View Poll Results: Tie Rod End Failure ?
While Moving
3
37.50%
While Stationary
3
37.50%
During Maintenance
3
37.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll
Tie Rod Ends
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Tie rods and other suspension fittings have been sealed for many years. They last longer that way 90% of the time since they don't get dirt forced into them by incompetent lube tech's. It is possible to make them last longer if they have fittings but that is not the case in most applications.
Most failures will be found during inspections. If the vehicle does not have regular inspections and has suffered some damage from road debris, abuse, etc then premature failure can happen. Turning the wheels without the vehicle moving also puts a lot of stress on chassis parts and is considered to be abuse.
Regular inspections is one of the best reasons to have your vehicle maintained at a dealership or regular shop rather than a "quick lube" place. A good shop mechanic will "eyeball" a lot of things under a vehicle.
Most failures will be found during inspections. If the vehicle does not have regular inspections and has suffered some damage from road debris, abuse, etc then premature failure can happen. Turning the wheels without the vehicle moving also puts a lot of stress on chassis parts and is considered to be abuse.
Regular inspections is one of the best reasons to have your vehicle maintained at a dealership or regular shop rather than a "quick lube" place. A good shop mechanic will "eyeball" a lot of things under a vehicle.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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Funny, when the first one failed, the dealership tried to claim that I had run in a ditch to cause the problem. The only shortcomming to their argument was that there was no dirt under the truck. I tried to have them replace all of the tie rod ends and was told that it was a freak occurance and the others had been inspected and were "just fine". 2 months later we were towed back in to the shop with a broken tie rod end. Again the other two have been inspected and are "just fine"
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Media, PA
I received a notice from Ford the other week regarding the tie rod ends on my 02 Expy and to have my dealer inspect them. I don't think there has been a recall issued. Anyone else received this notice in the mail from Ford?
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Originally Posted by ExpySport
I received a notice from Ford the other week regarding the tie rod ends on my 02 Expy and to have my dealer inspect them. I don't think there has been a recall issued. Anyone else received this notice in the mail from Ford?
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