Ford Crown Victoria power steering loss problems

Filed May 21, 2023 · Steering · MI

Power steering went out when I was driving and barely avoided a collision. Light went out another time when I was driving.

Filed Aug 24, 2022 · Steering · 141,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2022 · Steering · MA

I was informed by my mechanic that my steering column shaft needs to be replaced on my 2004 primary vehicle. Ford says they do not have a recall and will not cover the service. I have a recall for THE SAME ISSUE for my (not currently driving) 2005 Ford Crown Victoria Interceptor made in the SAME LOCATION (St. Thomas). 2005 Manufacturer Recall Number 13S08, the federal safety agency Recall Number 13V385000). The recall includes cars originally sold in NH (both of mine) and says: 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. Safety Risk: IF THE LOWER BEARING SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. How can Ford say there is no issue when there is an active recall for it on model years 2005-2011? Have there been reported issues/crashes of 2004 cars with this defect? Is there anything I can do to have Ford cover this? Or are they not bothering because there probably aren't many 2004s still on the road? Is it possible to get Ford to provide the manufacturer lot/date codes of the defective steering parts? As my 2004 & 2005 were built in the same location, I would bet my 2004 was built with the same steering part manufacturer lot as my 2005- they probably don't turn out the volume of police Interceptors as commercial cars. Thank you

Filed May 20, 2020 · Steering · 126,021 miles · NC

When your on the highway sometimes it feels like the steering wheel floats away and like you already have lost steering controls but they come back. I have a sheet from when I got the recall for the headlights, that said 13r01 for the steering column shaft. I haven't gotten that fixed or remedied so I'm confused as to why it says the work order isn't outstanding.

Filed May 15, 2017 · Steering · 90,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford crown victoria. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable and the vehicle lost steering ability. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v704000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2017 · Steering · PA

There has been a loss of steering control and the steering becomes tight at low speeds. Ford dealer says it is the power steering rack after I took it in for the recall of the power steering column.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Steering · 138,000 miles · NY

On 3/5/14, owner brought the vehicle, a 2007 ford crown victoria police, to an authorized ford dealer who completed factory recall 13s08 that called for replacing steering shaft assembly. On 11/30/14, when turning at approximately 10 MPH, the steering became very stiff requiring excessive physical force to turn the wheel. A collision with a pole was barely avoided. Steering has remained stiff and sluggish despite checking power steering levels and tire pressure for proper inflation. Owner considers the vehicle to be unsafe to drive at this point.. The consumer stated ford issued another recall to address the improper repairs done under the first recall. However, he was informed his vehicle was not included. Updated 06/29/15.*jb updated 12/22/2015

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Steering · 146,800 miles · IN

Corrected description for complaint 10618222: driving on highway at 70 m.p.h., noticed increasing "play" in steering wheel; stopped at rest area. When ready to leave, started to back out and turned steering wheel less than 1/2 turn to the left. I heard/felt something "pop," at which point the steering wheel would spin freely and no longer affected the front wheels--complete loss of steering control. Had car towed to a ford dealer, who confirmed the steering column had broken components. The dealer also noted that this vehicle had previously received repairs to the steering under ford recall 13s08. Ford dealer stated they had contacted ford motor company about covering all or part of the repair, but "corporate had refused." the expensive repair ($1,093.60) was all mine. Can 't help but wonder if the recall repair went far enough.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 103,800 miles · PA

I was responding as a volunteer ambulance emt from my residence to the fire station for an emergency call when the steering locked up. I tried to turn the steering wheel back and forth while applying the brakes and it began to steer again. I continued to the station about 3/4 mile away, made the ambulance call. Upon completion of the call I lifted the hood and observed the lower joints of the steering shaft were rusty and corroded. I sprayed the joint with wd-40 and turned the steering back and forth. In preparation for a trip two days later I was checking the vehicle and found the "exhaust heat shield" lying on the frame between the engine and frame. It was then I figured the part had come off and jammed between the steering shaft and the frame causing a momentary loss of steering control. I have not replaced the heat shield. After a factory recall replacement of the lower shaft resulted in the car steering like new with very little effort for a month or so. I then noticed the steering seemed to bind again at times. I looked and the upper steering shaft is corroded so I sprayed the u joint contained in the upper shaft with lubricant. I contacted the dealer who said the upper shaft was not part of the recall so I called ford and was told the same thing. The upper shaft joint is experiencing the same failure as the lower shaft. Corrosion in the u joint is causing the needle bearings to not operate properly resulting in more difficult turning of the steering. I lubricate the joint at times. I believe the "upper steering shaft" should be included in a recall due to corrosion effecting the parts due to design not sufficient to prevent contaminates from entering the steering u joints. The "exhaust heat shield" was deteriorated due to corrosion of the mounting holes used to secure the shield to the exhaust manifold mounting bolts.

Filed May 30, 2014 · Body, Steering · 260,000 miles · TN

The three bolts holding the steering gear box to the frame failed due to corrosion allowing the unit to become separated from the frame leading to a loss of steering control.