Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2000 Lincoln LS - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact felt a vibration from the floor of the vehicle and noticed an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the lower ball joint and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

I was turning the corner of day avenue and 2nd street sw. As I turned the tire came all the way off. I looked online and researched and seen that this vehicle has been recalled due to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. I need to know what I need to do? NHTSA campaign #00v359001.

I own a 2000 Lincoln Ls v8. I have noticed that there is popping at the ball joint on the front suspension of the car. . I took it to a mechanic shop and he told me that he didn't want to touch it because he had found out that those particular year model cars had a recall for the suspension ball joints. I went home and did some research and came to a site called NHTSA. I got on the NHTSA database and it clearly shows: NHTSA campaign id number: 00v359001 component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint this is the only vehicle I have and it is now 2012. I have not had any notification that this particular car was being recalled. I don't have any money to fix this issue and wanted to see if the recall is honored currently. I have talked to many of people and they have told me that they can run the VIN number to see if any recall service work has been done to my car. . This car gets me to and from work and makes me a living. I have to drive this car because its my only means of transportation. I have also read on forums that the ball joint supports the entire weight of the car and if it would to snap, it will cause great harm or even death. I would like to know what can be done on this matter please, it scares me.

I have front ball joint and suspension issues. I looked on line and see there were a recall for my car. The NHTSA campaign id number is 00v359001. I spoke with my local Ford motor dealership and they stated there were no recall. I called the NHTSA #800-392-3673 and they could not assist. I have spent over 400. 00 already with more work needed for ball joint etc. Could someone see if the recall were true for this vehicle? if so, why wasn't my particular car was not included. Thanks.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact was driving 5 mph when they heard a noise emitting from the fender. The contact noticed that the ball joint was disconnected. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contact and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for NHTSA campaign id number :00v359001(suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds he would hear a loud noise in the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was then inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the front lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 129,300. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 35 mph the front passenger side wheel came off. The contact stated that there were no warning lights on the dashboard. The vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection. The bolts that were connected to the passenger side lower ball joint came off and damaged the inner fender wheel well. The vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 200,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30mph the vehicle began to "wiggle" around on the highway. The owner stated that there is a bolt on the lower control arm that needs to be repaired. The contact referenced recall campaign 00v359001, suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. The owner contacted Ford and they stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. The current mileage is the same.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension front control arm, lower ball joint). While accelerating from a stop light the contact heard a loud popping noise. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and the contact noticed the front driver's side lower ball joint was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was repaired. Approximately one year later the same failure occurred on the front passenger side lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 178,000 and the current mileage was 188,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph. There was rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician recommended that the vehicle not be driven due to a potential safety hazard. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 00v3590010 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 82,500.

In February 2010, at speed of 25-35mph loud squeaking occurred. Took it to Ford dealership to be checked and discovered it was the lower ball joints,and control arm, I had read there had been a recall. Ford said my 2000 Lincoln was not part of the recall so I paid the outlandish price for repair. It is now October 2012 and, once again, I have the same problem. I am sure that if I contact Ford, they will say that my car was not part of the recall. It is hard to believe that the same problem could occur with only an additional 32000 miles on the car and in this short amount of time if there was not some underlying problem in the first place. Would you please check into this further for me? thank you.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving at speeds of 50 mph, there was a loud, unusual rattling noise coming from under the vehicle. The dealer advised the steering and ball joints were defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls for the vehicle and would not provide any assistance. The contact was concerned that if the ball joints were to separate, the wheel would fracture from the vehicle and could potentially cause a crash. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. She received a recall letter for the suspension, NHTSA campaign id number: 00v359001; component: suspension front control arm, lower ball joint. The vehicle was taken into the dealer where the necessary recall repairs were performed. On a later date, while driving in very windy weather and at speeds of 55 mph, the vehicle felt as if there were "grooves in the road". The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found that the front driver's side wheel was falling off of the vehicle and the bolts used to secure the wheel had come loose. The bolts were tightened and he advised installing a cotter pin to ensure the bolt would not come loose again. No further repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 71,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle began to drift to the right and to the left without intention. She was able to continue operation with caution. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to both front lower ball joints. The parts were ordered for the repair. Since his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) she would have to pay $1300. 00 for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001, but the failure still persists. The vehicle has been repaired more than 16 different times. The current and failure mileages were 126,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact experienced uncontrollable steering. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The contact would have to pay $1,131. 42 to replace the steering knuckle and the lower ball joint. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 76,018.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving various speeds over a bump in the road, the contact hears a loud popping sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and a mechanic stated that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) and would cost $2,000 to repair. The manufacturer did not assist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 160,000. Updated 05/07/09. Updated 05/07/09.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving the vehicle in reverse at approximately 5 mph, the front driver's side tire detached from the vehicle. The driver placed the tire back on the vehicle and drove to a local repair shop. The mechanic stated that the front lower ball joints were defective. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed back to the owner's residence. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls relating to the vehicle; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 129,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 20 mph, the front ball joint fractured and the front end of the vehicle fell to the ground. The front end was damaged. The road conditions did not have potholes and was not a factor. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and is currently being repaired. Nhtsa campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) is related to the failure. The failure occurred on July 25, 2008, and the contact has owned the vehicle for one year. The current and failure mileages were approximately 46,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 30 mph, the stud on the lower ball joints failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The front passenger side wheel detached and the vehicle was towed to his residence. He called the dealer and was advised to call Ford motor company because they would provide him information about NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). Ford stated that the vehicle had previously been inspected for this recall. The current and failure mileages were 74,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance and the contact was informed that the front driver side lower ball joint needed to be replaced. He noticed that the vehicle felt differently while driving a week before the failure, but there were no other warning indicators. The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front: control arm:lower ball joint) in 2000. The current and failure mileages were 65,100. Updated 08/04/08 udpated.

Noticed the cars right side was making a noise but brakes and tire was fine then the right side lower ball joint stud fractured just as the recall for this model says and did not result in a crash but could have.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While turning into a parking lot at 30 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly dropped to the ground. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the front lower ball joints had fractured. The vehicle was towed to his residence and he discovered a recall for the same failure. The dealer informed him that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle is still currently parked at his home and has not been repaired. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front passenger side tire detached from the vehicle. The failure was caused by the separation of the front passenger side ball joints. The dealer has not been notified. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The current and failure mileages were approximately 183,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 45 mph, the nut from the front passenger side lower ball joints detached from the vehicle. The contact is constantly tightening the nuts, but they continue to detach. The failure has been ongoing for quite some time. The contact discovered a recall; however, the dealer stated that the VIN was not included. She will have to repair the vehicle at her own expense. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle wobbled excessively. The front end began to shimmy after pressure was applied to the brake pedal. There were no prior warnings to these failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the technician stated that the ball joints were worn. The ball joint nuts were also loose and were tightened securely by the technician. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front;control arm;lower ball joint), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and current mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 35 mph, the ball joint stud fractured and a gas line ruptured. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front: control arm:lower ball joint); however, the Ford dealer stated that the recall was closed. He filed a complaint with Ford (case number 1626811557). The current and failure mileages were 82,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving at approximately 5 mph over a speed bump, the contact heard an abnormal clanking noise from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated the vehicle would feel as if the rear wheels were attempting to separate from the vehicle and the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where both lower control arm assemblies and the lower ball joints were replaced. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 00v359001-suspension front control arm: lower ball joint) yet the dealer advised her vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown the current mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrates. There is uneven wear on both front tires and the vehicle pulls to the side. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and discovered that the front lower ball joints, knuckles, and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. This vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The vehicle was inspected, but nothing was replaced or repaired. The current mileage was 113,575 and failure mileage was 113,563. Updated 05/13/08. The consumer stated the vehicle pulls hard to one side, there is a vibration and knocking sound coming from both wheels. Updated.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While turning the vehicle at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud wrenching sound. She took the vehicle to her husband's mechanic shop and was informed that the front driver side ball joint failed. She called the dealer to inquire about any recalls and they stated that none were available for her vehicle. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The failure mileage was 43,100 and current mileage was 43,600.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. Anytime the contact drove over rough surface, the vehicle would make some sort of clucking noise. The failure was noticed while driving 5 mph. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 103,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 4/21/08 updated 04/21/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While making right and left turns at 15 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The steering felt loose. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures. The dealer stated that the front lower ball joints and control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the recall; however, the recall was closed in December of 2000 because the vehicle was inspected. No repairs were made. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

My 2000 Lincoln Ls was taken in to get a misfire fixed. I noticed the front end of the vehicle felt loose, so I asked to have it looked at. The dealer said it was the ball joints and that they were a safety concern. To fix this problem, he said it would cost $1,200 dollars. Prior to taking my car to the dealer I read about the recall for the front end ball joints. When I told the dealership, they checked the computer and said my car did not qualify for the recall. I checked this out myself and found out there is a recall for that specific problem, however my VIN number is not included. This problem creating a great concern for me, and now fear driving my family and friends in this car. At this time I am unable to pay the $1200 to fix this problem. I believe that Ford motor company should pay to have this safety problem fixed on my car.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel while making left and right turns. Ford stated that there were no recalls; however, NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) was found for that year, make, and model. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 106,000.

Safety defect. . Defective lower ball joints 2000 Lincoln Ls with 85,000 miles. While driving the car it pulls to the right and you feel unsafe steering the car. I am told it is so bad that if it completely fails it the wheel/s will separate from the car. Ford has since improved the part, a larger sized ball joint now 16mm vs. 14mm. Dealer repair quote @ $1100, $600 for the parts alone.