2002 Ford Explorer General Question

I am being told I need upper ball joints. Should I be feeling or seeing something to know if this is true? Is there some way for me to know I am not being, well you know, lied to?

Posted Sep 4th by Bon G the owner of a Ford Explorer ford, explorer, ball joints

Answers from the Automotive Experts

Bon, You can notice excessive wear on your tire tread, that can be uneven. Your alignment can also be out, and pull hard one direction more than the other.

⟩ Answered on Sep 5th, 2012 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at VIGOR Alaska Industrial Shipyard

Dear Bon, Read this article about how to check your ball joints. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/vehicle-maintenance/how-to-check-ball-joints.htm Lori Johnson

⟩ Answered on Sep 5th, 2012 by Lori Johnson, Owner and Instructor at Ladies Start Your Engines

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