Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2007 Ford Mustang

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. While driving approximately 2 mph in a parking lot, the front driver side control arm detached with a loss of steering control. The contact performed a temporary repair and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Ball joints and control arms are failing due to faulty cheap parts these parts should be recalled before someone gets hurt look at some Mustang forums it's very widespread failing as early as 7800 miles on models made from 2005 to 2009.

Noise from the front end, a loud noise and the car dropped on the right side, the control arm broke at the weld. I had the car fixed the dealer got the car after and changed a few more parts that went bad. Ford refuses to pay for the body damage done by the defective part. I still have the control arm in my office for viewing.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Mustang. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. The front passenger side of the vehicle dropped. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the control arm was bent and the inner wheel well and fender were damaged. The mechanic stated that improper welding of the control arm to the bushing caused the failure. The current mileage is 6,700 and failure mileage was 6,500.