Front Suspension Hub Problems of Lincoln LS

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel veered out of direction. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The wheel bearing, hub assembly, and the lower ball joints was replaced. The failure recurred. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign id number: 00v359001 (suspension) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000. Mf.

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The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 25 mph over a roadbump, the contact lost slight control because the vehicle began to abnormally sway from left to right. In addition, the four wheel rims installed on the vehicle were corroded near the hub. The dealer was notified of the failure and they informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball). There was also a manufacturer voluntary recall on the wheel rims but the VIN was ineligible. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle and began to decelerate, the front end of the vehicle pulled to the left which was followed by a grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the front wheel hub/axle bearing and hub assembly needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 65000. Updated 5/12/10 the left window regulator was replaced. Updated 05/14/10.