Steering And Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"need a new gear box. $ 2,400"
Anonymous A., PA (2013 Ford Explorer Sport 3.5-L V6 turbo)"The electric assist of the powersteering failed. Required steering rack replacement. No other problems."
Anonymous, AB (2013 Ford Explorer Limited 3.5-L V6)"I had to have the struts replaced on the front wheels in December 2023. The vehicle only has 80000 miles and I only drive it to and from work and occasionally highway miles. It cost nearly $4,000 for this repair at the dealership."
Anonymous, MS (2013 Ford Explorer Limited 3.5-L V6)"Rear shocks became noisy. Replaced all shocks since they have never been replaced."
Anonymous, OR (2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5-L V6)"Front struts needed to be replaced. Given the mileage, that's not unexpected."
Anonymous, NT (2013 Ford Explorer Base 3.5-L V6)"Front struts and control arms were worn out and required replacing at about 160,000 miles"
Anonymous A., TX (2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5-L V6)"the steering became stiff and difficult to turn. were told the steering rack needed to be replaced. found out that steering racks are not provided separately by Ford so had to replace the front rack and pinion as well as most of the components attached. Priced very high when simply replacing the rack should have been reasonably priced. Dealership apologized for the cost and blamed Ford for not providing individual components."
Anonymous, NT (2013 Ford Explorer Base 3.5-L V6)"Car developed vibration in front end that turned out to be worn right wheel bearing assembly."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5-L V6)"The wheel bearings are difficult to remove the mechanic had to order a specific machine to remove it. I have needed to replace bearings and other suspension issues through out the whole suv. Costs me thousands upon thousands"
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5-L V6)
"torque steers, rear suspension hops in curves"
Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford Explorer XLT 3.5-L V6)