2001 Lincoln LS: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 30, 2010 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated that the vehicle began to squeak at any speed. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed that the lower ball joints in the front were defective. The contact referenced recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v359001, component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. He checked with the dealer and they stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage is approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Suspension · 99,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The contact stated when attempting a turn in either direction, there was an unusual squeaking coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised that the drivers side ball joints would need to be replaced. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall: 00v359001 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) and would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 111,000 miles · GA

2001 lincoln ls--front passenger wheel- there was alot of squeaking noises coming from the wheel before incident occurred. Yesterday, going through a drive-thru, I heard a pop. I got out and inspected the vehicle. The fender was resting on the tire. I called a tow truck and as he was trying to put the car on the tow truck, he showed me the damage. The bolt that holds the ball joint and control arm to the wheel came off. Please investigate this for me, and contact me when you find something out! Thx

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Suspension, Visibility · 65,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle and began to decelerate, the front end of the vehicle pulled to the left which was followed by a grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the front wheel hub/axle bearing and hub assembly needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 65000. Updated 5/12/10 *cn the left window regulator was replaced. Updated 05/14/10.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Suspension · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. While driving 35 MPH, the drivers side lower ball joint broke while making a turn and the vehicle began making a squeaking noise. The contact spoke with ford and was advised that his vehicle was not a part any related recalls. The contact stated that his vehicle demonstrated the same traits listed in another recall. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were not available.

Filed Jul 10, 2007 · Engine · 86,820 miles · LA

Several engine misfires caused by leaking oil. Coil packs, boots, spark plugs, and the ignition switch have been replaced. On separate occasions, we have fixed the rear and driver side windows which fell in the window tracks, the trunk release was repaired, the rear view mirror shook when driving and the brakes are still squeaking since we bought the car.

Filed Feb 6, 2007 · Suspension · 64,600 miles · OH

Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 lincoln ls. The safety recall was 00v359001concerning lower ball joints. Ford told the contact that the recall didn't exist. He was also advised that on the recall the number should have an s instead of the letter v. The vehicle was making a metal on metal grinding sound when the contact made a turn. This failure occurred when the vehicle wasn't moving, and the steering wheel was turned from left to right. Speed and weather were not factors in the failure. The service technician stated that the lower ball joints were loose , causing the vehicle to make the grinding sound, and advised him to replace the entire unit. The current and failure mileage was 64,600. The grinding has been heard on 8 occasions.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Suspension · 71,000 miles · CA

Loud warbling noise coming from back end of vehicle. Dealer changed rear differential housing which fixed some of the problems but also had to replace both rear wheel bearings. Total cost $3,000 for a vehicle with only 71,000 miles on it. How is it possible that a properly designed and built vehicle can require such a substantial fix after so few miles? I maintain that the design is flawed, forcing the bearings to sit not square on the wheels and the gears to grind in the differential. This is a design problem that ford should fix.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Suspension · IL

While driving 30 MPH consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. It was taken to a body shop for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Brakes · OR

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer heard a grinding noise from the front. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to warping.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Brakes · OR

While applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor. A loud grinding noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle home and contacted a mechanic from the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle has to be brought in for inspection. *ak when the brakes were applied there would be a distinct grinding or vibrating feeling. The vehicle did not respond when the consumer immediately took his foot of the brake pedal. The vehicle felt as if were free wheeling for an instant before the brakes seemed to take hold. A black box was added to he vehicle to track the problem but was found defective as the dealer checked the results. The consumer was told that the vehicle could not be fixed unless they experienced it as well. The wheel speed sensor cables were replaced. There would be no further repair attempted until the problem could be duplicated by the ford dealer. The consumer was also told that what he was experiencing was normal and that there was no defect. The brakes would become a problem during rainy weather. *sc

Filed May 13, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · GA

I got my car in jan. Of 2004, since then the dealership has seen it more than I have. The airbag light keeps coming on, window regulators keep going out, windows keep geting off track and making awful noises, windows slam shut, and the brakes are squealing but the dealship can never find the problem and when they do 'fix' these problems, a few weeks later they are broke again. I cant keep taking off work for this and the dealer I bought it from wont help me, and because it is a used car, there are no lemon laws. What can I do? Help!!!