Sway Bar problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer

11 problems related to sway bar have been reported for the 1997 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2009

Letter on behalf of constituent seeking information identifying recalled of defective sway bars in certain 1997 Ford Explorer vehicles. 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.

2 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2008

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer. While driving various speeds, the steering vibrated and the contact lost control of the steering wheel on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they discovered that the sway bar link failed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v402000 (suspension). The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 03-04-08.

3 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2006

- the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the vehicle started making a loud popping sound each time she made a right turn, the sound seemed as if it was coming from under the driver's seat area. The road and weather conditions were great. The contact stated that while driving if she hit a bump in the road the vehicle would make the same loud popping sound. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop on 12/28/06, and told the mechanic of the problem she was having, and the mechanic told the contact about the recall campaign # 00v402000 for suspension. The mechanic told the contact that she needed sway bar link replaced because it broke. The contact did pay $92. 67 for this repair. The contact feltthat since there was nothing else wrong with vehicle, the manufacturer should reimburse her for the repair amount. Updated 01/30/07.

4 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2006

Regarding recall 00v402000 on sway bar problems I also was told my vehicle was beyond the recall date however the same parts have broken just as the recall states.

5 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2004

The front passenger side sway bar fractured. Recall 00v402000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. . . . . . Sway bar broke in July 2004. Car felt like boat when driving. Vehicle was repaired in January 2005.

6 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2004

Vehicle lost steering control while driving 35-40 mph. This almost caused vehicle to run down an embankment. Vehicle taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the problem was caused by the sway bar links which needed to be replaced.

7 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2004

Sway bar link failure.

8 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2002

Nhtsa#00-v-402-000 sway bar link can fracture. The vehicle handling could be affected increasing the risks of a crash. Consumer states while wife was driving the vehicle at 65mph, the sway bar link bolts were broken, forcing the driver to pull off the road. The dealer has been notified. Mr Ford stated that the vehicle wasn't covered, in reference to the recall, due to the vehicle year. The link bolts on the left and the right sides were replaced. The passenger side bolts were in bad shape. Scc.

9 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2001

Consumer went to dealer because when making turns vehicle felt shaky, like it would roll over. Consumer had to make turns at crawling speed. Dealer found sway bar missing from vehicle. There is a recall on sway bar, but this vehicle not affected. Recall number is 00v402, consumer states sway bar blew out from vehicle causing a huge bang and vehicle to sway to the right almost causing an accident.

10 Sway Bar problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2000

While driving about any mph and when making a turn could hear a clicking noise. Consumer said it is just like recall 00 v 402 000 sway bar. Please provide more information.

11 Sway Bar problem

When making a right turn steering wheel would pull and pop. A recall has been issued on vehicle for sway bar;however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The problem was solved after 21/2 years.



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