insightbrwry
New LVC Member
Hi guys, I posted about my 2002 V6 LS problems in the Lincoln Owners forum several weeks ago but nobody responded, so I thought I'd join here .
So I recently acquired a 2002 V6 Lincoln LS for a few bucks and have a few problems that I'd like to address. First, it makes a loud squeal (metal-on-metal sound) going over bumps. If I'm turning right over a bump and going faster than 10 MPH, it jerks the car away from the turn path and clunks hard.
Is this the ball joint issue (i.e., how should I check)? PO said he replaced the driver's ball joint (didn't know if lower or upper) after it broke on the highway, and that it was making the same sort of noise.
I'm going to check tomorrow if I have 14mm or 16mm ball joint studs. If I have 14mm, can I replace the upper and lower control arms plus the steering knuckle with 16mm versions? I read that the 16mm is pretty bulletproof by comparison.
If it is the ball joints, is there a brand of parts you guys would recommend? I'm on a budget, but I'd like to see what it would cost to try and solve this issue permanently. I would be doing one side for now, then the other in about a month.
Next up, I have a P1474: Low Fan Control Primary Circuit Malfunction. I know that the cooling fan is hydraulic, where should I start troubleshooting this/running tests?
Thanks guys, I'd like to prevent my suspension failing on the highway as I drive this car long distances for work.
So I recently acquired a 2002 V6 Lincoln LS for a few bucks and have a few problems that I'd like to address. First, it makes a loud squeal (metal-on-metal sound) going over bumps. If I'm turning right over a bump and going faster than 10 MPH, it jerks the car away from the turn path and clunks hard.
Is this the ball joint issue (i.e., how should I check)? PO said he replaced the driver's ball joint (didn't know if lower or upper) after it broke on the highway, and that it was making the same sort of noise.
I'm going to check tomorrow if I have 14mm or 16mm ball joint studs. If I have 14mm, can I replace the upper and lower control arms plus the steering knuckle with 16mm versions? I read that the 16mm is pretty bulletproof by comparison.
If it is the ball joints, is there a brand of parts you guys would recommend? I'm on a budget, but I'd like to see what it would cost to try and solve this issue permanently. I would be doing one side for now, then the other in about a month.
Next up, I have a P1474: Low Fan Control Primary Circuit Malfunction. I know that the cooling fan is hydraulic, where should I start troubleshooting this/running tests?
Thanks guys, I'd like to prevent my suspension failing on the highway as I drive this car long distances for work.