2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Front Suspension and Brakes Replacement

What else is there to do when your parts are falling apart? You drop everything and replace them of course!
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The work is performed on a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4. The process is for all 201-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Tracs, 2wd and 4x4. It is also similar for like year Explorers and Rangers.
This video focuses on replacing the front brake pads and rotors, the front wheel bearings, the front upper control arms, and the front outer tie rod ends.
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[@donniedoesit4958]

Out of all the videos I've watched the repair my front suspension on my Explorer sport 99 this is the best one I'm going to save this one and watch it again and do just like you do. Thanks man appreciate it.

[@gabrieljones500]

Love how you cut out the dead time Thanks!!!

[@h.m.sdasilveira5710]

Good job, "Rooster".

[@hetberttorres3333]

Wow man You do amazing job I like it continue do this

[@robertgroover3316]

No torque wrenches were used or harmed during the making of this video.

[@philipnatale2110]

Can a smaller rotor, or low-profile caliper be used to allow 15" wheels? 2001 Sport Trac 4x4.

[@CarsonRH]

A heads up on the two wheel drive variants are a different hub design and do not use a bolt in hub bearing

[@timothygilge9964]

Great video Rooster! this was very helpful, I have to do one of these for a friend tomorrow so this was useful. a couple questions if I may, 1: no specific torques? not even on the main axle nut? I was always taught to watch those closely. 2: I was always taught to apply pressure to lift everything up into a "riding" position before tightening suspension parts (was told this helps with internal forces/rubber life), did you do that and I missed it? or is it not as important as I was told? Thank you!

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

1) It's good practice to follow the torque specs. I do try to include torque specs when needed in my videos. in the case of this video, this was only the third "how-to" video I ever made. I took the lazy route. The only defense I would have is the Haynes Manual for the Explorer / Sport Trac gives torque ranges instead of hard numbers. As for the axle nut, In the video I ended up cross threading the nut, running it all the way down. 2) Some repair manuals will say position the suspension at ride height before torqueing to spec. Again referring to the Haynes Manual, there is no mention of "setting ride height" before torqueing. I have yet to see this have a major effect on the life of the bushings.

[@keeponkeepkeepingon8376]

Rooster what state is this work taking place in the vid?

[@13_islander]

How Much would be the labor for this particular job ?

[@JohnDoe-wi7eb]

Many people complain about the Detroit Axel parts how did it hold up ? Do you recommend ?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

So far I have not had any issues with the Detroit Axle parts. They seem to be a decent alternative to Powerstop. There's links to the parts in the description.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Do these have problems with brakes sticking? It smells like burning brakes when I get out of my sport track sometimes.

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

There's a chance your caliper slides need to be greased. Another possibility can be the rear drum brakes aren't adjusted properly, causing excessive work to be done by the front or rear.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

@@SoloRoosterGarage thanks man. I'll check into it. I have a Cherokee Trailhawk that I've had for a few years. I'm a rookie on the Sport Trac. Just got it. Two very different vehicles but both are really good. I'm shocked at how good the sport Trac is. The rear LSD makes a huge difference.

[@carlosaguado9865]

Hey I’ve seen this video plenty, could I ask for your opinion on how the Detroit Axle parts held up in the front?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

No issues so far, have roughly 10k miles on them right now.

[@carlosaguado9865]

@@SoloRoosterGarage cool! I was thinking of getting the same kit thanks for the great video and quick response.

[@markcarr5142]

Ok....hold on a minute. I have a 2003 Sport Trac....and the passenger side upper control arm is bad. I'm wanting to replace it, but having trouble finding the 2 piece design. Do you mean to tell me that I can just replace it with a 1 piece, and it'll work as intended? No issues with the alignment ?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

Yes, a 1 piece can replace the 2 piece design. All the two piece arms does is allow the caster to be matched side to side. If putting a one piece on, you will need the camber eccentrics like the driver side has. Many people including myself have done this replacement with no issues.

[@markcarr5142]

@@SoloRoosterGarage sweet man... Thanks for your response.

[@midnightrider715]

How do you grease the front wheel bearings on a 2004 sport trac 2 wheel drive?? Please help me.

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

I believe they are a non-greaseable part, they all come as a sealed unit. If there's any issues, the wheel bearing hub assembly needs to be replaced.

[@midnightrider715]

@@SoloRoosterGarage Thanks for the quick reply, Keep up the excellent work!!

[@juanhinojosa9784]

Where did you get those camber plates?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

I ordered the camber plates off of Amazon. I put a link to them in the description.

[@RaySpeaksTruth]

Did you buy all the parts individually or buy a kit?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

I was able to buy most of the suspension as a kit off Amazon.

[@RaySpeaksTruth]

Has it held up decent? Could you provide a link?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

So far I have not had any issues with the kit. Here's an Amazon Associates link to the kit I bought: amzn.to/3ivDkqp

[@roshtatem]

How do you put a lift on the front of these?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

As far as I'm aware, there's only two ways for lifting. The first is a body lift kit. The second is a torsen key replacement, basically increasing the preload on the front torsen springs, creating lift.

[@abdallahalshalhy4660]

السلام عليكم كيف يمكن استخراج الرقم السري الخاص بسيارة الفورد نفس هذا الوديل

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

لست على دراية بأي طريقة لاستخراج كلمة مرور لسيارات Ford دون استخدام أداة فحص الوكالة.

[@evaberg7548]

What about the lower control arm?

[@SoloRoosterGarage]

The torsion bar would need to be removed, then the ball joint, shock, and two bolts on the frame.