 complaints and Ford has issued 256 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Explorer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Explorer manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Explorer?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 4.6L V8 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 4-Door, Limited Sport Utility 4-Door, XLS Sport Utility 4-Door, XLT Sport Utility 4-Door, Postal Stripped Chassis trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2002 Explorer problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Explorer, covering vehicle speed control, structure, exterior lighting. 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 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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