Sway Bar Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

Front sway bar links had to be replaced because they were broke. I brought my car in for the recall of the rear suspension. I have not hit anything or been in a wreck so there is no reason for this to have been broke.

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Front sway bar links have been knocking over 1 year ago. At the time my car was only 5 years old. At first the Ford dealership they thought it was valve body in the suspension the first time they checked. Explorer was jerking when I slowed down to a stop. The second time I took it in they said it was the throttle body. They replaced that because I complained that I have had so many problems with a 5 to 6 year old car. Only has 77,000 miles on it.

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Passenger seat stuck all the way front won't move back and popping noise when turned wheel it's struck tower mounts struts and front sway bar links.

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"takata recall" I was driving about 10 miles took a right into the libiary parking lot and my front side drivers tire snapped the ball joint completely snapped and it broke the spring, upper control arm, sway bar and tyirod.

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Multiple problems engine light keeps coming on with different issues all within the last 6 months. I have had to have the thermostat housing unit replaced because it cracked, the transmission serviced and re calibrated, replaced the shift solenoid pack because truck would not accelerate and shifted hard. Felt like it was going to stall out. The power steering pressure switch replaced due to power steering leak and the sway bar link repaired because it came loose. Fuel filter replaced due to engine light code indicated issues. Truck only has 81000 miles and now getting ready to take it in again because it is making a loud "clunking" noise when making only left turns. Engine light remains on even after they reset it with every repair that has been done.

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I have had three incidents with my 2003 Ford Explorer. The first incident involved the suspension ( sway bars snapped, tires had to be repaired). Second incident was the transfer case and a wiggling drive shaft along with rear wheel bearings ( parts deemed defective by mechanics) , and emergency brakes that snapped off in my mechanics hands because they were rusty. Now it is transmission work for a possible faulty sensor. Ford needs to recalls before someone is killed due to catasrophic equipment failure! ive called them every time and they are aware of the issues but refuse to do anything other then document them and say have a nice day!.

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Was driving from work to pick up daughter from soccer approx 2 miles away. Started hearing a noise that sounded maybe like something was stuck in hubcap. . Noise seemed to be more noticeable when vehicle was braking or slowing down. Drove approx. Another 10 miles before parking the vehicle for the night. Next morning(sat) called our local dealer to see if they could get it in to look at it. Service states that the sway bar is loose and that two of the 5 bolts that hold the wheel in place on the driver's side rear were sheared off. Car is at the garage now and they gave me a loaner to use while it iis being repaired. It was in for service about a month ago and the u-joint was replaced and a couple of other issues were fixed all under the extended warranty that was purchased when we purchased the vehicle. The only other time that I know of that the driver rear tires was off was back in may of this year when it had a complete brake job at another local service provider. So far the service dept at the dealer has been good and they have treated me well as far as getting a loaner vehicle etc. . . . But I am concerned that this could be a safety issue for others. If I had not brought this in to be looked at, we could have very easily been involved in an accident had the wheel snapped off on us. That is scary to think about. We are very lucky to not have that happen to us.

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.

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The contact owns a 1996 Ford Explorer. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a strange noise. He noticed that the front driver's side sway bar failed. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v402000 (suspension); therefore, they would not assist. The vehicle will be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 105,000.

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The coil spring on my 2002 Ford Explorer snapped off at the top and now rests atop my sway bar. I have read of several complaints of this happening since it has happened to me.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Explorer. While driving 20 mph, the contact lost control of her vehicle when she drove over a bump. There is a recall for the suspension (NHTSA campaign id # 00v402000) however; the manufacturer stated that the repair was previously performed. The current and failure mileages were 164,827. Updated 04/11/08 the consumer stated the sway bar link broke. Updated.

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.

- 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.

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.

1998 Ford Explorer. The contact states there is a broken sway bar link pin. He states this is happening again and again. This has happened three times since they purchased the vehicle. The vehicle will pull to the left and then pull to the right real badly. The vehicle was then taken to the place of purchase. They replaced the sway bar link pin twice. This started on August 4, 2005. The vehicle was taken to dealer on August 8, 2005 . Then the problem started less than 20 days later.

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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.

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.

Sway bar link failure.

In Feb 04 the vehicle was taken in for the sway bar replacement. Since that time, it has been riding worse and making rattling noises when going over bumps. Talked to dealership that fixed it the first time and they said it most likely is not the same thing and will charge $35-$68 fee to inspect the front end. The did not do a diagnosis the first time the vehicle was brought in according to their rep walt. Therefore my question is, has there been any other front end problems with this vehicle that has a pending recall on it?.

The recall componet regarding the front sway bar link failed four times.

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.

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.

Consumer took car in for a recall repairs on sway bar, upon receiving vehicle consumer noticed a loud grinding sound, and hard to steer wheel.

Consumer had found a safety notice from manufacturer that vehicle may be affected with sway bar problem. Consumer had experienced this problem when driving over a pothole, could feel vehicle wandering side to side. Then, had taken vehicle for check up, and dealer told consumer that vehicle could not be taken care under recall because they found out that vehicle had been involved in a wreck. Dealer sent consumer reimbursement.

The sway bar (00s47) and two firestone tires failed prior to recall notices, while the consumer was attempting to Dodge another vehicle in front of his vehicle two of the firestone tire failed and the sway bar broke causing the vehicle to rollover 3 times into a ditch, the consumer sustained cuts, bruises and muscle pulls and tears in the upper body (firestone wilderness at 255/70r16). Nlm.

Sway bar link failed prior to recall 00v402, however wheel bearing also had to be replaced on the first failure prior to the recall, consumer is questioning if the sway bar link breaking causes the wheel bearing to go out also.

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.

The contact owns a 1995 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the sway bar was fractured. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the link rod needed to be replaced. The failure recurred twice over a one year period. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Pe# 00039; nut to hold front sway bar had sheard away. Consumer has had nut replaced by dealer.

The consumer discovered that front sway bar link was missing which caused a banging noise in the front end, this problem occured prior to recall notice 00v-402. Nlm.

I have replaced the sway bar links twice since new.

Rear sway bar links broke. Please provide further details.

Sway bar repair is not included in recall 00v-402 for the consumers 1996 model due to VIN #. Nlm.

A bolt that holds the sway bar bracket to the wheel snapped due to corrosion which could have caused loss of control. Dealer will replace bolt with the same design.

Vehicle shakes violently when accelerating up to 60mph or more. Vehicle has been in for same problem appproximately 4 times. At last incident dealer found that sway bar was broken. Please provide moe information.

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