Table 1 shows one common suspension related problems of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems |
Sudden failure of front suspension system caused collapse of suspension making the car uncontrollable and after coming to a stop, immobile. Right front wheel turned inward at the front upon failure and left front wheel remains pointing straight ahead. Right front wheel also shifted toward the rear contacting the rear portion of the wheel/fender opening causing crumpling of body sheet metal to the extent that fender will probably have to be replaced auto is at dealer awaiting analysis.
Lower right ball joint failure under normal operation.