1998 Ford Explorer: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 5, 2013 · Transmission · 250,000 miles · SD

My 1998 eddie bauer ford explorer does not move and when I try to put it in any gear it squeals.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Steering · 32,000 miles · NJ

The steering wheel makes a grinding noise when making a left of right turn. Dealership replaced the power steering hose with an updated one, as stated in the technical servic ebulletin 9821-01 which corrected the problem.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · VA

Vehicle lost power (to accelerate) yesterday after grinding noise from transmission. Coasted into a parking lot, but was unable to move it from there. Continued to grind moving shift lever from any gear into park. Vehicle has less than 60,000 miles on it. Current transmission is a replacement. Previous (original) transmission dropped into neutral and engine revved (w/ loss of power) at inopportune moments- while accelerating or trying to accelerate, while coasting or while at a complete stop. Began complaining about this about a month after purchase, but transmission was not replaced until jan. 2002. I was given a 12-month warranty on it then, although the vehicle was purchased with the extended warranty, which was supposed to cover everything (bumper to bumper) to 50,000 miles.

Filed Aug 21, 2002 · Transmission · VA

Vehicle lost power to wheels, grinding gear noise in all gears - park selection would not hold.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Steering · NE

When turning steering wheel to the left theres a rubbing grinding sound coming from steering. Took to dealer, and they stated that steering wheel case needed replacing. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Steering · MA

Consumer hears a grinding noise when slowing down and applying or releasing the brakes. Vehicle was taken to the dealer and inner tie rod had deteriorated from wear and tear. The part was replaced.*ak

Filed Mar 19, 2002 · Suspension · IA

On going squealing noise coming from front wheels while driving, vehicle has been to dealer on two occasions, and the problem has reoccurred. *ak consumer was told that the new parts would eliminate the noise, but it has not.

Filed May 11, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · MA

There was squeaking noise coming from front of vehicle as if shocks were going bad in vehicle. In march, dealership informed her that there was nothing wrong with vehicle. On may 11, 2001- after the warranty expired, dealership informed consumer that following components needed to be replaced: both upper ball joints, right outer tie rod , and alignment. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Dec 24, 2000 · Transmission · AZ

Bearing failed caused by dirt passing by seal/ causing squeak in front l/r sides / will cause bearing fail "ford service manager has stated that ford knows is "only front drive train componet not covered. Have had to request past recalls to be done after 8 times being told they did it, I found out was lied to and had to contact you in past to get ford to fix. Atty. General az has complaint filed.

Filed Dec 5, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · TN

Engine starting failure has caused the car to be left two times, each time it stumbled and when it did start my wife put it into drive at which time it rolled into traffic and cut off again. This is dangerous, the shop I took it to could find no bad codes and had no idea why it happened. I found a tsb concerning it on your website so now I know others are having the same problem. Concerning the squeeling coming from the front end at speeds from 0-40, I took it to a shop and they sprayed some lubricant on it but the noise returned, I am afraid that something is going to fail in the front end and again. I found a tsb concerning the same problem on your site, so I am not alone in this problem. The oil leak was noticed when the squeal problem was investigated and again I noticed a tsb conserning the rear main seal leaking.

Filed Nov 12, 1999 · Acceleration, Suspension · MA

Suspension problems began after a heavy load was in the vehicle.(400-500 lbs) the front end rode 1 foot above the rear end.since then the car has handeled quite differently,and has constant loud squeaks and grinds. The bushings recently were removed and greased,under carriage arms in front had to be replaced. Problem appears to be ok,why did this start at 6000 miles? Hesitation during hard acceleration,always from stop,crossing intersection.extensive throttle body,housing repair work neccessary,recalls did not solve the problem.two friends with 98 explorers have had exact problems with load carrying and suspension problems.hesitation problems as wellave had ecact problems not solve the problem er carriage

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Suspension, Transmission · OH

Vehicle would lock into and out of 4-wheel drive rapidly on dry, smooth pavement for no reason ,causing vehicle to lurch and lag ( jerking ) and causing front left wheel hop and vibration. Dealership has removed the 4 wheel drive capabilty of this vehicle to reslove the problem instead of repairing. The originally equipped 4 wheel drive explorer is now only 2 wheel drive. Indicator lights on dash now continuously flash providing somewhat of a drivers distraction. Also vehicle has a loud squeal in front end at speeds from 1 thru 40 MPH which one failed repair attempt has been made. Also vehicle engine has loud mechanical engine noise ( knocking and banging ) in upper engine area.