>>>>
>>>Hi All: I finally took your advice and jacked up my car and wiggled
>>>the wheels. I'm not pleased with what I found. The passanger side tie
>>>rod is extremely loose, in fact I'm not sure its safe to drive to the
>>>repair shop. Can this thing actually break?
>>>
>>>Also, the driver side tie rod is not quite as loose, but the lower
>>>ball joint is loose.
>>>
>>>All in all, I will have new ball joints and tie rods installed (and
>>>front end alingment) this week (ASAP)
>>>
>>>Anyone hazzard a guess about how much it will cost?
>>>
>>>I'm guessing between $400 -$ 500; maybe more if they find other worn
>>>parts. I will also insist on suspension parts with greese fittings. >>>
>>
>>
>>btw tell us the milage
>>lmfao
>>
>>hurc ast
>Mileage is 107,000 miles. I guess worn tie rods are expected at this >point in mileage.
>
there ya have it you cant get 100 mi out of a ford
hurc