I have a 99 Merc Mountaineer (Ford Explorer). The truck has 42k miles. It was making a loud humming front end noise, which was the result of a bad front wheel bearing and the other front bearing going bad. I had them replaced and the problem is solved, although an $800 job.
It seems to me that this type of repair is very unusal for a 5 yr old truck, low miles, and well cared for.
Should I be persuing reimbursement from Ford? I know the warranty is out, but is this an uncalled for repair maybe the result of crappy parts?
If I should attempt reimbursement, what evidence would be needed, and what is the best approach? I do not have the old bearing assemblies.