Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to front suspension upper ball joint have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2004

I own a 1998 Ford Explorer. In January I took it to be serviced because the steering seemed off and I do alot of highway driving. The problem turned out to be the suspension--the upper ball joint separation. I was told I was an accident waiting to happen. This was a very costly repair and I would hope this could be investigated to prevent any accidents that could occur if this is a problem that no one realizes is out there.

2 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2003

No description given.

3 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2003

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning upper ball joints broke, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Please fill in additional information.




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