2002 Ford Explorer suspension problems
422 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Ford Explorer — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear toe arms came unhinged or disconnected from their placement and sank down to continuously rub a groove in the inner rim. The suspension was affected, the steering was effecting especially when turning, it made the brakes stick, and made loud crunching and rolling noises. It is quite…”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“The car always feels like is about to jump off the road or the lane im in whenever I drive over any rough road or pot holes. %ģ”
filed Mar 9, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Explorer | 3 | 15% |
| 2023 Explorer | 13 | 12% |
| 2022 Explorer | 12 | 5% |
| 2021 Explorer | 15 | 4% |
| 2020 Explorer | 35 | 3% |
| 2019 Explorer | 11 | 4% |
| 2018 Explorer | 23 | 3% |
| 2017 Explorer | 57 | 3% |
| 2016 Explorer | 73 | 3% |
| 2015 Explorer | 82 | 5% |
| 2014 Explorer | 102 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Explorer
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.