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2010 FORD Crown Victoria

2 recalls Risk Grade: C 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 that helps you steer your vehicle. It's like a long rod that connects the steering wheel to the front wheels. In some cases, this part wasn't properly installed during a previous recall repair.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion shaft separates, you could lose control of your vehicle's steering, which could lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the steering system and replace the upper intermediate shaft if needed – all for free. Once you get the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get this safety issue fixed.
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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 critical component called the lower intermediate shaft. This part helps connect the steering wheel to the wheels of your car, and in affected Crown Victoria models, it can corrode severely.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower intermediate shaft corrodes too much, it could seize and cause the steering column to fail. If that happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the lower intermediate shaft with a new one, and inspect the steering column and other parts for any damage. They'll also install a retainer clip if necessary. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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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