mbrando1994
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003 Ford Ex XLT
4.0 V6
Hey all,
This has been a developing issue for about a month now (as I try and figure out what is to blame).
Whenever I drive my 03 Explorer over 55-60mph there is this horrible vibrating almost shaking feeling that resonates through the footwell and door, the entire front end basically shakes. There is however, no abnormal moving/vibrating of the steering shaft or wheel.
I also get this strange vibration in the foot well when going over bumps and bridge joists. It is not the normal feeling of going over a bump, there is a bit of vibration after the fact that lingers for about a second then goes away, and is constant at highway speeds of 60mph or greater. It also gets worse with speed.
I have already checked tire pressure, wear, and visually inspected all front end suspension parts. There is minor, and I mean extremely minor play in one of the front lower ball joints, hardly any movement at all. Both front upper arms and ball joints are brand new, two new rear struts were also just installed. (This vibrating occurred before both installs, this is me trying to remedy it).
I am taking it in for a balance, alignment, and possibly new tires tomorrow.
If this does not resolve this issue what am I looking for? My drive shaft looks awfully rusted but hasn't given me any issues hence far. Anyone out there who's experienced this and knows what it might be? Please let me know!
Thanks,
Brandon
This has been a developing issue for about a month now (as I try and figure out what is to blame).
Whenever I drive my 03 Explorer over 55-60mph there is this horrible vibrating almost shaking feeling that resonates through the footwell and door, the entire front end basically shakes. There is however, no abnormal moving/vibrating of the steering shaft or wheel.
I also get this strange vibration in the foot well when going over bumps and bridge joists. It is not the normal feeling of going over a bump, there is a bit of vibration after the fact that lingers for about a second then goes away, and is constant at highway speeds of 60mph or greater. It also gets worse with speed.
I have already checked tire pressure, wear, and visually inspected all front end suspension parts. There is minor, and I mean extremely minor play in one of the front lower ball joints, hardly any movement at all. Both front upper arms and ball joints are brand new, two new rear struts were also just installed. (This vibrating occurred before both installs, this is me trying to remedy it).
I am taking it in for a balance, alignment, and possibly new tires tomorrow.
If this does not resolve this issue what am I looking for? My drive shaft looks awfully rusted but hasn't given me any issues hence far. Anyone out there who's experienced this and knows what it might be? Please let me know!
Thanks,
Brandon