2001 Ford Explorer: pulls to one side

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · WV

When the brake pedal is depressed at any speed vehicle pulls to the right and then jerks forward. Dealership replaced the calipers, and turned the rotors in an attempt to fix the problem, but problem still exists.

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Suspension, Tires · OR

The consumer stated, while traveling, the vehicle will wander into traffic. The vehicles tires, have been replace four times. Dealer has been contacted. *nlm the consumer states that she must strong arm to maintain control on the bumpy roads. The consumer has experienced an unsusual case of wandering, clunking noise-bolt missing/4 visits of repair, tire wear/noise vibrations-6 occurences, and alignment/suspension issues-5 occurences, that will not repair. The consumer has had several to many of the same opinions and suggestions of/for repair, and has tried just about everything to remedy the problem(s) and keeps getting the same problems. All with no cooperation/consideration of ford.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · NC

While driving 60mph vehicle vibrates. Vehicle pulls to the right severly. Steering wheel is crooked, pulls to the left. Dealer contacted. *ak also, consumer states that there is very bad smell from catalytic converter which ford says it is normal.

Filed Feb 18, 2002 · Steering, Visibility · FL

My main concern is the inability to steer this vehicle. It wanders all over the road . If you happen to hit a bump ( like a lane reflector) it seems to be out of control momentarily. The vehicle has a distinct shimmy/shake. I have had the vehicle in the dealership at least 5 times(leaving it numerous days/weeks) they do not seem to be able to correct this. Their last suggestion was to file the lemon law. It seems to me that ford should stand behind their product-but I guess only if forced to by some law. The reason I wanted to file this was to see if other persons were experiencing these same steering issues. I have never felt so unsafe driving a car before this one.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Suspension · NC

The left rear leaf spring dropped on my explorer. The left rear wheel well was 33" off the ground and the right front wheel well was 35" off the ground. The truck sat cockeyed. The truck steering was loose and the truck wandered at highway speeds, 50-70 MPH. The dealer replaced the leaf spring on 05/03/2001.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Suspension · NC

Second notification! The left rear spring on my 2001 explorer has failed again. The vehicle sits cockeyed because the left rear spring is lower than the right front. The truck steering is loose and the truck wanders at high speeds, 50-70 MPH. The truck was taken to the local dealer who said they can't replace the spring until it is 1" out of tolerance. My questions are, is the leaf spring defective on ford explorers? Why does the leaf spring fail? Will the truck roll over if ther is a blow out at high speeds because the truck does not sit level? Finally, I have been driving for 40 years and have never had a leaf spring to fail. Help????

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · NV

Re brakes: they have replaced the brake shoes/pad twice ands rotors once. Re tire/wheels they could not get them to balance out tried 4 times ( goodyear tried twice) total of 6 times. Again a week and a half later, it pulls left when braking, and vibration is back again. I have spoke with wayne ( service mgr) and al mc donald ( general sales mgr). I have informed them of the nevada lemon law # nrs 597.630 he said to inforce that I would have to get a "lawyer". Please note I only marked the first time of the problems I have full doc's of every visit on these items. Please help! Thank you, crystal del giudice. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Suspension · SC

While driving 60 MPH vehicle severely pulls to the right or left. Also, noticed that problem becomes more pronounced when vehicle is driven on wet pavement. Dealer has identified probelm as sway bar mechaninsm failure. *ak ford dealer stated firestone tires were the problem, however tires were changed to goodyear and vehicle still felt the same, consumer has had two near accidents due to vehicle problem.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · CA

When appyling brakes vehicle severely pulls to right. Also, a grinding noise occurs, cause unknown. *ak in less than 15000 miles, brakes have been replaced 3 times, was told by dealer that this was due to a factory defect and brakes were applied incorrectly. Tire experienced blowout, there was a large deformed air pocket on the white letter side, consumer did not give any tire information.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Suspension · TX

When driving steering wheel jerked and vehicle wandered off into another direction. Dealership was aware of problem.