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hlthe2b

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2. I second that as these kinds of vehicle-specific forums have saved me multiple times...

Reply to cloudbase (Reply #1)

Fri Jun 6, 2025, 06:19 AM

Jun 6

Honestly, though, when I read the OP's subject line, I thought he must have been talking about a semi-tractor trailer truck. A $4,000 alignment? Good gawd.

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$4,000 for a front end alignment [View all] KS Toronado Jun 6 OP

Try a dedicated Explorer forum. cloudbase Jun 6 #1

I second that as these kinds of vehicle-specific forums have saved me multiple times... hlthe2b Jun 6 #2

Perfect suggestion, THANKS KS Toronado Jun 6 #6

For one thing never regrestic Jun 6 #3

An ex-boyfriend mechanic once told me years ago to always ask them to save Cloudhopper Jun 6 #4

There are several car repair shops in our town. No complaints about any of them. But two are wonderful. 3Hotdogs Jun 6 #5

Ridiculous charge - you should ask them to substantiate this bill. waterwatcher123 Jun 6 #7

Just left Explorer forum again KS Toronado Jun 6 #9

Sorry for the delay in responding - hope you were able to get your vehicle fixed at a reasonable price. waterwatcher123 Jun 28 #12

Hard to say if these parts were worn but with 125 thousand miles kacekwl Jun 6 #8

Mine isn't the Sport Trac. KS Toronado Jun 6 #10

I believe dealers make most their income from repair Auggie Jun 6 #11

Predatory Capitalism Emile Jul 1 #13