Mercury Cougar ball joint problems

Filed Jan 9, 2006 · Suspension · GA

Front end suspension including ball joints causing front end collapsing.

Filed Dec 7, 2005 · Suspension · PA

Dt: the contact stated approximately 18 months ago he had the front end redone. Thirteen months later the left ball joint failed and it was replaced under warranty. Then, he noticed y that the right ball joint malfunctioned. Upon contacting the dealership, they stated the warranty expired. No repairs have been made.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 67,000 miles · NC

Transmission was not performing. Well. Consumer stated that gears were not changing, and the vehicle was making a loud noise. It was discovered that ball joints were defective. The mass air flow sensor was replaced.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Suspension · 33,045 miles · CO

Lower right ball joint pinch bolt came off while driving car. Car came to stop and could not turn wheel. Replaced r/f lower control arm and bolt nut m12 hf pip 8, olt m12x55 hex. Arm bshg & jt asy-fr aligment. Total cost to repair $517.41.

Filed Nov 9, 2003 · Electrical · IL

Hi. I am from canada and hope that everyone that reads this never buys one of this pieces of junk cougars that ford is selling.the name speaks for it self fix or repair daily - drivers window assembly broke $100.00 to fix - fuel pump at 56,000 km $500.00- window stress cracked at 60,000 km not fixed yet- transmission replaced at 70,000 km $2500.00 - two ball joints and alternator replaced at 72,000 km $400.00- rearhatch will not open from inside not fixed yet- lights flicker on dash alternator again at 85,000km but did not help so put in new battery but didn't help no sense of phoning ford they don,t give a [xxx] $18,500 for this junk and by time it is paid off $24,000 plus all the repairs best place for all the ford junk is form the plant to the scrap yard so nobody has to put up with all these problems after reading all this you still go out an buy a ford as the saying goes there is a sucker born every day. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Suspension · WA

Lower left ball joint broke when vehicle hit a pot hole. *mr the vehicle stopped immediately grinding to a halt. The consumer inspected the vehicle and found the left wheel rim with extensive grinding damage and wear on the outside left front tire and the inside of the right front tire. *scc

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Electrical, Locks · MA

Vehicle shut off after being driven for half hour, and failed to start. The dealer replaced battery/alternator/ ignition switch, and relay, but the problem continued. *ak after all repairs were made, problems continued to exist. *ph. Also the ball joint was replaced, the trunk release did not work.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Suspension · WA

Left front lower ball joint on vehicle broke after hitting a pothole.*mr the inside of the wheel rim showed extensive damage. The vehicle was towed and repaired. The mechanic switch the two left tires from front to back. The vehicle didn't wobble or have any vibration after the fact. The consumer had greased fittings installed on the vehicle, however the owner's manual stated no grease would be needed for 100,00 miles.

Filed Feb 15, 2003 · Suspension · 58,970 miles · WA

Lower right ball joint separated. Ph

Filed Jan 10, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · OH

When turning key in ignition there is a grinding noise, sometimes vehicle won't start. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced bb valves, and cleaned engine. This did not correct the problem. Also, loose outer tie rods. *jb.