2000 ford f150 ball joints and tie rod ends failed.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer did not give specifics about the accident.
2000 Ford F-150 suspension complaints
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The vehicle's lower ball joints were defective. *nm the consumer was informed that this was a common problem in this vehicle. *sc the consumer requested information on whether or not his problem should constitute a recall. *tc
Tie rods and upper ball joints broke.
The vehicle's upper and lower ball joints wore prematurely. The cause of the premature wear had not been determined. The consumer is concerned that the front end of the vehicle will collapse. *nm
There are two situations: #1: multiple rear spring failures on several f150 s-cab 4wd vehicles from 1995 thru 2000 build date. The main leaf cracks at axle spring perch resulting in a puncture of bed floor on some incidents. All requiring spring replacement and recently repaired by using after market heavy duty springs on both sides. #2: multiple vehicles also experienced front fender alignment change resulting in front door forward edge binding. Not caused by front bumper or fender impact. Several occasions of severe bind resulting in door skin and forward lip damage when door was forced open to allow egress of operator. Repairs were made by realigning front fender assembly and some door hinges needed replacement due to distortion caused when door was forced open against the rear edge of offending fender. No cosmetic repairs have been done so the door forward edges and fender rear edges remain severely bent but clearance is adequate to prevent binding after repairs are done. Note: these vehicles are operated off-road and on graded gravel roads on kaho`olawe island as part of mixed fleet of vehicles in support of unexplored ordinance clearance on the former naval gunfire and bombing range. To date we have experienced no similar problems with any of the 30 or so 1985 to 1986 chevy pick-ups used in identical manner and no vehicles were over-loaded usually carrying only one to three passengers and hand-carried gear in the bed. We suspect that severe spring wrap can occur when torque transmitted by the limited slip differential is changed from tire to tire. All vehicles are v-8 auto-transmission (gasoline fueled fords and diesel fueled chevys).
When a bump or pothole was hit in the road, the vehicle did not steer smooth . The dealer inspected vehicle several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.*ak ph. The consumer also stated the vehicle drifted to the left if the steering wheel was relaxed at anytime. Tires and wheels were installed, however there was no change.
Lower ball joint broke and truck fell to ground.
The front coil spring failed, which caused the vehicle to stall.
Consumer states that every six months the tires are wearing. Took to dealer and the dealer stated there is a problem with ball joints and can't align. Nlm
While putting air in tire consumer noticed rear spring bolt sticking out under vehicle. Please provide further information.ak
Ball joints have become real loose, when getting ball joints checked, they can break at any time. Dealer does not want to pay for work on vehicle.*ak
Due to front end misalignment front tires had worn out. When contacting dealer , dealer stated that it was a front end design defect, but were not willing to do anything.
This is not a serviceablee part as they no longer put a grease fitting on the original equipment. On the replacement part there is a grease fitting. This should a major safety issue. Had I been going down the highway at 70 MPH, instead of backing into a parking space at 2mph, the possible damage, and death or serious injury could have been much different. Check arround, this is not an isolated incident. These ball joints have a major design defect and should be recalled.
While vehicle was parked in driveway torsion bar broke. This caused the front end of vehicle to drop to the ground. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle continues to slip out of alingnment when driven over bumps and potholes dealer has realinged vehicle six times. *ak lower a arm moves and wears out tires with pull.
Front end shakes and vibrates. Dealership is aware of problem.
Vehicle would vibrate while driving at 40-60 MPH. Vehicle been to dealer's shop on five occasion, various repairs were done and parts replaced, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Entire truck starts to shake at 70 MPH. Tires have been checked three times. Ford says "all pickups shake at speed with no load". Chevrolet and dodge both say their trucks don't shake unless there is a defective tire or suspension part.
Truck wanders as if it has a mind of its own. With the steering wheel steady it wanders from left to right . We have had it in the shop 7 times since purchased and they align it each time with no change. Dealer told me at the time of purchase that he would take it back if I wasn't satisfied, but has now denied saying it.we have been through the review board process.they offered a replacement truck, but I was so afraid of getting another one that I just asked for a refund, which they refused. The gentleman that they sent to drive with me said that an alignment would not fix the problem, that it was a design problem. He said that it would be even worse if we had a heavy load in it. In his report however, he told the review board that all it needed was an alignment .the only time I drive the truck now is in an emergency situation as it is too stressful to drive on a regular basis..
The motor mounts failed. Nlm
Problem is constant. Front end wanders, hard to keep straight.
Severe vibration at about 65 MPH on smooth, concrete highway. *ak (dot number: none tiresize: p235/70r16)
Vibration in steering @ 45-55 MPH. New tires, balance & alignment didn't correct. Inner side of l. Front tire cupped. Dealer claims vibration normal for a truck but problem not present in 3 identical trucks. Dealer given 4 chances to fix.
Consumer experienced severe bouncing in the front end of the vehicle intermittently while driving at highway speeds, no fix has been done to remedy the problem. Nlm
Vehicle experiencing severe problem with wandering across the road from 30 MPH. More vehicle accelerates harder it becomes to control. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and problem still goes unresolved.
Since I purchased the front end would not stay aligned and the engine would lose power the dealership would not fix it and ford motor company did not care I put up with this for a year until ford gave me $3,5000 down for a new vehicle and I no longer have the VIN indicated I traded the lemon and they ripped me off during purchase.
Vibriation in the steering wheel at 65 MPH, took to dealer at 300 miles, again at 2200 miles to another dealer again at approx 2900miles with constant vibriation in steering wheel at 70mph, ford engineer test drove vehicle and said all fords with a 5.4 engine had vibriation in the steering wheel. When I was orginially told this I thought I was getting a snow job, after having the tires balanced and rotated the vibriation was worst then it was when I first took it in. I drove another new f-150 and it vibriated worst then mine does. I do not think ford should be able to put a product out knowing that it has a vibriation built into the vehicle as from what the ford engineer said I had better get use to it and I do not think this is right at all. I also think ford should fix these vehicle or give me back the $24,000.00 I spent on it. I snet a letter to ford on 29 july 2000 and they have not answered it as of today. Thanks t at all at
Bolt on the driver's side lower control arm is loose because the whole is to big for the bolt, causing the vehicle to sway. Dealer has been notified.
While driving 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, vehicle started to shake violently. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Steering wheel vibrates when turning left or right.
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