Check air ride light illuminates intermittently. Mjs
1996 Ford Explorer suspension complaints
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Lower ball joint failed to operate at 44,000 mail of wear; dealer/mfr notified and refused to replace/repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Vehicle out of alignment replacement of faulty front wheel bearing did not rectify required installation of caster/camber kit to allign properly due to design of suspension system.
When making a left turn or when going over bumps in the road a squeaking noise occurs within the front driver's side wheel area. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Springs and shocks failed.
Springs and shocks failed.
While traveling at 50 MPH, day-time, sunny, dry, without cause the vehicle began to sway - about 50 yards, then vehicle rolled over three and one half times, slid down highway approximately 50 feet, on its top. Vehicle end on its side with roof in to the steering wheel, all windows broken, and windshield shattered.
While driving on interstate highway and attempting to correct direction of vehicle. It rotated conter-clockwise and went into a slide. Vehicle rolled over 4 timess. In addition, during its first rotation, door latch failed, door opened and driver partially ejected. Driver died from fatal injuries and passsenger wa s injured. Driver was not informed by ford of recall regarding door latches and locks (96v‑070).
Front end misalignment, causing vehicle vibration and premature wear of the tires.
Vehicle flooded with water due to manufacturer never installing the hoses that connect and drain excess water from the roof area, resulting in damage to interior of vehicle.
Accident caused alignment failure.
Front wheel bearing started to wobble, causing the sensor to fail, which caused the ABS to fail. The dealer has repaired the vehicle.
Fron wheel bearing failed.
The front end of the vehicle vibrates and has been making noises, after repairs they are still present.
Rear shock absorbers failed.
Front end is misaligned and the mud was found in the transmission.
Misalignment caused premature tire wear.
Poor suspension causes vehicle to lean to one side.
Sway bar failed.
Vehicles front end has severe vibration, making vit ery difficult to control. The front wheels are wearing unevenly and both steel radials are coming out.vehicles is riding on the inside of the tire.the kits are non-adjustable.
Vehicle wanders left to right, and when owner took vehicle dealer he was told that it was set to the proper specs. He also had taken vehicle to an independent dealer.
The upper control arm broke, causing wheel to come off/accident/injury.
No deployment of airbags during collision, causing injuries.
Rearended/fishtailed, resulting in vehicle rolling over at 25 MPH. Please describe details.
The vehicle shakes while driving. Please describe.
While driving 10-15 MPH, w/reason clearly not identified by ford truck rolled flipped on drivers side. Please describe details.
Rear end slid out of control, causing accident.
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