KREEKVIEW
1/1/2007 11:00:15 AM
I have a 2000 Windstar LX. The ball joint that is spot welded to the side of the liftgate where the liftgate support device (strut, support arm) attaches has rusted and broke off. I have found other posts that mention this same problem on other Ford vehicles so I am guessing there is a solution / repair.....but what is it? Can I just buy the ball joint and install it myself? Do I drill out the old weld and install a bolt-on ball joint? Does the bracket have to be replaced? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
wheelsup68
1/1/2007 9:41:01 PM
Go to parts store and see what equipment comes with new lift support, it may come with all you need to install?
KREEKVIEW
1/2/2007 8:21:52 AM
I have replaced a lift support in the past, it is just the support, nothing else comes with it. The ball joint is spot welded on a bracket that is welded to the liftgate. In my research, I read where there was a problem with brackets bending on the 90's Explorer's and one other posting on broken ball joint. I might end up having to be creative! Thanks for the response.
