NHTSA Complaint #11240610 — 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11240610 |
| Vehicle | 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 123,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT DECIDED TO PLACE OIL ON THE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING WHEEL. AFTER A COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT BEARING FAILED AND THERE WAS HEAVY CORROSION ON THE SHAFT. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 123,000.
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