Three problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2000 F-150.
Ball joints have become real loose, when getting ball joints checked, they can break at any time. Dealer does not want to pay for work on vehicle.
This is not a serviceablee part as they no longer put a grease fitting on the original equipment. On the replacement part there is a grease fitting. This should a major safety issue. Had I been going down the highway at 70 mph, instead of backing into a parking space at 2mph, the possible damage, and death or serious injury could have been much different. Check arround, this is not an isolated incident. These ball joints have a major design defect and should be recalled.
Consumer states that every six months the tires are wearing. Took to dealer and the dealer stated there is a problem with ball joints and can't align. Nlm.