Consumer took vehicle to dealer many times for front end alignments and a replacement of the transaxle.
1991 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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While making a left or right turns vehicle moves side to side which may cause a loss of control. Took to dealer, but dealer could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.
There is a vibration that occurs at speeds between 65mph and 70mph. Vibration was present with old tires and did not go away with a new set on rims and tires. Engine cooling problem, especially fan clutch froze, causing the fan itself to develop stress cracks. Had to replace both units.
Ball joints are failing.
Front brake rotors and calipers failed. Also, replaced radius arm and bushings.
Vehicle vibrates constantly.
Vehicle vibrates due to engine mounts and lack of installation of the rear axle lateral shock absorber.
A/c system problems.
Warped bushing on the right control arm causes the vehicle to pull to the right. Nlm
Radius arm bushings malfunctioned. In addition, premature wear of brake pads.
While driving at speeds of 60mph or more a severe vibration occurs, making it very difficult to steer and have control over the vehicle.
Rear suspension failed.
Metal radius arm frame hanger is cracked and metal crystallized. *ak consumer sttes this part holds the axle in place.
Front end vibrates at highway speeds.
Radius arm is loose and causing the driver to steer hard.
Radius arm, became loose and caused noise when turniing the wheel.
Poor design of hubs prevented vehicle from switching to 4-wheel drive while driving uphill.
Vibrates above speed 55-60 MPH-no injuries but afraid of auto on highway.
Front end shimmies at highway speeds, there is a harmonic that develops between motor mounts and tires, there is a tech svc bulletin no 95-22-16 ref to problem.
Vehicle shakes/vibrates while driving.
The bushings were replaced a year ago and now they need replacing again and the brakes do not work. Please describe. Tt
The right front wheel stabilizer bar that holds the front end alignment melt this is the third time this happen purchase truck new . Tt
Vehicle shakes, including floor board while driving 55 to 65 MPH; exact cause unkown; according to ford, could be wear of critical parts; hazardous driving. Tt
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