Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 17200 | 09/01/2003 | 10004070 | Vibration when driving 35-75 mph. 2004 explorer sport trac included. *tt | 11/17/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 042419 | 12/13/2004 | 10014096 | Revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt | 04/28/2005 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 16395 | 11/01/2002 | 10008328 | Squeak noise from the rear stabilizer bar link. *mj | 07/27/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 04213 | 11/01/2004 | 10013365 | Squeaking noise from rear sway bar link. *tt | 04/15/2005 | |
| 16735 | 04/01/2003 | 10002643 | Various noise issues from the rear leaf springs while driving. *tt | 09/09/2003 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 17777 | 05/01/2004 | 10008552 | Rear leaf spring noise. *tt | 08/04/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/27/2007 | 16000 | 1 | 08/31/2005 |
| 1) improper alignment specifications 2) destruction of all 4 goodyear tires 3) ford denied to replace tires although there is a technical service bulletin (05-11-11) pertaining to this issue. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2004 | 8000 | 4 | 04/01/2003 |
| Problems with tires on 2003 ford explorer. *mr there was a vibration in the front end, the tire were noticed worn on the inside, there was also a problem with the rear end which was tilted due to a bent frame, the rear end leaked as well. the dealer claimed that they couldn't find anything wrong. (three sets of tires in 20k miles and about two weeks later, they had to replaced one of the back tires again) the noise and vibration remained. *sc *jb | |||
| 07/08/2004 | 8000 | 7 | 04/01/2003 |
| The vehicle was purchased new with a bent frame and a bent rear axle. the vehicle was difficult to steer. 6 sets of tires were used and replaced during this defect. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer where it was diagnosed as a bent frame. however, the dealer will do nothing about the problem. *ak there was a vibration in the front of the vehicle, the dealers didn't find a problem. a couple of weeks later, the consumer noticed that the tires were worn on the inside. the consumer was informed that the rear end was tilted and there was no adjustment for this. the consumer was informed that the frame was bent. three sets of tires in 20k miles and about 2 weeks later, they had to replace 1 of the back tires again. the noise and vibration remained the same. the consumer requested to be compensated for the bent frame. the rear differential cover leaked. *sc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 11/14/2010 | 85959 | ||
| It started with humming vibrating noise in the front end left tire ending with front wheel bearing failure and small fire to the wheel bearing rubber boot and hard pulling to the left too dangerous to drive this is a major mechanical failure after inspecting i fount that only the one nut was holding tire on. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 37000 | 2 | 01/05/2003 |
| I have had to replace lower ball joints in my 2003 sport trac multiple times. at 37000 and at 60000 miles. *nm | |||