i have a 1997 ford explore and my tires are wherein out on the inside front tires?

Question

i have a 1997 ford explore and my tires are wherein out on the front inside tires.i jacked it up and wiggled the tires and no play in them.can someone help me find out what the problem is

Answer 1

I agree with Mark F's answer HANDS DOWN!!! Check the right front upper control arm. If it is a two piece adjustable type, it's still original. As far as checking them for play is concerned, you have to have it jacked up and supported on the lower arms, with a load put on them. Once this is done, THEN check it for up and down play. If you replace both upper arms and both lower ball joints from the Ford dealer, you will have no further issues because the replacement parts are updated and much more beefier than the originals. Have an alignment done as well. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Take your ford explorer in and have the tires rotated and also have them check to make sure they are properly balanced, it may also be due for a realignment.

About every two weeks make sure you check your tire pressure to be sure they are properly inflated. Improperly inflated tires will often cause them to wear unevenly, and damage them. With your tires properly inflated you will also get better gas milage. Improper inflation will cause you all kinds of problems, where you will end up with tires that do everything from getting uneven wear to tires that do what is called cupping. Cupping is where you hear a sound coming from your tires, the only way to describe it is that it sounds like a horse clopping along as you drive down the street. Very annoying sound, if you ever heard it you'd know what I mean. One more thing is that improper inflated/worn tires can cause you to have a accident, cars will hydorplane on a wet street when there isn't anything left on the tire to be able to grip the road.

Take it in, do all of these things and see if it helps your tires to wear better. Good luck.

I check my tires every two weeks, I bought a Colman Air compressor/battery with the jumper cables attached so that I can have the air compressor to inflate my tires before I even drive any where. Also with the battery=jumper cables if my car won't start I don't need any one to give my car a jump as I can just hook it up my self and start my car. This lets you know if you hook it up wrong, an alarm will sound to let you know. It's really great and saves me time. I keep it in the trunk of my car, so it's always handy. You can pick one up for around $100.00 or maybe a little under, at any auto parts store. They work great, my neighbor liked mine so much he bought one for him self.

Answer 3

It is a 1997 Explorer. If there is one thing I know about Explorers it is that they go through Ball Joints in the front suspension like crazy. If yours have never been replaced, I can all but guarantee they need to be. Loose ball joints are real tire killers - cause all sorts of uneven wear because the wheel alignment goes to hell.

Inadequate inflation, poor alignment and of course, lack of tire rotations of course also contribute, but it is probably ball joints. Take it in and have them checked professionally.

Answer 4

You probably need an alignment. Take you car to a shop that does alignment, they can probably tell from the tire wear what is going on with the front end. They will then put the vehicle on an alignment rack and be able to see exactly what is wrong, so the can adjust it to specifications.

Answer 5

intense outer tire positioned on is especially led to by ability of misalignment yet many times in basic terms on one element. Take your automobile to the broker for an alignment verify that would desire to be lined decrease than guarantee just to make beneficial. additionally take up attention your using type. Taking corners too speedy might definetly make those Hankooks die out that lots swifter. additionally do no longer turn your front tires except you're shifting. Ex: chickening out of a automobile parking area. pass the tires once you progression the vehicle. do no longer take a seat there and turn the wheels while you're no longer turning. If all else fails, pass out and purchase some greater advantageous tires.

Answer 6

If your tires are wearing out on the inside, there is one simple explanation. Your tow is out.....in essence your tires are leaning in. From a mechanical aspect nothing at all could be wrong other than you need an alignment. I would definately take it in to an alignment shop and get it checked but i am 99% sure that nothing will be wrong other than it being out of alignment

Answer 7

I was going to weigh in on this but I think that Mark F and Rackel hit the mark. I reference the TSBs and they are way to many. Often people forget when checking suspensions to put a load on them. I would have this checked out soon. And with With radial tires you should not reverse the direction of travell, so all that rotating will do is move the wear to another tire.

Answer 8

sounds like every ford I have owned needs the the front end aligned costs about 60 dollars.

Answer 9

You need an alignment then rotate your tires after your alignment but, if your tires are shot ensure you have an alignment complete first then purchase new tires.

Answer 10

You need an alignment inspection. Not that expensive. Simple but helps your tires to not wear out.