On Feb 12, 2:21=A0pm, Foon <f...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Just got off the phone with a local Ford dealer who was doing a cruise
con=
trol
> repair on my '03 XLT Explorer (55K gentle miles) He said the mechanic
obse=
rved
> lower ball joint wear on both sides and recommended replacement at a
cost =
of
> $500+. He said failure to repair would cause uneven tire =A0wear and
event=
ually
> might cause axle breakage. He also said I should notice this wear and a
cl=
unking
> noise when I turn. To date the vehicle as performed very well with no
vibr=
ation,
> wobble or uneven wear that I can tell. =A0Should I take this to another
sh=
op or
> assume the mechanic is looking out after my safety and ok the repair?
> Any help is appreciated.
I've taken my '99 XLT Explorer (78K miles) to my local mechanic and
have had them replaces both the upper and lower ball joints. From
what I've gathered, the front-end suspension on the Explorers is one
of the first things to go on them. I agree with everyone else that
you should get a second opinion, but I wouldn't be surprised if after
only 55K miles that you would need to have them replaced. That's
about the time that I had my uppers replaced. Good luck!
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