Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (Including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, And Lincoln Town Car Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Are Currently Registered Or Were Originally Sold In ConneCTIcut, Delaware, The District Of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, And Wisconsin. Severe Corrosion Can Seize The Lower Intermediate Shaft Which May Cause The Upper Intermediate Shaft To Collapse And The Steering Column Lower Bearing To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CROWN VICTORIA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
13V385000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Lower Bearing Separates, The Vehicle May Experience A Loss Of Steering, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ford Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Replace The Lower Intermediate Shaft, Free Of Charge. The Upper Intermediate Shaft And Steering Column Lower Bearing Will Be Inspected To Identify Any Damage That May Have Occurred As A Result Of Lower Intermediate Shaft Corrosion, And Repaired Or Replaced As Necessary. If The Steering Column Lower Bearing Has Separated, A Retainer Clip Will Be Installed. The Recall Began On October 23, 2013. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-866-436-7332. Ford’S Recall Number Is 13S08.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
355000
Date Owners Notified
20131023
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20130829
Make Campaign Number
13S08