jjk
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• eastern, KS, USA |
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• Registered on 1/16/2011 |
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• 3 posts |
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 Posted:1/30/2011 16:54 |
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I was making a U turn in my Crown ic when suddenly the front passenger tire sank right up into the wheel well all the way. It\\'s not bowed out but, I can hear the tire rubbing on the inside of the well.
I found this under recalls for the 1999 Crown Vic....think it applies to me?
Auto recall date: 12/16/1998
Vehicle component: suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Estimated vehicles affected: 175000
1999 ford crown victoria defect summary:
Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Defect consequence:
If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Notes: ford motor company, 98s37
Any ideas what may hae happened and how costly?
Thanks!
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