My 16-year-old son, from the highway patrol's investigation, was either distracted or fell asleep at the wheel and gently edged off the road; he didn't swerve. Tire tracks show that as he came back onto the road, he lost control, the car flipped, and he was thrown from the vehicle and died as a result of severe head injuries. He was not wearing a seat belt. We didn't know that SUV's tend to flip when control is lost. I saw the report on studying later models for front stabilizer bar links and thought you might want to look further back to 1992.
1992 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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Replacement tires were same as factory original, rated at 50,000 miles. At 40,000 miles, began to experience vibration, the source of which could not accurately be identifed by mechanic. (u-joint and several bearings replaced to no effect). During driving trip to little rock for thanksgiving, vibration worsened, which I attributed to bad road surface conditions in mo and ar. During return trip to kansas city from little rock, approx. 100 miles west of little rock on wb I-40, right rear tire tread failed, delaminating completely from tire core at 70 MPH. Lost control of vehicle and traveled down grass embankment of center median, hit concrete drainage way at center, and continued up the opposite embankment toward oncoming eb traffic. Regained partial control as vehicle slowed up the embankment, and was able to steer vehicle to rest back at the bottom of the median. Passing motorists assisted in returning vehicle to the highway, and I put on the full-size spare. Passing arkansas state trooper stopped and ascertained that there were no injuries nor collisions with other vehicles. No report was filed. Continued to kansas city on spare tire; no further vibration noticed. Approximately 5000 miles later replaced all four tires with same brand, firestone atx. These tires now have approximately 8000 miles. No further incidents to report. Originally thought to be isolated incident, and so did not report to the federal safety agency until I heard news reports about your investigations on this tire. Ntb salesman noted that they were familiar with failure problems on this tire at the time that I bought the last set. I went ahead and bought them because original set performed ok, and they were most economical product for my budget. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r14 )
Coming back from a trip on the interstate at 65mph vehicle started to vibrate. Could feel it in the steering. Heard a loud bang as if vehicle had been rearended. Tire stayed inflated. Didn't contact dealer or manufacturer. Purchased another tire.
Severe vibration problem between 55 and 65 MPH. I have owned two 1992 explorers and both have this problem. Dealer and tire manufacturers deny knowledge of any such problem. I see there are multiple complaints in your data base that identify the same problem. Local ford dealer has said there is no service bulletin on this problem, however, I see your data base lists sb033695 as a likely bulletin that addresses this issue. How can I get a copy of the bulletin if ford denies it exists? This vibration problem showed up at just over 65,000 miles on the vehicle and I have done several wheel balancing efforts, bearing and rotor replacements to correct. Additionally, I suspect the vibration problem could be related to service bulletin sb037583 which describes "vehicle operation that generates high exhaust may cause the radius arm insulator to deteriorate--I have observed such deterioration on my vehicle and may be the source of reduced stiffness or damping that contributes to wheel critical speed vibration response. Please provide information on how to get a copy of this service bulletin too. Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response.
Has lateral vibration in vehicle when driving at various speeds. The problem is intermittent. The dealer cannot locate the vibration problem. Controlling the vehicle is no problem.
Radius arm bushing totally crumbled ,fell apart, causing a loss of vehicle control and brakes.
The front radius arm bushings have failed twice, I-beam bushing failed once. Thrust bearings also failed, related to a-arm bushings.
Consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension. Also, there is a banging sound when applying brakes. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Dp98001 heavy lateral vibration; while driving driver feels a vibration in the vehicle. The vibration is felt more when the vehicle is driven under 50 MPH. Please describe details.
While driving about 5 or 10 MPH the leaf spring on the driver's side broke. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected.
After about 50.000 miles the front end suspension wore out causing the alignment to be out of place. Dealer aligned vehicle, and problem still exists.
Slowing down for a stop sign going about 20mph, suddenly vehicle slammed into curb. Right side tires exploded/rims/front suspension/right side fender tore up. Vehicle towed to dealer. Svc manager noticed suspension stablizer bar pin was cut.before accident. Vehicle would also vibrate.
Bushing in front suspension arms.
Motor mounts, muffler tailpipe assembly and rear axle shock absorbers need replacment due to vibration problems, service bulletin issued.
Vibration at speed of 55mph and above.
Arm rest pivot assembly failed.
Vehicle experiences severe vibration. Dealer attempted to fix it several times, but problem continues. Also, brackets that connect the hydraulic cylinders to rear liftgate to pulled away from inside of the liftgate prior to recall (95v‑164-001)
When driving at 55 MPH the whole vehicle shakes. Owner took vehicle to goodyear and they said that it was an alignment probem, but cannot be fixed because of the way the frame is made. *ak the vehicle can not be properly aligned and vibrates after 50 MPH.
At approximately 55 to 65 MPH experiences execessive vibration. Please descibe details.
4-wheel drive not working, front hubs failed.
When driving vehicle above (55) MPH there is extreme vibration coming from the front end of vehicle. Vehcle has not been repaired.
Owner states that her front bushing radius arm is deffective, she notes that dealers corrected problem once but it returned, owner is concerned for her safety.
Heating and air conditioning unit caught on fire once , four sets of tires ,two sets of shock and four sets of ABS brakes were replaced. Having other problem s, including four transmissions had to be replaced.
Radius arm bushings replaced.
Radius arm bushings dried out due to heat.
Front wheels vibrate extensively with cause unknown even upon braking. Ford manufacture is aware but no fix. *ak consumer has replaced tires and vibration still exists.
Front end radius arm bushing deteriorated, causing front end noise and steering problems.
At high speed there is a vibration . *ak consumer states vibration is so bad that it is very difficult to drive over 60 MPH, there is a tsb that recommeds replacing engine mounts and shocks.
Vibration in the steering wheel and the body of the vehicle. Please describe.
Rear window leaks water due to failed seal.
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