Ford Crown Victoria owners have reported 46 problems related to front suspension lower ball joint (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Crown Victoria based on all problems reported for the Crown Victoria.
Lower ball joints failed.
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Lower ball joint failure causing loss of steering control.
Ball joint failure.
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Lower control arm ball joint came apart causing loss of control and damage.
The defective lower ball joints broke off, causing loss of vehicle control. Also, a second vehicle, a new vehilce 1996 Ford Crown Victoria VIN# 2falp71w5vx137664,had a similar problem which occurred June 23, 1998 with 60 miles, with lower ball joints broke, causing loss of vehicle control.
Lower control arm ball joint failed causing damage to vehicle.
Chief of police is responding to police internet recall concerning vehicle recall for front control arm/ lower ball joint .
Lower control arm ball joint failed.
Inadequate lubrication caused the right lower ball joint to separate, resulting in an accident.
Two of the 1996 fleet vehicles (crown victorias) have had failed lower ball joints, one incident leading to the collapse of the vehicle's front wheel asembly.
Consumer states that when making a turn the ball joints and the bushing squeak. The dealer has been contacted. Nlm there is a recall, 98v322, regarding this problem, however consumers vehicle is not included.