2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRACK {SPINDLE REPLACEMENT} CATASTROPHIC FAILURE (BEARING SEIZED)

CHANGING THE SPINDLE ON MY 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC.
I HAVE HEARD HORROR STORIES ABOUT BEARINGS FAILING AND THE WHEEL/ TIRES FLYING OF PEOPLE SPORT TRACS. ALMOST HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS ABLE TO LIMP THE SPORT TRACK HOME AND GET REPLACEMENTS TO FIXED THE SIZED BEARINGS. I HAD NO LUCK AT AUTO ZONE / O'REILLY'S / ADVANCED AUTO PARTS OR AMAZON. I HAD TO GO THE JUNK YARD AND GET A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY FOR REPLACEMENT. THE SPORT TRAC IN THE JUNKYARD HAD GREAT WHEEL BEARINGS AND ROTORS. I RE - APPLIED SOME RED HIGH TEMP BEARING GREASE TO THE BEARING AND PUT EVERYTHING BACK TOGETHER, SO MUCH QUIETER. I BELIEVE OVERTIME THE BEARINGS GET LOUDER AND LOUDER UNTIL THEY FAIL, SO I GUESS A ROUTINE CHECK WILL BE IN ORDER SINCE THE SPORT TRAC IS MY DAILY DRIVER.
THE SPORT TRAC IS ALL GOOD AND BACK ON THE ROAD.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR WHEEL BEARINGS.-- FROM THE MUNNDAY86 SAFETY TEAM.

[@Camo_Chris]

glad to see you still have the sport trac. I've watched/used several of your videos to learn what to do with mine. good stuff!

[@munnday86]

That awesome. Yes I love the sport trac. Is my daily driver.

[@Camo_Chris]

this mean more sport trac videos later? XD@@munnday86

[@munnday86]

@@Camo_Chris yes once it starts cooling off. Its so hot outside. Its insane.

[@Camo_Chris]

@munnday86 for sure. I've been hating this heat up on tennessee so I bet it's been bad in Florida lol. Looking forward to the vids! Keep doing your thing my man. 👍

[@munnday86]

@@Camo_Chris thank you. I will. Lot of stuff to do and so little time.

[@blainehouser4354]

Great Video! Thanks for the Valuable Info! Keep ‘‘em coming!

[@jov9326]

Hi we just got a used 2007 3 inch lifted sport trac for my husbands daily truck and 3 weeks and the front brakes sound like they’re grinding 🤦🏼‍♀️ he did drive in mud at work . Could you do a video on replacing the front brakes??? Please

[@munnday86]

I have to check and see if the front brake pads need changing.

[@blackbullitt849]

This question is off topic but having watched all your Sport Trac videos I’m guessing you will have some credible input. I have a 2002 I bought new for my then wife. About 2 years ago I bought it back from her and put in a lot more money in it then makes sense doing a complete mechanical restoration. Except the engine, I did install a cold air system. Credit to her as she took care of it cosmetically inside and out. I’m okay with it as I’ve always liked the look of the Gen 1. After seeing the look on your ST I decided to lift it. Torsion twist in the front and added a leaf in the rear. I think it’s around a 2 to 3” lift. While the 4.0 has always been underpowered following the lift the power decreased significantly. You literally have to drive it like you stole it. It’s sometime scary merging onto the highway. On the highway with even a slight incline I’m constantly kicking in passing gear. It’s no longer a highway rig. 75mph is max for two reasons, no power and excessive vibrations. While I did put oversized tires on it their Yokohama M&S, tread pattern is not aggressive at all. I just took it in to Discount Tire and had the tires rotated and balanced, no improvement. When I watch you opening videos and your breaking the tires loose, albeit your on dirt I can’t do that. Apologies for the lengthy back story for 2 questions. Did you lose power, torque etc when you lifted yours? What is your comfortable highway cruising speed, meaning before any vibrations.

[@Valhalla4413]

Got rid of mine. Became more of a repair job than it was worth. Electrical issues along with mechanical issues all over the thing. It was time. Problem is the vehicle I bought to replace the Sport Trac is useless due to transmission issues and I can't find anyone who carries my cars transmission to replace it.

[@munnday86]

What kind of car is it.

[@whiskeyfamily6717]

Why didn’t you go with a after market hub you could of done both sides for the price u paid and my 2002 don’t have anything to lock the wheel bearing hub nut down so glad they improved it on yours

[@munnday86]

The only aftermarket spindles are 4 inch lift spindles. The OEM spindles are not available to buy anymore. I paid 30 bucks for the spindle/rotor assembly at the junkyard. Repacked bearing with grease installed and good to go.