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1998 Ford Explorer Ball Joints and Front end

Tiny
KTOH
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
Shakes or Wobbles problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 183k miles

I have been told I need ball joints in the front end. Is this a dangerous situation?
Thursday, May 28th, 2009 AT 12:51 PM

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Tiny
JGAROFALO
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Depending on how worn the ball joints are, it can be a dangerous situation. A worn ball joint will eventually wear to the opint that it will seperate, and cause loss of steering control.
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