I purchased this vehicle from a dealer ship in iowa 30 days ago and it has been in the shop ever since with the same problem as I have read here
2000 Lincoln LS suspension complaints
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Dt: while driving the vehicle pulled slightly to the right. The consumer could also hear a noise while driving on rough roads and after driving over bumps in the road. The consumer believes the problem is the ball joints but is unsure whether it is the upper or lower ball joints. The consumer has not taken this vehicle to the dealer for repair.
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).
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.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 00v359001. Ford issued a front lower ball joint recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. But the ball joints made noise at various speeds, which the owner was concerned that they can become detached from the front.
A clanging type noise was heard in the front suspension when the front wheels were turned/ braking/accelerating or driving over the slightest imperfection in the road. Dealership indicated that the upper/lower ball joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. Lower ball joint recall 00v3590001 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Complaint received via e-mail. My car which had a recall for lower ball joint inspection (not torqued to proper specifications) in november 2000. My complaint is I heard loud clanking noise emitting from front suspension with bad vibration in steering wheel. I brought the car to the dealership, where I purchased the car from to check out the noise. As a mechanic was driving the car into shop, the suspension snapped and the car and suspension fell to ground. I went to dealership and informed them that this was a recall. I was informed that the vehicle's first owner brought the car in for the recall tbs# 00s39 to a lincoln dealership in safford maryland.
While driving 4 MPH driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the front passenger lower ball joint needed to be replaced.
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.
The engine warning light illuminated while driving any speed. Consumer was informed by the dealership during vehicle inspection, that front ball joints were loose. The ball joint was being repaired.
While driving consumer lost control of the vehicle due to the defect described in front lower ball joint recall 00v35900. Manufacturer indicated that the recall repairs were performed on 12/20/2002, but they failed.
The lower ball joints were coming apart due to loosened nuts. The steering was becoming more difficult as well. *ak the vehicle's history showed tire wear and adjustments prior to ownership and adjustments. *sc
After backing out of the driveway the consumer attempted to drive forward and a loud bang was heard. The vehicle was stopped and the consumer examined the problem at hand. The consumer noticed that the left lower ball joint completely snapped off. *nm the vehicle has been taken back to the service dealer because the engine's valve cover failed and the timing chain broke.
The lower right ball joint is loose and it is causing suspension problems. This problem was detected when the vehicle was brought to dealer for a routine maintenance check.
When going over a bumps vehicle made weird sounds. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic determined there was a ball joint problem.
Recall 00v359001 concerning front lower ball joints repaired in 2000. Owner described failure of "rumbling while being driven on smooth road surface and inadequate steering". Owner contacted the manufacturer for a solution.
Power windows drop down intrmittently. Dealer has replaced regulator for all 4 windows. Did not remedy the problem.*ak consumer states dealer will not replace until relay switch(s) have failed. In a separate occasion, the front end of the vehicle vibrates when driving beteen 58-75 MPH. Getting worst at higher speed. Tires were balanced, but vibration still exist.
Front bumper air deflector on car has been a major problems since we first drove car off the lot. We are unable to drive into any shopping center that has a slight incline without dragging the car. We have repeatedly complained about this and are told by dealer that car does not sit to low. However I can not even go to our neighborhood post office without scraping the undercarriage of car. On several occasions we have had to use wire coathangers to reattach the plastic-like pan in order to drive the vechicle. My husband and I are not "hot-rodders" but 60+ seniors. We drive only on the freeways and in residential areas . As this has been an ongoing problem we feel that either we have a "lemon" or that there is a major structural defect in the suspension of this vehicle . The day we were to take delivery of our car the salesperson called to notify us it had to go to the body shop because one of the doors was not aligned properly. In hindsight we wonder if that is where our troubles began and if possibly this particular car was dropped off the carrier? We feel that having to return this car to the dealer 8 times for various problems with mileage of only 16000 is excessive.
Turned sterring wheel to change lanes. Left front balljoint snapped into causing left front wheel to turn sideways which caused loss of steering resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing vehicle to spin into and jump guardrail causing numerous amounts of damage.there was a recall in dec. Of 2000 to chech torque of balljoints which I had completed the same month. I was definitly lucky I did not get killed as I ended up across two lanes of i75 .I have talked to several bodyshop managers and they each have had several instences of the balljoints snapping off on these vehicles. There seems to be structural defect here that lincoln knows about,but is not doing anything to correct.
Steering column experiences vibration at a stand still/ idling vehicle vibrates. It happens in reverse and in drive. Dealer knew it was a design problem, but there was no remedy.*ak dealer has replaced the following: left exhaust manifold, power steering pump, belt&tensioner, spring in steering column, and revised steering yoke, problem still exists.
The consumer contacted the dealer regarding recall 00v‑359 for the lower ball joint, consumer took the vehicle in for inspection and was informed that the vehicle was not subject to the recall, when the consumer inquired why the dealer told him that the computer indicated "a lack of comment" on the vehicle and that ford would not pay him to inspect the vehicle for defect. Nlm
Under torque condition of front suspension.
At highway speeds vehicle swerved violently from side to side. The dealer has reset the steering. However, the problem has continued. Manufacturer has been notified.
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