While driving 60 MPH intake manifold cracked and coolants was all over the engine. It was almost inpossible to keep control of vehicle. Lower ball joints were cracked. Technician stated that ford was fixing this problem on the police vehicles.
1996 Ford Crown Victoria suspension complaints
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While driving at highway speeds, making a turn on a smooth curve, vehicle just straightened out unexpectedly. Pitman arm and control arm were relaced at owner's expense.
Engine rocker arm was replaced. Also, consumer experienced shaking and trembling when he drove vehicle.
Front passenger's side control arm broke. Owner has had vehicle repaired at his own expense. A recall was issued on the vehicle make and model, however, this vehicle was not included. Manufacturer has been notified.
The vehicle has many more problems that are not listed and they started shortly after purchase. I have all the records with correct dates, times, mileages, and etc. Of all the problems. I would be more than happy to mail you copies of everything about my vehicle. Please feel free to contact me. // I used a family members computer to send in this complaint form so please contact me by mail or telephone. Thank you for your time and concern in this matter.
Front passenger side ball joint failed,dealer refused recall repairs due to milage.
Vehicle experienced lower ball joint failure while driving at approimately. 40 MPH. Dealer notified and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a manufacturer's recall even though a recall notice was received concerning that defect in late jan of 1999.
Consumer was driving aproximately 40mph when the ball joint separated. There is an open investigation at this time--id#-ie-98-040, the VIN# of this vehicle is not included. Consumer's offering to send part(s) to (odi) if we would like, please call. Ford has offered to take parts back to mi. To look at.-----please add VIN.#.
The front suspension lower control arm ball joint was wore to the point of possible seperation, there was a recall on or 1998 crown vic , but the recall was not made for the 1996 and there was a serious problem
On 06/05/1996 evening shift lt. C. Davis was driving vehicle #102, a 1996 ford crown victoria police package sedan. Was coming to a stop on city street when lf ball joint nut came off. Lf suspension came loose and vehicle landed on pavement. Called wrecker service had vehicle towed to vehicle services. Ball joint nut was found and placed in ash tray of #102. Vehicle towed to bobby jones ford on 06/06/1996. Replaced lf suspension arm assy. Vehicle services checked other cruisers. No other ball joint problems found. Saw article in fleet management-oct.98/vehicle recall report.
Left front ball joint failed.
Lower control arm and ball joint bushings have failed. The dealer will be notified.
Chief of police is responding to police internet recall concerning vehicle recall for front control arm/ lower ball joint .
Lower ball joints failed.
Lower control arm/ball joints failed causing vehicle to feel loose in the front end. (qcaw)
Lower control arm/ball joints failed, causing front end to feel loose. (qcaw)
Lower control arm bushings failed.
Vehicle has had the front ball joint and inner tie rods replaced. Recall was ordered on vehicle.
Ball joint failure on two police vehicles (1996 crown victorias).
Lower ball joint failure causing loss of steering control.
Lower control arm broke while driving. Owner notes of investigation on problem.
Noise from the front ball joint area.
Noise heard from the front ball joint area.
Chief of police called to inform of recall notice received concerning ford crown victoria lower ball joint failure. *ak door handles were replaced. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 18290, front pads and rotors were replaced at 28679 miles, front and rear brake pads replaced at 51031 miles. Intake manifold replaced twice. Heater hose replaced. Passenger side tail light replaced. Tire rotations are done every 3000 miles, however tires had to be replaced at approximately 9600 miles and at 600000 miles, no specific tire information given. Cooling fant and motor replaced. Tpc, pvc, and fuel regulator replaced.
The defective lower ball joints broke off, causing loss of vehicle control. Also, a second vehicle, a new vehicle 1996 ford crown victoria VIN# [xxx],had a similar problem which occurred june 23, 1998 with 60 miles, with lower ball joints broke, causing loss of vehicle control. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Lower control arm ball joint came apart causing loss of control and damage.
Lower control arm ball joint failed causing damage to vehicle.
Lower control arm ball joint failed.
Police cruiser: slowing down. Wheel goes into wheel housing (fender). This caused vehice to drop. Mechanic noticed grease fitting was omitted. This caused the ball joints to fall out.
Police officer's vehicle was slowing down when the wheel went into wheel housing area (fender). Vehicle collapsed downward. Mechanic noticed that grease fitting was missing & balljoints fell out. *ak
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