Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was going 20mph and the consumer lost control. Front passenger wheel bent, and ball joint came apart, dealer and manufacturer will be contacted.
Both incidents could have caused serious injury or death. This is now the second time this part has been replaced. On the first occasion I was in a parking lot and the whole front end of the car collapsed. From what the dealer say Ford engineers looked at it and couldn't believe the ball jouint popped out of the socket. Again this is the second time they had to replace it within 10 months. Feel free to contact me for further information and let me know if I can take further action with regards to the safety of this car. Thanks , tom.