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.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint

Date Announced
NOV 03, 2000
Vehicles Affected
82,300
Lincoln Recall #
00S39
NHTSA Campaign #
00V359001
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.
Actions
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.
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