Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Ford F-150

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150 . The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the wheel yanked to the left and the contact collided into a guardrail. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to lower back and a slight concussion. Mediacal attention was required. The vehicle was taken to a indendent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the left lower ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Ec.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford F-150. The vehicle was taken for inspection when the contact was informed that both front lower ball joints were worn and would need to be replaced. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were 36,500. Updated 05/04/11 updated 05/31/11.

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Took vehicle to the dealership six moths ago had vibrations coming from the car and steering. Took car to the dealership and was advised there was no problem. Six months later problem kept recurring and took car to independent shop and was advised I needed right upper and lower ball joint. This is a 2004 f150 fx4 this should not be happening on a barely 2 year old car. I'm lucky my car did not buck on me on the road.

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: the contact stated the front tires have excessive wear. The contact has replaced the upper and lower ball joints, shocks, springs, calipers, rotors, pads, and tires however; this did not remedy the problem. The dealer is unable to determine the cause of the problem. Updated 05/10/06.

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: the contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot going 5 mph a loud noise was heard coming from the vehicle. At this time the front suspension dropped down causing an abrupt stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, upon inspection the problem was the passenger's front lower ball joint had snapped off. Repairs have been made, the manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 3/22/2006 -.

I own a 2003 F-150 super crew truck, I just went to get the vehicle state inspection (4/23/2005). The vehicle has 40k miles and has been serviced according to manufactures recommendation. The vehicle failed inspection due to both the front lower ball joints. The service guy advised me that they have seen numerous problems with this on the Ford truck. The vehicle is used mostly for going back and forth to work via the highway. For a 2 year old vehicle and to have both lower ball joints have this problem at the same time seems strange. In order to get it passed I have to replace the ball joints as I was told this is not covered under warranty or recall.

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While backing out front passenger side collapsed. Driver contacted the dealer, and was informed that the front passenger lower ball joint needed to be replaced.

Alignment facility indicated lower right and left ball joints worn at only 56k miles. Took to Ford dealer and verified condition. Most disappointing and dangerous. We would expect better quality and Ford to rectify this at no charge to consumer.

The vehicle's lower ball joints were defective. The consumer was informed that this was a common problem in this vehicle. The consumer requested information on whether or not his problem should constitute a recall.

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Saw tv note on daimler-Chrysler recall ball joints. My wife has a similar issue with a gm F-150 (independently verified by a mechanic as excessive wear for 20,000 miles and is already making the noise Chrysler says is a warning)--but dealer says it's within specs, and gm says it won't go against dealer. New husband is very worried for his wife given that ball joint is already at the stage that is quoted as "consumer would have warning because of noise"--yet no repair offered or even thought needing further review.

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Front tires started showing extensive wear and a clunck noise when turning/ accelerating at 40,000 miles. Took to local tire store and they showed me that both lower ball joints and the idle-arm are bad and must be replaced. I will be having them replaced next week and getting new tires as well! parts will be available!.

I have a 2001, Ford F-150, 2 x 4, 4. 6l v-8, 64k miles. Nstalled new tires on vehicle. Was informed that wheel alignement could not be guaranteed due to bad lower driver side ball joint. Took vehicle to Ford dealer for second 'expert opinion" was advised both lower ball joints need replacement. This truck has all highway miles, no off road or construction type heavy load use. All joint failure should not occur at this mileage with this type of use. My opinion inferior design, workmanship, or procurement practice by Ford. Seems to be common thread occurence from my research.

During a routine inspection, the mechanic informed the consumer that the front lower ball joints were loose. The dealership did not resolve the problem.

Consumer had to replace ball joints after only 70,000 miles.

At 28000 miles, after having my tires rotated, I was informed by the dealer that both lower front ball joints needed to be replaced. At 28000 miles!. Vehicle is a 2001 Ford f150 xl pickup truck, 6 cyl. Auto. I feel that there should be a recall and Ford motor company be made to replace the defective parts at their expense!.

While driving at 25 mph and when making a left turn consumer heard a loud popping sound. Then, left side of the vehicle dropped down. Vehicle was towed to consumer's home. The tow truck driver explained that the upper ball joints were worn out, and the axle broke.

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The vehicle's upper and lower ball joints wore prematurely. The cause of the premature wear had not been determined. The consumer is concerned that the front end of the vehicle will collapse.

On 12/17/03 while backing out of my driveway to go to work, the left front lower ball joint failed on my 1999 Ford F-150 4 wheel drive pickup. This caused the wheel to angle out at a 45 degree angle and lower "a" frame to come in contact with the road. This vehicle only has 69,100 miles on it, is only used for personal transportation (no snow plowing or business use) and has had all scheduled maintenance performed. Vehicle up to that point had displayed no driving erratics that might indicate a problem. Service manager indicated that this a normal problem that should have been caught during normal maintenance (my original dealer where I purchased the vehicle has sold the dealership) and not covered by any warrenty or recall. Ford consumer rep agreed. Not only is it going to cost me over $1,000. 00 to have my vehicle repaired, I was informed by the service manager that although Ford is coming out with ball joints that will have a grease fittings, they will not be available until all inventory of non-grease fitting ball joints are used up. Above and beyond my dissapointment with Ford and Ford products is the constant thought of what would have happened if I was traveling down the highway at 65 miles an hour and this ball joint failed and how many other Ford F-150 owners are out there with this same problem waiting to happen!!!!.

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During an oil change mechanic informed the consumer that lower ball joints were severely worn. Dealer was aware of the problem.

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While driving at 55 mph heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

While driving at normal speed lower ball joint on driver's side fell off. Dealer stated no recall, and called NHTSA.

While driving vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that upper and lower ball joints were corroded and needed to be replaced.

Lower ball joint broke and truck fell to ground.

Lower ball joints needed to be replaced for the second time. Stabilizer bar fell off for the second time.

Premature wear of lower ball joint. Dealer will be notified. Consumer adds ball joints failed and found other model years have the same problem.

Lower ball joints went out while consumer was driving and could not control vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Contacted Ford and they said since there was no recall, they coudl not help.

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During inspection a broken coil spring was repaired, the lower ball joints were loose and were replaced.

The lower ball joints failed.

The front upper and lower ball joints are causing the tires to wear out. Please provide details.

The lower control arm at left rear of a arm comes loose causing the lower portion of front tire/wheel to move out. This causes front end algi. Problems/tire wear and with the lower a arm moving may cause the bolt to shear off. Have taken truck to dealer and was told that Ford would have a fix in the year 2002. They also state that there not enought peolpe with the problem for them to issue a recall or even put out a memo to dealers. I have spoken with over 15 other owners with the same problem all over the u. S. On the web.