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1997 Ford Explorer
Suspension Problems
1997 Ford Explorer Suspension Problems
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- Rough Ride
- Chamber Is Off
- Clunking Sound From Front End
- NHTSA: Suspension
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Springs: Torsion Bar
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Stabilizer Bar
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Wheel Bearing
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Springs: Air Suspension System
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Arm
- NHTSA: Suspension: Front: Shock Absorber
- NHTSA: Suspension: Multiple Axle
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Shock Absorber
- NHTSA: Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf Spring Assembly
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