Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,272 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 32 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (566 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension wheel bearing (135 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The first component that fails and gives a warning is a 4wd failure. Once this warning occurs it cascades into a failure of collision assist, a sudden loss of adaptive cruise control, traction control and lane assist component. Read details...
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...
Both rear coil springs broke. Replaced front and rear wheel bearings replaced ball joints replaced transmission has now failed and is now undependable. May fail with out warning no accidents, any of the above could have resulted in an accident Ford is aware of all of the mentioned problems and Read details...
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-40 mph in cold weather, the vehicle started making an abnormal clunking and rattling sound near the wheels. The contact was unable to determine the source of the noise. There were no warning lights illuminated. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that when she inspected the vehicle, she became aware that the steel belts was hanging from the interior of rear tires. Read details...