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Pulls To One Side & Uneven Tire Wear
1996 Ford Explorer
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
7.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 96,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
suspension problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The Ford Explorer has a poorly designed suspension system that fails to hold its alignment. Over time and several attempted alignments, the tires ware out unevenly and now the ball joints have failed.
- Warren B., Portland, OR, US