2001 Ford Explorer Sport suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 37 complaints for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The front stabilizer bar link broke during an evasive maneauver causing loss of control while driving down the interstate resulting in a rollover death of the driver of a 2001 ford explorer sport.
Rear passenger side leaf spring was found to be cracked around bushings front and rear when removed for replacement. 3 ford dealers and 3 other shops could not see this over a period of 90,000 miles. It wasn't till the bushings on the other side started to wear and I decided to replace the all the components that it was found when the leaf spring suddenly fell out after removing the u-bolts.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Engine 21 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints
- Seats 15 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
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- 1999
- 1998
- 1997