My brakes started squiking, and that went on for about a week and then it became hard for me to stop. So now I have a lot of squiking and I have to stop way before I am suppose to. I bought some brake pads that did not fix the problem.
1997 Ford Expedition suspension complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. While driving 25 MPH, the front driver side tire disengaged without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the curb. The mechanic stated that the lugs were stripped and could have caused the failure. There is a recall for the wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts (the federal safety agency campaign id # 98v095000) however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, she heard a clinking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the rear axle track bar bracket separated from the frame. There is a recall for the suspension: rear (the federal safety agency campaign # 96v252000) however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. In addition, while driving 55 MPH, the spare tire disengaged without warning. As of february 11, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle for this failure. The failure mileage was 158,000 and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 03-11-08 *bf updated 03/11/08
First complain: rear end differential problem - ford safety recall no. 96s60 explains that 1997 ford expeditions rear axle track bar can seperate from the frame due to missing welds or a weld pattern that is not fully compatible with the design level of the bracket. This recall states that ford is responsible for the repair of this defect from 12/1996 forward, regardless of the age, mileage, or ownership. This did happen to my vehicle and I did contact ford, and they will not repair this.
The consumer took the vehicle in for inspection, and found that the front springs were broken. The consumer called the dealer, and was told that the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was contacted. *ak the truck was unable to be driven. Ford recalled the taurus and the sable for their front coil springs. *sc
Torson bar broke in half and fell off after going over a moderate speed bump at 5-8mph. Metal was sheared in half. Vehicle leaned severely to the right. Could have been tragic - 8 occupants were in the vehicle.
The truck abruptly pulled to the right while driving at 35 MPH. Also, when this occurred there was a rattling noise from the front wheel. It sounded like something was loose. The truck pulled to the right with such force that it resulted in the truck hitting a curb and damaging the tire and rim. The mechanic indicated this could of been caused by a failure in the sway bar.
My 1997 ford expedition xlt rear air suspension at times will "lower" to an extremely shallow height. This is most likely to occur overnight; although it does not always happen. In fact, it has been known to occur after the vehicle has been sitting for as little as an hour and a half. On other occasions, the vehicle does not appear to lower at all, even after sitting overnight. The dealership cannot seem to diagnose the problem. Another mechanic believes that the problem is with either the vehicle's computer system, which appears to be signaling the valves on the air bags to release air but not signaling the valves to close at the proper point. He further suggested (either alternatively or perhaps additionally) that the problem might lie with the air compressor which is not properly regulating the release of air from these valves. He discounted any suspicion that this was any type of a leak in either the air bags or air lines, since no leak had been detected by the dealership and since the vehicle did not regularly lower after extended periods of idle time.
While driving steering wheel became loose. Was hard to maintain control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that the front stabilizer bar had snapped and needed to be repaired.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning a knocking noise was coming from underneath the vehicle. Also, there was vibrations coming though the steering column.
When I take off the gas is sticky and takes alot to get it going, when turning from stop my rear end vibrates like it's going to fall off. Aready had the transmission replaced by the dealer ship I got the car from. Driver side window clunks when rolling down, motor makes a knocking noise when cold. I just don't expect this kind of problems when you pay alot of money for a nice car.
The front suspension wore and caused the vehicle to be hard to control. Dealer notified.
Torsion bar
Defective stabilizer bar, it could break.
Consumer stated the front torsion bar broke, which caused the vehicle to swerve. Please provide any additional information.
Replaced front sway bar and stabilizer. Front end squeals when holding steering wheel.
Pulling through a parking lot I felt a bump. After passing over the "bump" I looked back to see my spare tire sitting in the parking lot. The end of the cable that holds the bracket for the tire to be held in place was frayed. The peice which holds the bracket was gone. After calling my local ford dealership I was advised this would cost me $200.00 to replace the cable. A five year old car should not have a cable fray under it. If I had been going 70 MPH this would have caused a horrific accident. Dt
Consumer states that the rear axle trac bar bracket separated. Please provide any further information.
During a vehicle state inspection consumer was informed that lower ball joint had worn out.
Both bolts on sway bar support bracket were stripped. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Pe 01 022/front stabilizer link: while getting an alignment, technician informed consumer that right front stabilizer bar was broken. Dealer and manufacturer were notified and the parts were available for analysis. *ak
Found stabilizer bar link missing on right front. Unknown as to when or how it failed except that front started pulling to the right continuously several months ago.
After making a right turn off a major parkway in westchester county ny, where we had been traveling at 60 MPH, I made a right turn at exit . After proceeding 25 feet, a horrific noise was heard, the car lost steering ability and shook and bucked wildly. Hit a tree on roadside and came to rest. Found that the left tie rod ball joint completely separated and the left wheel had no steering at all. The incident would have killed my entire family had it happened at highway speed. This should not be possible. Prior to this, last year, both sway bar links fractured, also resulting in a near crash situation. This vehicle needs to be investigated. It is a death machine on wheels!!!!
Consumer has replaced rotors 7 times since purchase of vehicle, the dealer continues to evade the problem by replacing the rotors every 6 to 8 thousand miles. Severe vibration occurs when braking at speeds from 60 MPH down to 50 MPH. *ak the dealer can not find a remedy for the problem. Consumer also states there is a problem with the suspension.
The federal safety agency recall 96v252000/ manufacturer's recall 96s60/rear axle: vehicle would vibrate when driving 70 MPH. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer requesting reimbursement for repairs for the front stabilizer bar link, consumer feels problem is with the design of the front stabilizer bar links on his vehicle, manufactuerer declined request.
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Theres a clunking noise coming from vehicle while driving, took vehicle to dealer, and dealer informed consumer that linkage broke from stablizer bar. *ak consumer took the vehicle for alignment and dealer told her that both ball joints were very bad and would have to be replaced at her cost.
While driving front stabilizer bar and bolts fell off. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic replaced stabilizer bar link.
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While traveling on rough roads or making a sharp turn in any direction there is a "clunking" noise coming from left/ front of vehicle. Consumer noticed that stabilizer bar was disconnected. Dealership was examining vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
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