1998 Ford Explorer Sport review from North America

History of the 98 Ford Explorer Sport 27,000 miles.

September 2000 27,000 miles

purchased vehicle from North Shore Lincoln Mercury Peabody, Ma

2 weeks later concerns on Firestone tires that were splitting at treads

was told nothing can do, Had to purchase new tires.

Dec 5,2001 32,755 miles

oil burning smell, *COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM*

Feb 20, 2001 35,323 miles

Throttle body replaced, camshaft chain tensioner replaced, lower intake manifold gasket replaced, replced, upper intake, & timing chain, check front end noise,,,,,,,,,,,,,

replaced and lubed seals on axles, still noise, oil seal- front axle drive pinion replaced

spindle arm replaced, & thermostat housing and gasket replaced.

June 11 2001 39,118 miles

balanced tire for vibration in front end.

Sept 25, 2001 42,568 miles

truck died control solenoid replaced idle air control replaced.

Dec 10, 2001 47,101 miles

check noise in front end again,, unable to duplicate burning oil again, faulty oil filter.

Jan 7, 2002 49,156 miles

Knock in front end,,, replaced lower steering shaft, noise in rear end, unable to duplicate.

Feb 4, 2002 48,925 miles

vibration in front end. balanced all 4 tires seat belts not working, not covered. (safety issue?)

June 17, 2002 53,760 miles

keyless entry quit, tail light filling with water, steering rack replaced, steering gear assembly (replaced?)

Feb 19, 2003 61,000 miles

4wheel drive kicking out an making loud noise,,,, cannot duplicate problem front end noise,,replaced front and left ball joints

had 60,000 tuneup done $429.00 later and runs rough.

March 4, 2003 61,300 miles

replaced stablizer links, replace lower steering shaft 2nd time.

April, 16, 2003 62,703 miles

erratic idle sloppy handling quoted from Richard Griffin of Danvers Ford it is normal for these vehicles and said I should take it where I got it 1 mechanic told me the wheel base is too short causes problems with driveshaft

ABS acting up can't stop frequently cannot duplicate problem

told swaying was shocks were bad.

This Car is the biggest Headache I've ever dealt with Ford deffinitely didn't

care about customer satisfaction on this 1 I'm not shy if any one is having similar issues email me at lillianthorner@aol.com.