Ford Explorer: Rear Suspension / Description and Operation - Rear Suspension - Component Location
NOTE:
AWD suspension shown, RWD similar.
| Item |
Description |
| 1 |
Coil spring |
| 2 |
Stabilizer and links |
| 3 |
Shock absorber |
| 4 |
Suspension height sensor |
| 5 |
Wheel knuckle |
| 6 |
Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly |
| 7 |
Wheel studs |
| 8 |
Lower arm vertical link |
| 9 |
Toe link |
| 10 |
Lower arm and bushing assembly |
| 11 |
Upper arm |
| 12 |
Dynamically controlled shock absorber |
Overview
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
Coil springs
Lower arm and bushing assemblies
Stabilizer bar and links
Toe links
Upper arms
Lower arm ..
Other information:
Removal
All vehicles
Remove the rear seats.
Refer to: Second Row Seat - Police (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear door opening scuff plates.
Remove the loadspace floor trim.
Rear Reinforcement
Remove the bolts and the reinforcement...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P0218:0..
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.

A - Single wipe.
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