Ball joints and tie rods dry rotted, causing the front end to collapse. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
1996 Ford F-150 suspension complaints
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When hitting a bump whileturning a corner or hitting the brakes, the vehicle vibrates and jerks.
Majority of problems have been with front and rear suspension in addition to the following: cambers, slugs, toes, rotors, gear box, springs, drag links, tie rods, bushings, trans cross members, stabilizer barrs, bushings, electrical, computer, transmission, oil leaks, ignition cylinder, and replacement of four wheel drive components. Dealership tells me their hands are tied. Ford motor company only "documents" difficulties and I can't get past a customer service representative who can do nothing but put my complaints into a database. Repeated letters and phone calls have gone unresolved and ford motor company has made no attempt at customer service! I was told today that notice would be sent to the local field office where they would contact the dealer service manager and most likely not me directly although I asked that they do so. There have been ten service appointments for these parts to be replaced. I now have another appointment for aug. 9th - we still have front and rear suspension problems. To date, our truck has been at the service for repairs for a total of 22 days.
Rear leaf spring appears improperly installed. Bracket replacement was done to 1997-1998 vehicles , would like further information concerning this problem. Dealer notified and informed consumer that 1997-1998 vehicles were recalled only.
Front end suspension makes loud cluncking/knocking noises when driving at 25-50mph, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Leaf springs damaged causing poor stability.
Driving at any speed the front right wheel makes a loud noise while driving, in for repair, replaced the wheel bearning, but vehicle continues have a problem.
Suspension front I beam bent, causing wheels to go out of alignment and poor steering.
While driving the vehicle will pull to the left and or right without warning. Please describe.
While either turning or backing up an unknown banging sound is heard. Hagerstown ford unable to detect what cause is. Please describe details. Tt
Independent front suspension malfunction, vehicle tends to veer left without turning steering wheel. Tt
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