2.7
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 55,271 miles
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: the contact stated the control arm fractured off of the ball joint while parking the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall, # 98V322000, regarding the suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint. The vehicle's steering was erratic at times. The steering wheel pulled to the left and to the right even after the front end was aligned. There was a NHTSA recall # 96V135000, regarding the steering: Linkages. After putting only a half of tank of gasoline in the fuel tank; after tightening the cap, the smell of gas fumes was very strong outside and inside the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall # 95V063000, regarding the fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap. The vehicle was not included in any of the recalls due to the VIN.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
The passenger side lower ball joint failed--the ball separated from the socket. There are recalls for similar vehicles NHTSA:98V322000 and NHTSA:96V135000 since this vehicle has the same ball joints it ought to included within these recalls--but it is not--why" or can it be included within these recalls" Ford company denies any liability for the problem, as of this date.
- Huntsville, AL, USA
Loose pitman arm is causing rattling noises, and steering problems. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
- Jenkintown, PA, USA
Pitman arm ball joint failed causing vehicle to lose steering for the driver side front tire.
- Cloquet, MN, USA
The dealer would not replace the pitman arm (recall item) in a timely manner. The unit was dangerous. The owner replaced the arm at his own expense.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA