2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 10% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sub frame body mounts are falling apart. I noticed this in 2008 but did not know what it was. Car has less than 72000 miles and is garaged, no off road use. Mounts are brittle and fall of vehicle. Ford says --so sad too bad. Never seen mounts fall apart and I have owned vehicles for over 40 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10488982, filed 2012-12, 52,000 miles“For several years, the body mounts on my truck have been crumbling due to poor materials used at the factory. I know of many others who have had this same problem, and since the mounts are difficult and expensive to replace I know many have avoided doing so. Ford should be made to recall these vehicles (which range from 2001-2005) and replace these shoddy parts (if they haven't crumbled completely away like mine) before someone is injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10486042, filed 2012-11, 40,000 miles“The emails below chronicle my attempt to have the Ford motor company address what I feel to be a safety issue. Please note that the components that are the subject to the inquiry are part of the steering. Any failure of these components may result in loss of control of the vehicle. The rubber body mount, strut and control arm bushings on my 2001 sport trac 4wd are crumbling. Please advise what corrective action the Ford motor company is taking to address this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314655, filed 2010-02, 71,760 miles“I have a 2001 Explorer Sport Trac with 60k miles on it. The stock shocks are so bad that breaking and highway travel is dangerous. The last incident occurred while driving I-35 south right outside of kansas city, mo. A car broke down in my line and I tapped (not stomped) the brakes to slow down, the truck did a nose dive and the back end kicked out into the other lane and the tires locked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10128625, filed 2005-07, 60,000 miles“I own a 2001 sport trac. I had to pay 934.00 to bryan automotive in decatur texas to replace both right and left axles, and the outer bearings. The rear end still has a slight whining at 55-70 MPH. He spoke with someone at the Ford house in decatur tx , and was told some sport tracs will have this noise. I have owned numerous vehicles and have never had a rear end go out. Something was definitely wrong. Please have Ford reimburse people and do a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10195912, filed 2007-07, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014096Dec 13, 2004Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions.
- 10013365Nov 1, 2004Squeaking noise from rear sway bar link.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
36 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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