NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint Problems

5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,657 miles

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1997 Mercury Cougar suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Mercury Cougar Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 202003

Cougar 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Lower left ball joint broke when vehicle hit a pot hole. The vehicle stopped immediately grinding to a halt. The consumer inspected the vehicle and found the left wheel rim with extensive grinding damage and wear on the outside left front tire and the inside of the right front tire.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 202003

Cougar

  • miles
Left front lower ball joint on vehicle broke after hitting a pothole. The inside of the wheel rim showed extensive damage. The vehicle was towed and repaired. The mechanic switch the two left tires from front to back. The vehicle didn't wobble or have any vibration after the fact. The consumer had greased fittings installed on the vehicle, however the owner's manual stated no grease would be needed for 100,00 miles.

- Bellingham, WA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 042003

Cougar 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,970 miles
Lower right ball joint separated.

- Duvall, WA, USA

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