Rear Suspension Coil Springs Problems of Ford Explorer - part 2

2002 Ford Explorer. Consumer states problem with tires the consumer experienced a tire blow on the right rear tire. When triple aaa arrived, the consumer was informed the rear coil spring along with 3 lug nuts had failed. In July 2010, three more lug nuts broke again.

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Vehicle has both rear coil springs broke on both sides, evidently is same spot of the coil. Ford refuses to consider this problematic or an issue to their concern. Unfortunately, it is a safety hazard.

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Both rear coil springs rusted through and broke on 2002 Explorer. This was noticed during inspection while having the oil changed. It appears to be bad steel as there have been many reports of this on the internet. Ford should recall and pay for anyone who has already had to have these replaced. My take on this is it needs immediate attn. (in the form of a recall from Ford) to save lives.

2002 Ford Explorer XLT rear coil springs . I have been in contact with many Explorer owners and they report that their rear coil springs are breaking and cracking prematurely! as of now, no recall has been issued for this problem and as I checked under the rear end of my Explorer today, both rear coils are broken and will need replacement. As I understand, this problem does not only exist in 2002 models, but others also.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. Her rear passenger coil spring has fractured. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. Since the warranty had expired, she was ineligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage 47,600.

Rear coil springs broke and had to be replaced Ford would not warrenty.

2002 Ford Explorer XLT. This SUV has a third seat, that's seldom used. Has a towing package that's been rarely used. Rear coil springs that tell me none of these extra options can be used. Without endangering everybody in the car, as well as everybody on the road. This car was driven daily, to and from work, and seldom used on the weekends. Parked on pavement, not gravel, or grass, and never off road. Why are they breaking? does the general public have to be warned to avoid driving past one of these SUV's because they may randomly veer off the road with a tire blowout? this is typical of Ford to send out recalls on the hatch, but not the much more serious (life safety) problem with it's rear coil springs.

I own a 2002 Ford Explorer. While having my tires rotated the mechanic told me that my rear drivers side coil spring was broken. I am waiting for the dealer to order new springs as it appears both need to be changed. I was made aware of this on 9-9-09. So I don't know when it broke. I did not hear any noise or notice any difference in handling.

I took my car in for a simple oil change and inspection and they noticed 2 rear coil springs broken and bad rear right wheel bearing. I feel this is a major repair/recall Ford motor company should take care of before someone seriously gets injured or dies. I drive this vehicle to and from work locally with 2 small children under the age of 6. I'm glad we didn't get into a major accident with this happening.

Noticed a noise from rear of vehicle. Upon inspection, I found both rear coil springs were broken. Springs were replaced with new. Old parts have been disposed of but do have photos.

I was changing the rear brakes on my mothers 2002 Ford Explorer and found that the left rear coil spring was broken in 2 places and cracked quite some distance through the center of the spring. I looked online to see if this is a common problem and it turns out it is a huge problem. The first link I clicked on lead me to a forum with 92 threads were people have had broken springs on their 2002 Explorer. This is clearly a widespread issue. I do have the old spring, but am missing one part because it must have fallen out while driving.

When in a Ford dealership for lube, oil & filter change, the mechanic noticed that both rear coil springs were broken.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact was rotating his tires when he noticed that the rear passenger coil springs had fractured. The contact replaced the coil spring. One year later while having the vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic, the mechanic advised that the rear driver and front passengers side coil springs were also fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 139,994.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. Upon reaching his destination, the contact discovered that the rear passenger side coil spring failed without warning. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

Broken rear coil springs were discovered during routine brake replacement. Truck had been handling poorly, was brought to dealership for brakes & shocks. Service advisor advised of discovery of cracked springs, had to keep vehicle overnight for repair/replacement.

Driving from parking lot, heard a loud thump from the rear. Upon inspecting, the rear coil spring is broken in two places.

I drive a 2002 Ford Explorer with 86,000 miles. The driver side rear coil spring broke.

Passenger side rear coil spring broken in half near top portion. Apparently it is a common problem with this year of Explorer, but nothing has been fixed yet.

Just like thousands of other 2002 Ford Explorer owners both of my rear coil springs are broken at the top of the spring and need to be replaced because they rusted from the inside out (poor quality) I also had to replace both rear wheel bearings. Obviously this year vehicle has rear end issues that need to be addressed by Ford. I just cannot understand why there is no coil spring recall? Ford must know there's a problem with them, all you need to do is search the web to see that several other owners have the same problems with the rear end. This should be dealt with because its clearly a safety issue. Please help get this issue addressed before some family who isn't aware of the issue gets injured or killed.

Rear coil spring failure on 2002 Ford Explorer.

2003 Ford Explorer 4 dr. Rear coil spring is broken. No rust on outside of spring, but its broken due to bad metal used to make it.

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Rear coil spring broke after only 76,000 miles. Light driving most times.

2002 Ford Explorer driver side rear coil spring broken.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer . While changing the brake pads, he noticed that the rear coil springs fractured. The vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer, and the axles bearings,the rack and pinion, and the rear coil springs were replaced at an expense of $2140. 56. The failure mileage was 87000. The current mileage was 90000.

I own a 2002 Ford Explorer with 65,000 miles on it, have never towed anything or used it for hauling heavy loads. I take my small children back and forth to school and drive 15 miles round trip to work 3 days a week. Both rear coil springs are rusted and broken - passenger side broken in 3 spots, driver's in one spot. This has ruined the rear struts. Car is now dangerous to drive.

I was driving home when all of a sudden I heard a loud clang from the rear of the car. I felt the back of the car drop. Luckily, I was only about 100 yards from home so I drove it home. Looking under the car once I got it home it was immediately noticeable that the driver side rear coil spring had just snapped. This car has never been used for towing or going off road; it is strictly a highway vehicle. This is an unacceptable problem, had I been on a highway or the turnpike it could have blown out my back tire causing a wreck. Both rear coil springs and struts will have to be replaced now.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The contact noticed that the rear of the vehicle was lower to the ground than usual. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a Ford dealer and they both verified that the rear coil springs failed. The failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began bouncing abnormally. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger coil spring was fractured. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired and notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.

I took my 2002 Ford Explorer in for new tires(82k miles) and the mechanic told me one of my rear coil springs was broken in 3 places. I hadn't noticed any "knocking" or noises as I drove my truck, and I don't use it off-road or take it anywhere where there's great stress put on the suspension system. To my knowledge the struts weren't damaged due to the spring failing, but I didn't have another $300 to replace both rear springs after getting new tires. I've noticed that an alarming number of people are seeing this problem with their '02 Explorers. Ford should be doing something about this.

After failing inspection because both rear coil springs were broken. Vehicle has never towed or carried heavy loads.

Looks like this is a fairly common complaint. I have a 2002 Ford Explorer, with 84k miles. I have been told that both rear coils are broken. Based on what I am reading on misc blog sites, a great number of 2002 Ford Explorers have had these issues. Obviously there is a defect on these rear coils and it seems like Ford should step up and offer free replacements. I am going to try to replace myself as the garage wanted $850 for the work, but, after seeing the work involved, I'm not wondering if it might be easier to sell the truck and get a reliable vehicle.

During a service the rear spring was foind to be broken in two places. The first two coils of the righ rear coil spring were broken.

Rear coil springs broke on 2002 Explorer for unknow reason.

2002 Ford Explorer 4x4 eddie bauer. Left rear suspension coil spring fracture. Vehicle located and driven in southeast michigan (detroit area) where roads are salted in winter. Vehicle in service date (12/12/2001). Incident date (12/10/2008 - 108845 miles). Right rear suspension coil spring fractured at an earlier date.

I took the vehicle to a dealership to have the struts looked at and they told me that the right rear wheel bearing was in need of repair and both rear coil springs were broken. I have noticed on other chat rooms that this is a common occurrence for this make/model of vehicle and I was referred to this site.