Ford Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint
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Ford Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint Reports
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FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | Consumer Took Vehicle To repair shop because front tire tires were balled inside. mechanic told consumer that upper ball |
FORD F250 2000 | Steering Is Defective. steering wheel wanders off in another direction due to ball joints being defective. *ak |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | There Was Squeaking Noise Coming from front of vehicle as if shocks were going bad in vehicle. in march, |
FORD F 150 1997 | Upper Ball Joint Is About to break. contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*ak dealer |
FORD RANGER 1998 | Consumer's Vehicle Didn't Pass Inspection last year on 3-14-2000. all 4 ball joints had to be replaced. vehicle had 29,000 miles |
FORD RANGER 1999 | Front Left Driver's Side wheel collapsed inward while pulling into driveway. dealer / manufacturer were contacted. *ak |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1994 | While Traveling On Highway Upper ball joint broke. *ak |
FORD ECONOLINE 1994 | Vehicle Was Taken In For service due to brake failure & noticed the ball joints were loose. *ak |
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | Grease In The Front Ball joints has dried up, causing the ball joints to malfunction. please give any further details. |
FORD E 150 1995 | While Driving Upper Ball Joint on the lower control arm broke, causing the passenger wheel to fold in and loss of control for a |
FORD EXPLORER 1997 | Upper Ball Joint Fell apart at 5mph, and driver lost control. dealer has repaired vehicle. *ak |
FORD FOCUS 2001 | Consumer Called Complaining About Having problems with steering vibration. also stated of having problems with the fan on the motor. dealer was contacted |
FORD FOCUS 2001 | At No Particular Speed, vehicle jerks hard and stalls. consumer had vehicle checked and repaired by dealer with no resolution.*akthe dealer |
FORD ECONOLINE 1992 | Failure On The Upper Ball joint, causing the wheel to wobble when driving. *ak consumer states the ball jints are a |
FORD EXPLORER 2000 | Vehicle Was Making A Squealing noise. when turning vehicle noise would get louder. contacted dealer,and dealer stated it was upper control arm. |
FORD EXPLORER 1994 | The Upper And Lower Ball joints failed. *mjs |
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1993 | Front End Lower Control Arms poorly designed, too much play when braking, car looses ability to stay in line. *et |
FORD FOCUS 2001 | Attempting To Enter Freeway At approx 50 mph, the front right felt like it was starting to skid. the next thing i |
FORD E 150 2000 | At 24075 Miles The Front brakes had to be replaced, the rotors also were turned but the pedal was not pulsing ford just turned |
FORD EXPLORER 1991 | Warped Bushing On The Right control arm causes the vehicle to pull to the right. nlm |
FORD MUSTANG 1997 | Front Left Control Arm And ball joint separated, causing accident. |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | Upper Ball Joints Failed. *slc |
FORD E 150 1993 | Upper And Lower Ball Joint assembly-spindle arm replaced, causing tire wear due to failure. mjs |
FORD RANGER 1994 | All Ball Joints Failed. |
FORD E 150 1995 | Upper And Lower Ball Joints failed. |
FORD E 150 1994 | Ball Joints Failed. |
FORD EXPLORER 1993 | Upper And Lower Ball Joints failed. |
FORD E 250 1992 | Upper Ball Joints Failed. |
FORD MUSTANG 1997 | Front Left Control Arm/ball Joint came apart causing accident. |
FORD E 150 1992 | Upper Ball Joints Failed Four times. |
FORD F 150 1995 | Shim On Right Front Ball joint wears out, causing misalignment and excessive tire wear. |
FORD ECONOLINE 1993 | Front Upper Ball Joints Failed. *ak |
FORD E 150 1994 | Driver Feels Pulsation From Front end while braking, due to front brake rotors/pads, rear brake shoes, and front suspension upper/lower ball joints |
FORD ECONOLINE 1993 | Premature Failure Of Front Upper ball joint. *dh |
FORD E 150 1992 | Premature Wear Of Upper And lower ball joints. *tw |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1997 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 1997 ford crown victoria. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph the front end of the vehicle collapsed. |
FORD E 350 2006 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 2006 ford e-350. during a routine maintenance check, the mechanic stated that the upper and lower ball joints needed |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1994 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 1994 ford crown victoria. the contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were very noisy while driving |
FORD F 250 SD 2000 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 2000 ford f-250 sd. while the vehicle was receiving an oil change, the mechanic discovered that both lower |
FORD F 250 SD 2003 | While Driving I Heard A noise from the front end thinking its ball joints upper or lower i called the dealer and he said they |
FORD F 350 SD 2006 | Truck Started To Gradually Pull to the right when driving, after a couple of weeks took truck for alignment and was told that upper |
FORD F 250 SD 2005 | 1. Annual Virginia State safety inspection. 2. front ball joints failed inspection, 2005 ford f-250 4x2 super duty pick up |
FORD EXPEDITION 2002 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 2002 ford expedition. the contact took his vehicle to the dealer for a routine service check and they replaced |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1994 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 1994 ford crown victoria lx. the contact stated that the vehicle squeaked and squealed. the contact refused |
FORD F 250 SD 2005 | The Vehicle Shook Violently After hitting potholes or bridge expansion joints at high speeds - must stop or slow way down to correct. |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1995 | Tl*the Contact Owns A 1995 ford crown victoria. the vehicle had the same failure as mentioned in recall # 96v135000. |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1999 | Tl*-the Contact Took The 1999 ford crown victoria to the ford dealership for an unrelated service. the dealership stated that the contact had problems |
FORD F 250 SD 2000 | The Ball Joints In My vehicle are worn out & i need to have all 4 ball joints (both uppers & lowers) replaced on my |
FORD F250 2002 | Dt*: The Contact Stated The upper and lower ball joints were worn down and needed to be replaced. the contact expressed concern that |
FORD RANGER 2002 | Upper Ball Joints Inadequately Lubricated leading to premature failure (3 in 50,000 miles). *jb |
FORD EXCURSION 2000 | Dt*: The Contact Stated The suspension: front control arm: upper ball joints and the suspension: front control arm: lower ball joints had prematurely worn out. |
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1997 | Dt*: The Contact Stated While performing general maintenance on the vehicle, it was determined the plastic seals on all four upper and lower ball |
FORD E 350 1993 | I Was Driving At 60 mph when i began decelerating and realized engine had shut off. i coasted to a stop. i was |
FORD F 150 2004 | Took Vehicle To The Dealership six moths ago had vibrations coming from the car and steering. took car to the dealership and was |
FORD F 150 2002 | Missing Cotter Pins On Front end upper ball joints. *jb |
FORD RANGER 2001 | Dt*: The Contact Stated upon inspection of the vehicle the ball joint boots were noticed deteriorating. the vehicle was taken to the |
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2000 | Dt*: The Contact Stated while taking the vehicle in for inspection the dealer determined all four ball joints needed to be replaced. |
FORD F 250 SD 1999 | 1999 Ford F250 Ball Joints had to be replaced with grease fittings. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer stated had the ball |
FORD EXPLORER 2002 | On January 16, 2006 while driving on the highway i noticed a shaking feeling under the driver's side floor. there was also |
FORD F 250 SD 2003 | While Driving The Vehicle I heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when the wheel was turned. the problem |
FORD RANGER 2000 | Dt: The Contact Stated the front tires had abnormal wear, and the front end would shake when driving over bumpy roads. |
FORD EXCURSION 2003 | Dt: The Contact States While driving at any speed the vehicle wandered into another lane. there was poor steering return. he |
FORD F 150 2000 | Dt:the Contact Stated She Had a problem with the upper ball joints. while driving at highway speeds the front end |
FORD F 250 SD 2000 | Dt: The Contact Stated the front ball joints on ford, f250 super duty were defective back in august. the truck |
FORD F 250 SD 2002 | 36,800 Miles Went For an inspection sticker and it failed for both upper and lower ball joints on both sides. they |
FORD EXPLORER 2003 | Dt: While Driving On 8-24-05 the ball joint on the driver's side broke. the vehicle just pulled to the right. |
FORD F 150 1999 | Dt: Bought A Used Truck, and after the warranty expired had to replace the starter/the ball joints/he upper tie rods, and the control |
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2000 | The Upper And Lower Ball joints only on the driver's side have prematurely worn out. the upper ball joint moves freely with the |
FORD E 150 1997 | Dt: Contact Had Ball joints put on the truck when it was staken to to the dealer for alignment. . |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | Front Suspension Ball Joints front wheel bearings and brake rotors |
FORD F 250 SD 1999 | Dt: The Ball Joints On the front end failed. consumer felt they used grease fittings. this would not happen. |
FORD F 150 2000 | Dt: Consumer Took The Vehicle to dealer to be aligned, and was told the front ball joints were out and were replaced. |
FORD FORD TRUCK 2002 | I Am The Owner 2002 ford explorer that i purchased from metro motors of the virgin islands in august 2002. on september 17, |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 2005 | 1995 Ford Crown Victoria [xxx] upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. tie rod and pitman arm replaced. |
FORD F 150 2004 | 2004 Ford F150 Problems With upper ball joint assembly as well as tire wear.*mr the upper joint was the cause of the |
FORD F 350 SD 2001 | Scrapping Noise Heard After Hard left or right turn. found to have bad upper and lower ball joints. ford dealership replaced |
FORD F 150 2001 | Take A Look A My vehicle history, i baby my truck - never used off-road. i have replaced several items that i |
FORD F 250 SD 1999 | Vehicle Was Backing Out Of a driveway and the steering wheel snapped. the pitman arm disengaged, causing the vehicle to lose steering power. |
FORD FOCUS 2004 | While Driving, The Consumer heard a loud boom. upon making a right turn, the front of the vehicle collapsed. the ball |
FORD F 250 SD 2004 | New 04 Ford F250 Super duty steering wander at 3000 mi. january went to dealer. no problem found. at 21, |
FORD RANGER 1999 | The Upper And Lower Ball joints wore out prematurely. consumer noticed that there was no grease fittings in them. *ak.... |
FORD F 150 2002 | Saw Tv Note On Daimler-chrysler recall re: ball joints. my wife has a similar issue with a gm f-150 (independently verified by a |
FORD F150 1980 | Multiple Failures, Drive Link, bushings, bearings. costly to repair. *bf *tc |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1999 | Sudden Failure Of Ball Joints and steering linkage parts. *jb |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1995 | Sudden Failure Of Ball Joints in ford passenger cars.*jb |
FORD F 150 2001 | Consumer Had To Replace Ball joints after only 70,000 miles. *ak |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1994 | A Squeaking Noise Was Heard while applying the brakes. vehicle vibrated uncontrollably while driving. consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, |
FORD F 150 2000 | Tie Rods And Upper Ball joints broke. *ak |
FORD F 150 1998 | While Driving Vehicle Jerked And vibrated uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. |
FORD TAURUS 2000 | While Driving A Loud Knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and |
FORD TAURUS 1996 | While Driving Consumer Heard Aloud noise coming from the vehicle. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the upper |
FORD F 150 1998 | When Driving At An Undetermined speed steering wheel locked up. consumer was able to stop the vehicle ,and had the vehicle towed to |
FORD TAURUS 2003 | My20 03' Ford Taurus Se has faulty upper ball joints, as well as other mechanical problems dealing w/ the front end. auto |
FORD RANGER 2000 | I Took My 2000 Ford ranger into get an oil change and have the front end alignment checked as it had a pull to the |
FORD E 250 1999 | 1999 Ford E250 Cargo Van, 24k miles, all 4 ball joints failed. replacement scheduled, will retain parts. know of |
FORD EXCURSION 2000 | Ball Joint Failure On 2000 ford excursion. the vehicle has 67000 miles with no towing or severe use. ford has no |
FORD EXPLORER 1997 | While Having The Tires Rotated dealership noticed that the upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely, and needed to be |
FORD SUPER DUTY 1999 | While Driving 60 Mph, the vehicles steering wheel wanders on it's own. a mechanic at a body shop informed the driver that |
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 | Design Flaw In "ball Joints" for 2001 ford explorer sport. vechicle has 52k miles, less than 3yrs old, and needed to |
FORD F 150 1999 | While Driving 20 Mph Right tie rod failed, causing the driver to drift to the side of the road. consumer had the |
FORD F 150 1998 | While Driving At 25 Mph and when making a left turn consumer heard a loud popping sound. then, left side |
FORD F 150 1999 | While Driving Upper Ball Joints failed. as a result, the driver lost c control of steering. *ak |
FORD EXPLORER 2002 | Intermittently When Turning Corners There was a loud popping sound coming from the front end of vehicle. the problem occurred three times |
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 | While Driving Consumer Heard a loud noise coming from the front end. dealership replaced in october, 2003 the lower ball |
FORD EXPLORER 2000 | The Ball Joints On My 2000 ford explorer need to replaced after only 42,000 miles. it is my understanding ball joints should last |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | I Own A 1998 Ford explorer. in january i took it to be serviced because the steering seemed off and i do alot |
FORD F 150 2000 | The Vehicle's Upper And Lower ball joints wore prematurely. the cause of the premature wear had not been determined. the consumer is |
FORD MUSTANG COBRA 1999 | Front End Shook Due To defectiv eball joints, and blue smoke came out of the tail pipe. *ak |
FORD FOCUS 2002 | One Of The Front Ball joints came apart and caused the vehicle to crash into a ditch. ford is sending a technician to |
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 | Front Ball Joints Failed At 36400 miles. clunk in rear of vehicle as it stops, from 6000 miles. *la |
FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2001 | Both Items Happened Right After my vechicle coverage ran out in oct. of 2003,anyway 1st. the a/c recycling switch went bad at |
FORD F 250 SD 2001 | Premature Failure Of Both Upper and lower ball joints and both left and right ball joints. failure occurred at 50,000 miles.*ak |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | While Driving At Any Speed vehicle stalled without warning, also vehicle had problem with the ball joints and arms. *ak |
FORD CONTOUR 1997 | I Believe All 1997 Ford contours should be recalled, over the past 3 years i have replaced the clutch, waterpump, blower motor, |
FORD F250 1989 | Consumer Took Vehicle To the dealer for repair of a tire. the mechanic noticed that upper and lower ball joints needed |
FORD SUPERCREW 2001 | Ball Joint Boot Failure After only 3 years. the boot is deteriorated to the point that is completely torn through. talked |
FORD F 150 2001 | While Driving At 55 Mph heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. driver took vehicle to the dealer |
FORD F 250 SD 2001 | Premature Failure Of Ball Joint. *la |
FORD MUSTANG 1994 | Driver's Side Front Upper Ball joint separated, causing the backing plates to cut into the tire. as a result, front end |
FORD F 150 1998 | While Driving 30 Mph front driver's side upper ball joint broke, causing the tie rods to shoot through the rim. immediately the |
FORD E 150 2000 | At 35,500 Miles On my 2000 e-150 series van, the vehicle had a problem with pulling or "drifting hard" to the right. |
FORD EXPLORER 2000 | While Driving At Any Speed front end made noise . dealer replaced the upper ball joints,and an independent shop replaced the rotors. |
FORD RANGER 1999 | On Or About November Of 2002 it was found that my front calipers had become severely warped, large portions of steel were gouged out |
FORD FOCUS 2002 | Steering Wheel Lost Control While driving at normal speed. as result, lower and upper ball joints and brake were damaged. dealer |
FORD EXPLORER 1999 | I Own A 1999 Explorer with 60000 miles on it. i have been told that the front upper ball joints were bad, and |
FORD RANGER 2001 | I Have A Ford Ranger edge 2001. i purchased it jun 11 2003. i just started feeling weird vibrations and sounds from the |
FORD EXPLORER 2001 | 40,500 Miles, Ford explorer v8. vehicle would sway and pull side to side from front end, mostly unsafe at higher speeds |
FORD E 150 1999 | Consumer States Upper Ball Joints failed at 36000 miles. dealer notified. *ak *ts |
FORD ESCAPE 2002 | I Have A 2002 Ford escape. at 15,000 miles my engine blew. two weeks earlier my sister who also has a 2002 |
FORD RANGER 2000 | All Ball Joints In Front end needed to be replaced after only 26,700 miles. costing $800. *ak |
FORD F 150 1997 | Consumer States That Vehicle Is equipped with self contained ball joints. these ball joint do not need to be greased. over time |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | The Recalls On Vehicle Had failed after mechanic indicated that the recalls were not needed in dry climate and refused to do them. had |
FORD EXPLORER 2000 | The Vehicle Experienced Problems With the lower ball joints and smoke emitted from the steering column, the dealer replaced the relay switch.*mr |
FORD RANGER 2000 | At 50,000 Miles, my ford ranger began experiencing a slipping transmission and failed to start. the problems were diagnosed as a |
FORD E 150 2001 | With Only 43,000 Miles, and 21 months old, i had to replace outer tie rod, drag link, and ball joints |
FORD E 250 1997 | The Ball Joints And Tires wore out faster than normal. driver noticed this problem every 5000 miles. the cause was lack of |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | No Description Given. *ak *nlm |
FORD F 150 2001 | The Front Upper And Lower ball joints are causing the tires to wear out. please provide details.*ak |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | While Traveling On The Highway and without prior warning upper ball joints broke, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. please fill |
FORD EXPLORER 2000 | Vehicle Has Always Had A pulsating in the brake pedal since about 7000 miles. this time the brake master cylinder failed. |
FORD RANGER 2000 | While Driving And Without Warning the ball joints made a loud noise. *nlm dealer found the upper and lower ball joints needed |
FORD F 350 SD 2001 | 2001 Ford F-350 7.3 crew cab super duty purchased new . at 48000 miles bought it in for a steering wander problem and |
FORD EXPLORER 2000 | 08-14-02 (39685 Miles) - Replaced idle air control valve - $215.87 03-14-03 (46676 miles) - replaced control arm and ball joints- $770.82 |
FORD EXPLORER 1999 | I Was Told By Alderman ford that the ball joints on my ford explorer were in a failure condition at 53000 miles--"unsafe to drive". |
FORD E 350 1994 | Actually The Complaint Is In regard to a near miss condition while driviing my 1994 damon ultrasport (ford e350) motor home. while reurning from |
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