Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2016 Ford -250. The contact stated that while driving various highway speeds the vehicle had experience severe shaking and vibration after driving over bumps in the road. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front ball joints were faulty and needed to be replaced. The joints were replaced that the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250. The contact stated while turning at 25 mph, the steering wheel shook. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering box, drag link bar, tie rod end, upper and lower ball joints, and suspension drive link cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was not available.

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Driving at 45 mph the truck drifts to the right then snaps back to the left , after applying the brakes the steering wheel shakes violently. After coming to a full stop and starting off again it is fine for a few miles then it starts all over. I have had upper and lower ball joints replaced, steering box replaced, brakes replaced, just about anything to do with the front end has been replaced and it still goes on.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-250. The contact stated that when driving over any road bump or uneven road surface, the front end of the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was determined that the upper and lower ball joints on the front passenger and driver side of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The contact spoke with the dealer and the dealer advised that the failure was caused by the tires and recommended checking the tire pressure. The failure mileage was 53,500 and the current mileage was 54,000.

I have a Ford f250 super duty 4x4 with 94000 miles. I took it to get the tires aligned and was told the upper and lower ball joints were extremely worn. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250 sd. While the vehicle was receiving an oil change, the mechanic discovered that both lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The rear end cover was rusted. The current mileage was 36,931 and failure mileage was 36,923.

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I have a 2000 Ford F-250 superduty. It's common knowledge among Ford owners that the balljoints in the superduty line are prong to premature faiure. I've heard of failures on vehicles with mileage as low as 24,000. Check some of the Ford truck forums on the internet, theres alot of data to back my claims. Mine failed before 50,000. Repairs/replacement will cost $960. 00. Thats expensive, I had to keep driving my truck till I could afford to fix. While driving it was hard to steer strait and wore out my front tires, so now I have to put tires on to thats another $300. 00. The last time I drove it before it went to the shop for repairs the front tires started to shake violently. It shook so hard I ended up in the ditch. Alot of people agree that Ford should recall these balljoints even large fleet operations. These are heavy duty trucks and should'nt fail with less than 50,000 miles. I work with low income people and the longer these trucks are in service the more likely your going to see serious accidents. As these trucks filter down the economic ladder the less likely the owners can afford to make these repairs. These people will keep driving them until the worst happens. I realize this is an odd way to look at this issue but people are going to get hurt, if not now in the future.

1. Annual virginia state safety inspection. 2. Front ball joints failed inspection, 2005 Ford F-250 4x2 super duty pick up with 50,000 miles. 3. Ball joints replaced.

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The ball joints in my vehicle are worn out & I need to have all 4 ball joints (both uppers & lowers) replaced on my 2000 Ford f250 super duty pickup truck because there is no way to grease the joint-no grease fitting!!!! it seems that this is a common problem among Ford truck owners. After you replace the ball joints with new joints with a grease fitting in it the failure problem no longer occurs.

: the contact stated the upper and lower ball joints were worn down and needed to be replaced. The contact expressed concern that these parts were defective.

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: 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.

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While driving I heard a noise from the front end thinking its ball joints upper or lower I called the dealer and he said they have replaced alot of them he said because there is no grease fittings on the ball joints. There was 34,400 miles on it. I think Ford should cover the expense if the part was not made correctly. . I think it could be a safety issue since the wheel could fall off.

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Noticed a clunk in the front end over bumps. Inspected the front suspension and found over 7/16 side to side play in the left lower ball joint, and 3/8 side to side play in the right lower ball joint. I replaced both lower ball joints. I feel this is a very early failure and if left to get worse would cause an accident.

While driving the vehicle I heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle when the wheel was turned. The problem was recognized at 35,800 miles (while traveling at night). When I contacted the dealership for an appointment (the next day) there was 36,500 miles on the vehicle. At the time of the appointment there was 36,900 miles on the vehicle. The mechanics looked at the front end and determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The cost for this work is $1,100. I spoke with Ford customer service and they said that the vehicle is out of warranty when it got to the dealership and that the customer is responsible for the repairs. Ford needs to recognize the fact that they are responsible for the repairs!!.

36,800 miles went for an inspection sticker and it failed for both upper and lower ball joints on both sides. They are very bad, well over an inch of "clunk" each way. Not noticeable driving. This is just a pleasure vehicle, light use and easy driving. . . . Very well kept truck for personal family use.

The contact stated the front ball joints on Ford, f250 super duty were defective back in August. The truck started walking all over the road on August 1, 2005. Changed the ball joint at the end of August. The truck only had 68,000 miles on it then. He reported having no problems since changing them in August. The dealership told the contact there were no recalls on it. The contact has not yet talked to the manufacturer. The contact did have to pay for the parts, he did the labor himself.

The vehicle shook violently after hitting potholes or bridge expansion joints at high speeds - must stop or slow way down to correct. Ford has checked the first time steering damper . Second time changed tire pressure. Third time replaced upper and lower ball joints, and replaced tires.

The ball joints on the front end failed. Consumer felt they used grease fittings. This would not happen. Called dealer, but warranty wxpired, and had yet to repair this problem.

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Knocking noise front end when braking or backing up applying brakes. Inspection revealed upper and lower ball joints worn out, right and left sides.

New 04 Ford f250 super duty steering wander at 3000 mi. January went to dealer. No problem found. At 21,000 December went to alignment shop told upper an lower ball joints had 1/6 play should be 0 play need change out to fix front end. Went back to Ford shop . Was told there technician checked upper an lower ball joints all within Ford spec no play found "they lowered air in front tires" please help the wander.

Knocking noise front end when braking or backing up applying brakes. Inspection revealed upper and lower ball joints worn out, right and left sides.

1998 Ford F-250 steel tie-rod were sufficiently worn, lower ball joints were also worn and needed to be replaced. ***** the consumer received a cautionary letter from the Ford motor company which stated it was necessary to have the steering linkage inspected every 15,000, which prompted the consumer to have the vehicle inspected. After the installation of the new and improved steering componets, the left outer steering tie rod socket disengaged from the ball on the left wheel assembly while making a slow gradual left turn. This failure bought the vehicle to an abrupt stop in the middle of the intersection. After the vehicle was towed and inspected, it was discovered that all the tie rods needed to be replaced again.

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Vehicle pulled to the right while driving 60-70 mph. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and had both lower ball joints replaced. Consumer was concerned since both ball joints had less then 20,000 mile of wear.

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

Premature failure of ball joint.

When making turns there was a loud squeaking in front of vehicle. After inspecting vehicle consumer noticed both front lower ball joints had to be replaced. Consumer replaced ball joints.

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.

When driver applied the brakes the whole front end of the truck would bounce and the truck was hard to maintain. Also the front tires balded on the inside. The truck was looked at by a mechanic who stated that the ball joints were never greased by the factory. The ball joints have been replaced at owner's expense.

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1999 Ford f250 ball joints had to be replaced with grease fittings. ** answer required*** the consumer stated had the ball joints had grease fittings on them, they would have lasted longer.