Ball joint bolts loosen or don't tighten to specifications which causes a lot of wear and tear on the front end of my vehicle. I've had to have them replaced twice and tightened up or re-fixed several times it's unsafe at time. I take chances of my life safety. I mostly have had problems on the regular streets and to afraid at most times to even think about getting on a highway.
2000 Lincoln LS: ball joint or control arm failure
109 of the 354 complaints about the 2000 Lincoln LS describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 109
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,400
- typical mileage
- 92,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
I was getting on a freeway on ramp that turned not going more than maybe between 30-35 MPH and when almost getting ready to merg on to the freeway my lower right ball joint broke. Causing my wheel to turn side ways and put a dent in the fender. Later after being repaired I saw there was a recall for this, and contacted a dealership and they told me my car was not part of that recall. But the stuff that is described in the recall seemed to fit exactly what happend to my lincoln ls. I was lucky I was on the on ramp and not driving 65-70mph on the freeway other wise I might not be here to day. The tow truck driver told me he has seen that flip cars. Not only that but I have had nothing but problems with that car since I bought it almost 3 years ago. Just about everything that can go wrong has gone wrong. I have spent somewhere between $10,000 to $20,000 on repairing that car.
My car sways from side to side due to the ball joints not being torqued down properly which can cause loss of control which can end in a fatality. The dealership said their are no recalls yet the number for the recall is 00v359001.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact felt a vibration from the floor of the vehicle and noticed an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the lower ball joint and lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
Timing belts had to be replaced it was $3500.oo. August 2008 transmission had to be rebuilt n updated cost was $1989.00. August 2013 both lower ball joints was replaced the right outer tyrod and left inner tyrod was replaced had to get new brakes and tires n it cost me $1200.00. I gave $5000.00 for the car so I have a grand total of $11,689.00. Nothing but a piece of junk and now my security system is going crazy it goes off every few times u open the door so im sure its a electrical problem and thats lovely.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. While driving low speeds, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle when making a turn or hitting a dip in the road. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front suspension lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
I was turning the corner of day avenue and 2nd street sw. As I turned the tire came all the way off. I looked online and researched and seen that this vehicle has been recalled due to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. I need to know what I need to do? The federal safety agency campaign #00v359001.
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.
I have front ball joint and suspension issues. I looked on line and see there were a recall for my car. The federal safety agency campaign id number is 00v359001. I spoke with my local ford motor dealership and they stated there were no recall. I called the federal safety agency #800‑392‑3673 and they could not assist. I have spent over 400.00 already with more work needed for ball joint etc. Could someone see if the recall were true for this vehicle? If so, why wasn't my particular car was not included. Thanks
I own a 2000 lincoln ls v8. I have noticed that there is popping at the ball joint on the front suspension of the car.. I took it to a mechanic shop and he told me that he didn't want to touch it because he had found out that those particular year model cars had a recall for the suspension ball joints. I went home and did some research and came to a site called the federal safety agency. I got on the federal safety agency database and it clearly shows: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v359001 component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint this is the only vehicle I have and it is now 2012. I have not had any notification that this particular car was being recalled. I don't have any money to fix this issue and wanted to see if the recall is honored currently. I have talked to many of people and they have told me that they can run the VIN number to see if any recall service work has been done to my car.. This car gets me to and from work and makes me a living. I have to drive this car because its my only means of transportation. I have also read on forums that the ball joint supports the entire weight of the car and if it would to snap, it will cause great harm or even death. I would like to know what can be done on this matter please, it scares me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 lincoln ls. The contact was driving 15 MPH when the passenger side front wheel bearing and lower control arm detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The mechanic confirmed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v359001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The VIN was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 140,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
- Risk
- If the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. If the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. Vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.
Recall number 00V359001 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Lincoln LS ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2000 Lincoln LS?
109 of 354 owner complaints about the 2000 Lincoln LS (31%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
How much does it cost to fix ball joint or control arm failure on the 2000 Lincoln LS?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,400 (median of 13 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Lincoln LS?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Lincoln LS
Stalling 20Airbag light 19Grinding brakes 13Power windows 13Check engine light 12Headlights 11Jerking 11Pulling 10Door locks 9Misfire 9Sudden acceleration 7No deployment 6Transmission failure 6Hesitation 5
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