Ball joint on right front broke and made tire go flat.car was inoperable , and had to be towed to mechanic.
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis suspension complaints
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While reversing in the driveway the lower ball joint fell off. The dealer replaced the lower ball joint.
Air suspension system failed while driving at 40/50 MPH due to a crack in the bag, per dealership. When this occurred the compressor malfunctioned, and vehicle was uncontrollable, because it swerved from left to right.
While traveling heard noise coming from wheel. Mechanic states that front suspension lower control arm bracket that holds wheel on to frame was improperly welded. Please provide any further information.
Dealer (bob sight ford) told me this is a common problem with ford and mercury and that ford has re-designed the front-end components. This repair cost me $966. Ford has still not offered a recall despite many failures of these parts.
Each time the pasenger side sun visor is pulled down the fuse #8 blows out, this causes loss of power to digital electronic dash panel, power door locks, keyless entry, power mirrors, radio, and clock, dealer tried using higher amp fuse but that one blew also.
When driving 30 MPH or above front end vibrates or shakes, becomes very difficult to keep control of the steering wheel. The car also makes a popping sound when making sharp turns. Dealer cannot identify the cause of the problem. *ak
While driving at any speed and going over a bump or making a turn, there is a loud noise coming from under the vehicle.
Popping noise in lower front right area of car. Problem w/ original and replacement parts - control arm and assembly replaced twice, still pops. Riding in brother's 97 crown vic. He had same popping noise and said his vehicle had a recall b/c of it. Please let me know what you find.
When driving at about 60mph steering becomes more uncontrolable. When driving the vehicle jumps to the right. Dealer says it's a design flaw.
Shock absorbers failed. Nlm
While driving vehicle is experiencing vibration in steering column. Cause unknown. Please provide details.
Poor suspension, causing instability.
Rear spring/shock failed causing tire to hit against fender well.
Front end not properly aligned, causing constant steering adjustments.
When driving and turning to the right there is a noise (like rubbing against something ) and vibration in the car , took to dealer on two occasions.
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