Re: Ball joints

"Foon" <foon@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:fosrj808fm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Just got off the phone with a local Ford dealer who was doing a cruise 
> control
> repair on my '03 XLT Explorer (55K gentle miles) He said the mechanic 
> observed
> lower ball joint wear on both sides and recommended replacement at a
cost 
> of
> $500+. He said failure to repair would cause uneven tire  wear and 
> eventually
> might cause axle breakage. He also said I should notice this wear and a 
> clunking
> noise when I turn. To date the vehicle as performed very well with no 
> vibration,
> wobble or uneven wear that I can tell.  Should I take this to another
shop 
> or
> assume the mechanic is looking out after my safety and ok the repair?
> Any help is appreciated.

I'd would suggest that you take the vehicle to an independent mechanic
that 
you trust and get a second opinion.

Ed