Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint Problems of Lincoln LS

The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. While backing out of a parking space, the upper ball joints failed. The dealer 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 contact paid for the repair work. The failure mileage was 137,000 and current mileage was 138,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln Ls. The front tires made a screeching noise whenever the vehicle turned left or right at 20 mph. The steering wheel works perfectly fine. The vehicle was taken to an auto shop and the mechanic stated that the suspension around each ball joint failed. The contact later discovered a recall for that component. The manufacturer stated that the repair had already been performed by the previous owner. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 79,000 and current mileage was 82,000.

The contact's daughter owns a 2001 Lincoln Ls. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle veered from left to right. The tire shop stated that the nuts loosened, which reduced the ability to control the vehicle. The upper and lower control arms and ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The current and failure mileages were 106,000.

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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.

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.

There is a recall on the vehicle concerning the upper ball joints. The consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicle had to have ball joints tightened, then the other side had to be replaced because it was cracked. There was a loss of steering every time the vehicle was driven around curves. The vehicle would wander back and forth.

Contact states the right front ball joint broke, causing the wheel to detached from the suspension while the consumer was driving down the street. There is a recall on this component, but this specific vehicle did not fall under the recall due to VIN. . The vehicle has been repaired.

The engine warning light illuminated while driving any speed. Consumer was informed by the dealership during vehicle inspection, that front ball joints were loose. The ball joint was being repaired.

A clanging type noise was heard in the front suspension when the front wheels were turned/ braking/accelerating or driving over the slightest imperfection in the road. Dealership indicated that the upper/lower ball joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. Lower ball joint recall 00v3590001 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.

: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. I took my car into velde Lincoln Mercury in peoria, ill. 7/11/03 and told them that my car was fish tailing in the front. They told me I needed new tires, they did not tell me that anything else was wrong with the car. I was getting new tires and the place where I put the tires on told me that the lower ball joint was loose. They tightened it up, I had an appointment in two days with Lincoln in springfield, ill. To get it looked at. The next night the ball joint broke while I was going 50 miles an hour. I reinjured my back.

Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely.

When going over a bumps vehicle made weird sounds. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic determined there was a ball joint problem.