2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Found that after approx.80,000 miles that all the body support bushing had dried out and crumbled.. This cause sever lack of control. Cornering was accompanied with loud body metal banging. The truck was taken out of service and repaired. The body was raised off the frame and all bushing where…”
filed Oct 25, 2014
“Vehicle body mounts have dried out and crumbles when touched. This deterioration causes the body to ride on top of the frame which could eventually result in other vehicle damage and possible safety issues. The worse I have seen on a ford. *tr”
filed Aug 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt
042419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004Squeaking noise from rear sway bar link. *tt
04213 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2004
Suspension problems in other Explorer Sport Trac years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Explorer Sport Trac | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 4 | 4% |
| 2005 Explorer Sport Trac | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 14 | 16% |
| 2003 Explorer Sport Trac | 7 | 9% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport Trac | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.