2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac suspension problems

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 78,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer sport trac. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the frame was rusted and parts were fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the frame and the front and rear motor mounts were rusted and needed be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred with the front end motor mount. While driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side pinion, barons, and seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. Ma 10/23/15

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Suspension, Tires · 45,000 miles · VA

I had uneven wear on my tires that were the original tires from the factory. I bought the car new from the ford dealer. I was told that the tire specs and brand were not the ideal type for this kind of vehicle. No warranty coverage given. I did buy michelin at owl and they have held up to present 2014 at 106250 miles.

Filed Nov 26, 2011 · Suspension, Tires · IA

Tires cupping and whine at about 40 MPH and up.

Filed Mar 28, 2007 · Suspension · 39,000 miles · MN

Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer sport trac. There was a vibration in the vehicle, and the vibration increased as the speed increased. The failure happened intermittently, however , the frequency was starting to increase. There were no warning indicators. The failure mileage was 100 miles. The dealer had diagnosed the vehicle as needing new tires. The tires were replaced and the vibration continued. The dealer then diagnosed the failure as characteristic of the vehicle. The contact has repair invoices. The current mileage was 39,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Suspension · 25,000 miles · KS

I have experienced accelerated front tire wear, and associated noise and vibration on this vehicle, with current mileage at 37000 miles. I have had the wheels balanced religiously every 5000-6000 miles since I bought it. I first noticed the wear and vibration at about 25000 miles. I took the vehicle in to have the wheels balanced and was told that the ball joints were loose and out of specification. I then returned the vehicle to the dealer to have the vibration and wear problem addressed under warranty. The dealer told me that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, and that the noise was simply due to tire wear. When I indicated that a third party shop had found loose ball joints, the dealer stated that they were in spec, and then recommended front end alignment which I had performed. The vibration and noise from the front tires continued after the alignment was done. At this rate, I will have to replace the tires and likely the ball joints on this vehicle prior to reaching 40000 miles. Several other complaints to the federal safety agency are very similar to my experience with this vehicle.

Filed Jul 1, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · FL

I own a 2004 ford sport trac xlt with goodyear wrangler rt/s tires (m+s p255/70r16). I have the tires rotated every 3 to 5 thousand miles. Problem is the tires keep cupping out, which creates a less safe driving environment and causes excessive road noise. I've been told by the local tire store that this is a systemic problem with the vehicle and buying new tires will not correct it. How should I proceed to have this issue corrected? Note, the wheels are within alignment specifications. Please advise...thanks.

Filed Dec 20, 2005 · Suspension · TX

Vehicle has a constant "thumping" noise in front end at any speed as well as vibration. While driving at in town speeds and controlled highway speeds,the vibration tapers off but noise increases. During acceleration vibration is severe. Vehicle has been in dealership shop at least 3 times for this, each time I'm told a tire rotation will fix the problems...each time it does not. Vehicle is scheduled to be brought back to shop 12/22/05 again for same problem.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Electrical, Suspension · 35 miles · CA

Brakes, shocks,rear axle, cruse control,alignment

Filed May 21, 2005 · Suspension · 15,900 miles · OK

I am having a problem with the rear suspension on my '04 ford explorer sport trac. I have taken it to two different dealers in oklahoma city complaining of an uncontrollable bouncing when hitting certain bumps on the road at highway speeds and also speeds as low as 35 MPH. This bouncing has occurred at least a dozen times and is gettting worse. When this occurs, it causes the rear of the vehicle to jump to the side about 6 inches, which has nearly caused me to wreck twice this month. Both service departments I've visited have described this as "normal" for this vehicle. I have ordered parts at my own expense to fix this problem, because I fear for the safety of my family. I am told by firestone and several internet sources, that my problem is related to weak shocks, which are specified by ford for this vehicle.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Suspension · TX

Vehicle front suspension assembly was, according to ford dealer, designed so poorly that excessive and unsafe tire wear patterns were to bee expected. Several other customers with same complaints were in dealer's waiting room the same day. I have exhausted all avenues to work with ford, up to ford detroit customer service.