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Oct 21, 2019 | 10:31 AM

Mark2002

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14 Explorer Stabilizer Bar links

I have a 2014 XLT with 20" wheels (low profile tires) and I just started noticing a clunking sound in the front end over bumps. Even minor changes in the road surface will produce a rattling or clunking sound on both sides of the front end. My Grand Cherokee made similar noises and I was able to fix it by replacing the stabilizer bar links, so I am hoping it will work with the Ford too. Does anyone have any opinions on how to verify this is the problem? I tried moving the link by hand but it seems tight. The bushings look pretty wimpy and 62k miles. No grease fitting on the stock links either. The Moogs have grease fitting.
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Oct 23, 2019 | 11:34 PM

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At 62,000 miles, lack of a grease fitting shouldn't be an issue.

Disclaimer: Safety blah blah blah, perform at your own risk, yada yada.

Have someone gently push down on it over and over while you get your ear close to investigate. It could be a few things under there.

Nov 19, 2019 | 01:18 PM

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UPDATE: I still have not had a chance to replace the stabilizer links, but the front end clunking sounds worse. NJ roads have a bump or pothole every 10 feet or so, so I am not surprised that the front end needs help after 62k miles.

Dec 28, 2019 | 08:20 PM

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UPDATE: I finally had a chance to replace the stabilizer bar links on the Explorer. The driver side bottom mount was "loosey goosey" so I think that was the culprit. The Moog links improved the handling and I can now keep them greased properly. My rattle and bump noise has gone away. Took me about 20 minutes per side.