Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford explorer has 14 NHTSA suspension complaints and 2 suspension-related recalls.
14
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V435000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Explorer vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear susp...
21V746000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the Dist...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-45 MPH... |
| Mar 11, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION | Rear tires rubbing and car is uneasy in rain. Had to have tires replaced due to rubbing on interior ... |
| Sep 10, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, h... |
| Mar 25, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a hard p... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers:... |
| Oct 9, 2021 | SUSPENSION | I have had 3 upper rear lateral links snap off. 2 on the rear driver side and 1 on the rear passenge... |
| Apr 24, 2021 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR, DECIDED TO LOOK UP ANY RECALLS AND FOUND 1 PERTAINING TO THE TOE LINKS. LOO... |
| Mar 8, 2020 | SUSPENSION | PASSENGER SIDE STRUT MOUNT BROKE CAUSING NOISES WHEN TURNING EITHER DIRECTION. MAKING STEERING HARD.... |
| Jun 5, 2019 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BILLY HOWELL FORD LINCOLN... |
| May 4, 2019 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | TAKATA RECALL |
| Jan 18, 2018 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 7 MPH, A GRINDING METAL SOUND WAS HEARD AND... |
| May 1, 2017 | SUSPENSION | THE STRUT MOUNTS ON THE EXPLORER ARE FAULTY. RESULTING IN A HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN TURNING OR ENCOUNTER... |
| Jan 1, 2017 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRONT STRUT BEARINGS CLUNKING/ FAILED. NEEDED REPLACED. 55,000 MILES. STRONG ODOR OF CARBON MONOXIDE... |