Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint Problems of Mercury Grand Marquis

The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 mph, a noise emitted from the front passenger's side of the vehicle when making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The front right upper ball joint and tie rod end were recommended to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving 12 mph, the ball joints on the passenger side of the vehicle failed. The vehicle dropped to the ground and made a huge noise. The front passenger side tire blew out as a result of the failed suspension. The vehicle was towed to an auto garage and was informed that the ball joints failed. The dealer stated that the ball joints could not be serviced. Prior to the failure, the dealer repaired the emissions control system, which the contact believed to be the root of the issues with his vehicle. He also believed that the dealer failed to properly repair the vehicle. The current mileage was approximately 57,000 and failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

: the contact stated when the vehicle was taken in for maintenance to replace a vapor management valve, the service dealer noted that both upper and lower ball joints were worn. There were no immediate repairs made to the ball joints.

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The consumer owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. While driving and using the steering wheel there was a squeaking noise. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the mechanic who suggested that there was no lubrication on the ball joints nor was there any way to lubricated them due to the design. The mechanic said that the ball joints should be alright for a while. No repairs or corrections were made at that time. On another occasion while driving 29 mph uphill, the left front ball joint cracked and dropped to the ground damaging the tie rod and ball joint assembly and the left front tire. The vehicle continued to travel for approximately 20 to 30 feet after the vehicle dropped to the ground and the driver lost directional control of the vehicle. This happened without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The dealer said that the other side was affected as well. The dealer repaired both front ball joints along with the tie rod assembly. Note: failed components are available for inspection upon request. (11/211/05) the consumer found the coolant crossover cracked on intake.

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The front upper ball joints were squeaking due to dryness,which consumer has been informed that they can break and cause the wheels to fall off.

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Ball joints separated when vehicle was on a floor jack and consumer was under vehicle.

Ball joint on right front broke and made tire go flat. Car was inoperable , and had to be towed to mechanic.

1996 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, VIN: 2melm75wxtx647727 front tie rod separation from wheel when front passenger side seal ball joint snaps in half. Estimated speed at time of ball joint failure was between 1-5 mph in a parking lot. First noticed when backing out of parking space, handling was poor, tie rod separated completely. Car is being serviced by nys dot certified c and d automotive, state route 104, ontario, NY 14519. This vehicle was in late June, early July of 1999 for a replacement of the front drivers side ball joint seal due to loud noises coming from front drivers side wheel area and quivering steering feel.

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Upper ball joints failed at 70,000 miles. Dealer stated that was normal.

While driving the consumers wife loss control of the steering wheel and hit the rails on both sides. The vehicle headed into a ditch on the left side, the consumer yanked the wheel to send the vehicle straight but instead the went across two lanes and slammed into the median. The dealer was notified. The air bags did not deploy. At the time of the accident, the consumer was working the electronic passenger seat controls and the consumer wanted to know if there was any connection. The mechanic claimed the ball joint failure caused the accident, the ball joint had no grease.

Sudden failures of ball joints and steering linkages.