2000 Lincoln LS: pulls to one side

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · GA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the right and caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled and towed to an unknown location. A police report was filed. The contact suffered injuries and received medical attention. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Suspension · 107,433 miles · CO

My 2000 lincoln ls had a safety recall regarding the lower control arm and ball joint assembly in 12/2000. My vehicle was inspected by the dealer at that time but no repair or replacement was done. In 2004, I had the vehicle repaired for a similar issue with the suspension and steering but the dealer did not notify me of any recalls that could have affected the suspension. Yesterday, 10/08/2008, I became aware of the recall from a retail store after trying to get my car to align properly, after several failed attempts. I contacted ford customer service at (800) 392-3673 to verify if there was a recall on my vehicle, in which they notified me that south pointe lincoln mercury inc at 945 motor city drive, colorado springs, co 80905, inspected the vehicle in 12/4/2000 but did not repair or replace any parts on the vehicle. I now have an unsafe vehicle that wanders on the road with the potential of my entire front suspension assembly falling off if I drive the car.

Filed May 14, 2008 · Steering · 66,778 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving between 25 and 30 MPH, the vehicle would pull right or left, depending on the road conditions. The failure has caused premature wear on the tires. The vehicle has not been in any crashes due to the failure and has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 66,778.

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Suspension · 113,563 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrates. There is uneven wear on both front tires and the vehicle pulls to the side. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and discovered that the front lower ball joints, knuckles, and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. This vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The vehicle was inspected, but nothing was replaced or repaired. The current mileage was 113,575 and failure mileage was 113,563. Updated 05/13/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle pulls hard to one side, there is a vibration and knocking sound coming from both wheels. Updated

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 82,000 miles · NY

Safety defect.. Defective lower ball joints 2000 lincoln ls with 85,000 miles. While driving the car it pulls to the right and you feel unsafe steering the car. I am told it is so bad that if it completely fails it the wheel/s will separate from the car. Ford has since improved the part, a larger sized ball joint now 16mm vs. 14mm. Dealer repair quote @ $1100, $600 for the parts alone.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. One year ago, the front end of the vehicle began making a clunking sound whenever it drove over a bump or dent in the road. One month ago, the vehicle began pulling to the left and right after the contact drove over a bump or dent in the road. The failure occurred at speeds between 25 and 65 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) was performed on the vehicle in january of 2001. The contact believed that the vehicle was only inspected at that time and no recall repair had been made. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 85,000. The consumer stated that he feels ford should be held responsible for repairs. Updated 10/31/07

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Suspension · GA

For about 2 days I noticed my car pulling to the left and a slight noise coming from the front end. Suddenly on the second day when I tried to drive it pulled severely to the left to the point it was not drivable. Upon inspection I found that the bolt holding the front lower ball joint was so lose I could turn it with my fingers. The problem is exactly like the issue in recall 00s39. When talking to my local dealer as well as lincoln directly they informed me that the recall did not include my car even though I as experiencing the exact same problem.

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Suspension · 64,000 miles · UT

Dt: there is a recall on the vehicle concerning the upper ball joints. The consumers vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicle had to have ball joints tightened, then the other side had to be replaced because it was cracked. There was a loss of steering every time the vehicle was driven around curves. The vehicle would wander back and forth. *ak

Filed Apr 14, 2005 · Suspension · 110,865 miles · NC

The front passenger side lower ball joint came loose. As a result, the wheel wobbles and pulls to the right if driven over a bump in the road.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Brakes · MD

Consumer was travelig 35-40mph around a small curve brakes were applied slightly and locked up. Brakes stopped the wheels completely, but vehicle kept going. Vehicle was pulling to left & blewout.