Ford Crown Victoria slipping problems

Filed Aug 28, 2023 · Steering · MA

I had this vehicle in for the recall in 2014 and according to the dealer repair the steering column was within limits not to complete the second half of recall 13s08 but a few weeks ago my steering shaft separated with no warning and I came to a rest in an intersection. I had the vehicle towed to a local repair shop and they confirmed the separation of steering. I did not put a claim into insurance and no damage was done to any other vehicle so the police were not called. There were no warning lights illuminated until after the failure. Thankfully I was not on the highway. I contacted ford motor company and they were no help as well as the dealer who did the recall in 2014. They said that the recall was done within the perimeters of the process and that they couldn't help me. I now have spent over $1500 on repairs and still is not correct and I am worried about it happening again. I think that the second part of the recall should be mandatory with the bracket that holds the column from slipping out. Just prior to the steering column breaking just before I turned there was a slight binding and then it separated. Other than that there was no warning. I got the recall done as soon as I got the letter in the mail and I think ford should be responsible for this repair as well as all the crown victorias on the road. Thank you.

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 129,000 miles · CA

Loss of acceleration at wide open throttle, transmission seems to "slip" when trying to pass or accelerate hard at highway speed has happened on multiple occasions

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine · 130,642 miles · GA

At first the car would slip into neutral instead of going into 2nd gear so I had to turn od off now the car want go into drive at all. I see on the internet that this has a lot of complaints.

Filed Jul 15, 2009 · Transmission · 6,000 miles · WV

Police package. Transmission slips and lacks ability to move forward.

Filed Sep 27, 2004 · Transmission · 99,299 miles · NY

While driving transmission slipped gears until consumer reached his destination. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Oct 28, 2003 · Transmission · FL · crash

Car was put in park and after about 8 minutes, slipped into gear and moved forward.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Transmission · 34,800 miles · AL

Transmission slips for a second or two when accelerating from a standing start intermittently. Car was serviced for this symptom once under warranty and again in sep. 2001. Began experiencing symptom again, not sure of exact date. Latest occurred on or about 3/13/2003.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Engine · MD

There is a strong antifreeze smell while driving, then, power steering started slipping. Vehicle was towed to dealer, cracked intake manifold needed to be replaced.*ak consumer states when pulling over, the engine was steaming from a crack in the intake manifold just behind the alternator, engine coolant was spraying onto the alternator and belt, the coolant leak disabled the power steering unit, the spark plug wires had also been contaminated due to the coolant leak and the thermostat had to be replaced.

Filed May 1, 2002 · Transmission · MO · crash

While the vehicle was in park, with no keys in the ignition, a small child grabbed the gear shifter. With only slight pressure, the vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled backwards down a hill, wedging a 16 year old female in the rear driver's side door, then pinning the female between two vehicles. The female was pronounced dead at a local hospital several hours later, as a result of the injuries received from the vehicle.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Transmission · KS

On 12/4/96 my vehicle's transmission started slipping.it was still under warranty at that time.it was taken into the ford dealership,where we were told that they had been having problems torque converters on these vehicles.a tork flush was performed and they told us everything would be ok.the vehicle has 30,000 at that time.on 6/2/99 we started experiencing the same problem.it again was taken into the ford dealership,where again they stated the tork converter was bad and they told us again that a tork flush would be needed.the vehicle at this time had 70,000.I addressed the problem at that time and asked why the transmission could not be repaired vs. Just a tork flush.I was told " ford motor will only flush". On 12/18/00 my vehicle again started experiencing problems. It would now not go into "drive". The car has 90,000 on it now. The vehicle was taken to the shop and I was told that the whole transmission is out. On several occasions I have expressed my concern regarding flushing vs actually checking into the transmissions and still was told that ford will not do that, they will only do the flush. Now I'm stuck with a car with only 90,000 on it and a transmission that has to be completely rebuilt. What ever happened to "ford stands behind their product" or "your satisfaction is our #1 goal." I have called customer service on several occasions and to date I have not once gotten a call back. I have decided that the only way to rectify this problem is to voice my concern my going public on tv. We have a tv station here called "call for action" maybe that is my next step. Calling and expressing myself to ford does not seem to help. If ford really stood behind their vehicles, I would not be sitting with a car with only 90,000 miles on it with a blown transmission. If the problem would have be corrected in 1996 when I originally reported the problem, then maybe I would still be driving the car.I love my car, its ford motor company I am not happy with.