# Recalls that may apply to the 2002 Ford Explorer

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [09V399000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V399000.md), 2009-10-13: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. FORD 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 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995\-1997 AND 2001\-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH \(SCDS\).  THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Built 1994\-08\-11 to 2002\-08\-30.
- [07V336000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V336000.md), 2007-08-03: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. Built 1999\-09\-24 to 2002\-08\-16.
- [06V114000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V114000.md), 2006-04-10: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 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 FRAME, COULD FRACTURE.  IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION.
- [04V442000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V442000.md), 2004-09-13: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LIFTGATE GLASS STRUT MAY BECOME DISENGAGED OR THE HINGE MAY FRACTURE ALLOWING THE GLASS TO FALL AND POSSIBLY BREAK. Built 2000\-08\-01 to 2003\-06\-23.
- [03V281000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V281000.md), 2003-08-05: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 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 FRAME, COULD FRACTURE.  IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE SECOND ROW SEAT CUSHION. Built 1999\-09\-24 to 2002\-08\-16.
- [03V094000](/recalls/nhtsa/03V094000.md), 2003-03-07: STRUCTURE. CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC.  THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT. Built 2000\-08\-01 to 2003\-03\-03.
- [01V171000](/recalls/nhtsa/01V171000.md), 2001-05-24: TIRES:SIDEWALL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.    THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES MAY HAVE HORIZONTAL CUTS ON THE EDGE OF THE TREAD THAT COULD HAVE OCCURRED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. Built 2000\-08\-14 to 2001\-04\-27.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2019420](/recalls/tc/2019420.md), 2019-08-21: Other. Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.  Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” \(Replacement Market\) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1\-412\-995\-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
- [2009292](/recalls/tc/2009292.md), 2009-10-14: Other. On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation.  Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness.  Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 \(05S28\) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.
- [2007258](/recalls/tc/2007258.md), 2007-08-07: Electrical. On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 \(05S28\).  This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail.  Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.  As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.
- [2006079](/recalls/tc/2006079.md), 2006-04-18: Seats And Restraints. On certain Explorer, Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles, the upper bolt on the driver's high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame could fracture.  If this happens, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the 2nd row seat cushion.  The occupant could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event.  Correction:  Dealer will replace the driver's seat upper bolt.
- [2004328](/recalls/tc/2004328.md), 2004-09-10: Other. On certain 2002 model year vehicles, the ball stud bracket located on the rear liftgate window could rotate out of position on the glass.  If this occurs, the window lift strut may detach and become trapped between the glass and the liftgate, possibly causing the window to drop unexpectedly or break.  In all of the affected vehicles model year 2002 and 2003, the hinge which attaches the liftgate window to the liftgate body may separate from the liftgate body.  If this occurs, the window could drop unexpectedly or break.  If the liftgate window drops or breaks, either the person operating the window or a nearby person could be injured.  Correction:  Dealers will replace the liftgate glass hinge and ball stud bracket \(if applicable\).
- [2003190](/recalls/tc/2003190.md), 2003-08-11: Seats And Restraints. On certain Explorer, Explorer Sport and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles, the upper bolt on the driver's high back seat that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame could fracture.  If this happens, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the 2nd row seat cushion.  The occupant could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event.  Correction:  Dealer will replace the driver's seat upper bolt.
- [2001125](/recalls/tc/2001125.md), 2001-05-28: Other. On certain vehicles, the right side tires may have horizontal cuts on the edge of the tread that could have occurred during vehicle assembly.  Over time the tire could fail increasing the risk of a crash.  Correction: Dealers will inspect the tires and if any slices are found, those tires will be replaced.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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