1995 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Steering · 116,000 miles · PA

Steering shaft is bad, excessive rust to the u joint is causing vary stiff steering and steering wheel lock up in turns

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 118,000 miles · NE

Steering wheel is loose, feels like it could come. Air bag light is on, cruise controlnot working correctly. All these things are safety related and should be fixed. I think steering wheel should be repaired free of charge, since it's a major problem.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · NC · 1 injury

Front driver ball joint design designed for failure, under normal use lower ball joint rapidly deteriorates and causes an unsafe environment for vehicle. Steering becomes erratic and steering wheel feels loose.

Filed Apr 16, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 49,200 miles · IN · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford crown victoria. The vehicle had the same failure as mentioned in recall # 96v135000. In 2003, the vehicle accelerated, but the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact shut the vehicle off, and had it towed to the personal mechanic. The mechanic stated that the ball joints were corroded and detached from the sockets. In addition, the pitman arms were not lubricated. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. On april 8, 2007, the vehicle was involved in a crash. The insurance company checked the vehicle's history and stated that the vehicle was included in a recall. The contact called the manufacturer again, and was still being informed that there was never a recall on the vehicle. The current mileage was 89,200, and failure mileage was 49,200. *ak the consumer states that there are 2 recalls for this specific car which are 98v322000 and the recall for steering listed above. The consumer states that the car was totaled while running into a ditch. Update 05/04/07

Filed Jun 21, 2005 · Steering · FL · fire

I saw smoke coming from a cylinder under the brake booster. I then checked under the hood,the smoke simmerd and went out. Just ariving home from work ,I said ill get it checked out tomorow. Two hours later a neighbor knocked at the door, and said your car is on fire.

Filed Oct 16, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 70,000 miles · MA · crash

Sudden failure of ball joints in ford passenger cars.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Steering · NJ

Steering had become erratic. Dealer replaced steering linkage/ idler arm, and pitman arm. Please provide additional information.

Filed Dec 19, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · IL

Headlight lenses constantly turn yellow and cloudy, power window regulator cables constantly snap, excessive play in steering wheel, horn buttons too small and inconvienient and pop out at times, egr chamber always clogs every 40k miles and causes stalling condition.

Filed Mar 25, 2001 · Steering · NC

This car has many failures. No safety defect listed.

Filed Jun 1, 2000 · Steering · MA

Ball joint/ pitman arm separated, resulting in loss of steering.