At speeds of 55 to 70 MPH the vehicle shakes and vibrates excessively. Dealer recommends replacing the motor mounts and rear axle-to-frame lateral shock absorber.
1994 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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Brakes are not functioning properly, and had to replace master cyclinder. Also, there is manufacturer's recall 96s35 concerning primary assistance booster for 1994 ford, explorer. However, consumer's vehicle is not included due to VIN. Consumer feels as though ford needs to do something in near future.*ak 4 wheel drive light illuminated and would not go off, dealer replaced shift motor and shift relay. Dealer replaced radius arm bushings and caliper slide pins.
The vehicle has experienced problems with the suspension system in the right front wheel area (it appears other information was sent by consumer, however is not within the documentation provided for analyst).
Loud noise coming from the front end vehicle been into a dealer shop and independent repair shop, and both were unable to locate problem. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Radius arm wore out, and if arm came through, driver will lose complete control.
Premature wear of strut arm bushings. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Notification program 94m85 on all 1991 & 1992 explorer recall on radius arm insulaters , but not on 1994 explorer which has same defective radius arm insulators.
The upper and lower ball joints failed.
My truck was making an awlful clunk nosie from underneath. I went to have it checked and was told it was my radial arm....keeping my tires from shimmying forwards/backwards. I contacted ford on 1-29-00 & was told it was a manf. Defect but never recalled so I was responsible to fix it. When the tire recall was announced, my tires were part of the recall, so I called ford again on 08-07-00. They noted my complaint once again and told me it was my responsibility once again. I had it fixed @ ford dealership to the tune of about $400. This was done only a few months ago and now the clunk is back! I also advised ford that I was worried that this might contribute to the problems with the tires...to no avail. I would appreciate it if someone looked into this. Please feel free to contact me if needed.
Vibration in steering wheel and floor starting at approx. 60 MPH through 70mph. Tire balance and new tires did not solve.
Consumer involved in accident due to possible tire failure or suspention problems when the consumer over compensated lane change resulting in rollover (firestone). Nlm
While traveling noticed front suspension shaking. . Dealer has been notified, can't duplicate problem. *ak the consumer took the vehicle to several dealership but non of them can fix the problem. The consumer bought a fourth set of tires.
Vehicle been experiencing problem with severe vibration when drving at 50-65 MPH, causeing steering wheel and vehicle to shimmy. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on six occasions, and problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Front radius arm bushing was defective and caused car to not steer properly, and makes a squealing noise.
Vehicle been experiencing problem with severe vibration while driving at 55 MPH or more. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
While driving at 75 MPH the vehicle lost all control due to possible axle/suspension failure which resulted in vehicle rollover, ford refuses any responsibility.
Harmonic vibration occurs at 65 MPH not due to tires etc. Ford wants to install $1000.00 worth of new parts to correct a design flaw which has been done on newer models.
Vehicle has had continued problems with the front end vibrating at speeds of 55 MPH to 65 MPH, several repairs completed (front end alignment and wheel bearing and tire replacements due to wear), however tsb 96-4-15,96-4-16,96-4-17 all describe the front end suspension shake, consumer believes that this problem in conjunction with the tire issue has caused the numerous incidents.
The lower ball joints failed some what prematurely on this vehicle. I had them replaced under an extended warranty. The alarming part of the lower ball joint looseness was the rapid wear that it caused to the inside edge of the tires. This vehilce went through the state safety inspection at spence ford 5/12/97 with 38817 miles. I changed my own oil twice at 42,039 and 45,175 miles and you can't help but to observe the tires. The point is that by 47,050 the very inside edge of the front tires had worn right down to the steel cord. Fortunately for me the tire went flat while sitting in the parkind lot at work. The tires were firestone atxs p235/75r -15 the type and size just recalled and I replaced them with the same. The publicity of this recalled has made me wonder if the lower ball joints on this vehicle may have contributed to some of the tire failures. While the loosenes that developed in the lower ball joints seemed somewhat premature, it is how quickly this caused the tires to wear on the inside edge right down to the steel cords that scares me and seemed extreme in my experience. I was driving on tire that were ready to blow out at anytime before I realized anything was wrong.
From time to time tires were showing metal wire coming out. This had happened twice, and consumer was thinking it was the ball joints.
The bottom bolt attaching the shock absorber to the frame broke off causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable while braking. Nlm
All this vehicles seem to have this problem. The bushings on the stablizer bars go bad. Which makes control of the vehicle hard. I feel this should be a recall since this is a continueing problem. I was told this repair will only last the most 2 years.
Vehicle roll over due to possible suspension instability. Yh
Consumer took vehicle to dealer because it wasn't shifting. Dealer said transmission needed to be replaced. Consumer has 70,000 miles on truck, and it was serviced on time. Also told that the truck neede new shocks, ball joints, and tie-rods. Vehicle has never been driven off-road or in a harsh manner.
While driving about 40 MPH felt vibration throughout the vehicle: console, seats, floor, mirror. Manufacturer has a repair kit but only at consumer's expense. *ak.et.
When traveling at highway speed over 40 MPH consumer noticed vibration within front and rear end, making it very difficult to operate vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer noted that a tsb was issued on the same problem, dealer knows of the problem and will fix it.
While driving on wet roadway at about 45 MPH, rear end began to fishtail and made a complete complete turn and came to a stop on the other side of the road.
Ball joints and u-joints failed causing excessive vibrations. Mjs
The consumer has been experiencing problems with front end suspension, while driving at about 60mph the vehicle vibrates. *ak
Dp98001, the vehicle experiences heavy lateral vibration which may cause loss of steering control. Dealer replaced alignment, tires, etc. Problem is reoccurring. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
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