A hollow thunking noise in the front end of my Lincoln Ls led me to seek a diagnosis and repair estimate from 3 mechanics, including the dealership from which the car was purchased. All 3 agreed that the ball joints and suspension had failed to an extent that the car was "unsafe to drive." I used the middle estimate, offered by a highly reputable mechanic who specializes in high end cars, and spent nearly $2000. The replacement parts included 4 ball joints, 2 outer tie rods, and 4 sway bar links.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

At about 13,000 miles, my vehicle experienced a front ball joint fracture that resulted in a rather expensive repair to the car which is becoming more prone to such issues. Is this ball joint covered by any recall" if it might be, how do I look into it"

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

Normal driving.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

Front bumper air deflector on car has been a major problems since we first drove car off the lot. We are unable to drive into any shopping center that has a slight incline without dragging the car. We have repeatedly complained about this and are told by dealer that car does not sit to low. However I can not even go to our neighborhood post office without scraping the undercarriage of car. On several occasions we have had to use wire coathangers to reattach the plastic-like pan in order to drive the vechicle. My husband and I are not "hot-rodders" but 60+ seniors. We drive only on the freeways and in residential areas. As this has been an ongoing problem we feel that either we have a "lemon" or that there is a major structural defect in the suspension of this vehicle. The day we were to take delivery of our car the salesperson called to notify us it had to go to the body shop because one of the doors was not aligned properly. In hindsight we wonder if that is where our troubles began and if possibly this particular car was dropped off the carrier? we feel that having to return this car to the dealer 8 times for various problems with mileage of only 16000 is excessive.

- Houston, TX, USA

Steering column experiences vibration at a stand still/ idling vehicle vibrates. It happens in reverse and in drive. Dealer knew it was a design problem, but there was no remedy. Dealer has replaced the following: Left exhaust manifold, power steering pump, belt&tensioner, spring in steering column, and revised steering yoke, problem still exists.

- Clementon, NJ, USA

At highway speeds vehicle swerved violently from side to side. The dealer has reset the steering. However, the problem has continued. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Chicago, IL, USA