Steering Linkages Problems of Lincoln Navigator

Heard clicking noise when turning corners. Took 1999 Lincoln Navigator in for inspections and found that the following parts needed replacing: ball joints (front-left), remove and replace control arm, lower, one side, sway bar link-remove and replace stabilizer bar control, alignment cams/wedges (front-left including alignment adjustment. Very costly and time consuming repairs. Since I travel a lot I feel more than blessed that there was not a break down in route of a trip. Was told that this indeed could be very dangerous if not repaired immediately.

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Steering linkage.

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Lincoln dealer was not concerned about the problem. No safety defect listed.

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The current design of the tie rod is such that, when it wears out or fails it completely falls apart. On the previous design of the tie rod, even after failure, the ball was captured and could not come apart until it was completely worn out after thousands of miles allowing for plenty of warning.

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that vehicle will bounce down to the ground. Dealership is aware of problem. Consumer stated the suspenison light would illuminate, the air compressor relay was replaced for the rear suspension, the front washer was inoperative, cigarette lighter was inoperative, dealer found a fuse to be blown, the abs light illuminated, right front speed sensor was replaced, also the right frnt pitman arm was replaced, and the the front pads and rotors were replaced sue to them being worn which were causing nosie to be heard by the consumer.