1994 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems

Filed Apr 3, 2020 · Brakes, Suspension · 140,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the front suspension detached at the ball joint. The failure caused the brake dust cover to puncture the tire. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The ball joint was replaced along with the brake dust cover. The contact stated that the failure recurred on the passenger's side of the vehicle while driving at approximately 10 MPH. The vehicle was not taken back to be repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2009 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were very noisy while driving 20 MPH. He suggested that they may be rusty due to the high pitch noise he hears throughout the vehicle. The contact inspected the ball joints and stated that they appeared to be damaged. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer or mechanic. Through online research, he found the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact believes that it should be included since the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 48,000. Updated 07/28/09. *lj updated 07/30/09.

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Electrical, Suspension · MS

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford crown victoria lx. The contact stated that the vehicle squeaked and squealed. The contact refused to provide detailed failure information. She stated that she experienced the same failure listed in the recall. There is a recall for the suspension: front control upper arm upper ball joints and lower ball joints (the federal safety agency campaign id #95v194000, 98v322000). The mileage information was unavailable because the odometer failed at 162,000 miles.

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Suspension · 133,700 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to make a right turn, the lower ball joint on the front passenger side made a rattling noise. The contact recognized the noise from having the driver side lower ball joint replaced last year during regular maintenance. The vehicle has not been inspected. Updated 3/3/2006 - *nm while making a right turn the right front tire exploded due to a break in the lower front control arm and ball joint.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Suspension · OH

A squeaking noise was heard while applying the brakes. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably while driving. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that passenger 's side upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Suspension · MO

Ball joint on right side separated from lower control arm. This vehicle was not identified by ford as having problems with faulty ball joints. I am reporting this to identify there maybe other vehicles with ball joint problems.

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · FL

Vehicle wanders all over the road. Took vehicle to mechanic, and had vehicle aligned, but problem still exists. Consumer took vehicle to ford. Ford adjusted steering box, and stated that replacing gear box may not correct the problem. *ak the dealer lowered the tire pressure as a possible solution for the steering problem. The pitman arm and idler arm had been replaced.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Suspension · IL

While driving, the passenger side lower control arm ball joint broke, causing the passenger side of the vehicle to drop to the ground, consumers steering then became reduced causing the vehicle to sideswipe a tree, and also the tire needed to be replaced due to a large slash being in the tire, on feb 25, 2000 the drivers side of the vehicle began to make a noise, and while the vehicle was parked at the mechanic shop, the drivers side dropped to the ground, consumer was informed that the drivers side front ball joint assembly needed to be replaced, consumer believes that his vehicle should have been included in recall #98v322000.

Filed Feb 22, 2002 · Suspension · IL

While driving driver's side and passenger's side wheels malfunctioned. Wheels went outward and landed up, facing pavement on the sides. *ak the lower control arm ball joint failure caused the passenger side of the vehicle to drop and damaged two doors. The driver's side underneath was making a grinding noise. Consumer took to the dealer, the vehicle dropped to the ground while waiting for repair. Consumer states the federal safety agency sent him a recall campaigns 98v32000 but his vehicle was not included.

Filed Mar 8, 2001 · Suspension · OK

Consumer contacted dealership in regard to recall 98v322000/ manufacturer's recal 98s37/ lower control arm. Dealer refused service. Please provide any additional information / attachments in regard to this case.