Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 98116 | 01/19/1998 | 605577 | Information regarding comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure developed to assist technicians with vehicle service. *tt | 07/12/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 16735 | 04/01/2003 | 10002643 | Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt | 09/09/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE92029 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/16/1992 | 08/31/1992 | WHL SEPARATION/TORQUE LOSS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Manufacturer's recall 94m85 repairs for radius arm bushing on right side was performed in january 1995. radius arm bushing on right side failed again, allowing vehicle to have poor stability after rolling over uneven pavements/bumps. manufacturer was denying any responsibibity on repairing recall failures a second time. please describe details.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 2 | ||
| Frame has broken at radius arm. *ak *jb | |||
| 2 | 12/01/1997 | ||
| Have had to replace radius arm brackets twice already since we have owned this vehicle in the past 3 yrs and the bushings are squeaking again so i am sure the brackets are cracked again. this is getting rediculous and i would like to know why these crack so easily and need replaced so much.*ak | |||
| 1 | 02/19/1997 | ||
| Starter failed. *slc radius arm needed replaced. air conditioner needed replaced. hydraulic control unit needed replaced. *slc | |||
| 01/23/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Have had 3 certified mechanics look at this vechical all with the same conclusion the radial arm bushings have prematurly failed due to a deffect when car was built.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| There is a vibration that occurs at speeds between 65mph and 70mph. vibration was present with old tires and did not go away with a new set on rims and tires. engine cooling problem, especially fan clutch froze, causing the fan itself to develop stress cracks. had to replace both units. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 9 | 12/23/1995 | |
| Front brake rotors and calipers failed. also, replaced radius arm and bushings. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 7 | 06/14/1991 | |
| Radius arm bushings malfunctioned. in addition, premature wear of brake pads. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 2 | 04/01/1994 | |
| Metal radius arm frame hanger is cracked and metal crystallized. *ak consumer sttes this part holds the axle in place.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Radius arm, became loose and caused noise when turniing the wheel. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Radius arm is loose and causing the driver to steer hard.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 07/01/1992 | 08/27/1990 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to dealer many times for front end alignments and a replacement of the transaxle. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1991 | |||
| While making a left or right turns vehicle moves side to side which may cause a loss of control. took to dealer, but dealer could not determine the cause. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 05/22/1998 | |||
| Vehicle vibrates constantly. | |||
| 0 | |||
| While driving at speeds of 60mph or more a severe vibration occurs, making it very difficult to steer and have control over the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1991 | 1 | 04/22/1991 | |
| Front end vibrates at highway speeds. | |||
| Vibrates above speed 55-60 mph-no injuries but afraid of auto on highway. *ak | |||
| 08/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle shakes/vibrates while driving. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Front end shimmies at highway speeds, there is a harmonic that develops between motor mounts and tires, there is a tech svc bulletin no 95-22-16 ref to problem. | |||
| 09/20/1994 | |||
| Vehicle shakes, including floor board while driving 55 to 65 mph; exact cause unkown; according to ford, could be wear of critical parts; hazardous driving. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 04/25/1998 | |||
| Ball joints are failing. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Warped bushing on the right control arm causes the vehicle to pull to the right. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||
| 03/20/1996 | 0 | ||
| Poor design of hubs prevented vehicle from switching to 4-wheel drive while driving uphill. *dh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer stated that when the vehicle turned either right or left the sway bar did not come back to the center. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| The right front wheel stabilizer bar that holds the front end alignment melt this is the third time this happen purchase truck new . tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 12/21/2003 | 1 | 01/24/2003 | |
| While driving 10 mph after hearing a strange dragging noise my left wheel came off after retreiving the tire i noticed the rotor brake chamber was still bolted tightly to the wheel some bearings looked like they had fallen out the brake line was snapped the suspention around the wheel was broken i had the vehicle towed by my triple aaa towing company rented a car and used the internet to investigate and make this report because it looks like an manufactures default i also took pictures and have not worked on the vehicle i am waaiting your response so i can get an estimate from an certified mechanic as of yet i have not consulted an attorney. *ak | |||
| 07/16/2000 | 3 | 05/01/2000 | |
| Inherent design flaw in 1991-1994 ford 4x4 explorer models, wheels bearings can come loose and result in wheel failure and possible accident. design flaw allows locking nut to work loose when under loads such as off-raod use or larger off-road tires.*ak | |||
| 1 | 09/24/1992 | ||
| Radius arm bushings failure prior to recall notice. | |||
| 07/30/1995 | |||
| The bushings were replaced a year ago and now they need replacing again and the brakes do not work. please describe. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| 02/21/2002 | |||
| While traveling 55mph on highway and without prior warning left rear wheel bearing locked up, and rear end lifted up . dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 10/25/1996 | 1 | 01/03/1991 | |
| Rear suspension failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 0 | 04/14/2003 | |
| Mva, damage to rearend & drivetrain; driverseat & seatbelt poss. compromised. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Vehicle vibrates due to engine mounts and lack of installation of the rear axle lateral shock absorber. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/10/2003 | 0 | 04/14/2003 | |
| Mva, damage to rearend & drivetrain; driverseat & seatbelt poss. compromised. *ak | |||