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- 2014 Ford Explorer XLT
Hi
I have driven my 2014 Explorer a few times in the snow this year, and when ever I am in Snow Mode, on a snowy, or slippery road, the rear end feels like it is swaying back and forth when I'm at speeds higher than 20 or 30 MPH. When I say Sway, I mean to the point where I feel the need to counter steer. A lot like towing a trailor without enough tongue weight kinda sway. All this is as I'm driving down a straight road, and trying to drive straight. The tires still seem like they have plenty of tread, but the brand is escaping me at the moment. It has 255/50 R20 tires.
I used to race, and I've learned to trust my butt feeling in the seat, If you've raced or done any performance driving, you know what I mean. However, not only do I feel it in my butt, the swaying is more than body roll. The rear end is moving around to the point where I do need to counter steer.
It almost feels like the rear wheels are toe out, and as soon as the body rolls to that wheel, it puts more weight on it and drive the rear of the truck that direction.
I hope I'm not too confusing, but has anyone else experience this before?
Thanks in advance,
Chad
I have driven my 2014 Explorer a few times in the snow this year, and when ever I am in Snow Mode, on a snowy, or slippery road, the rear end feels like it is swaying back and forth when I'm at speeds higher than 20 or 30 MPH. When I say Sway, I mean to the point where I feel the need to counter steer. A lot like towing a trailor without enough tongue weight kinda sway. All this is as I'm driving down a straight road, and trying to drive straight. The tires still seem like they have plenty of tread, but the brand is escaping me at the moment. It has 255/50 R20 tires.
I used to race, and I've learned to trust my butt feeling in the seat, If you've raced or done any performance driving, you know what I mean. However, not only do I feel it in my butt, the swaying is more than body roll. The rear end is moving around to the point where I do need to counter steer.
It almost feels like the rear wheels are toe out, and as soon as the body rolls to that wheel, it puts more weight on it and drive the rear of the truck that direction.
I hope I'm not too confusing, but has anyone else experience this before?
Thanks in advance,
Chad