Funny handling

[GTSDart340]

Hi everyone, I just picked up a 16 Platinum, 3.5 Ecoboost 4wd. It's got some weird things going on. It seems to wander when it hits bumps, but only at freeway speeds, usually 70+. I noticed some wear on the inside edge of the left rear tire. After following behind the car, the rear wheels seem to be angled inward, which would explain the wear on the tire. What would cause both wheels to do that? They seem to be pretty evenly angled. I'm going to get an alignment soon, but everyone around is booked until next weekend. Thanks!

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
The alignment is a good place to begin. Then see if it improves the handling. You should also check with the dealer to see if the toe link recalls have been done.

Combined Recalls for 2011 - 2019 Explorer models

Recall 17S11 (Canada Only) Rear Toe Link Transport Canada Recall # 2017224 Recall Date 2017/04/25 Notification Type Safety TC System Suspension Manufacturer Recall Number 17S11 Units Affected 20,700 Category SUV Recall Details On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and...

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Combined Recalls for 2011 - 2019 Explorer models

Recall 17S11 (Canada Only) Rear Toe Link Transport Canada Recall # 2017224 Recall Date 2017/04/25 Notification Type Safety TC System Suspension Manufacturer Recall Number 17S11 Units Affected 20,700 Category SUV Recall Details On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and...

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Peter

 

[GTSDart340]

Welcome to the Forum.
The alignment is a good place to begin. Then see if it improves the handling. You should also check with the dealer to see if the toe link recalls have been done.

Combined Recalls for 2011 - 2019 Explorer models

Recall 17S11 (Canada Only) Rear Toe Link Transport Canada Recall # 2017224 Recall Date 2017/04/25 Notification Type Safety TC System Suspension Manufacturer Recall Number 17S11 Units Affected 20,700 Category SUV Recall Details On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and...

www.explorerforum.com

Combined Recalls for 2011 - 2019 Explorer models

Recall 17S11 (Canada Only) Rear Toe Link Transport Canada Recall # 2017224 Recall Date 2017/04/25 Notification Type Safety TC System Suspension Manufacturer Recall Number 17S11 Units Affected 20,700 Category SUV Recall Details On certain vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

I looked at the NHTSA site and it said there were 0 open recalls on it. That was the first thing I was looking for. I'm actually waiting for the alignment to happen right now so we will see. Thanks for the reply!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

alignment will probably solve the uneven wear. i have heard of tires causing some wander particularly in big rigs though, so not sure they exactly apply to these, however. can you elaborate on the wandering? like does it pull? feel less planted, etc?

 

[GTSDart340]

alignment will probably solve the uneven wear. i have heard of tires causing some wander particularly in big rigs though, so not sure they exactly apply to these, however. can you elaborate on the wandering? like does it pull? feel less planted, etc?

It almost feels like it's floating. I just talked to the service guy, the rear toe is way out! They're fixing it now, hopefully that solves the issue.

 

[J_C]

... when it hits bumps, but only at freeway speeds, usually 70+...

What would cause both wheels to do that?

Hitting bumps at 70+...

Something threw the alignment off.

 

[GTSDart340]

Hitting bumps at 70+...

Something threw the alignment off.

Lol I literally bought it on Tuesday... The way the tire is worn makes me think it's been like this for a long time!

 

[GTSDart340]

Results

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Results

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did it fix it?

 

[GTSDart340]

did it fix it?

Sure feels like it, my wife is the final judge and she hasn't driven it since it's been fixed.