I just took my 2000 F-150 into Meineke to have the tires aligned and they informed me that my idler arm and ball joints need replaced. They said this would cost $550. Is this something that needs replacing immediately or should I just let it go? What are the ramifications? What is a good price for getting this work done? $550 sounds expensive to me.
Thanks!
2006-12-29 07:55:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not as expensive as losing control of your vehicle when one of your front wheels snaps loose, and you end up in the ditch!!! May I suggest you INSIST on Ford parts FROM THE DEALER, if you choose to have the job done!!!! DO NOT use aftermarket parts. They tend to be of inferior quality compared to the original. Spend the extra couple of dollars for Ford parts, unless you plan on getting rid of your truck soon. And no $550.00 doesn't sound bad compared to $2000.00 to $3000.00, if one of your wheels snaps loose, and you need to replace more expensive parts.
2006-12-29 08:02:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ball joint and idler arm wear is quite common on F-series Ford trucks so it is certainly believable. The price is also quite reasonable.
The idler is not likely to fail but the more slop it gets the worse your alignment gets and the more money you will be spending on tires. If a ball joint wears to the point of failure you could lose control of the vehicle.
2006-12-29 14:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, those upkeep have not something to do with the belts. It sounds like organic twist of destiny. Belts ought to get replaced once a year (it truly is my agenda, besides). force belts bypass by a good number of temperature transformations in the time of their lives. in case you force the vehicle two times an afternoon, it truly is two warmth cycles on the belts. warmth causes rubber to break down, which will reason belt failure finally. And in case you stay the position it receives very chilly contained in the wintry climate, it truly is a good more suitable temperature replace two times an afternoon. in case you've in no way replaced the belts (or this is been a lengthy time period because the merely good one) then it change into in all likelihood about to bypass once you took it in for service. till the guy is a complete criminal and sabotaged the belt, i don't believe of he had something to do with it. i latterly replaced a headlamp bulb, really to get pulled over 2 days later for a burned out tail lamp. i have even had 2 low-beam headlamps burn out on a similar day. organic twist of destiny.
2016-12-01 07:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I leap...I'd have it checked by a reputable Dealer or a shop you trust. Alot of those places don't employ the most Top Notch technicians. Any " loose " front end parts can be a serious problem as related to safety. Just don't limit your options.....and DON'T tell the next place you take it to that somebody said you need parts replaced...let them check it out and see what they say.
2006-12-29 08:01:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meineke is almost as bad a ripoff as Aamco. Try Sears.
2006-12-29 12:02:18 · answer #5 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋