Seven problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer.
While driving at 45mph, the vehicle will make a vibration making hard to drive. Dealer has inspected four times. Please provide further information. As you mentioned you bought this vehicle on 10/26/2002 call 800/922-1594 state attorney general office for lemon law. Ts.
Front end vibrated violently and jumped when any bump was hit, causing vehicle to lose control. Problem has existed for 20 months. Vehicle was getting close to not being driveable due to vibration problem progressing. Dealer and Ford were notified. Please provide more information.
Major side to side rocking at high-speed emergency avoidance maneuver.
Consumer was traveling about 80mph on highway and hit a bump. It was a solid hard hit and suspension didn't hold. Dealership was aware of problem.
When driving steering wheel jerked and vehicle wandered off into another direction. Dealership was aware of problem.
When turning vehicle right or left there is a cracking noise, like something underneath is trying to come apart. Consumer has contacted dealership.
Consumer was driving at 35-40 mph and going into a curve when a very strong vibration occurred in steering wheel and front end. Consumer had to apply brakes in order to keep control of vehicle. This has occurred twice.