2000 Lincoln LS: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Suspension · 141,308 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal squeaking sound emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver and passenger side control arms failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,308.

Filed Oct 27, 2012 · Suspension · 110,708 miles · IN

In february 2010, at speed of 25-35mph loud squeaking occurred. Took it to ford dealership to be checked and discovered it was the lower ball joints,and control arm, I had read there had been a recall. Ford said my 2000 lincoln was not part of the recall so I paid the outlandish price for repair. It is now october 2012 and, once again, I have the same problem. I am sure that if I contact ford, they will say that my car was not part of the recall. It is hard to believe that the same problem could occur with only an additional 32000 miles on the car and in this short amount of time if there was not some underlying problem in the first place. Would you please check into this further for me? Thank you.

Filed Jan 31, 2010 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 98,100 miles · CA

I have a 2000 lincoln ls, 6 months back took the car to dealership cause of squeaking noises, dealer fixed right control arm ball joint...... Two months later having same problem only on left side, I noticed it out of nowhere, the car started jerking to the other direction when the steering wheel was still straight....very scary when driving with family......why has there been no recall for this problem? They say my car is not apart of the recall, but im very afraid to keep driving the car, unsure of what will happen in the future...I notice alot of complaints with this same problem as the ball joint recall for 2000 ls but lot of lincoln ls 2000 not on recall, why?

Filed Dec 29, 2009 · Suspension · CA

2000 lincoln ls brought to the dealership to fix a problem with squeaking, still squeaks. They fixed right front control arm ball joint(so many lincoln ls 2000 still on the road with this problem, & no recalls for it?) why? Now that I had the front right control arm ball joint replaced back in june, I have the same problem on front left side today, very expensive to fix. I've heard to many complaints about this same problem but no recall???? Same problem now on front left side. Very dangerous!

Filed Nov 22, 2009 · Brakes, Suspension · NJ

I brought a 2000 lincoln ls from a dealer by the name of import auto sales located at 589 e 32nd st. Paterson new jersey 07513. When I was taken for a test drive by the salesman I question him on a squeaky bumpy noise on the front side of the car . He told me that the tires needed air and the road in this area is very bumpy. To later find out that on that model car there was a ball joints recall . Before I found out thru the website google about the recall I took it to a repair shop ( lincoln ford dealer ) and the price they gave me was $4,000 including labor. I had just finished spending $2,000 on regular maintenance work (tune-up - oil change - cooling flush- new rotors with brakes .and other regular work that you need to do on a car with over 100,000 miles.now the car is park because I don't have the money to repair it. I was told that if I drive it with bad ball joints the wheel might become separated and get into a fatal crash that could kill the driver and passengers.

Filed Mar 10, 2009 · Brakes, Suspension · 70,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact stated that she would repeatedly feel abnormal bouncing while driving various speeds. Secondly, when applying pressure to the brake pedal, she would hear a loud squealing noise accompanied with mild sliding. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failures. She took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and the brakes were replaced four times within one year. As of march 10, 2009, all the remedies have been insufficient in resolving the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 77,000.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact was experiencing failure with the lower ball joints. He heard a loud grinding and squeaking noise coming from the vehicle while driving 10 MPH. A mechanic at an auto repair shop stated that the lower ball joints were "shot" and could pose a serious threat if they were not replaced. The mechanic also stated that there was a recall for the failure; however, ford stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The current mileage was 66,000 and failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 06/16/08

Filed Feb 4, 2008 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While making right and left turns at 15 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The steering felt loose. There were no warning indicators prior to the failures. The dealer stated that the front lower ball joints and control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the recall; however, the recall was closed in december of 2000 because the vehicle was inspected. No repairs were made. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.

Filed Jan 25, 2008 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving between 5-20 MPH, the contact heard a squeaking noise on the driver's side. The dealer stated that the lower ball joint needed to be replaced, but did not give an explanation. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 105,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Transmission · VA

2000 lincoln ls failed to accelerate. *kb the vehicle also made a grinding noise and left the consumer stranded. The axle assembly was replaced. Jb

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Suspension · 42,895 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the front end makes a squeaking noise while the vehicle is turning. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v359001, regarding the lower ball joint. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · TX

Recall 00v359001 concerning front lower ball joints. Vehicle was having problems with the front lower ball joints. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where the problem was diagnosed. Consumer later contacted the manufacturer and provided them with the VIN. Manufacturer informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in the current recall due to VIN. However, the vehicle was experiencing the same problems that were described in the recall. *ak the consumer heard a grinding noise on the front passenger side of the vehicle.