Front wheel drive not working on AWD 1998 Ford Explorer. Problem, there is a CV joint on the rear of the shaft. When it goes out so does the front wheel drive. Don't purchase at Ford Dealership unless you are ready to speed upwards of $650.00. You can purchase a new (serviceable) front shaft from used parts houses such as Bill's Used Parts in VA for around $250.00. The new ones have a u-joint on both ends instead of a u-joint on one end and a CV joint on the other end. Takes less than an hour to take the old one out andput the new one in. Easy to do!
Front wheel drive not working on AWD 1998 Ford Explorer. Problem, there is a CV joint on the rear of the shaft. When it goes out so does the front wheel drive. Don't purchase at Ford Dealership unless you are ready to speed upwards of $650.00. You can purchase a new (serviceable) front shaft from used parts houses such as Bill's Used Parts in VA for around $250.00. The new ones have a u-joint on both ends instead of a u-joint on one end and a CV joint on the other end. Takes less than an hour to take the old one out andput the new one in. Easy to do!
- Toby W., Hattiesburg, MS, US