The federal safety agency has an ongoing preliminary investigation since july on this issue. This is for 1997-1998 ford expeditions, they have already re-called ford explorers and mountaineers for this problem. No safety defect listed.
1997 Ford Expedition suspension complaints
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Front sway bar was disconnected on right side. Right side link missing and left side worn out.
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I have had a problem with noise coming from the right rear of the expedition since we started leasing it on 3/30/00. I have taken the truck in numerous times lettng them know the noise was still there. I either was told nothing was found. Well, eventually things started to go wrong with it. Ball joint, blow out tire and ext. I have taken the truck in to candy ford over this issue over 6 times and nothing has been done. I recently took it in to goodyear to check the tires on it to see what was wrong with ith and they said the right rear axle was bent. So I have contacted candy ford again and they have the truck know looking at it. I would like to know how these dealers can sell you or lease you something with it have been damaged without informing you of this before sale is complete. I fell this dealer ship has put my family in sever danger by allowing me and my family to drive around in this vechile. I do not feel that I'm safe driving this vechile no matter the work they might do to it. There have been to many things that have gone wrong with it and still going wrong with it.
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There was a noise coming from underneath vehicle. Consumer looked underneath, and noticed that left sway bar was broken. Dealership was aware of problem.
Vehicle sways left to right at any speed. Vehicle was taken dealer for repairs, and mechanic noticed that both front bushings popped off. Mechanic stated it was a common problem at that shop.
It took some time before I could determine the source of the squeak because it was an intermittent problem. The oem pitman arm is a sealed unit with insufficent lubrication & no provision for lubrication. This is a steering component & should be recalled. All steering & suspension moving components such as tie-rod ends & ball joints should be required to have provisions for lubrication. My vehicle has been repaired but I have observed several vehicles of the same model with the same problem during parking lot turns. This is a steering component & should be a safety recall, not a tsb. There is no safe substitute for proper vehicle maintenance, no matter what the manufacturers tell you about sealed components. Moving parts with grease fittings are sealed also. If factory sealed components without grease fittings were adequate then the bearing hubs on my boat trailer wouldn't have grease fittings. I have been an ase master technician since 1977.
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Drivers side sway bar link hanging, the passenger side link is missing completely, replace sway bar link and lube sway bar bushing.
While driving about 45 MPH, vehicle veered off the road and flipped over. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and they said that stabilizer bar broke. Please provide any further information.
While the vehicle was traveling at speeds in excess of 50 MPH front end had severe vibration, and there was a rattling noise. Vehicle had to be stopped before vibration would stop. Dealership has looked at vehicle, but could not determine cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Have had the air suspension repaired as the "check suspension" light was constantly on. Required 3 trips to dealers before problem diagnosed. Cost $255.50 to have the air spring sole and solenoid assy replaced at ron hopkins ford dealer in elgin, illinois. Is this covered on a recall or still under investigation. Has been a problem since we purchased vehicle.
While traveling at 55 MPH noticed steering wheel vibrating. Consumer checked vehicle, and noticed that stablizer bar was missing. Dealer has been notified. *ak
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Both front sway bar links broken causing vehicle to exhibit extreme lean and sway during cornering.
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Pe 01 022/front sabilizer link failure: noticed noise when parking, and whenever a turn was being made, vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer that both bars were broken. Dealer made repairs at consumers cost. *ak
I read an article in the salt lake tribune newspaper a couple of days ago about the failure of the front stabilizer bar supports. When I got home today, I looked at mine and noticed that both the front bar supports are broken away from the bar. I do not know how long this has been like this, but I assume that it has been awhile. I also expect that the manufacturer will replace it at no charge since this seems to be a candidate for a recall.
I noticed the federal safety agency news release of 9/4/01 regarding 1997 ford expedition stabilizer failures and I thought I would submit my failure. Both front stabilizer links were replaced by dealer, the day before I began a 3000 mile trip in winter from michigan to idaho and back. Dealer said stabilizer arm broke. They replaced both to be safe. My cost was $104.52.
There was no fore-warning of this break in suspension. Without a doubt if I had not just gotten off the highway my sister and I would have been killed in a rollover!!! The dealer would not take a complaint to ford and gave me a hard time about fixing it since I did not purchase the car in connecticut at their dealership. I paid in cash, they would not use my warranty.
Vehicle was examined by the dealership for suspension problems and noises. Dealers determined that pitman arm and stabilizer bar had cracked. Repairs have yet to be made. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Bolts in stabalizer bar and lower control arm broke when vehicle went over a pothole at 20mph. Vehicle has been repaired at consumers expense by an independent mechanic.
Bolt on front end sway bar disengaged.
Heavy vibration while driving at speeds over 55 MPH, vehicle pulls to the left strongly even after alignment service.
After reading the news about the federal safety agency investigating stabalizer bar links on 1997-1998 ford expeditions I jacked mine up and found the passenger side link connector completely missing. I took the vehicle to the ford dealer and showed them the article. They said the vehicle is not under a recall and I would have to scedule an appointment to have it repaired and pay for it myself. I went to the parts department and bought the required pieces for $53. Note that these are an "upgraded" item from the original equipment.
Stabilizer bar end links were broken in half and had to be replaced. In addition at approx. 60,000 miles during 2000 c.y. All ball joints and tie rod ends had failed and had to be replaced at the cost of over $1600.00. The "lube-for-life" design for these components is a farce. They were rusted and warn out and created an unstable front suspension and steering situation. This vehicle has seen no off-road driving.
When making left or right turns there is a clicking tinging noise like metal hitting against something underneath vehicle. Dealership is aware of problem.
Stablizer linkage which was connected to control arm fell down. Consumer saw linkage hanging down under chassis. Contacted dealer, and dealer replaced stabilizer linkage.
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