Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2000 Lincoln LS - part 2

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact was experiencing failure with the lower ball joints. He heard a loud grinding and squeaking noise coming from the vehicle while driving 10 mph. A mechanic at an auto repair shop stated that the lower ball joints were "shot" and could pose a serious threat if they were not replaced. The mechanic also stated that there was a recall for the failure; however, Ford stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 06/16/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. One year ago, the front end of the vehicle began making a clunking sound whenever it drove over a bump or dent in the road. One month ago, the vehicle began pulling to the left and right after the contact drove over a bump or dent in the road. The failure occurred at speeds between 25 and 65 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the recall repair for NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) was performed on the vehicle in January of 2001. The contact believed that the vehicle was only inspected at that time and no recall repair had been made. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. The consumer stated that he feels Ford should be held responsible for repairs. Updated 10/31/07.

Whenever there is a pothole or bumps in the road, there is a clunking noise in the suspension. I was the told the ball joints needed replacing and an alignment needed. This was done but the problem remains. This is on a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The problem first occurred at around 50,000 miles. The ball joints and alignment were done at around 190,000 miles with no difference in the condition.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated that both the head and tail lights constantly failed and the front lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle have failed twice. The dealer replaced the lower control arm and ball joints, but the failure still persists. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that she would receive a call back. The failure mileage was 92,000 and current mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a snapping noise and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the cause of failure was the lower ball joints. The manufacturer stated that his vehicle was included in the recall for the lower ball joints. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The front end alignment was performed on the vehicle and it isn't operating normally. While driving 25mph and making a turn, the vehicle began shaking as though it had a flat tire. When observing the vehicle, the tires were not damaged. The vehicle began steering to the left on its own. The service engine and airbag lights were illuminated. The dealer stated that the ball joints need to be replaced. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id:00v359001 is related to the failure and repairs recommended by the dealer; however, his VIN is not a part of the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. The VIN, engine size and number of cylinders are unavailable.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 5 mph, the contact attempted to make a left turn when the front frame separated and the left front tire detached from the vehicle. The contact referenced recall # 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that the VIN shows the part was replaced under the recall and it is now the contact's responsibility. The current and failure mileages were 108,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a bang. She discovered that the wheel had bent and pushed up the fender. There is a safety recall on the vehicle regarding the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, but she never received a notice. The VIN is unknown and the dealer where the vehicle was purchased has gone out of business. The vehicle is currently at a Ford dealer. The current and failure mileages were 119,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact heard a cracking and popping noise every time he turned the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but it was not covered under NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The vehicle was experiencing the same symptoms as stated in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 125,000. Updated 05/07/08.

Car diagnosed by Lincoln dealer as having severely damaged front lower right ball joint (beyond normal wear and tear) and told car was unsafe to drive. Later found out online that safety recall had been issued for same problem within 1 year of manufacture. Unsure whether car was ever serviced as a result of recall.

The contact's daughter owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving greater than 60 mph, the vehicle made loud noises and the front end bounced around. The vehicle was taken to a garage and the mechanic stated that both front ball joints were worn and needed to be replaced. The year, make, and model of the vehicle is under NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). However, her VIN was not included in the recall, even though it was experiencing the same failure. The current mileage was 73,000 and failure mileage was 64,000.

- the contact called regarding the 2000 Lincoln Ls. The contact was traveling at 40 mph when she heard a sound like an explosion. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Then, pulled into a parking lot and noticed that the left front tire had a hole. The lower ball joint was twisted. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed. The failure mileage was 96,000 miles. The insurance company ordered the repairs stopped so that they could investigate the failure. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. Updated 04/05/07.

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint stud failed while traveling at 50 mph resulting in a one vehicle accident and damage to fender and several other attached components. To my knowledge as well as carfax report, this car has never been in for the recall. Dealer service manager says there never was a recall on the suspension. Nhtsa says different on the recall with campaign id number 00v359001. Car, being inoperable at this point, has been hauled to dealer for mechanical repair.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer made an unknown repair, but the light illuminated again. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle would shake. The dealer stated that all of the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 100,000.

: the contact noticed while driving 40 mph on a dry highway, the left lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the left lower ball joint twisted off and disengaged from the left front wheel. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. The dealership was notified.

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While driving from 30 mph, the vehicle's front end suspension had too much movement and the lower ball joints were loose. On August 22, 2006, a mechanic removed and replaced the upper right control arm and left and right stabilizer bar control link. Currently, the contact was informed that the lower ball joint assembly is loose and must be replaced. Her VIN does not apply to NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The current mileage was 84,700 and failure mileage was 83,000.

: the contact stated while driving on a dry highway at 65 mph, the nuts attaching the left ball joints loosened and fell off. This incident resulted to a fractured ball joint stud. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The nut was recovered and placed back on the vehicle just long enough to be driven to the dealership. There was an NHTSA recall, # 00v359001 regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

: the contact stated while driving under 5 mph, the vehicle fell to the ground as if the tire was flat. The vehicle was immediately shut off. Upon inspection, the tire was observed to be off of the axle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealership determined there is an NHTSA recall, #, 00v359001 regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint, but the VIN was not included in the recall.

My car began having steering problems with speed of 40 mph and/or if I hit a rut in the road. I contacted a private shop that dealt with suspension problems and had it repaired. When I picked up the vehicle it did not feel right. My husband said that it would probably need to be driven for it to be the same. Nineteen days later while I was going approximately 30 mph with my husband as a passenger, the car made a huge noise and went out of control. I looked outside my door (driver side) and my front wheel was sideways and off of the car. The car was towed home that night. The next day the car was told back to the shop that did the work. The owner of the private shop doesn't feel like he did anything wrong. I explained to him, that I wanted it fixed correctly with all new parts (there are other damages to the car). He called his insurance company and I in turn called mine. I then went on the internet and found out there was a recall on the car prior to my purchasing the car. The dealership I bought the car from, did not have a record of the recall. They have referred me to another dealership out of my state. Because everything that was wrong with my car is exactly like the recall, one can only guess that this car was not processed correctly. Please help me.

I understand that there is an outstanding recall on the 2000 Lincoln Ls v8 cars. I did not receive a recall letter from the Lincoln dealer, but I did contact them in reference to the outstanding recall and was told that my car did not have a recall on it. The problems that I'm having with the ball joints have everthing to do with the outstanding recall that other 2000 Lincoln Ls are having at this time. Please inform me on how I can rectify this problem and getting my car repaired, because the problems that I'm having with the ball joints will fall under a manufacture problem and not just a normal wear and tear on a vehicle. I purchased the car from southwest Mercury Lincoln and I currently have 62,000 miles on my vehicle and I want my car repaired from the dealer, because it's a manufacture problem.

For about 2 days I noticed my car pulling to the left and a slight noise coming from the front end. Suddenly on the second day when I tried to drive it pulled severely to the left to the point it was not drivable. Upon inspection I found that the bolt holding the front lower ball joint was so lose I could turn it with my fingers. The problem is exactly like the issue in recall 00s39. When talking to my local dealer as well as Lincoln directly they informed me that the recall did not include my car even though I as experiencing the exact same problem.

: the contact stated the front end makes a squeaking noise while the vehicle is turning. There is a NHTSA recall, # 00v359001, regarding the lower ball joint. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Lower control arm broke. Took to a mechanic and he indicated a recall on the car for the same problem. The mechanic also deemed the car unsafe to drive, "fix or tow". Called Lincoln customer service after the dealer told me no recall on the car. I have paid for the costly repair of the lower control arm.

Car purchased 2/2000. Recall on front ball joint(tighten nuts) performed on 11/27/00 with car mileage at 9548. In January of 06 began experiencing car jerking to the left. Car taken in for repairs and found lower ball joint nut was extremely loose, nut tightened. Two weeks later same symptoms began. This time diagnosis was both lower control arm ball joint seats wallowed out. Total cost to replace both steering knuckles and lower control arm $1500. Researched earlier recall and found that it was entirely possible that the steering knuckles should have been replaced at that time due to the mileage on the car. Manufacturer offered $500.

The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 00v359001 concerning the lower ball joint. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact had the nut tightened twice at his own expense. Updated 01/23/06.

While the contact's son was driving the vehicle was swerving. He thought it might have been the tires. He took the vehicle to a tire store, but it was not the tires. The mechanic determined that it was the bolts in the suspension which were not tightened properl, causing the ball joints wear out. This will be repaired at contact's expense. There was NHTSA recall 00v35900. He contacted the manufacturer, and was told this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

Control arm and lower ball joints need replacing on vehicle (I have two quotes) - potentially hazardous to drive- same year included in recall (82000 plus vehicles).

The consumer was driving on the interstate at 60 mph when the front drivers side tire swayed into the vehicle. The consumer lostcontrol of the vehicle for a moment. Suddenly flames erupted out of the front tire area. The vehicle skidded to the left into the median about 100 feet and had come to a stop. The consumer put the vehicle in park and turned off the engine and escaped from the vehicle. A pedestrian put out the fire with an extinguisher. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tire dealer who sauggested that there was a separation of the front control arm and the lower ball joint that contributed to the problem, as well as a leak in the fuel lines. The consumer searched the internet and found a recall that the consumer believed pertained to her vehicle. (recall 00v359001 which did not include the lower ball joints. The consumer contacted Ford, who said this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. No repairs or corrections were made and no police report was filed. The fire department did not come. .

I had two front new tires put on on 08-15-05 and the repair found that my right front lower ball joint was damaged. He attempted to look for parts but could not find them. In looking on internet, I found a recall notification on my make and model vehicle (2000 Lincoln Ls - suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). I was told that my vehicle was not on recall but find it ironic that it has the same problem.

The consumer's complaint is in reference to a recall that was supposed to have been performed in 2000. The consumer is the second owner of the vehicle. The recall was in reference tot eh front lower ball joint fracture. The consumer has been hearing front end noise. She was told by the dealer that if she bought new tires the noise would go away but the noise is still there. Ford is not willing to do anything and they state the recall was performed. ( Ford has told her she needs to have the ball joints and the steering knuckle on the front end replaced).

Dt: while driving the vehicle pulled slightly to the right. The consumer could also hear a noise while driving on rough roads and after driving over bumps in the road. The consumer believes the problem is the ball joints but is unsure whether it is the upper or lower ball joints. The consumer has not taken this vehicle to the dealer for repair.

I purchased this vehicle from a dealer ship in iowa 30 days ago and it has been in the shop ever since with the same problem as I have read here.

The front passenger side lower ball joint came loose. As a result, the wheel wobbles and pulls to the right if driven over a bump in the road.

Recall 00v359000 concerning the lower ball joints. The front suspension lower ball joints were loose. The nuts that held the ball joints in position were not tightened causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. However, this vehicle was not included in the current recall due to the VIN.

Nhtsa recall campaign 00v359001. Ford issued a front lower ball joint recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. But the ball joints made noise at various speeds, which the owner was concerned that they can become detached from the front.