On Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:08:18 -0800 (PST), Mickle79
<mmicalone@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>On Feb 12, 2:21 pm, Foon <f...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> Just got off the phone with a local Ford dealer who was doing a cruise
control
>> repair on my '03 XLT Explorer (55K gentle miles) He said the mechanic
observed
>> lower ball joint wear on both sides and recommended replacement at a
cost of
>> $500+. He said failure to repair would cause uneven tire wear and
eventually
>> might cause axle breakage. He also said I should notice this wear and a
clunking
>> noise when I turn. To date the vehicle as performed very well with no
vibration,
>> wobble or uneven wear that I can tell. Should I take this to another
shop 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!
I cannot find a good independent shop in my area any more. The ones I
dealt with before are now out of business. Last time I had the oil
changed at an independent shop and I believe they put the wrong oil
in, so I'm having it changed again at the Ford dealer here. I don't
like it, but that's the way it seems to be here.
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