Suspension Related Problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension shock absorber (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer

The Suspension problem

Vehicle suffered a catastrophic drivetrain lock-up while traveling at approximately 25 mph. The rear wheels physically halted, creating an immediate loss of control and safety hazard. Upon inspection, the rear drive unit (rdu) was found to have a failed pinion bearing/internal gear failure,   Read details...

The Rear Suspension Shock Absorber problem

I was replacing the rear struts on 12/5/25. I noticed that both speedlogix vertical links were cracked in the exact same location. I called speedlogix and they said they no longer carried those links (I see why). Asked for a refund and doesn’t appear I am going to get one.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v093000 (seat belts); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.   Read details...


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