Suspension Related Problems of the 1997 Mercury Marquis

Table 1 shows six common suspension related problems of the 1997 Mercury Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (two problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1997 Mercury Marquis

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

While pulling into the garage right front ball joint broke. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated that the front ball joint failure caused the door frame, arm bushing and joint, spindle front wheel,front sensor assembly, front brake shield and tire to fall.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

(this complaint received via e-mail) my wife was driving today around 70 mph or under on the freeway when she turned a corner and the car fell down low with a clung on the passengers side. She had to have it towed home, where I and the tow driver saw the most horrifying sight, the ball joint just   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Engine and engine cooling system. Suspension front wheel bearing.   Read details...


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