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2001 Ford Explorer
Suspension Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: How can we give the 2001 model year a "seal of pretty good" when it has some problems with a slipping transmission and a known problem with the speed activation control switch? Because it's not the 2002. That's how.
2001 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
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- Body Mount Bushings Are Crumbling
- Squealing And Squeaking From Rear End
- Very Bad Ride
- NHTSA: Suspension
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Springs: Coil Springs
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly: Leaf
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