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Ford Explorer 2020 Suspension Problems

36 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2020 Ford Explorer - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage36 complaints

36 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V154000Reported March 10, 2021 - 49 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 49 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train508Driver Assistance and Stability Systems226Unknown Or Other214Electrical System188Engine139Brakes89
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.