NHTSA recall 98V322000
Suspension · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1990 Lincoln Town Car
- 1991 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1991 Lincoln Town Car
- 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1992 Lincoln Town Car
- 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1993 Lincoln Town Car
- 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1994 Lincoln Town Car
- 1995 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1995 Lincoln Town Car
- 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1996 Lincoln Town Car
- 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1997 Lincoln Town Car
- 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1998 Lincoln Town Car
- 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
- 1999 Lincoln Town Car
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Ford Crown Victoria, 1991 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 1990 Lincoln Town Car, 1991 Lincoln Town Car, 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 1993 Lincoln Town Car, 1994 Lincoln Town Car, 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 1996 Lincoln Town Car, 1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 1999 Lincoln Town Car.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V322000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.