1998 Ford Explorer Steering Shakes

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i Have just purchased a 1998 Ford explorer 4x4 SUV. When I go over bumps the stearing wheel shakes and I have a real hard time keeping the vehicle under control. What is making this happen and about how much will it cost to fix.(approx)

Jan 27, 2006 at 3:31 AM

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You need to look at the shocks and coil springs first.
If those all check out then look and the steering components ,idler arm pitman arm to be sure these are tight.
You should have a stabilizer bar that runs right to left in the front of the vehicle look at the rubber grommets attaching this bar to the frame and makes sure these are not missing or degredated.
Lastly you may have a bent rim this can be check by stabilzing the vehicle and jacking one whell at a time and view the plane of both the inside and outside of the rim looking for any unusual patterns.

Jan 28, 2006 at 1:46 PM

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Inspect the shocks and coil springs first. If they are sound, check the idler arm and pitman arm for looseness, inspect the front stabilizer-bar rubber bushings for missing or worn parts, and check each rim for bending.

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The owner of a 1998 Ford Explorer 4x4 reported steering-wheel shake and difficult control over bumps and asked for the cause and approximate repair cost. The expert recommended checking shocks and coil springs first, then the idler and pitman arms, front stabilizer-bar bushings, and possible bent rims. No specific failed part or cost was identified.

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