Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Ford Ranger

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the lower ball joints and the boots deteriorated prematurely on the vehicle. The contact stated that upon further inspecting the vehicle it was determined that the components may facture at any point in time. The vehicle was to be taken to a dealer for a diagnosis to determine what parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 31,159. Dyd.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were deteriorated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joint on both sides needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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Took vehicle to mechanic because of tapping noise coming from front end. Mechanic replaced bushings and support rods on both sides but the tapping noise persisted. After returning to the repair shop, the mechanic pointed out that the boots on all upper and lower ball joints had rotted out and apparently led to premature failure of the ball joints. Since the vehicle was purchased new, kept in a garage and has had minimal use of only 10,000 miles over eleven years, the mechanic said he had no other explanation as to why they need replacement after such low mileage. I've already spent $242 for the bushings and rods. Now, it sounds like it's going to cost another $1000 to replace the faulty ball joints.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that the front upper and lower ball joints were worn. The dealer was notified who informed the contact that they would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 47,944. The lower ball joints had to be replaced. Updated 05/06/11.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Ranger. While the vehicle was undergoing a front end alignment, the contact was informed that the front lower ball joints were defective, loose, and worn. He stated that the steering was fine and he could not tell that there was an issue prior to the repair visit. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 43,000.

I have a 2001 Ford Ranger 4x that is mainly used for driving to work. It is only taken off the pavement to unload materials or remove wood, etc from the back of my property. I had new tires put on at 75,000 miles and was told that I needed wheel alignment. Since I questioned this, I took it to the dealer for the alignment. They told me that my ball joints needed replacement for $500, which I also doubted. I told them to do the alignment but not the ball joint replacement. I have had no reason to suspect that the ball joints are bad but if they are then I would like to have them replaced. I am 65 and have gone through a lot of cars. I have had some for nearly 200,000 miles but this is the first time that I have been told that the ball joints need replacement. I have contacted Ford and they provided not help. They said to take it to a dealer and that they will probably charge me to look at it.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Ranger. While driving at low speeds around 20 mph there was a popping noise in the front of the vehicle. The noise was also heard while making left and right turns. The dealer stated that the lower ball joints had excessive pry and could possibly separate. The lower ball joints were replaced at the owners expense. There have been no failures since the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 37000 and the current mileage was 44000.

My 2004 Ford Ranger pickup has 45,265 miles on the odometer. I brought the vehicle to the local Ford dealership to get brake work done plus another issue as outlined in NHTSA complaint/confirmation#10151518. I was trying to get my vehicle an inspection sticker for the state of massachusetts as well. I was told that I need new lower ball joints pn#f87z-3050-ba in order to get my sticker. My vehicle is a 2004, with 45. 264 miles of highway and secondary road usage only! no off road or severe usage at all! ball joint replacement and required front-end alignment cost me over $430. 00! I have the bad ball joints in my possession. Vehicle is driven by me daily, to and from work only!.

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The upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. Consumer noticed that there was no grease fittings in them. . . . . .

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While driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic notified consumer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. However a independent mechanic determined that lower ball joint wore out.

I took my 2000 Ford Ranger into get an oil change and have the front end alignment checked as it had a pull to the left. I was told that I needed to have the ball joints and anti-sway bars replaced before they could do an alignment. My vehicle only had 42,043 miles on it at this time. I contacted Ford headquarters and asked to have them replaced at their cost and they refused. I have talked to different mechanics who own older Fords Rangers and they said that the ball joints should not be failing at such a low mileage. At this point I am in the process of getting ready to replace the parts myself, so no replacement has been done.

Passenger side lower control arm joint grease protector has deteriorated allowing moisture and dirt to enter the joint.

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All ball joints in front end needed to be replaced after only 26,700 miles. Costing $800.

While driving and without warning the ball joints made a loud noise. Dealer found the upper and lower ball joints needed to be lubricated.

The vehicle made a squeaking noise due to the lower ball joint had wore out prematurely.