Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 1997 Mercury Marquis

Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Marquis. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2002

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.

2 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2000

Right front control arm bracket came unwelded from frame causing steering problems.


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