2001 LINCOLN LS RECALL - #00V359001
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : CONTROL ARM : LOWER BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 LINCOLN LS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/18/1998 - 9/29/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/3/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/24/2000 |
| # Affected |
82,300 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS WHEN THEY WERE ATTACHED TO THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS ARE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, THEY CAN LOOSEN AND, ULTIMATELY, RESULT IN FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURES, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE TWO BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS. VEHICLES WITH LOOSE BALL JOINT ATTACHING NUTS WILL EITHER HAVE THE FASTENERS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, OR IF NECESSARY, THE BALL JOINTS WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 24, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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Comments
6/22/2016 - Brad lancaster
Funny u say all that stuff Gary bond because I have had all the same issues with my 2002 ls can someone help find out if the rims and ball joint were recalled on the 2002 ls
9/2/2010 - Gary Band
We have a Lincoln 2000 LS, I purchased w/56000mi.
We have had the majority of the eight ignition coils fail, needing replacement, the ft passenger side window regulator has broken(plastic), the left rear speaker has a short and often buzzes, which is very annoying, wehave had problems with the engine overheating, the rear tires semed to track ok, but on closer inspection, they had worn down thru the steel cords on the inside edge of both tires, (25000) miles The front end began feeling odd, so I removed the front tires to have a look to find the driver side lower ball joint, nut, was half way to OFF! This would certainly have been just a few short miles from that joint coming entirely disconnected and the vehicle would have immediately pulled hard left into oncoming traffic, or a concrete barrier on the freeway. The shifter now requires that you pull in the release trigger as you start the car, as after it's started, you cannot get it to allow you to put the car in gear. M