Suspension Related Problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (four problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2016 Ford Explorer

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while his grandmother was driving and decelerating, the rear passenger’s side suspension suddenly failed, rendering the vehicle undrivable.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

While moving the steering wheel there is a weird clunk/pop noise and feels a bit loose. So this is concerning 66,000 miles on my vehicle. Also the front suspension is very rough and I have taken very good care. Dealership was not sure what it was but stated it was safe   Read details...

The Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problem

At slow speeds 20 mph and less there is significant noise when driving over bumps or transitions. At very slow speeds less than 5 mph and turning steering wheel the steering will get stuck or hesitate and make a clunking or popping sound. Seems to be stabilizer bar related.   Read details...


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