Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2001 Ford F-250

Four problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2006

: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the tie rod on the vehicle fell off. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where it was determined that the ball joint had rusted through. Updated 08/14/06.

2 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2004

Premature failure of both upper and lower ball joints and both left and right ball joints. Failure occurred at 50,000 miles.

3 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2003

Premature failure of ball joint.

4 Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2001

Vehicle's front left and right lower ball joints failed at different times not from usual wear and tear. Lower ball joints had to be replaced.


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