Quoted new upper ball joints from ford.

[jmsa540]

Just got an oil change done on the car, along with the multi-point inspection and they told me that both of my upper ball joints are torn, the car has 78K miles and drives/rides like a dream.

So, $396.00 for parts and $308.00 for labor..

Is this a fair price?

[RubberCtyRauder]

You are on the island and its at a dealer, it is high..Any good alignment shops around? not chain stores, but individual business with reputation for front end work?

[lifespeed]

That's a lot of dough. Full freight at the dealer. It is pretty easy to replace the upper control arms yourself, maybe a good time to pick up a wrench.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

Purchase them from one of the Online Ford dealers alike Tasca, and have a local shop install and do the alignment.

[jmsa540]

How long is the process for this? Four hours for labor? And will torn upper ball joints cause creaking? How long can a car go with torn upperball joints?

[Logizyme]

Until they decide to pop and you rapidly lose control of your vehicle.

[jmsa540]

Okay, guys, I'm getting a new fuel filter, transmission flush and new ball joints tomorrow. Wish me luck and that everything turns out okay!

[jmsa540]

everything went good, got a new fuel filter, transmission flush, alignment, and ball joints replaced.. HEFTY bill, but I gotta take care of this car.

[martyo]

Now start modding it!

[jmsa540]

haha, thanks MO!