What are the symptoms of bad ball joints?

The front ball joints allow the front wheels and suspension to move back and forth as well as up and down when the steering wheel is turned and the vehicle is traveling over the road. read more

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ball Joint (Front) Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ball Joint (Front) Common signs include clunking noises and excessive vibration from the front, and you may start steering to the right or left unintentionally. read more

Quick Answer. Symptoms of bad ball joints on a car include noises coming from the front end when driving over rough surfaces or an inability to control the vehicle while steering, according to O'Reilly Auto Parts. read more

If your vehicle has those type of ball joints, lay a straight edge on the bottom of the ball joint. It should come to rest on the shoulder protruding from the bottom of the joint, not the edges of the joint case. If the bottom of the joint is completely flat, or the shoulder is recessed into the case, it's worn out. read more