2001 Ford Explorer Sport suspension problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“As many other owners of the ford explorer sport have complained about, there is a very loud banging coming from the rear end of my suv whenever I drive over even the slightest bump or rough road. I have replaced the shocks but it did not make any difference to this problem. It still is so loud and…”
filed Aug 22, 2014
“2001 ford explorer sport. During normal driving, a rear rattle/ banging noise would occur when going over rough road or over bumps. This has progressively gotten worse over time. Investigation and inspection of the vehicle had revealed that all the body/frame mount bushings have deteriorated to the…”
filed Aug 11, 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, 2004
Suspension problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
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.