Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Ford Expedition

Ford Expedition owners have reported 7 problems related to front suspension wheel bearing (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the Expedition.

1 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 07/26/2003

Certified ltr requesting NHTSA initiate a defect investigation re selected Ford motor company vehicles left front inner bearings for advanced fatigue cracks. Complainant was recently asked to consult in the matter of a fatal high speed head on two-vehicle collision. While driving westbound 2001 Ford Expedition veered into the oncoming lane and struck an eastbound 2000 Ford f250 long bed truck towing a 5th wheel travel trailer. The resulting collision killed the three occupants in the 2001 Expedition and the two occupants in the 2000 Ford f250 pickup truck. Metallurgical analysis showed that the left front inner bearing failed on the explorer as a result of progressive fatigue. The bearing failure occurred at approximately 30,000 miles. Please reference odi# 10139953 to obtain information on the 2000 Ford f250 pickup truck.

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2 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 06/17/2003

While driving at low speed heared a noise. Front wheel bearing failed, and wheel separated from the vehicle. Dealer notified.

3 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 2000 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 03/05/2002

Front right wheel started to wobble while driving at highway speed of 55-60 mph. Vehicle taken to a repair shop, and informed that plastic bearing needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.

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4 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Vehicle sways left to right at any speed. Vehicle was taken dealer for repairs, and mechanic noticed that both front bushings popped off. Mechanic stated it was a common problem at that shop.

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5 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 2001 Ford Expedition

The vehicle experienced a problem with the wheel bearings. When the wheel was removed, the spindle had no threads and was practically worn away. Rotors and spindle were replaced. Provide further details. Jb.

6 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 1999 Ford Expedition

While driving and applying brakes there is noise occurring. Dealer states vulture clips need to be replaced on wheel bearings.

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7 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem of the 1998 Ford Expedition

The front wheel bearing failed at a low mileage.

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Problem Category	Number of Problems
Suspension problems	103
Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar problems	67
Suspension Torsion Bar problems	60
Front Suspension problems	57
Rear Suspension problems	30
Front Suspension Control Arm problems	23
Sway Bar problems	22
Rear Air Suspension Springs problems	11
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems	7
Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems	7