Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Lincoln LS - part 2

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle began to smoke, a loud noise was heard, and the front passenger side of the vehicle fell to the ground. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the mechanic stated that the front lower control arm bolt failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint); therefore, they would not assist. The contact will have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were 66,700. Updated 08/28/09 updated 08/31/09.

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The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While making a turn at approximately 5 mph, there was an unexpected loss of power steering ability. The driver experienced extreme difficulty maneuvering the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road with caution. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the lower ball joint. The VIN was excluded from 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 and current mileages were 100,000.

While driving the lower ball joint fell apart. No injury resulted due to a low speed. After talking to a technician at the local Lincoln dealer I found out that Lincoln had changed the design a month after my car was built because they know they had underbuilt the car. I asked the technician if I could upgrade it to the part they used after March of 2002 and he said he didn't know he had never tried it but as far as he knew the parts would bolt up to the car the same, and the part they used on my car was failing on a regular basis and the part they used after March of 2002, as far as he knew never failed. I decided to take the lower control arm off my car and take it to a machine shop and have them machine it to fit the newer/larger stud in the ball joint used after March of 2002, everything worked out good and I have not had any problems. The original equipment on my car were 14 mm and after March they used 16 mm it's pretty simple to take it to a machine shop and upgrade your car. The cost of the work at the machine shop was only $25 and we did all the rest in the driveway in just a few hours. If you have any mechanical ability you can do this job, or you can pay about $1,500 to a shop to put the 14 mm back in and have it fail again.

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1. Driving down the highway. 2. Nut attached to lower front left ball joint became loose causing a fracture in ball joint stud. Left front tire came completely detached from vehicle causing extreme high danger while trying to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and avoiding other vehicles. 3. This happened once on left front side, was repaired and now joint on right front is coming loose. Recall 00v359001: ball joint stud fractures was put in effect to rectify this issue and was referencing specific vehicles based on VIN numbers. Our VIN number is not included in this recall and should be. This is exactly the issue that we are having.

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.

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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 2001 Lincoln Ls. The vehicle was taken in for a wheel alignment and the mechanic stated that the lower ball joints were faulty. The contact discovered a recall online and took the vehicle to the dealer. He was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact feels that the vehicle is not safe to drive because the wheels are not balanced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 64,000 and failure mileage was 63,860.

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 2001 Lincoln Ls. While the vehicle was at the dealer for regular maintenance, it was discovered that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), although the failures were identical. The failure and current mileages were less than 120,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop to have the front passenger side lower ball joint replaced. The mechanic informed him of NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint); however, the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 73,400. Updated 12/15/08. Updated 12/15/08.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the mechanic stated that the front passenger side ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) online, but was informed by the manufacturer that his VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repairs. He believes that the vehicle should be included in the recall. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 69,000. Updated 03/18/09. Updated 03/19/09.

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 2002 Lincoln Ls. While driving 60 mph, the contacts wife heard a whining sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that lower ball joint was not manufacturer with a safety pin in the lock nut. In addition, they felt this could have caused the tire to disengage. As of may 29, 2008, the mechanic had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 137,000.

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 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the contact experienced difficulty steering and used great effort to turn the steering wheel. Unexpectedly, the vehicle pulled to the left without assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the technician stated that the failure was related to the lower ball joint. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension,front,control arm,lower ball joint), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 78,000. Updated 3/19/09 updated 03/25/09.

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 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 25 mph, the driver side wheel disengaged. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer and there were unable to determine the cause of the failure. They recommended that driver and passenger side lower ball joints be replaced. As of April 29, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. There is a recall for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (NHTSA campaign id 00v359001) however, the dealer and the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included. The failure and current mileages were 146,000.

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.

Ball joints on both sides are defective and need to be replaced. Car vibrates at speeds over 50mph, and clunks at lower speeds. Entire spindles need to be replaced as ball joint is part of integrated unit. Recall 00s39 , 00v359 was issued for this model manufactured in wixom plant from 8/18/1998 through 9/29/2000. This car was manufactured on 11/21/2000 prior to the recall report date of 11/1/2000. The recall should be extended to cover units manufactured after 11/1/2000.

2001 Lincoln Ls has a recall notice #00v359001 for front ball joints not being tightened to spec causing failure. My vehicle VIN number does not appear to be listed, however the ball joints failed causing $1800 worth of damage. I know that manufacturers can not determine exactly what cars were effected and what cars were not, so to exclude my vehicle from the repair does not make sense. With just 100,000 miles on a car that has been driven by a couple in the mid 50's the ball joints should not have failed to the point where the sway bar was also damaged. My wife and I could have been seriously injured if I did not fix the rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While parking, the vehicle stopped moving completely without warning. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the control arm fractured. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.

The lower ball joints separated from the controller on the left side of the vehicle. Please note the recall was submitted in 2000; during the time frame of when I purchased the vehicle the recall had expired. I have been informed by aaa that, there has been 3 vehicles with the same type of problem. I was fortunate that I was alone and not with my three sons and my new born child, and I was not on the freeway when this accident/incident occur.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 45 mph, the bolt that holds the tire in place detached. The contact heard a loud screeching noise that alerted her to stop the vehicle. When she inspected the vehicle, she noticed that the tire appeared to be improperly attached. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and he advised her to contact the manufacturer to check for any recalls. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included. The current mileage was 130,000 and failure mileage was 129,899. Updated 04/25/08. Recall# 00v359001 the consumer stated the lower ball joint separated from the vehicle. 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.

Was driving down the highway, thought I had a blowout on a tire, slowed down and then the lower ball joint separated from the suspension. The car was not able to be driven. And stuck on the highway. A city crew was able to jack up the car, they found that the nut on the ball joint was still on the suspension. They reconnected the ball joint and I was able to drive away. Have since replaced the ball joint. It was now bad . You can pull up and down on it. The ball joint separated because the nut back off, there was no damage to any threads and the crew was able to reuse the same nut.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving at any speed over uneven pavement, the steering would jerk, vibrate, and become difficult to control. The vehicle made a popping sound when turning in either direction. When backing up, the vehicle made sounds as if something was rotating. The noises increased during acceleration. When the contact would drive over a bump or on rough terrain, the vibrating, rattling, shaking, and noises would intensify. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer, but it has been inspected by a mechanic. The mechanic stated that the lower ball joint failed. Nhtsa recall number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 112,000 and failure mileage was 111,000.

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.