This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Front stablizer and sway bar have broken in the past 4 years, front tires can not be aligned and wear out faster because of this failure. Consumer states front stabalizer links were replaced due to on going complications, both front wheels bearing hub assembly failed, the front brake pads and rotors were replaced, and the front ball joints have some play.
Consumer contacted mechanic for grinding noises in ABS braking system. But was informed that front ABS brake pistons and calipers were made of plastic.
Firestone 7515 garners ferry rd, cola SC 29209 did following repairs:05/22/00 alternator, 05/01/00 both rear calipers & drums, 02/15/00 eet/eec sensors, including temp sending unit, egr valve, coolant temp sensor08/07/99 front driver side lower control arm, ball jt, alternator and horn. I purchased new tires 09/15/00. I removed Goodyear tires pulliam put on my truck 08/27/98.
Ongoing problem with excessive wear of rotors and pads which are causing erratic noise when applying brakes. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on several occasions and problem still occurring.
- Huntington, PA, USA
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When owner took truck for state inspection the front rotors and brake pads had to be replaced because the surface on the rotors were peeling off in chuncks. Owner did not experience any braking problems. Also, the underside of the Explorer, the front link pin fell off, was missing.
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- Marlborough, MA, USA