Ford recommends incorrect adjustment of rear brakes, which causes overheating of drums and eventual failure of axle seals, axle bearings, and tire on the rim attached to the brake drum. Ford stipulates that brake shoes are to be touching drum when brakes are adjusted. This results in frictional heat build-up, and is likely to be a contributor to tire failures reported with the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer, Aerostar, and Ranger all share power train and drive train components. This practice has cost me $000S on my 4 Ford Aerostars (1989, 1992, 1994, and 1997 model years)

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

While driving my vehicle the right front wheel bearing experienced a catastrophic failure. This failure resulted in a sudden loss in almost all braking power and loss of front right wheel nearly coming off vehicle. The entire front spindle assembly, brake rotor, and caliperand ball joints were detroyed. Due to the nature of the repair the left front brake rotor, caliper and shoes had to be replaced in order for the vehicle to operate efficiently. This incident cost in excess of $1,400 to replace I researched your web site and found a identical problem ODI id 554544 I would appreciate any help in a resultion to retrieve lost expences and and my next best course of action.

- Manassas, VA, USA

Received recall notice #97V204000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle in for repairs for transfer case. After repairs, picked vehicle up. Had problem right away. Was a loud bang. This caused additional damage in rear end. Dealer refused to help w/problem.also, rear differential bearings had cracked. It sounded like metal on metal.

- Union Bridge, MD, USA