2003 Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car recall: rear
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 7, 2004. It covers about 47,314 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 47,314
- reported
- Jul 7, 2004
- owners notified
- Jul 15, 2004
- related complaints
- 108
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.
- Risk
- This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on july 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 04V328000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Crown Victoria 2003 2003
- Lincoln Town Car 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 108 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 04V328000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car rear?
Yes. Recall 04V328000, reported on July 7, 2004, covers about 47,314 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V328000?
Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on july 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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