2001 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle rolled over on its side on dry pavement on the fwy at the posted speed limit in good weather conditions. No other vehicle was involved, the car skided when i attempted to change lanes. I went into a skid and the car turned on its side.
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 11088800
Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels
Main problem at the moment is a clicking, knocking noise that sounds like is coming from underneath truck in the middle. You can feel truck shake/vibrate when you hear the noise. Previous problems lug bolts came loose and almost cause tire to fall off. Other problem truck started off sounding like the brake pads were going then the truck started making a horrible grinding noise . Felt like the engine was going to…
ODI 10790422
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,699.
ODI 10781597
Suspension
Ford explorers manufactured in 2001 were equipped with defective engineered body to frame bushings which have completely deteriorate and just as easily crumbled in your hand, now, but begin deteriorating only a few short years from when new. Ford stopped using this style manufactured mount bushings after these few manufacturing years because they knew they were defective. I've spoken to many explorer owners who have…
ODI 10596257
Body · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Suspension
Rear end of car thumped every time you would go over the smallest separation in the road and also on a bumpy road. Replaced rear end shocks. Still have the same problem of thumping. Some times it feels like i'm going to loose the rear end of the vehicle. I was told possibly now that back bushings holding the body to the frame may be disintegrated. Vehicle has always been well maintained and garaged. I have found out…
ODI 10659595
Body · Suspension
Body mounts deteriorate before their time and ball joint fail. *tr
ODI 10510134
Electrical · Exhaust System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
I have several more invoices 7-29-03 replaced dust seals and forgot to put brakes back together lost whole front end and braking. Had truck for 3-4 days they have replaced the water pump pulley and s belt 2-3 times. Cruise control 10-16, 12/31/02 again squeling noise 02/28/03 defrost kills truck and chirping still. 2/10/03 steering wheel snaped part falls around inside,cruise control was fixed, bearing failure in…
ODI 10070345
Suspension
Steering wheel would vibrate under 5 mph, dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8007434
Suspension
While driving at 60/65 mph vehicle will vibrate very badly,could cause loss of control. Contacted dealership.*ak
ODI 8018082
Body · Door · Fuel Injection System · Gasoline · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration and has also stalled on 5 occasions, the dealer has repaired/replaced various componets on the vehicle, however consumer still experiences the same problems.*jb
ODI 564277
Automatic Transmission · Door · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · Suspension
Customer states, the cover for door lock and window switches on the driver side and front door is loose and will not stay snapped in place, also the door hinges were replaced.*scc *yh
ODI 567425
Suspension
During normal operation of vehicle there is a noise coming from all four wheels. Dealership has examined vehicle but could not determine cause of problem. Please proide any additional information/attachments.*ak
ODI 893353
Anchorage · Suspension
A rollover crash by traveling at 35 mph on a gravel road. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, waiting on manufacturer's response. *ak seat belt failed. *yh
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 889300
Suspension
While traveling at 45 mph vehicle started to pull to left without warning. Consumer did not know why this happened. Vehicle went off road, and flipped over. Road conditions were good. *ak
ODI 883463
Air Conditioner · Suspension
I am presenting two problems: first concerns the suv handling: the vehicle feels like it is going to tip over as we make sharp curves at posted speeds. I have made ford aware of this as a "rider" issue for another problem- the climate control system. It doesn't provide median temperatures. It provides only extremely cold or extremely hot service. I have an active complaint in to the ford and have tried on several…
ODI 747033
Suspension
Vehicle was sitting still and was hit on passenger's side. Vehicle flipped over, driver was pinned in vehicle due to vehicle landing on driver's side. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 879611
Suspension · Tires
The consumer stated, while traveling, the vehicle will wander into traffic. The vehicles tires, have been replace four times. Dealer has been contacted. *nlm the consumer states that she must strong arm to maintain control on the bumpy roads. The consumer has experienced an unsusual case of wandering, clunking noise-bolt missing/4 visits of repair, tire wear/noise vibrations-6 occurences, and alignment/suspension…
ODI 8018626
Suspension
While driving at highway speeds on straightaway owner feels a wiggle or problem keeping truck straight. Truck is unstable. Problem appears to be getting worse. Please describe details. *ak
ODI 8011896
Catalytic Convertor · Suspension
While driving 60mph vehicle vibrates. Vehicle pulls to the right severly. Steering wheel is crooked, pulls to the left. Dealer contacted. *ak also, consumer states that there is very bad smell from catalytic converter which ford says it is normal. *yd
ODI 8006820