1998 Ford Explorer TUNE UP AND FRONT END

1998 FORD EXPLORER
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
98EXPBAUER
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
MY 98 EDDIE BAUER 6CYL SOHC SHOWS 2 ERROR CODES SHOWING #3 & #5 PLUGS MISFIRING,, WHAT IS BEST WAY TO TUNE UP ,WHAT SHOULD BE CHANGED... ALSO MY FRONT END STEERING WHEN TURNING IS MAKING NOISE AND WHEN I COME TO A STOP IT SOUNDS AS THOU SUMTHING BANGS,CAN U SUGGEST WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE,,THANK YOU
Aug 13, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
With the tune up, I would recommend replacing both the spark plugs and the ignition wires attached to them. Keep in mind, you may have a weak coil pack causing the problem and not a bad plug or wire. As far as the noise, can you describe it to me? Does it only happen when you stop? Have you checked the tracking bar bushings?
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Avatar
98EXPBAUER
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
fRONT END NOISE IS HEARD AND FELT ONLY ON PASSENGER SIDE, WHEN VEHICHLE COMES TO A STOP, IT SOUNDS AS THOU IT BANGS FORWARD,,THAT IS THE ONLY TIME ITS HEARD WHEN SLOWING IT FAINT WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP ITS LOUD, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSES
Aug 22, 2009 at 1:50 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
I would recomend having the tracking bar bushings checked on that side. Something tells me it is bad. Let me know what you find.
Aug 22, 2009 at 4:29 PM