The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 2 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.

Rollover

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2 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 2-DR

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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SEATS

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…

NHTSA campaign 06V114000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

NHTSA campaign 06E026000
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…

NHTSA campaign 07V336000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 1, 2026.