1997 Ford Explorer suspension problems

Filed May 3, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 147,000 miles · WY

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started to shake abnormally, the contact was unable to drive in 4 wheel drive. The contact stated the check gauge warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the front drive shaft, the control arms, the front oxygen sensor, and the front and rear brakes needing to be replaced. The control arms were replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 175,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

My lights don't work stabilizing bar is bad,speed control dose not work security key code not working,door controls do not work.wiper work sometimes.ball joint are bad, tires wearing bad,,bushings are very bad.transmission is starting to slip,all wheel drive does not work, it grinding sound.heaf light only brights work.

Filed Mar 26, 2013 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated that when driving approximately 35-40 MPH over a road bump, the vehicle would sway from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the front stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times however, the failure recurred after each repair. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Engine, Suspension · 42,000 miles · WI

Since the explorer was 5 years old the driver side of the truck was starting to settle/ be lower than the passenger side. Until it was so bad the shop stated we needed to replace the rear springs, shocks and stabilizer and *** the rear was also lower than the front. So we had to replace the front shocks and several suspension parts to try to level the vehicle back to normal. Now with the engine blown the truck again was settling to the passenger side and toward the rear!!!!!

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Suspension · 189,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. The contact stated that when driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH over a road bump, the vehicle would seem to shift to the left. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the front stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 189,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 196,000 miles · NY

Multiple issues with vehicle when turning either right or left vehicle comes to a complete stops then a very loud bang is heard, told it was hub but replaced hub and still happens, was also told it was u-joint on drive shaft have yet to replace it have not notified dealer as of yet.

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Suspension · 126,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford explorer. When she started the vehicle there was a clicking sound and the vehicle begin swaying from back and forth. The contact stated that the right front sway bar link was broken and sheared. A mechanic looked under the vehicle and observed that the bar was broken. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that recall# 00v402000 component: suspension is related; however, the VIN does not apply to the recall. The failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Suspension · 59,000 miles · GA

Weak rear springs on left rear of ford explorer, making vehicle lean to the left.

Filed Oct 22, 2009 · Suspension · ME

Letter on behalf of constituent seeking information identifying recalled of defective sway bars in certain 1997 ford explorer vehicles. *nj the consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in recall 00v40200, however the right and left sway bar links failed exactly as described in the recall.

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Suspension · 730,000 miles · MI

The right rear leaf spring is bad and this causes the tires to ware which has caused us several dollars to replace tires. I've been told that leaf springs don't go bad but mine has.