1998 Ford Explorer suspension problems

Filed Jan 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · IN

I was driving my truck and one day it started acting weird. My stereo started shutting off and coming in by itself. A couple days later I was driving and my stereo and information center went out and came back on. My truck will only go about 30mps cause it won't shift either. Couple days ago it started back firing. What could be the problem.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Suspension · 123,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as though it would tip over and swayed when driving approximately 70-75 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension malfunctioned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, a noise emitted when the steering wheel was being maneuvered. The malfunction occurred whenever making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front and rear ball joints were defective. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2008 · Suspension · 80,500 miles · MO

During the annual vehicle safety inspection, it was reported that the two front suspension stabilizer link bolts were broken. Each bolt had failed as a result of rust and corrosion at the upper end where it attached to the stabilizer. This resulted in a degradation of handling ability, which in a SUV vehicle with high center of gravity, could have caused a serious accident. Parts were replaced and I am retaining what is left of the failed parts for further examination.

Filed Oct 12, 2007 · Suspension · 64,957 miles · NY

Failure of front wheel bearing hub assembly. Wheel broke loose leaving vehicle undrivable. Wheel bearing hub assembly had to be replaced.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Airbags, Body · 90,000 miles · CA

Dt: contact stated that right after purchasing the vehicle he had replace the brakes, tires, fuel filter, the fuel injection was cleaned , the anti lock sensors where replaced, the windshield was replaced . The air bags are also deployed. While driving the vehicle it vibrates on the left side. He took the vehicle to a mechanic they put the vehicle on a rack trying to line the vehicle. It would not line up. They found that the ball joints bad, also the motor mounts are broken. The mechanic told him that the frame is bent beyond repair.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Suspension · NY

Dt: 1998 ford explorer. The contact states there is a broken sway bar link pin. He states this is happening again and again. This has happened three times since they purchased the vehicle. The vehicle will pull to the left and then pull to the right real badly. The vehicle was then taken to the place of purchase. They replaced the sway bar link pin twice. This started on august 4, 2005. The vehicle was taken to dealer on august 8, 2005 . Then the problem started less than 20 days later.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Suspension · 42,538 miles · MA

Front suspension ball joints front wheel bearings and brake rotors

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 103,000 miles · TX

Since purchasing a used 1998 ford explorer I have been blessed with nothing but problems with it. 6 months after purchasing the vehicle my wheel bearings went out and damaged the spindle. This was a $500 expense as the spindle was a dealer part. When I purchased it there were 26000 miles on it...there were about 36000 when the bearings went out...just as the warranty expired. Then, about a year later, the upper air intake manifold got a hole burned in it. Again, ford couldn't offer me any kind of help and said it was a $800-1000 repair. On a side note, this type of problem was a known issue by ford. In fact, recalls were made by ford to replace the intakes free of charge to fleets but not to the general public. Just recently my freeze plugs rusted through and caused my car to overheat. This has been quoted by ford as a $1300 repair. I called ford to see about some sort of goodwill warranty and of course anything with goodwill in the equation is definitely something ford will not do. I currently have 2 years left on the loan for a piece of crap car that isn't even worth half of what I still owe on it. I am really thinking of taking it back to the dealer and parking right in front of the entry way and taking the keys with me and telling them to stick it up their rears. Ford makes the whole car industry look really bad and in no way would I ever buy another ford. Please help us consumers out and make the game fair between the auto industry and consumers...we are getting ripped off left and right while they keep getting richer and richer.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Suspension · NJ

Vehicle locked up after about 1/2 hour of driving. Consumer called ford, and had an appointment to take the vehicle in for this problem. But it will cost consumer $100.00 just for ford to look at the vehicle. Consumer was not involved in an accident yet, but was afraid that he will.