Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension hub (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Ford Explorer Sport Trac


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

The Suspension problem

The cab to frame mounting bolt bushings, and steering stabilizer bushings are have and are crumbling. All need to be replaced. I feel Ford is aware of this problem and should have to fix it. I just inherited this truck and just found out about this. Thank you.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Hub problem

We had purchased this vehicle bout a year ago and when we got it we went to get tires and front end alignment and they ended up replacing upper nd lower ball joints, control arm and sway bar on passenger side. This was 6/20/2017. It wasn't making any noise until 1/3/2018.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

It started with humming vibrating noise in the front end left tire ending with front wheel bearing failure and small fire to the wheel bearing rubber boot and hard pulling to the left too dangerous to drive this is a major mechanical failure after inspecting I fount that only the one nut was   Read details...


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