Ford Crown Victoria jerking problems

Filed Apr 7, 2023 · Suspension · 170,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel jerked, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminated, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joints failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2014 · Steering · 76,000 miles · IA · crash

Vehicle suddenly jerked to the left causing it to flip over and damaging two utility poles and bringing down power lines.

Filed Oct 17, 2013 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the check air suspension warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the air shocks were continuously making the vehicle jerk violently and the last time the failure occurred, the rear of the vehicle dropped to the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the air suspension was defective and as a result, an air shock kit needed to be installed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but they did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 98v322000 (suspension). The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Engine, Seat belts · FL · crash · 2 injuries

My wife died in this police car lost control due to engine jerking and seat belts came loose and ejected my daughters havin head injury concussion and broken skull.

Filed Feb 22, 2012 · Suspension · 76,729 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle started to hydroplane and jerk violently. The contact mentioned that she engaged the brakes and as a result, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. In addition, she stated that while inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the axle was fractured. A police report was filed. The contact sustained contusions to the head, neck and back. The vehicle was declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 76,729.

Filed Apr 27, 2006 · Acceleration · 85,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway at 5 MPH, the vehicle lurched forward and crashed into a tree without warning. Although both occupants were wearing their seat belts, minor injuries were sustained. There vehicle was totaled due to the extensive damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. Updated 5/10/2006 -

Filed Feb 3, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 20,000 miles · MA

Routinely when driving my 2004 ford crown victory (used as a hackney carriage) automobile exhibits violent, potentially deadly behavior. The loses its operational ability and driving conditions. The latest near-accident situation unfolded as follows: while driving on the highway at a speed of 50 MPH the automobile jumped (swerved) from the left lane to the right lane without me having moved the steering wheel. When I retained control of the vehicle and attempted to slow down, the car did not respond, but proceeded to jerk forward at a decreasing speed and vibrate feverishly. The brake pedal appeared to be japed half-way to the floor. The rear-axle bearings produced a lot of noise. On two other occasions (during cold weather) the engine shut-of while I was driving the car. After the car stopped, I was able to start the engine. After, the vehicle continued to jerk violently forward and backward. When steering the car home, the angle of at which I held the steering wheel, did not correspond to the direction that the car would travel in. The vehicle was purchased pre-owned with 4,000 miles on it and these severe incidents began occurring after another 2,000 miles. The vehicle has been at the dealership dozens of time, each time the service technicians said that the car is operating as designed. Twice, warranty service was denied. The vehicle currently has 26,000 miles. Ford is no willing to solve these potentially deadly issues. As a taxi driver, I am in this vehicle for 12 hours a day carrying dozens of people every day. If one of these time I am unable to catch these failures a terrible accident may happen. All these problems lead me to believe that this car as an inherent manufacturing defect, that its manufacturer ford is not recognizing. This failure to correct their engineering failure is very serious and potentially deadly.

Filed May 30, 2000 · Transmission · TX

Transmision jerks when you try to accelerate in a high gear, if you make it downshift it will stop jerking and drive smoothly.

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · WA · crash · 1 injury

Officer was traveling northbound on summit ave e at approximately 30-35mph. At the intersection of summit and e. Harrison st, the officer slowed to clear the intersection and to negotiate her patrol vehicle around a traffic circle. The officer negotiated her vehicle around the circle. North of the intersection, the officer attempted to brake, but the brakes did not respond - ABS light was on and the ABS mode did not function. The officer then attempted to straighten the vehicle, but found that the steering had failed as well. The vehicle fishtailed. The officer's vehicle was now heading west towards a legally parked vehicle on the west side of summit ave. E. The officer attempted to steer to the right to straighten out the vehicles movement. The officer found that the steering wheel would not turn like it had been locked. The vehicle had total steering failure. The officer was headed straight towards the parked vehicle, jerked the steering wheel as hard as she could to the right. Her vehicle responded but ended up hitting two parked vehicles on the east side of the street. These vehicles were pushed into two additional vehicles and a motorcyle. The office was treated for neck and back injuries.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · WA · crash · 1 injury

Officer was traveling northbound on summit ave e at approximately 30-35mph. At the intersection of summit and e. Harrison st, the officer slowed to clear the intersection and to negotiate her patrol vehicle around a traffic circle. The officer negotiated her vehicle around the circle. North of the intersection, the officer attempted to brake but the brakes did not respond - ABS light was on and the ABS mode did not function. The officer then attempted to straighten the vehicle but found that the steering had failed as well. The vehicle fishtailed. The officer's vehicle was now heading west towards a legally parked vehcile on the west side of summit ave. E. The officer attempted to steer to the right to straighten out the vehicles movement. The officer found that the steering wheel would not turn like it had been locked. The vehicle had total steering failure. The officer was headed straight towards the parked vehicle, jerked the steering wheel as hard as she could to the right. Her vehicle responded but ended up hitting two parked vehicles on the east side of the street. These vehicles were pushed into two additional vehicles and a motorcyle. The office was treated for neck and back injuries.