Ford Thunderbird owners have reported 3 problems related to front suspension control arm (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Thunderbird based on all problems reported for the Thunderbird.
Vehicle was going 20mph and the consumer lost control. Front passenger wheel bent, and ball joint came apart, dealer and manufacturer will be contacted.
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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.
While driving 5 mph front driver side wheel came completely off. Consumer stated it was the front ball joint that caused that wheel to come off.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems | |
| Rear Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Rear Axle Spindle problems | |
| Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems | |
| Ball Joint problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems |