2000 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
- 23
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 23 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
During an up-hill left hand turn at speed less than 10 miles per hour the driver's side sway bar link failed and broke with a loud bang. A sway bar link kit was purchased from napa and replaced by the owner. *tr
ODI 10225337
Hubcap/Cover · Suspension
Bearing broke on ford explorer. Wheel was almost off the vehicle. Fortunately going slow. *tr
ODI 10222680
Automatic Transmission · Hub · Suspension
In early september, my transmission locked up while on a trip with my family. The mileage at the time was under 85,000 miles. It cost me over $1500 to have a rebuilt transmission installed. Apparently, other ford explorer xlt owners have had the same issue. In addition, several months later, both wheel hub assembly's have gone bad to the tune of over $800. The mileage is still under 90,000. I had to take the vehicle…
ODI 10218461
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension
The consumer was driving when she heard a loud noise while turning into her driveway. The vehicle was smoking and caught on fire. The fire was put out with a garden hose. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The wheel bearings were found to be defective. On the next incident, the consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the front end aligned, when the vehicle was inspected the ball joint fell off into the…
Fire reported
ODI 10082182
Suspension
While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from under the front end. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, but could no duplicate or correct the problem. *ak
ODI 10049867
Suspension
While driving at any speed the vehicle would shake and jerk. The dealership has been contacted. Please add any additional information. *nlm
ODI 10042247
Engine · Suspension
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will heavily jerk, and then engine check light will come on and stay on the remainder of the time vehicle was being operated. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 10024597
Electrical · Suspension
We purchased this vehicle 1/03 with 39,000 miles on it. 3/03 the idle air control valve went bad and had to be replaced. Then 7/03 the entire transmission had to be replaced because slipping from 2nd to 3rd gear. This cost $1,800 to fix. The vehicle only had 43,000 miles on at that time. Now it is 1/04 and the truck is back in the shop for an idle problem once again and the vehicle jerks and bucks when going down…
ODI 10053165
Suspension
The vehicle experienced the same problem as the recall on the suspension. Dealer will not repair because vin# was not included. *nlm
ODI 10009747
Structure · Suspension
While traveling and pulling a 21' trailer at 55 mph and passing another vehicle, back of trailer fishtailed and caused vehicle to roll over and crash with driver and four passengers in vehicle. Driver and front passenger were injured. *ak consumer stated prior to towing with the explorer, they towed with another vehicle that never gave any problems, the day of the accident the trailer was packed in accordance with…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 894264
Suspension
Owner's daughter was driving less than 25mph, going onto an entrance ramp, vehicle suddenly flipped over several times for no reason. There was no emergency room treatment. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 893027
Suspension
The single vehicle rollover crash occurred at approximately 1:38 p.m. On sunday, june 24, 2001, on u.s. Highway 67, eastbound, about ten [10] miles northeast of big lake, reagan county, texas. The explorer was owned and operated by joshua henry helbert w. *ak (dot number: vdhl1py218 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 749635
Suspension
Consumer was in rush hour traffic going 30-35mph and hit a manhole covering it, causing vehicle to swerve left and right, almost hitting a vehicle. Road was dry, it felt like it was sliding. A few days ago, consumer was going over a speed bump, and vehicle took a swerve to the right. Consumer never contacted dealer believing it was just something that was happening.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 889826
Suspension
Car rolled over, do to uneven wear of the tires in front and in rear and possiable defect in suspension system (tiresize: 255/70r/16)( dot number: tire size: 255/70r/16 )
Crash reported
ODI 732605
Suspension
Question the safety of the vehicle - vehicle turned over during a right-hand turn.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 728868
Suspension · Tires
Consumer lost control of vehicle and was rolled 3 times possibly because of the firestone wilderness at tires(p235 75 r15), at the time of the accident, consumer was not aware of firestone recall and now feels the accident occurred because of the tires, consumer was injured and is requesting reimbursement, possibly related to the suspension of the vehicle. *slc
1 injury
ODI 554658
Suspension
Heard loud pop around tire, car steered uncontrollably, causing it to rollover. Had seat belt on but came lose it crash and ended up in back seat. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 726658
Suspension
Unsafe rear suspension, it does not have springs only a one leave bar, the truck bounce up and down then sway side to side when towing the boat
ODI 9001782
Suspension
I have had atleast 5 instances in the year that i have driven this vehicle. The explorer literally leaves the road at highway speeds if you encounter roadbumps. Control of the vehicle is lost in this frightening instance as the vehicle can "bounce" and lose its traction on the roadway. The first episode i remember was soon after leasing the vehicle and driving on the highway. *ak
ODI 746300
Suspension · Tires
Consumer has gone through the board from the lemon law to try & confirm there is a problem with the stability of the vehicle. Board disagreed with the consumer. When traveling 65-70mph, consumer stated that it was very hard to maintain control of vehicle. Serviceman from dealership test drove vehicle & found that there could be a problem, but didn't confirm it. They were refusing to give money back for the unwanted…
ODI 868766
Suspension
Consumer complains of the suspension causing steering and riding problems. *slc
ODI 556891
Steering · Suspension
When driving at highway speeds, vehicle sways and pulls to the right, vehicle also vibrates or loses it's integrity causing the mirrors to vibrate, possible steering or suspension related problems. *slc
ODI 554953
Manual Transmission · Rack · Steering · Suspension
Drivers side steering rack leaking heavily. Nlm consumer states when driving experiencing stability problems, consumer states does not feel like she has good contact with the road, when consumer applied the brakes to avoid hitting a cat, while traveling at 35 mph the vehicle fishtailed for several moments consumer also replaced all four tires for safety precaution even though tires were not included in the recall…
ODI 553902