Suspension Related Problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2011 Ford Explorer

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the a-pillar trim on the driver’s side windshield started to detach. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v031000 (structure) and 21v746000 (suspension); however,   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

My son was driving and made a u turn on a city street and during the end of the u turn the passenger control arm snapped nearest to the wheel. The car did not hit a curb or run over anything to cause the break.   Read details...

The Strut Failure problem

Strut mount bearing failing affecting the steering of the car.   Read details...


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