1999 Mercury Grand Marquis: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 3, 2017 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mercury grand marquis. The contact stated that the ball joints were replaced but the bolt that held it in place was loose and caused the carter key to fail to hold the bolt in place. As a result, the bolt neck detached while the contact was driving approximately 20 MPH and caused the vehicle to stop abruptly. As a result, the contact's head hit the steering wheel. The contact suffered a whip lash that required a medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired by the contact who was an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 15, 2007 · Steering · 103,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury grand marquis. While backing out of the driveway at 1 MPH, the outer left front tie rod detached. No prior work was done to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the outer tie rod end detached due to lack of grease. The dealer replaced two inner and outer tie rod ends and two adjuster sleeves. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 103,000. The consumer stated the tie rod was worn out from the inside due to lack of grease. Updadated 06/08/07.

Filed Jul 18, 2005 · Steering · 78,643 miles · KS

Backing up the tie rod fell down, steering impossible

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Steering · 90,000 miles · MI

While driving 30 MPH front driver's side tie rod fell off. As a result, the steering wheel was unable to turn in either direction. The cause has yet to be determined. *ak the original tie rod end was assembled with no grease and could not be greased. *bf

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Steering · 54,000 miles · MN

While parking at a low speed, the front right tie rod fell off. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The dealership repaired the tie rod. *jb...other tie rod on left side was about to fall off and the other two were badly worn. No place to grease, so it mudt be life time.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Steering · 1,999 miles · OH

The consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change and the mechanic stated that the left tie rod needed to be replaced because there was too much play in the tie rod.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · MA

Front outer tie rod froze, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. Dealer indicated rods were replaced at owner's expense.*ak the steering wheel became rubbery before the tie rod froze, and was hard to control. Four weeks later, the lower ball joints failed.

Filed Aug 29, 2000 · Suspension · CO

Consumer was backing out of driveway and left control arm bolt broke in half and there was no nut. Left side of the wheel collapsed. Vehicle was a rental. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership, and they told him that they were not interested in reporting the problem to ford.