Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Problems of Ford Expedition - part 1

About 3-4 years ago, the left stabilizer link broke. I noticed a loud thump when hitting bumps after pulling off the interstate. 2 weeks ago, we had a loud thump under the passenger side of the vehicle, this time the right stabilizer link was broke. This problem appears to have been investigated in the past here, however it seems to have been dismissed. This problem increases the roll of the front end when turning and can be dangerous in a quick turn to avoid an accident, etc. This vehicle is not used off road or where increased stresses are put on the suspension. This is the second occurrence on this vehicle.

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Both front stabilizer links have failed in our 1999 Ford Expedition. Initial failure was about 2 years ago; second failure was last Dec. Both failures were discovered while changing oil .

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I almost flipped my wife's 1999 Ford Expedition on christmas evening (yesterday) when both stabilizer bar links sheared off. My family, including four children, were in the car. We were proceeding on a rural road at the posted speed limit when the handling went out and the vehicle started drifting all over the road. Anything over 40 mph became unsafe around turns. It cost me $84 to replace the parts today (self-installed). It could have killed my family. I want Ford to reimburse me for the parts and I want them to investigate whether a recall would be prudent. I owned two 1995 explorers and both were recalled for this defect (which is the only reason I knew to look for it). I am a licensed attorney. Notice of a defect gives rise to negligence. Not only does a quality and safety issue like this one damage Ford's reputation, economically it less expensive to replace the parts than to wait for the fatalities to materialize as these vehicles age. I want Ford to reimburse me for the parts and investigate the issue or I will never buy another Ford product again. Ford, do the right thing here.

Truck was at dealer for maintenance. Front suspension: stabilizer links were broken off completely.

Father went to replace brake pads on front brakes. Observed that links from anti-sway bar were broken on one side and missing on other side. Car has less than 75,000 miles on it. Loss of anti sway control allows car to potentially roll. Recomend manufacture check 1999 Expeditions.

The front stablizer bar broke.

On may 28th, 2005 I was performing a pre-vacation safety inspection of my 2000 Ford Expedition when I noticed that the front anti sway bar ends were not connected to anything on my vehicle. I called shawnee mission Ford in shawnee, KS for advice. They directed me to bring the vehicle in for immediate repair. After arrival at the dealer, I stayed with the mechanic to observe repairs. He showed me two rusted and broken halves of link that had snapped in two from corrosion and metal fatigue. He said that he gets several of these each week on f150s, Expeditions and explorers. He referred to it as a design flaw that has been rectified by a recall on the explorer with a larger or reinforced link, but not on the Expedition or the f150. I decided this should be reported for two reasons. First, someone could be injured or have their vehicle damaged by the bottom half of these links falling of onto the roadway. Second, I suspect the premature and choppy wear of my front tires is directly attributable to this defect. Someone equipped this vehicle with that item for a reason. It isn't performing its intended purpose. It should be recalled and fixed with an acceptable and safe part. 1.

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I have a 1997 Ford Expedition, I was driving home through the country, when going into a curve, I heard a pop come from the front of the truck. Truck went into a hard lean , but I was able to keep under control. From previous ownership of a Ford explorer, I knew what happened. Upon inspection sway bar links had broken.

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Upon looking under my truck I notices the anti sway bar was not connected on either end of the bar to anything. I have the truck at miller Ford where they have told me they see several of these weekly. I asked how could it be? the reply was they simply break off. I asked wouldn't they be any remnants of the connection left? the reply was "no" they simply fall off onto the road. Could this be a dangerous situation for not only a rollover but a projectile being launched onto the hyway? seeing as they see "at least six cases a week.

While getting anoil change my mechanic noticed that a connecting strut for the front stabilizer bar of my 1999 Ford exped. Was completely missing from the drivers side. He informed me that he sees a lot of these missing. I immediatly went to my local dealer and asked if there was a recall on this problem and was told that there was only a recall at this time on the Ford rangers. I have now purchased the parts and replaced them myself.

The front sway bar linkage bolts rusted and broke on both sides. I only had 47k miles on my vehicle. I noticed the vehicle jerked after hitting pot holes almost being uncontrollable if I was not holding on the steering wheel with both hands.

1999 Ford Expedition had failure of the front stabilizer bar links. After checking on internet I found that there was a recall on 1997-1998 Fords for the same problem. I checked with two dealers, Ford & Mercury in my town and they said that they have been having a considerably higher number of failures of the stabilizer bar links even now. Ford customer service said that they can't help with the problem as there is nothing in their data base ref. The problem.

Stabilizer bar broke while backing out of the driveway. As a result, the front end collapsed to the ground.

Bolt that holds front stabalizer to driver side wheel suspension assembly has either snapped or worked itself out and is missing. This causes a clunking sound when turning or travelling over bumps. Concern over loss of front stability while turning. No impact or collision is responsible for this problem.

Link assembly on stabilizer bar broken on both front right and front left and totally missing. Occasional "thumping" noise under front end warranted further inspection and that was when the linkages were found to be missing. Ford service dept. Said this happens occasionally? vehicle only had 59. 6k miles.

2000 Ford Expedition, eddie bauer concern: front stabilizer link bolts appear to be counterfit. The bolts fail at the top connection to the stabilizer bar at 62,000-65,000 miles. This creates unsafe steering and handling under many driving conditions. The head of the bolt shears off. The oem bolt does not meet the strength requirements for this vehicle. Replacement bolts contained in the link kits from Ford are not the same. The bolts are galvanized and appear to be imperial (british) standard vice metric. The local Ford dealer where I purchased the new link kits says that they discover many such failures and sell many replacement kits for this vehicle. These bolts are lifetime items. They should never fail. The results could be catastrophic. I have the remainder of the assembly that recently failed. The other side failed last spring and the assembly fell off completely. I would like to send that parts that I have to your research group.

While driving steering wheel became loose. Was hard to maintain control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated that the front stabilizer bar had snapped and needed to be repaired.

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Went for tires on my 1998 Ford Expedition and was shown that both left and right front stabilizer links were missing. Did a web search and saw many references to an investigation in 2001 into faulty stabilizer links on this model. Was there a resolution? looking for reimbursement.

While vehicle was being serviced for an oil change, it was discovered that the stabilizer bar link bolts were missing from the front end.

I just had to replace the front stabilizer bar links on my 1998 Expedition. My husband had to replace the links on his 1997 Expedition during the past year, too.

Front right stabilizer link failed on my 1998 Ford Expedition.

I have a 1998 Ford Expedition XLT, and I have found that both front stabilizer bar links are broken off. This is a major road hazard to my life and anyone else on the road. Has this been recalled. I know someone that just had to replace theirs. If not for them I would be no wiser.

The front stabilizer bar bolt keeping breaking off. In separate occurrences the bolts have fallen off or broken off on the right and left side. Don't know if the weight of the front end is to much for the vehicle. The Expedition has been driver, just an inconvenience and a concern.

Defective stabilizer bar, it could break.

Front stalbilizer links broke on 1999 Expedition.

While getting other repairs done on vehicle technician pointed out that there was no stabilizer bar. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Pe 01 022/front stabilizer link: while getting an alignment, technician informed consumer that right front stabilizer bar was broken. Dealer and manufacturer were notified and the parts were available for analysis.

Found stabilizer bar link missing on right front. Unknown as to when or how it failed except that front started pulling to the right continuously several months ago.

Stabilizer bar broke while driving vehicle at about 35-40 mph.

Vehicle would pull to the right. Contacted dealer, and informed consumer that alignment might be off. Problem was due to breaking of links on stablizer bar.

Both front stabilizer links broken and missing. This is the third Ford expidition owned personally or by our firm that has experienced the same failure.

While driving front stabilizer bar and bolts fell off. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic replaced stabilizer bar link.

Don't know when the stabilizer bars actually snapped, have been having shaking problems for months. Had read a news article that the NHTSA was investigating other Ford Expedition stabilizer bar problems. Felt you should know of this failure in suspension for your records and hopefully for a future Ford recall.

While traveling on rough roads or making a sharp turn in any direction there is a "clunking" noise coming from left/ front of vehicle. Consumer noticed that stabilizer bar was disconnected. Dealership was examining vehicle for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

Heard a noise coming from front end of vehicle after straightening out from a right hand turn. Investigated and found the front stabilizer bar had a broken bolt on the right end link. Could possibly be a hazard if swerving at high speeds.