I took my car in for regular service, including oil change and tire rotation. Upon inspection, the dealer noted that the steering knuckles were worn out, allowing the tie rods to move. The risk is that the wheel can separate from the car.
2000 Lincoln LS steering complaints
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Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident on september 10, 2005. The vehicle hit a pot hole and heard something pop. The bolts of the control arm came off. She took vehicle to the dealership, and they replaced the steering knuckle. There was a second accident on october 19, 2005. The contact's husband was driving, not hitting anything, the control arm disconnected and the wheel on the left side of the vehicle caved in. She took vehicle back to the dealership for the second time. The dealership stated it was the control arm that was disconnected. There were no injuries during the accidents, and the passengers were wearing seat belts. The dealership ran the vehicle identification number to see if there were any recalls and there were no recalls. The contact has not contacted manufacturer.
Lower tie rod ends.
Dt: the consumer's complaint is in reference to a recall that was supposed to have been performed in 2000. The consumer is the second owner of the vehicle. The recall was in reference tot eh front lower ball joint fracture. The consumer has been hearing front end noise. She was told by the dealer that if she bought new tires the noise would go away but the noise is still there. Ford is not willing to do anything and they state the recall was performed. ( ford has told her she needs to have the ball joints and the steering knuckle on the front end replaced).
All four tires have worn down to belt due to spindle. Dealer has been notified.
Smell of exhaust inside of vehicle, possible failure within the exhaust system.
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