On a 2000 Lincoln LS :
The FRONT suspension is a strut type suspension , so there are ( NO )
upper ball joints
I was looking at one of Fords websites and for a 2000 Lincoln LS REAR suspension , as far as I can tell from the drawings , there are ball joints on the top on what they call the " trailing arms "
I think 2000-2002 are welded in.
Two. One on each side in the front. There are only lower ball joints on this vehicle. There are no upper ball joints - there are struts instead.
How do you replace your front ball joints on a Lincoln
Change upper and lower ball joints the factory ball joints have no fitting for lube. The aftermarket one do
Check upper ball joints and outer tie rods.Check upper ball joints and outer tie rods.
Rear wheel drive have upper ball joints, front wheel drive do not. The strut takes the place of the ball joint.
The lower ball joints have to be pressed out. The upper ball joints are part of the control arm, so the complete upper assembly has to be replaced.
I believe on the 4 x 4 , with the torsion bar suspension , the upper ball joints are part of the control arm and the lower ball joints can be replaced separately or with a new control arm The 2 wheel drive , with the coil spring front suspension , the upper and lower ball joints can be replaced separately
There are no upper ball joints - that role is played by the McPherson struts. See "Related Questions" below for more
how do you replace ball joints on a 2000 envoy
You change the control arms, upper and lower. The ball joints are manufactured into the control arms.