Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Ford Crown Victoria

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving at a low speed the front drivers side lower control arm broke. The contact did not talk to the manufacturer regarding the lower control arm. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 125,000.

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Previously reported under recall # 98v322000. This recall was limited to 1994-1999 Crown Victoria fleet vehicles, natural gas, and Lincoln towncar limo's. A part search shows all Crown Victorias from 1994-1999 use the exact same part number for the ball joints. There is no distinction between fleet, passenger,cng, or limo's. This defective ball joint was apparently used on all 1994-1999 Crown Victorias either solely, or intermittently, but not limited to only fleet/commercial vehicles. Ford is developing a record for performing recalls and/or repairing defects for their "fleet customers" while ignoring the average consumer who is experiencing the same problem. In this case, however, the issue is one of safety, both to the occupants of the defective vehicle and to all other vehicles on the road. I believe Ford motor CO deliberately supplied false information to the NHTSA regarding the scope of this defect. An investigation should be conducted including reviewing accidents involving these vehicles. Currently, my 1999 Crown Victoria (68,000 miles) has the right lower control arm laying on the ground in my garage. I am fortunate it happened while I was putting my car away and not the next day when I would have been traveling at high speeds on the ohio turnpike.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 25 mph, the driver's side control arm separated from the ball joint. As a result, the vehicle was scraping the ground. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not included in the current recall regarding the failure. The failure and current mileages were 85,000.

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The passenger side control arm on front wheel of 1997 Ford Crown Victoria has rusted to the point of the vehicle being un-drivable and a danger. Ford has said this issue is due to the air conditioner moisture tube that dumps on the iron frame. They had at one time offered to repair some defects but will not any more.

While pulling into driveway wheel fell off . Dealer notified , ball joint was no good.

Rear suspension control arm brackets have cracked where they were welded to frame, causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was towed. Consumer also states welds also cracking where rear cross member is welded to frame.

Left front ball joint failed.

Police officer's vehicle has ball joints falling out. Mechanic had noticed the grease fitting was missing. This could cause the wheel to go into the wheel housing (fender).

Police officer was slowing down when wheel went into fender area (wheel housing), causing vehicle to be inoperable. Mechanic noticed that grease fitting was omitted. This caused the ball joints to fall out.

Police cruiser: slowing down. Wheel goes into wheel housing (fender). This caused vehice to drop. Mechanic noticed grease fitting was omitted. This caused the ball joints to fall out.

Police officer's vehicle was slowing down when the wheel went into wheel housing area (fender). Vehicle collapsed downward. Mechanic noticed that grease fitting was missing & balljoints fell out.

Lower control arm/ball joints failed causing vehicle to feel loose in the front end. (qcaw).

Lower control arm/ball joints failed, causing front end to feel loose. (qcaw).

Ball joint connecting pitman arm to drag link (track rod) fell off.

There is a vibration in the vehicle due to the rear lower control arm not fitting vehicle and not being adjustable. Has seen dealer over 5 times. Dealer has no solution.

Ball joint failure on two police vehicles (1996 Crown Victorias).

Noise from the front ball joint area.

Noise heard from the front ball joint area.