Eight problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac.
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.
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. Appears the product was made of substandard material and has been worn out for quite a few years.
Found that after approx. 80,000 miles that all the body support bushing had dried out and crumbled. . This cause sever lack of control. Cornering was accompanied with loud body metal banging. The truck was taken out of service and repaired. The body was raised off the frame and all bushing where replaced at the owners expense. Ford would not complete this work under warranty even though it is a gross safety issue.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance he noticed that the body bushing had deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000 and current mileage was 132,000. Pmb.
Body mounts under floor are deteriorated. When driving and going over bumps, vehicle sounds like it is "bottoming out" as a loud clunk can be heard and felt under your feet. Upon inspection, at least 4 mounts are roughly 75% deteriorated or more.
Sub frame body mounts are falling apart. I noticed this in 2008 but did not know what it was. Car has less than 72000 miles and is garaged, no off road use. Mounts are brittle and fall of vehicle. Ford says --so sad too bad. Never seen mounts fall apart and I have owned vehicles for over 40 years.
For several years, the body mounts on my truck have been crumbling due to poor materials used at the factory. I know of many others who have had this same problem, and since the mounts are difficult and expensive to replace I know many have avoided doing so. Ford should be made to recall these vehicles (which range from 2001-2005) and replace these shoddy parts (if they haven't crumbled completely away like mine) before someone is injured.
While driving at 20 mph and turning right or left vehicle lifted on its own. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.