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The contact owns a 1995 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle made extremely loud noises and became difficult to maneuver. The dealer stated that the tie rod assembly, odometer, and stabilizer bar all failed. The current mileage was 138,000 and failure mileage was 136,500. Updated 10/23/07
PE 00 039/front suspension stabilizer bar link: Vehicle experienced a slump while making a right turn out of service station. Dealer notified, and replaced both front stabilizer bar due to a rusted/broken bolt. Please feel free to provide any further details.
PE 00 038/front suspension stabilizer bar (anti-sway bar) link failure: Vehicle being reported with stabilzing problem while driving 50 mph or more. Dealer was not notified at this time.
- Shrewfburg, MA, USA
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While driving on 93 South, a major Massachusetts highway, at 55 miles an hour on 11-1998, I swerved to avoid hitting a car that was going to come into my lane.my SUV felt like it was going to tip over on its side.it felt like I was riding on two wheels.had I not been calm and steered correctly, the SUV would have tipped over on its side.the second time, 8-2000 was on 95 South, in Massachusetts.upon getting off the exit ramp, my SUV again felt like it would tip over. I was going about 25 miles an hour.both times the sway bar links had to be replaced.I was charged for the first repair.I have replaced the five original tires which were part of the recent recall, with the same type of tire about a year ago.the cid sensor is a part that should last the life of the SUV, according to the mechanic that worked on it.it had to be replaced on my SUV.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75/15 )
Stabilizer bar component broke and literally disintegrated/disappeared completely. Nothing was left but the gaping hole where it used to be. Shock failed either before or after component failure - not sure which occurred first.
The right stabilizer link broke on the vehicle, when ordering the replacement part, owner discovered that the part had been modified due to problems that were being experienced with this particular part (stabilizer link bolt).
Since leasing the vehicle, have had persistent problems with the front end, which resulted in wearing out several sets of expensive tires. Reported same to seller ( R. brown & sons, Inc. ) but no resolution. Involved in a crash in August, 1998, front end impact causing $2500 in damages, buckled hood, shattered bumper brackets, etc. But neither air bag deployed. Took vehicle to a different garage because front tires again seriously worn. Mechanic discovered right front stabilizer missing -- and no indication that it had ever been present. It is my belief that the vehicle was in a front end collision prior to our leasing it, a fact the seller did not divulge at the time. The salesman involved was terminated from employment at brown's shortly after we leased the vehicle. Thank you for your time and consideration.
While driving on the expressway at about 65mph, the left hand stabilizer bar linkage broke. This threw the vehicle into the left lane. Took vehicle to dealer to check out problem.
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- Seminole, FL, USA