Table 1 shows ten common suspension related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (seven problems).
2001 Ford Explorer Sport. During normal driving, a rear rattle/ banging noise would occur when going over rough road or over bumps. This has progressively gotten worse over time. Investigation and inspection of the vehicle had revealed that all the body/frame mount bushings have deteriorated to the Read details...
Realized both lower ball joints were bad, not sure of exact date went bad just purchased vehicle as "Ford certified" but Ford will not cover repairs . Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. While driving over a bump in the road at any speed, it feels as if there are no shock absorbers on the vehicle. Two different mechanics stated that the rear passenger side bushings were the cause of the failure. Read details...