2018 Ford Explorer suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 23 complaints for the 2018 Ford Explorer, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 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 | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Driving about 50mph on dry country road, good visibility, when suddenly car pulled hard right. We went onto a grass embankment, I managed to pull left back onto the road, but car fish-tailed uncontrollably, we hit crash barrier, and finally came to a stop. Badly shaken but no injuries. Examining car, besides body damage, most notably rear drivers side wheel was mis-aligned with car by about 15 degrees. Photo of suspension I took shows broken toe-link, subsequently confirmed by body shop and loss adjuster.
The contact called in for a client who owns a 2018 Ford Explorer. The contact works at an independently owned auto body shop. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed into the body shop for inspection. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver’s rear toe link had fractured. The contact stated that while the owner of the vehicle was driving at an undisclosed speed, he lost control of the vehicle and spun out, and ran off the road causing damage to the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 289 complaints
- Engine 123 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 27 complaints
- Backover prevention 26 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints