2000 Ford Explorer suspension problems

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Suspension · 71,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle being inspected by a local mechanic for routine tire maintenance, the mechanic stated that the front axle was fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Suspension · 85,500 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford explorer. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front suspension. He examined the vehicle and noticed that the front stabilizer bar link failed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 85,500. Updated 1/6/09 *cn the front stabilizer bar link failed. The cause of the failure was due to corrosion. Updated 01/14/09.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 133,700 miles · MD

During an up-hill left hand turn at speed less than 10 miles per hour the driver's side sway bar link failed and broke with a loud bang. A sway bar link kit was purchased from napa and replaced by the owner.

Filed Mar 29, 2008 · Suspension, Wheels · 157,900 miles · PA

Bearing broke on ford explorer. Wheel was almost off the vehicle. Fortunately going slow.

Filed Feb 18, 2008 · Suspension, Transmission · 84,000 miles · SC

In early september, my transmission locked up while on a trip with my family. The mileage at the time was under 85,000 miles. It cost me over $1500 to have a rebuilt transmission installed. Apparently, other ford explorer xlt owners have had the same issue. In addition, several months later, both wheel hub assembly's have gone bad to the tune of over $800. The mileage is still under 90,000. I had to take the vehicle in again today and found out that a ball joint has gone bad near the wheel hub assembly and it's going to cost around $250 to replace that. It's unfathomable that ford would be allowed to put out such a shoddy vehicle that falls apart once you get over 80,000 miles usage.

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Airbags, Body · 60,034 miles · NY

Consumer left front tire blewout and shredded causing consumer to replace tire with spare. *ts the tire blewout prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The air bag light and door ajar light illuminated. Left side wheel bearing shot and the right side was going bad. Rear brakes shot.

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · NC

While driving vehicle makes a clanking noise. The vehicle takes up to 2-5 seconds upon changing gears to reverse. Going up hill it will down shift very hard as if the floor board is being knocked out. The differential, and rear end were replaced.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 19,000 miles · OH · fire

The consumer was driving when she heard a loud noise while turning into her driveway. The vehicle was smoking and caught on fire. The fire was put out with a garden hose. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The wheel bearings were found to be defective. On the next incident, the consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic to have the front end aligned, when the vehicle was inspected the ball joint fell off into the mechanic's hand july 8, 2004. *la all of the problems had been on the drivers side. There were also problems with the engine. *sc

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Suspension · 41,500 miles · NY

The ball joints on my 2000 ford explorer need to replaced after only 42,000 miles. It is my understanding ball joints should last a minimum of 100-150,000 miles.

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Suspension · 39,000 miles · IN

I have a 2000 explorer 4wd and lower ball joint on the drivers side is squeeling realy bad. I was told to replace for $400.00. This is just another problem I've had with this SUV. The transmission had a bad valve body gasket another $300.00. It's only got 39000 miles. What else can go wrong...sorry that's a bad question. Needless to say I'll be selling this one soon.