Sudden failure of ball joints in ford passenger cars.
1995 Ford Crown Victoria suspension complaints
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While parking consumer heard a clunk noise and steering became very loose, and front wheels would not turn. Cause unknown.
First of all I am not sure of the month we bought the car but it was in 1996. This is what happened.my daughter was over at the oregon coast and had just pulled out of a parking lot when the left front lower ball joint came apart and the front wheel collapsed inward. Luckily no one was injured and there was no body damaged. I called the dealership to find out if there was a recall notice for the vehicle. They said that there was not. On your web site I found two (2) recalls summarys: the federal safety agency campaign id numbers : 98v322000 and 96v135000. These deal with the lower control arm ball joints and the pitman arms on the 1995 ford crown victoria. I asked the dealers in newport, or. And junction city, or and they claimed no knowledge of either one. In addition I was given an number for the main customer service office for ford back east. They didn't acknowledge the recalls either. Both dealers I talked to suggested replacing all four of the ball joints (upper and lower) which I did. It cost $561.63. I had a towing bill of $142.00 and a cab bill of $57.75. I asked the dealer to be reimbursed at least of the repair and towing bills. They refused. If my daughter had been driving along at 55 MPH and the ball joint came apart she could have been killed. If I had been driving the car and it came apart, I could have been killed. I have talked to several mechanics and they claim that this shouldn't have happened given the year of the car and miles driven. I feel that ford motor company should pay the repair bill at least. If this happened to me, it could happen to other owners of the 1995 crown victoria's, and it seems to have already since you have recalls summarys concerning them.
While driving between 35-55mph, the vehicle will shudder and vibrate excessively. *ak consumer has had the transmission fluid checked, also the no skip was checked. (neither has corrected the problem with the shuddering).
While driving 10 MPH left front of vehicle dropped onto wheel. Dealer determined lower ball joint broke.
The front suspension ball joints were replaced at my cost. They had started squeaking and were worn badly. My mechanic suggests that the entire front suspension be rebuilt for safety because ford does not have grease joints on any these parts. When the horn button was pushed for longer than a few seconds, it used to blow the fuse. The last time it did this, it also disabled the cruise control. I was told by my mechanic the only fix was to replace the steering column where these wires were shorting together internally.
Severe front end noise is caused by the lower arms and the steering is off. Rubber booty is torn and the front end makes loud "pop" when steering to the left or right turns. This problem has been with the car since purchased and has been to the dealer on 3 occasions were they say there is no problem. I had a garage look at it and they informed me that the ball joints and or thr arms needed to be replaced. The dealership tells me that there is no problem. My warranty ends soon and am wondering if there are other complaints like this.
Check air suspension dash light. Ride control module failure also in lincolns. High temprature suspect. Please notify me.
Front suspension was popping and getting tight. Ball joints broke into two pieces, and the front of vehicle dropped down, totally disabling the vehicle.
While driving ball joints/pitman arm malfunctioned. Was no prior warning. Vehicle was serviced by dealership before problem happened. Steering linkages were defective after having vehicle checked.
While driving at 5 to 10 MPH front passenger's side wheel came off due to ball joints coming apart. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Need parts replaced. No safety defect listed within summary.
Design of ball joints causes them to not have greased insert which resulted in ball joint failing collapsing the left front end of vehicle and puncturing the left front tire. Nlm
Both lower control arms of this vehicle have failed and require replacement for safety. Ford sates they have recalled 1997-1999 fords for the same defect and are unsure about extending the sefect recall to 1995. Ford admits that both arms should not fail or need replacement.
I am trying to find out if this vehicle was used as a taxi/police vehicle and if any recall services were performed on it. Hyannis ford inc. Stated there were no recalls on this vehicle, but I saw many listed on this site, I have questions in regards to the suspension/airbags/torque converter,etc. Could you please tell me how I can find out if this vehicle has recalls on it and if I can get the work done. I had immediate problems with the vehicle when I bought it, and I don't think the dealer will give me straight answers. Thanks for any help or information you can give me.
Welds on the front of vehicle are not sufficient.
Police vehicle, front suspension, when driving at any speed makes a loud noise, when making a left or right turn or on uneven highway.
Engine failed/stalled.
Lower left control arm replaced. (2nd vehicle on 511309)
Lower left control arm replaced. (1st vehicle on 511310)
While driving the right lower control arm fell off the vehicle.
Police car, pitman arm/ball joint let go, resulting in steering problems, in for repair.
Four police vehicles are experiencing failures w/pitman arm/ball joint separating.
Pe96-029 active,pitman arm failure, when inspected, parts falling off, also misalignment, resultin gin replacement of front tires.
When turning the corner car feels like it is floating , please describe .
The alternator gauge,alternator and the window couldn't roll up, there is a popping noise in the front end . Tt consumer states the front end collapsed because of the dealerships reuse of a neoprene nut, also there is a popping noise in front end, fuel tank was replaced, alternator replaced, fuel guage on instrument panel replaced,rear passenger window would not roll all the way up, gas lid fills with water, replaced both arm bushings and correct toe end, cassette player does not work properly, and a malfunctioing head light switch.
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