Steering Knuckle Spindle problems of the 1999 Ford Mustang

Two problems related to steering knuckle spindle have been reported for the 1999 Ford Mustang. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Knuckle Spindle problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2001

I took the car in to have the rear suspension knuckle replaced and my vehicle comes out with a faulty brake calliper. Something is wrong wtih the proceedure in fixing this knuckle or the technicians working on the vehicles are carless. I have read different messages on on blue oval message board about individuals have problems with their rear wheel brakes involving the caliper assembly and or rotor locking up.

2 Steering Knuckle Spindle problem

Failure Date: 02/19/2001

I was in reverse traveling atbout 3-5 miles per hour. There was a loud hop and then the front passenger side dropped about 6" inche down . Both fp/s ball joints hopped out. This could have been a very bad thing at 55/70 miles per hour! Ford repaired this under warranty but I qustion how many others and if the drivers side could come apart as well?.




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