2001 Ford Explorer vibration

2001 FORD EXPLORER
88,800 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOREENA5
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my explorer sport just started vibrating when I accelerate...it doesn't do this at any other time.....
Jan 5, 2010 at 9:03 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check all u-joints and CV joints. Also, check the rear shackles. They attach the rear leaf springs to the frame. They are very common to rust and break on these vehicles.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 6, 2010 at 9:42 PM
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