Suspension Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Suspension problems
16
Front Suspension Control Arm problems
2

Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v101000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were on back order.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Vehicle was traveling at approximately 45 mph on a smooth strait stretch of road when a loud back was heard and a sudden loss of steering resulting in striking the curb as it came to a stop. Upon inspection it appears the lower control arm failed just before the balljoint and had broken in half.   Read details...


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