is my upper ball joints leaking grease? | Ford Explorer Forums

  • Register Today It's free!

is my upper ball joints leaking grease?

xz96

Active Member
Joined
June 7, 2014
Messages
93
Reaction score
0
Year, Model & Trim Level
1999 explorer sports 2wd
4rep0x.jpg


is this normal?my mechanic said it's normal, but they changed it last year july, there are a few days left before the 1 year warrenty expire..
 






many ball joint boots have a weep hole. if too much grease is injected it will come out the hole rather than rib/dislodge the boot. my Moogs have this feature. i can't tell if your grease is coming out of a preexisting hole (looks like a small nipple) or if it's torn. wipe the grease away and check. if there's no weep hole and the boot is ripped, someone put in too much grease.
 






Back
Top