2001 Ford Explorer suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 45 complaints for the 2001 Ford Explorer, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 77,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
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.
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 belt tensioner again. Today still having the same problem. Come get the piece of !@!@#@#.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer
- Tires 67 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Seats 25 complaints