Suspension Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (two problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

The Suspension problem

Vehicle body mounts have dried out and crumbles when touched. This deterioration causes the body to ride on top of the frame which could eventually result in other vehicle damage and possible safety issues. The worse I have seen on a Ford.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

I have a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and the drivers side front wheel bearing has gone out several times and no one knows what the problem is why don't they put sealed bearings so you don,t have to change them every 6 months.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

2001 Ford sport trac 49,000 miles have had lower ball joints replaced two yrs ago and yesterday 12-17-2008 had the uppers replaced. All four were perm sealed type. I am 64yrs old and have never before had ball joint problems.   Read details...


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