2001 Ford Explorer Sport suspension problems
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport has 37 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
37
Suspension complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK BROKE DURING AN EVASIVE MANEAUVER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER DEATH OF THE DRIVER OF A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. *AK”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport have?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport suspension — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.