2000 Ford Explorer Floating and Swerving

This could be a number of items in the system steering or suspension, regardless this is very dangerous, so i would get a qualified mechanic to inspect this as there is specific methods for checking wear in ball joints and tie rod ends, get this done ASASP.

Mark (mhpautos)

Thanks for the reply. Ya i think it is probably the tie rod ends and yes it is going to the mechanic first thing in the morning. One tie rod rotates with my hand and the other will not, is this a problem?

If you rock the steering wheel and feel the free play, you will see and side motion in the tie rod end, it is a ball socket so you want on side free play or up&down free play, a little looseness as it rotates is not a problem.

Mark (mhpautos)

Well im not sure. But when i was driving it and lightly rock the steering , the truck was sort of floating back and forth.

Could well be a tie rod end, let me know what the mechanic report.

mark (mhpautos)

Ok thanks for your replies. I did have the ball joints done 5 months ago, so shouldnt be those. Will keep you posted.

I guess the mechanic said it is the left front Stabilizer kit. So getting that replaced and the front shocks The Stabilizer kits is just over 25$ plus hour labour. and will need an alignment.

Hi there,

i would be more inclined to be thinking that if the shockers are faulty this will be the main concern, but getting all that done is a good idea and it should fix your problem.

mark (mhpautos)

Hey
Well it seems to have fixed the problem. I think it was probably time for some new shocks. Probably will need some new shocks on the back. That will come later.
Thanks again
Scott