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2006 FORD Crown Victoria

3 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V704000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The pinion shaft in your Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, or Town Car is a critical part of the steering system, connecting the steering wheel to the front wheels. If it fails, you'll lose control of your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion shaft separates while you're driving, you could lose all steering control, which could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the upper intermediate shaft if necessary, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
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Critical #13V385000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The steering system in your vehicle has a lower intermediate shaft that helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels. Over time, this shaft can corrode severely in certain regions, like the Northeast and Midwest.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower intermediate shaft seizes from corrosion, it could cause a serious problem: you might lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the lower intermediate shaft with a new one, free of charge. They'll also check the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing for any damage caused by corrosion and repair or replace them as needed. If the lower bearing has separated, they'll install a special retainer clip to secure it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Critical #06E056000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The fuel filter in your vehicle is a safety device that helps keep gasoline from leaking out. Some aftermarket filters, like those sold under the Purolator brand, can be faulty and might not connect properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel filter doesn't connect right, gasoline could spill out and, if there's a spark nearby, a fire could start.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one, at no cost to you. You should contact Purolator directly to arrange the replacement, and you can reach them at 800-230-5876.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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STEERING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall

Other FORD Crown Victoria Years

2011
2 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
7 recalls
2000
10 recalls

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