How to Check if a Ball Joint is Bad properly On a Ford Truck Or Any Car

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Today I'm going to show you how to properly check your front lower ball joints on your ford truck or SUV .. and also how NOT to check it ...
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@nancyterrell664 3 года назад

Thank you, I was trying this with the jack under the frame. Once I moved jack under control arm, I quickly realized that the joint is bad. THANKS!!!!

@samhoskins8706 3 года назад

This is a great test for the Joe Blow consumer like me. I had a shop tell me I needed new ball joints for my E-450, but I didn't quite trust them since their explanation was sketchy. Now I can test for myself. Thanks!

@jamesboddy8618 2 года назад

I was failed for inspection and didn't believe the mechanic now I know how to properly test thank you.i was just jacking up from. The frame.

@sandrarichardson2713 Год назад

Super camera work!!!!! Thank you so much for explaining why wiggling the tire around doesn't always tell you the truth. I will check this this week and because of high mileage on the ball joints I imagine I will be changing them out. Really good job!! Jesus bless.

@ua7pyro591 3 года назад

Prybar is crucial for this. Most shops/alignment "specialists" won't properly check using this method. Unless your wheel is about to fall off, they won't notice or care. Inspect yourself using basic hand tools, and save yourself costly tire replacement, and other suspension wear

@cuz6657 Год назад

Fabulous video. Best I've seen. Thanks!

@spiralhelix 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! I am suspecting a ball joint issue on my T4R and tried the 12/6 test with the vehicle lifted and tension taken off the LCA. No play at all. Will test your method tomorrow. I understand this is 2+ years old, but it would be awesome to see the same test done on the vehicle after the repair (or any known good Ball joint) just to see how the LCA/BJ react to those same forces.

@babybuluga1554 3 года назад

Thank you Falcon. I couldn’t get any movement on my Duramax using the 12/6 test, but I swear my lower ball joints are bad. Gonna try this test when I get a chance. I probably couldn’t get any movement because I am on a 40” tire and 11” lift. I did have the lower control arm jacked up as well.

@danmichalko2673 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Excellent method and video.

@Auriam 3 года назад

Great video and clear explanations, good camera shots, clear audio. Subscribed.

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@GlossyLake 2 года назад

Great demonstration! Seeing as I own 2 of these trucks and I was testing them the traditional way, I will test it this way next time

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@al52269 Год назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here from Philadelphia PA USA

@scotthicks8338 4 года назад

Thanks Falcon! I’ve been telling my customers at my Auto parts store to test using the 12 & 6 o’clock method, this is way better and I’m going to advise them to use your method. Ball joints are no joke man, I saw a lady drive off the road and lose control of her minivan because of a ball joint failure that almost cost her her life. Good stuff Falcon, I always appreciate your videos. 👍

@FalconsGarage 4 года назад

Thanks for watching .. yeah 12-6 position test does work but not always ... Glad you enjoyed the video

@robertwilliams8974 2 года назад

Really well demonstrated. Thankyou. Cheers, Rob.

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

Thanks

@darrenairey5938 Год назад

Awesome video!! Your checking the up and down wear of the ball joint which will always show first! Not sure why some think you can do the hand check without taking the load off these bigger suspensions! Great way of showing it!👍

@FalconsGarage Год назад

Glad You see how I see it!

@eclipsemx3582 3 года назад

Buen video gracias por compartir tu experiencia con la mecánica Dios te bendiga

@kunipshunfit 3 года назад

Excellent info and great explanation. Thanks so much

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@JD-im4wu Месяц назад

I use the prybar on the outer end of the ball joint to see for movement easier on my jeep cherokee

@richardparis8738 Год назад

Thanks for the information

@valerietaylor9126 3 года назад

Very explicit muy bueno gracias

@ldr4278 3 месяца назад

Excellent Video ! Thank you !

@FalconsGarage 3 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@brianhetrick1301 3 года назад

Good video, subscribed. Keep them coming sir!

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

More to come!

@ashthomas5257 3 года назад

Thanx mate! Very informative. Doing a safety inspection on a friends car, heavy vehicle mechanic, and I couldn't remember the details. :)

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Glad it helped

@dnlmachine4287 3 года назад

Great vid. Thanks for sharing. Stay gold.

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

You bet

@Hahehhwgajshah72726.. 3 года назад

Saludos de Sydney Australia hermano.Que buen video!!!

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

saludos

@michaelanderson-sr5uv 3 года назад

Thanks for the illustration I was checking mine tonight but I had my jack up under the frame and even with that my at upper ball joint on my 97 Ford F150 I was able to see a little play so with that in mind so now I'm going to go back and jack up just control arm it should show a lot of play on my upper and lower thanks for the illustration I shouldn' t have the jack under the frame but only the control arm .thanks

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Glad it helped

@Bigkalitos 2 года назад

Thank you for this video..it answers my problem with my ford.

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

Glad to help

@JerryWDaviscom Год назад

Cool man, thanks. I have a nice thunk on my left/front. Thought it was a shock bushing until I watched your video. Your test sounds just like what I hear my left front suspension doing. I understand removing the old ball joint can be quite difficult.

@FalconsGarage Год назад

yeah some cars can be a pain

@jollyp1605 3 года назад

Good clear video. Thank you

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kings1048 5 месяцев назад

Best explanation. Does a bad ball joint on these cars cause vibration?

@SCHULTZEH 10 месяцев назад

Thank you...

@larrybragg4194 2 года назад

Thank you so much bro I live in pa idk if your around but I been to 3 mechanic and they can’t figure out what’s wrong with my truck when it turns it scrapes vibrates and sounds like the tire it’s hitting but it’s not:( spent 3k in one day changing everything new nearly on the front it’s a 2010 f150 btw this caused the brakes to no even last a month and broke a caliper

@MitchZero9 2 года назад

Yeahhh nice mate. Cheers from Aus.

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@FlyingSugarCat 3 года назад

Thanks Falcon!

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Any time!

@jadshadowdog Месяц назад

thanks for the information, i have a question for you.... can i safely jack my 2002 camry from the lower control arm while securely lifted on jack stands? this is to diagnose a possibly bad font driver side tie rod....... any help would be appreciated, thanks again

@ifonlythat1could 2 года назад

This is why I love youtube

@izelllim7850 2 года назад

THANKS !!!!!!!!

@lanterninthedark8926 4 года назад

Excellent advice sir. Thank you. I'm wondering if the same is basically or essentially true of most other types of vehicles. I know all are different and may have different suspensions but I think my car is very similar to this type of set up.

@FalconsGarage 4 года назад

yes .. this way is better way to testing them then the 12-6 o clock test

@Stricker7792 Год назад

God bless, thank you

@LJC5865 Год назад

While there would you be able to check the L control arm bushings with a long pry bar

@seshachary5580 Год назад

very nice thank you

@FalconsGarage Год назад

Most welcome 😊

@Resistculturaldecline Год назад

That is indeed how it's done

@giri4903 2 года назад

Hi mate ,My car having a knock while going over uneven road surface. Its more noticeable during warm days but during cold weather hardly hear. Do you think it can be from ball joint? No other issues. Its f10 bmw xdrive.

@rouge0449 Год назад

How bad is that play on the ball joint with the tire? I got new tires and looks like the tire shop didn't check the same way you did until I felt a wiggle on the highway. Checked it myself and viola! I got an up and down play on the ball joint.

@ralphmiller9503 Год назад

Dang you can totally see…👍

@marcsongaudin8429 2 года назад

Thanks man

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

Any time

@jnelson691 Год назад

So that's what that noise in my truck is from... Meh roll it till the wheels fall off...

@brandonpausta2206 5 месяцев назад

I did this with my explorer it was $1021 to get it fixed the whole rear end falls apart from that one little part being bad

@silversvcs 3 года назад

cool video. Does this apply to 2010 ford E50's also?

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

basically all cars.. just another method

@grbta1124 3 года назад

Great video, thanks. Does this same test work for a 4x4 f250?

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

It should, but they are much heavier .. so be careful

@grbta1124 3 года назад

Thanks!

@guitarprepnplus1 2 года назад

Do you use the same process for a panther suspension? ...04 grand marquis.

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

you can.. as long as you can put pressure on the lower control arm freely

@paulc3749 Год назад

could a warn ball. joint cause a mild humming noise in the area as an early symptom??

@FalconsGarage Год назад

no .. not humming .. not from what ive seen .. to me that would sound like a bad bearing

@acewilums 3 года назад

I have to say great video

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Glad you think so!

@peterruiz9162 2 года назад

Does the ball joint make squeaking noise on bumby streets while driving or that might be something else?

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

yes .. it will squeak when bad

@leo3325 3 года назад

Nice video. My vehicle has a clunk noise at left front. Test your method. I hear clunk noise and a small wheel movement when pushing left wheel at 12 only, not at 3 and 9 positions. But didn't see much movement at the ball joint when lift the wheel using a pry bar . Do you think my ball joint is bad? Thank you!

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

yeah it could be or upper ball joint?

@leo3325 3 года назад

The vehicle doesn't have upper ball joint. Thanks

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

@@leo3325 this vehicle from this video does have an upper ball joint. Not sure what your taking about

@leo3325 3 года назад

I mean my vehicle doesn't have upper one. Thank you anyway

@ega0117 3 года назад

What part did you replace the Ball Joint with ?Moog ?

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

yes

@jesusmarin95 2 года назад

Ey bro would that make the truck shake a bit going like 65

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

it could .. but not likely

@HexagonFL 3 года назад

What are the symptoms of this? Does it wobble when driving?

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Symptoms very. It could squeak, thumping abounds when going over a bump or metal on metal sound, tires been work unevenly etc. Wobble would be like on an extreme case like it’s about to break off

@HexagonFL 3 года назад

@@FalconsGarage gotcha. I’m having a bad wobble. I’m getting rid of my truck because it’s too difficult to diagnose. I’ve taken it to 3 mechanics it’s a 2017 f150 4x4. Thanks!

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

@@HexagonFL could also be the bearing. 👍👍 good luck

@HexagonFL 3 года назад

@@FalconsGarage could be a number of things and I’m not investing a bunch of money into it. Thanks!

@rongrey2110 2 года назад

What about upper?

@ArmandoLopez-zp6kg 9 месяцев назад

Will this be the cause of my Wobble?

@FalconsGarage 9 месяцев назад

yes it can, but not always

@edwardgarcia7176 2 года назад

Will bad joint cause tire wear and shake

@FalconsGarage 2 года назад

Yes. It’s a possibility.

@eamonaugustine1262 Год назад

Your wheel is cupping on the inside of the right tire Flat spots

@FalconsGarage Год назад

yes

@tinhtran1309 3 года назад

like that your ball joint is Ok?

@FalconsGarage 3 года назад

Needs replacement

@maximusvonce1381 17 дней назад

If the boot is sealed and not leaking, the joint should be fine

@GnosisMan50 2 года назад

I spent $450 with a mechanic fix the knocking on my Mazda MPV and I still hear the knocking. I went to the dealership and they screwed me over $160 and I'm still hearing the knocking sound. Hard to believe these fucking mechanics could not figure out what was wrong. So now I have to take it to yet another mechanic and who knows if he can fix it. Never go to a cheap mechanic and don't trust dealerships. They can be just as stupid as the common man on the street.