Ford Aerostar ball joint problems

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Suspension · 75,857 miles · MI

Coil spring on drivers side broke and was sitting on tire, dealership towed van and charged me $415 plus tax, the van is a little over 850 miles over its extended warranty. I was told that this was not a safety issue and no recall for the year 2000. I was fortunate that the spring broke in my drive and not going down the the expressway at 70 miles an hour, or when my daughter, whom just recieved her drivers permit was driving. I would also like to mention that I had my van in for service on 7/01/05 for noises in the front end and vibrations while driving. Dealer replaced sway bar, and balanced tires. (van was still under warranty) this took care of some of the problem. I have had ongoing problems with the front end of this van. The tie rods have been replaced a number of times. I was told that this was a problem with the ford tie rods and once my warranty was up I should have after market tie rods installed. Seems to me that this is a problem that ford motor company should be required to fix.

Filed Oct 8, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · PA

The front end needed to be aligned because new tires were installed. The mechanic was unable to perform the front end alignment because the front left ball joint and inner tie rod were worn.

Filed Apr 22, 2004 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · PA

I bought a used 1996 ford aerostar awd van from a used car dealer about 10 months ago. I had some problems with the van immediately but the dealer declined responsibility. Today I have learned that the transfer case in the van needs, minimally, repair or total replacement. I have already replaced a ball joint for $320, which the used car dealer said he had checked and there was no problem. We are retirees without a huge income and so we decided to investigate whether ford was in some way responsible. We learned that a recall for transfer cases was issued in 1998 so my wife called ford, where she was, of course, told that our vehicle was not involved in the recall. I want to know how I can learn if this is true or whether I can make ford responsible for this major malfunction. They say they are not in any way responsible!!!! Over the years, I have owned many, many vehicles and have never had a transmission problem before. Because of the transfer case, my front tires are bald and I need two tie rod ends after the transfer case repair. My vehicle will not pass inspection and I do not know how I will pay for all of these repairs. I also still have two years' car payments left!!!

Filed Feb 9, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · VA

While driving my vehicle the right front wheel bearing experienced a catastrophic failure. This failure resulted in a sudden loss in almost all braking power and loss of front right wheel nearly coming off vehicle. The entire front spindle assembly, brake rotor,and caliperand ball joints were detroyed . Due to the nature of the repair the left front brake rotor, caliper and shoes had to be replaced in order for the vehicle to operate efficiently. This incident cost in excess of $1,400.00 to replace I researched your web site and found a identical problem odi id 554544 I would appreciate any help in a resultion to retrieve lost expences and and my next best course of action.

Filed Sep 12, 2000 · Suspension · CA

While driving the right front wheel bearing failed, causing damage to the front spindle assembly, brake rotor, caliper and ball joints.

Filed May 9, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I wiil be faxing over the information regarding this 93 ford aerostar. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak the vehicle had starting problems. The transmission failed. The A/C failed. Relay starter motor failed. The heater core failed. Power steering was inoperative. Tie rods on both tires failed. Water pump failed.

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Suspension · TX

Stress cracks around upper and lower control arms. When upper/ lower control arms fail, the door may come off.

Filed Nov 16, 1999 · Suspension · TX

Control arm failures on right side. Also bushings failed.

Filed Nov 12, 1998 · Suspension · OH

While driving 35 MPH the vehicle made a popping sound and the sound went away. Driving at 55 to 60 MPH the vehicle was shaking and the consumer pulled over due to the wheels virbating. When the consumer pulled over, she noticed smoke coming from the wheel, and discovered the problem within the lower control arm. Took vehicle to the dealer and they determined that the consumer ran something over, and the the right lower control was bent.

Filed Apr 3, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · CA · fire

Driver's power window malfunctioned. In addition, transmission failed/ABS light intermittently comes on/master cylinder failed, causing an accident/air conditioning compressor failed/tie rods replaced/tail lights repeated ly replaced/ignition switch failed, causing a fire/repeated engine oil leaks and catalytic converter replaced.