Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to replace them.
The garage never got back to me with an estimate yet, but I did some research on my own.
www.fordpartsonline.com has my control arms for $137.25 for the right one, and $112.24 for the left one, which is less than I though they would cost. I read my Haynes manual about removing the control arms, and like you guys said the right side is easy, the left is a nightmare. I may tackle it myself though. I'm good mechanically and usually fix most things on my car anyway. Doesn't look like I need any special tools. The only thing I'm nervous about is dropping the subframe - never done that before.
Also, if I replace the control arms, do I need to get new ball joints too? I think the factory ball joints are riveted to the control arm. Stupid Ford - like ball joints never need to be replaced. :rolleyes:
