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

- Seminole, FL, USA

: the contact stated there was a clunking noise coming from the front end. The steering wheel shimmied at low speeds. There was a NHTSA recall, # 95V053000, regarding the steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly. The dealership was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

- Denver, CO, USA

The contact stated there was NHTSA recall 95V053000 concerning tie rod assembly, and recall 95V052000 concerning service brakes; hoses, lines, piping and fittings. This vehicle experienced the same problems as indicated in the recalls, but was not included in the recalls due to VIN. No repairs have been made at this time.

- Loudon, TN, USA

While turning right or left at low speeds vehicle shook. Consumer drove the vehicle to a body shop for inspection, and mechanic determined that the tie rods needed to be replaced.

- Scranton, KS, USA

The lower ball joints and the front outer tie rod end had to be replaced.Mr. Consumer stated the lower ball joints were loose and had to be replaced for a second time.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlmthe ABS sensor went bad causing the front disc brake to wear quickly. There was a recall issued regarding the front sway bar links. Consuemr was charged for labor and parts. Also the front lower ball joints were replaced as well as the outer tie rods.

- Magnolia, OH, USA

The vehicle went out of control and crashed due to inner tie rod fracture.

- Swamp Scott, MA, USA

Fractured inner tie rod on driver's side caused loss of control of vehicle and crash into ditch.

- Swampscott, MA, USA

Prior to recall vehicle suddenly spun backwards and crashed due to inner tie rod braking (95V-053).

- Swamp Scott, MA, USA

While driving at about 35 miles on interstate suddenly could not control the car, it spinned around to the right backwards, went off the road and into a ditch backwards.

- Swampscott, MA, USA

While driving at highway speeds front passenger's tire separated from the vehicle because inner tie rods broke, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been notified.

- Whitakers, NC, USA

Front passenger's side tie rod sheared; off, causing loss of steering control, and resulting in a major accident.

- Haddonfield, NJ, USA

Tie rod separated from tie rod end.

- Evansville, IN, USA

Tie rod recall repairs refused by dealer due to part unavailability.

- Fort Irwin , CA, USA

Recall 95V053 mfg., 95S08 tie rod. Components replaced but problem is still failing. Miller Ford in NJ., still has truck and not fixed.

- Marlton , NJ, USA

Parts are unavailable to replace the inner tie rods on vehicle.

- Pensacola , FL, USA

Tie rods failed prior to recall.

- Salem , OR, USA

Having a problem getting parts from the dealer for tie rod recall.

- North Ridge , OH, USA

Inner tie rods failed, causing vehicle to pull to one side after recall repairs (95V-013).

- Oueens , NY, USA

Replaced inner tie rod.

- Apex , NC, USA