Front sway bar link broke, dealer repaired it, (charged me for repair, but soon after, the other front sway bar link broke. There was recall 00v402000, but this y car was not included in the recall. I think this car should have been included in the recall.
1996 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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Sudden tread separation on left rear tire of ford explorer caused loss of control and on-road rollover. Tire was a cooper eldorado radial zr1, size p23575r15, dot# 3dhlekn2900.
In feb 04 the vehicle was taken in for the sway bar replacement. Since that time, it has been riding worse and making rattling noises when going over bumps. Talked to dealership that fixed it the first time and they said it most likely is not the same thing and will charge $35-$68 fee to inspect the front end. The did not do a diagnosis the first time the vehicle was brought in according to their rep walt. Therefore my question is, has there been any other front end problems with this vehicle that has a pending recall on it?
While traveling at 50 MPH 10:30p.m., without cause vehicle slid across highway to the left, rolled and flipped, and collided with a tree - vehicle landed on its side with roof in to the steering wheel: all windows broken and windshield shattered. Roof actually caved in on teenage driver -fatality from multiple brain injuries.
Summary was unreadible, and then disappeared.
Explorer sport (4x2),( manual transmission)(18,462 miles) dodging truck tire retread on interstate was oversteered. Then oversteered back when left rea hub assembly broke off. Then car fliped 6 times. When the car lost the rea wheel, control was lost.
We purchased our vehicle used in 1999 with 33000 miles. 6 months after the purchase we needed a new transmission, another new transmission last year (2002), new ball joints, and now we are being told the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. Ford has not offered any recalls on this part but I have seen other complaints regarding this. My vehicle is constantly shaking (feels like I am going over rumble strips) when I am over 30-40 MPH. We also just had our vehicle aligned and it is out of alignment again because of this problem.
The recall componet regarding the front sway bar link failed four times.
Consumer stated problems with the ball joints. Manufacture was contacted and stated that they will pass the information to the engenieers but has been 8 days and he has not heard about them. *ts the rubber boots fell apart causing dirt and water to enter the ball joints. Consumer is aware of other complaints on the internet regarding this condition. However a month has pasted and consumer has yet to hear from manufacture.
While driving, vehicle makes a loud humming sound which comes from front end of vehicle. Also, transmission has failed. Consumer constantly has to take vehicle to dealer. *ak the check engine light illuminated. The speed sensor and the o2 sensor were replaced. Jg
Front sway bar bracket broken, check engine light on, rear suspension bad, rear bumper & frame bent, electrical shortage, front & rear brakes needed, rear -end shifts. At the time of purchase I was lied to because I did inquire about and accident but was told it was not. Also, allignment needed.
Over the past several weeks my explorer seems to have lost it's handling ability. The vehicle has excessive sway and too much play in the steering wheel. I have stopped using the vehicle until I can get to the dealer for inspection.
Consumer received recall letter concerning the front swaybar links, but had problems with dealership concerning the actual implementation of service, consumer was informed that the parts were not available as of yet and to return a later time.
Vehicle would start vibrating at 40 MPH or less. Took vehicle to an independent mechanicto check. Mechanic indicated one bolt was missing, and others were halfway out of suspension.
Noise coming from front suspension(creeking & poping),vehicle steering is eratic, tends to oversteer. Local ford dealer performed sway bar recall on 02/12/01. Where can I get more info. On this problem. Can I get help from ford? What.
The consumer began to hear noise in the front end if the vehicle at 9k miles, the consumer had the front end checked and the tires rotated, at 22k miles the noise developed again and one tire blewout while driving, the vehicle was driven for another 10k miles when the noise started again and upon inspected it was noted that the tread was separating, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the tires (firestone p 235 at). Nlm
Consumer received recall notification (00v402000) consumer then took vehicle to his own personal mechanic who performed the work, consumer then took the service invoice as well as recall notification into dealership, the dealership then inspected the vehicle to verify that the proper repair had been done, consumer was then told that the paperwork would be processed for reimbursement, but consumer never heard back from dealership, consumer then contacted dealership and was told that his request for reimbursement was not processed because the vehicle identification number was not listed on the invoice, consumer then went back to his mechanic and obtained the additional information that was needed, consumer was then told by dealership that they would now process reimbursement request but was not sure if manufacturer would approve request even with the additional information, consumer is seeking assistance with reimbursement if denied.
Consumer took car in for a recall repairs on sway bar, upon receiving vehicle consumer noticed a loud grinding sound, and hard to steer wheel.
The sway bar (00s47) and two firestone tires failed prior to recall notices, while the consumer was attempting to dodge another vehicle in front of his vehicle two of the firestone tire failed and the sway bar broke causing the vehicle to rollover 3 times into a ditch, the consumer sustained cuts, bruises and muscle pulls and tears in the upper body (firestone wilderness at 255/70r16). Nlm
The driver of the vehicle was involved in a accident, the vehicle was hit on the rear left side which caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle resulting in it rolling over 3 1/4 times, the passenger was killed and the driver sustained extensive injuries including a broken neck, the consumer believes that the recall 00v‑402 for front sway bars may or may not have contributed to the accident and was received after the accident occured, during the accident neither air bags deployed. Nlm
Consumer had found a safety notice from manufacturer that vehicle may be affected with sway bar problem. Consumer had experienced this problem when driving over a pothole, could feel vehicle wandering side to side. Then, had taken vehicle for check up, and dealer told consumer that vehicle could not be taken care under recall because they found out that vehicle had been involved in a wreck. *ak dealer sent consumer reimbursement.
Sway bar link failed prior to recall 00v402, however wheel bearing also had to be replaced on the first failure prior to the recall, consumer is questioning if the sway bar link breaking causes the wheel bearing to go out also.
The consumer discovered that front sway bar link was missing which caused a banging noise in the front end, this problem occured prior to recall notice 00v‑402. Nlm
Rear sway bar links broke. Please provide further details.
Owner demanded vehicle after waiting 2 1/2 hours to have recall (00v‑402)work performed, owner was not told job was completed, owner drove 31 miles to another dealership only to be told that recall work was performed by first dealership. Cj
Was driving and engine check light came on & stayed. Been to dealer. Had sensors replaced, but problem came back. Temperature gauge had failed to register. Fuel guage was not working, and stablizer bar had broken and was replaced. Also, power locks failed to release. *ak the sensors were being replaced over and over again.
Recall 00v402000/stabilizer bar link stub: driver's side stub broken while making a left turn at 15-20 MPH; manufacturer notified and informed that vehicle was under a recall. Consumer would like to know how come. No recall notice was sent to him on this problem ? *ak both link stubs had been replaced.
I never contacted ford to make a complaint because I thought my suspension was falling apart due to towing and bad roads in my area.. Then I get a recall for end links... But they refuse to pay for addition damaged related to the sway bar links. I'm not looking for payment but I think that it should be looked into by someone. I have almost rooled the vehicle many times because of the end links breaking and I am a very unhappy consumer. The parts were replaced twice and the ball joint once, the ball joint failed when the end link failed the second time. I might add I was a ford lover at one time, and I own many classic fords, but I will never buy a new ford again, nor will any of my family members. I just feel that the conser gets ripped off by big business like in my case, I'm forced to pay for damage done to my vehicle that was caused by the manufacturer. What a joke, henry ford is rolling in his grave. What a shame that a company doesn't care about the people that line thier pockets with money. I would like to that you for reading this. Sincerly john bugdonovitch.
On dec. 13, 2000, my 22 year old son totalled this vehicle after hitting a patch of "black ice" while traveling at a speed of approximately 45-50 MPH. The vehicle rolled according to an eyewitness 4 times and landed on its roof. My son was, thank god, wearing his seatbelt! He was able to release his seatbelt and crawled through the driver's window which had been broken out. He escaped without any injuries! My concern is so much emphasis has been placed on the rollover possibilities when a tire blows, why not the possibility of flipping when hitting ice? Is anything being investigated to correct the top heaviness of the vehicle, especially the 2-door models. More emphasis needs to be placed on the necessity of wearing seatbelts to survive a rollover..
Sway bar repair is not included in recall 00v‑402 for the consumers 1996 model due to VIN #. Nlm
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