2002 Ford Explorer Sport Suspension Problems

“I just purchased a used 2002 Ford Explorer Sport on 08/06/2011 so that I had a vehicle that I could take the kids on camping trips. On 09/04/2011 on our way to daytona beach I noticed the car was pushing and swerving in both directions, I had just put brand new tires on it and replaced both the upper control arms and all 4 ball joints and had an alignment done, I thought that it's a bigger vehicle than what I'm used to and had been a slightly windy. On the way home on monday 09/05/2011 it was even worse, I could feel the body rolling the car pushing ect.. …”

“The vehicle was hard to steer and control when it was driven at speeds at ar over 70 MPH. The technician noticed that the rear sway bar links were worn. The technician replaced the rear sway bars, rear springs and rear shocks.”

“Dt: vehicle had to have the rear end breplaced 3 times , vehcile had to be taken back again a 4th time, dealership will not help with payment, consumer had to pay twice for repairs.”

“While turning vehicle, heard a popping noise & front left tire suddenly collapsed inward. Left front upper control arm, lower ball joint, shock & cam bolts & washers were replaced. Vehicle was under warranty, however Ford dealership refused to cover stating this was the result of vandalism. No proof of this was ever submitted to me despite certified letter sent to them requesting. Vehicle was kept in locked garage at night & parked in secure, gated lot at work during the day. The same thing happened to the right front tire on 5/21/04, but was being driven straight. …”

“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle body mount bushings were corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the body mount bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.”