Ford Explorer owners have reported 5 problems related to rear suspension leaf spring (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the Explorer.
Second notification! the left rear spring on my 2001 Explorer has failed again. The vehicle sits cockeyed because the left rear spring is lower than the right front. The truck steering is loose and the truck wanders at high speeds, 50-70 mph. The truck was taken to the local dealer who said they can't replace the spring until it is 1" out of tolerance. My questions are, is the leaf spring defective on Ford Explorers? why does the leaf spring fail? will the truck roll over if ther is a blow out at high speeds because the truck does not sit level? finally, I have been driving for 40 years and have never had a leaf spring to fail. Help????.
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When driving at any speed with weight in the back of the vehicle, rear end is lower than the rest of the vehicle, which blinds driver with oncoming traffic at night. Can cause a handling problem.
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Left rear spring assembly failed.
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While driving 45 mph and making a right curve the defective suspension leaf spring broke, causing the vehicle to flip in the air. Had a rollover and landed on the side of the vehicle. Dealer said the leaf spring broke due to the occupant's driving.
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When a load is placed in the cargo area the rear end sags terribly. In addition, while driving 25 mph rear axle jumps/hops, making it very difficult to control vehicle.