Rear Suspension Problems of Ford Explorer - part 2

The rear-end of the vehicle made a humming noise when traveling between 30 mph and 45 mph. The owner has taken the vehicle to the dealer, as well as contacted the manufacturer who was not doing anything to assist the consumer. Provide further details.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford Explorer. While accelerating from a stop or attempting to make a right or left turn at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated as if something was rubbing in the rear. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice regarding this failure. The dealer is currently stating that the vehicle has rear suspension failure in the clutch pack. The vehicle has a TSB 06-4-4 for this failure. The current mileage was 79,900 and failure mileage was 23.

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I bought a 2003 Ford Explorer XLT right off the lot brand new. Within months I noticed a small wet spot in the rear of the vehicle. After my first oil change I mentioned it to where I bought the vehicle and the told me that my differently is low but not leaking. Then I asked what about the wet spot on the ground. With 7 months from that a huge puddle from the rear of my car on vacation with the vehicle and drop it at a Ford dealer it's my rear differently seals. Fixed that paid for it because they say where and tear. About 1 year later same thing get it fixed about 1 year and half same thing and continue to fix it. Talk to Ford motor company they say it is out of warranty but when I started calling them in 2004 it was only 5 months old and I paid for the piece to be repaired. Today my vehicle is back in the shop for a fourth time same exact problem although now the Ford dealership says the axle is frozen in there and they need to break it before fixing the rear differential. Why hasn't this been recalled. Seeking help for this lemon!!!!.

When driving 30 mph vehicle vibrated in the rear. Also, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the rear. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

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There's a loud roaring noise in the rear end when the gas pedal is depressed. Dealership indicated that this is due to a glitch in the redesigned rear end, but there is no solution at this time for it.

While driving at any speed there was heavy rear vibration. Dealer and manufacturer had to this point refused to acknowledge that there was anything wrong with the vehicle.

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Humming/whinning sound coming from rear-end especially when accelerating. Brought in to dealership 3 times, repaired 2 times while under warranty. Rear-end completely changed 2nd time. Making the whinning sound again now even louder, drowns out radio. Not under warranty anymore but obviously a manufacturer defect with the 2002 model, considering all the complaints with the exact problem I have read upon research. Will a recall be issued to prevent any accidents that could occur from a rear-end going out while driving? my Explorer is a family hauler, hate to put my babies at risk. . .

While driving (65 mph) on I 95 through richmond virginia, at 12:30 after midnight, my 2002 Ford Explorer (62,000 miles) developed a vibration. I made it to the Ford dealer and left it for repairs. The rear end bearing, axle shaft, cv joint failed. Four (4) days later I was on the road. It was a very frightening experience. Ford would not accept responsibility. There is no maintenance on the rear axle bearings. This is a new design and I bought an early unit.

A thumping noise could be heard from the rear of the vehicle while driving.

Left rear spring broken approximately 3" from top of spring. Spring protective coating only 20% remaining and essentially non functional. Extremely heavy rust in this region of spring.

Summary was unreadible, and then disappeared.

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Vehicle idled up and down and up and down all the time like its was recycling. Vehicle experienced some loss of power. In may of 2001, consumer took vehicle into dealer for a sulphur smell. Dealer told consumer that vehicle was fine. On 31st of may, engine light came on, and would not go out. Took back to dealer, and the dealer stated consumer needed a new engine. Also, vehicle would not stay on raod when ground was wet. Dealer replaced stabilizer.

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Consumer was traveling 35mph in snow. While going up a hill rear end came around & it rolled over. Dealer & manufacturer were no help, they referred consumer to NHTSA hotline.

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My wife commented that she had difficulty steering her Ford Explorer on 4/8/00. I drove the vehicle and agreed that it seemed to "sway" from side to side. Examining the vehicle, I noticed a part was missing from the front right wheel/axle assembly. I later found the part in my driveway. It was a "sway link assembly" according to the dealer. I had dealer replace lf as well as rf as I feel the part was defective. It simply snapped in half. Things like this should last the life of the car, not break after 5 years.

Rear end slid out of control, causing accident.

Vehicle has always swayed. Even after new tires and rotations. Replaced axle seal.

Vehicle has a one inch lean on the left rear side. Communicated, online with several other people who also noticed this unbalance in their Explorers. Safety concerned due to accident history of the Ford Explorer and the possibility that the vehicle is not too heavy on the left side.

Consumer took vehicle to tri-lake Ford to have recall 00v402000 repairs performed. But, dealer refused to perform repairs because consumer did not buy vehicle from that dealer.

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Consumer had firestone tire replaced with goodyear , which is now showing evidence of wear. Consumer feels its the suspension that is causing tire to prematurely wear out, and it is the only vehicle that has rear suspension lower than front.

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When making a right or left turn rear end of the vehicle slips and a loud noise occurs. After numerous attempts, dealer has not identified the problem.

While driving at low speed consumer heard a noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealership serviced vehicle, but could not duplicate the problem.