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 "
Rear wheel drive have upper ball joints, front wheel drive do not. The strut takes the place of the ball joint.
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Ball joints are in the front suspension, it is basically what the wheel assembly pivots on when you turn. Universal joints are on the ends of the drive shaft in a rear wheel drive vehicle. At the transmission and rear end. They give the drive line some flexibility. The same principal is in front wheel drive but are referred to as constant velocity joints, or CV joints.
Could it be ball joints?
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Yes drive shaft, front end searing and front ball joints (if rear wheel drive) front end ball joints for front wheel drive
The front and rear upper ball joints are the only locations.
are u trying to change them?
the seat release is in the trunk.