Ford explorer very unsafe if you need to make a quick move use lose all control and vehicle just wants to start rolling over
1993 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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While car pooling on the highway heard a boom. Then vehicle started to wobble. Consumer thought it was a flat tire, but then lost control and vehicle flipped 3 times. The only thing that was left was the axle. Vehicle flipped over 3 times before coming to a stop. Consumer felt this was a serious defect, and were lucky that they weren't killeed. Police told consumer that the whole rim and tire had come off.
While driving on highway on a 7 hour trip there was very bad vibration. Replaced two tires on fronts, didn't solve the problem. Contacted dealer, and they said shaking problem was with the 1993 vehicles. Needed to install motor mounts brackets and shock absorbers on the rear. Not under warranty will not repair.
While driving the front end was making a banging noise, it was an anoying noise that caused the consumer to become worried. When it was looked at by a mechanic it was determined that the bushings were damaged. The dealer has been contacted.
The vehicle has a severe vibration/shaking problem with the front suspension. I have had it checked with no problems according to my local dealer in blackfoot, id. The tires are brand new and they are balanced properly. Ford has refused to fix this problem since the warranty has expired. I wrote them a letter explaining that it is a safety issue and not a warranty issue but they blew it off as an expired warranty issue. Ford has admitted to the defect through publishing of a tsb # 96-4-15. It resolves a vibration/shaking problem with my model at various speeds of which my problem exists at 60-75 MPH. It violently shakes the front end to make it difficult to brake heavily and maintain control on all road surfaces. The fix is a newly redesigned left and right engine mount and an addition of a lateral shock absorber installed in the rear of the truck. I wanted them to fix it as a safety recall but they refused. I'm currently taking other actions such as reporting this problem through your site. Evidently, ford thinks they can get away with it.
Consumer was driving approximately 35mph when crashed into a gaurdrail. Mechanic replaced fender/bumper/radiator/grill/ radialand radial support/ball join, and installed lift kit. However, vehicle still vibrated, even more when driving with 4 wheel drive. Also, when making a turn steering locked up in 4 wheel drive. Consumer then replaced all four tires. Vehicle still vibrated. Mechanic said the radius arm was bent, and replaced it. Also, replaced the springs shocks/ ABS sensors/ rear shield and bearings.
While driving at highway speeds, vehicle vibrates badly and consumer can lose control of vehicle. Dealer said had to replace a bushing, but now they are saying needs to have a new "kit". Please provide further information and VIN#.
While vehicle was elevated for tire rotation, I noticed a crack in what I call the torsion bar on both sides of the front end of my vehicle. The torsion bar is attached to the outer end of the cross beams inside each wheel. The cracks looked like fatigue failures. They encircled the rear end of the torsion bar bushing where it goes through the support bracket. Both sides were about to completely fail. To my knowledge I had not hit anything that would cause these parts to fail. If I had continued to drive and a failure had occurred I would have potentially lost control of the vehicle and possibly have rolled over. I returned the failed parts to my local ford dealer, ken stoepel ford in kerrville, texas, and suggested he let the manufacturer know.
Engine mounts and rear axle-to-frame lateral shock absorber kit installed as per service bulletin due to excessive vibration due to component failures.
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The entire automobile shakes when driving above 55 MPH, and dealer will not do anything about. *ak the consumer stated that the manufacturer has a modification kit for shake, but refuses to pay for it.
Violent shaking starts at about 63 MPH.,
The consumer is experiencing problems with front end suspension. While driving vehicle started pulling towards the right on its own, causing a loss of control. The bracket that held the control arm to the frame broke loose. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Vibration, sometimes severe, at approximately 50 MPH and faster. Ford dealer aware of the problem, but say they cannot repair. Dealer has suggested that tires and shocks be replaced, which I have done but to no avail. Had front end aligned, left camber shim installed, radius arm bushings replaced, tires balanced and re-balanced, front right tire replaced but the problem still persists. Vibration becomes severe at higher speeds. Not safe. I have contacted the ford motor company customer service rep., but they tell me to see the dealer! Getting the run-around. Vehicle is only 5 years old with only 68000 highway miles. This should not happen! I have spent approximately $1,000 to repair the problem without success. Please help me! I am concerned that, with all of the vibration, something will loosen while I'm driving with my wife and children causing an accident. I feel this is a design flaw as I have spoken with several other explorer owners who have the same problem. I do not drive the vehicle hard. I take excellent care of the vehicle and, for the most part, it has been a good vehicle except for the incessant vibration. I feel that it is the responsibility of ford to pay the price of repair (or replacement) before someone gets hurt or killed from this obvious design flaw. Anything you can do will be very much appreciated. Thank you, greg halpern.
Battery/manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor/radius arm bushing/hydraulic lift cylinders (rear door) and driver's side mirror failed.
Driver experiencing shimmy and vibration from vehicle at 65 MPH. The tires were changed out, rotated balanced and the problem has not been resolved.
Shocks failed causing vibration.
Vehicle rolled over during vehicle collision.
While driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle vibrates, causing lack of control. Please provide any details.
Upper and lower ball joints failed.
Suspension defect, causing extreme vibration while driving.
Vehicle vibrates violently when driving between 55 MPH to 65 MPH, is at its worst at 57 MPH.
When traveling about 10 to 15 MPH, and upon applying force to the brake pedal, the right front ball joint broke, causing the wheel to separate. Vehicle awaiting service from dealer.
Front ball joints failed.
The vehicle floor and steering wheel vibrates excessively at 55-65 MPH. Assumed to be "aftershake" addressed in tsb #94-2-20 (the federal safety agency#sb035605).
Vehicle vibrates.
While driving at speeds of 55mph, the vehicle's front left wheel bearing seized, causing the wheel to lock up.
Supension vibration.
Vehicle veers to one side when brakes applied, also brakes cycle unnecessarily.
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