PROBLEM-DISENGRATING BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS

[jerry watkins]

WHILE I WAS LAST UNDER MY SPORT TRAC I NOTICED MY BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS WERE DISENEGRATING. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING. (THEY ARE LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE CAB BETWEEN THE FRAME AND CHASSIE.) IT SEEMS TO ME A 10 WRENCH PROJECT NOT TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY ME AND VERY COSTLY. I HAVE A 2001 ST. ANYBODY ELSE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM?

 

[Roger Batts]

I don't know what dealer you went to, but the body mounts do wear out over time. It's more common in areas that see extreme temperatures or areas that see a lot of salt. I see it in the Dallas area mostly on vehicles over ten years old or trucks that do a lot of off-roading.

 

[Dreman]

I don't think it would be that hard to do. As far as I know it's basically the same as doing a body lift, only without the lift. Many members here have done their own body lift installation, although the consensus of opinion seems to be that it's not much fun.

 

[EddieS'04]

Some one in swap and sale had a set of stock ones for sale awile back.

 

[Michael Cacioppo]

Replace them with a polyurethane set for a much better ride and durability.

 

[Christopher Comeaux]

i have the same problem and i have a 2001 st. i live in south louisiana. im thinking about a 2in body lift to fix the problem

 

[jerry watkins]

THANKS GUYS, IT LOOKS LIKE IF THE DEALER DOES THE WORK AND REPLACE ALL SIX I'M LOOKING AT $1000. I JUST DON'T KNOW IF I WANT TO PUT THAT MUCH INTO A VEHICLE THAT'S 8 YRS. OLD. WISH ME LUCK!!! JW

 

[Ryan Schaecher]

Just had it done on my 96 taurus. Not overly expensive, but they were used parts (new parts are not available). I think parts and labor ran just under $150. I assume the ST would not be too much different on labor, parts maybe.