Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V322000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 175000 | 01/18/1999 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/16/1998 | 12/18/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. this could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| While traveling in cold weather 15-20 minutes consumer noticed abs indicator light would flash on. when vehicle was shut off or cooling down indicator light would cut off. *ak the vehicle occasionaly makes a rumble noise once a day. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 10 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| While driving, at 35mph transmission goes neutral before changing. air/heat failure after replaced heater core.gas monitor indicates sporatically. back door locks lodged.suspension replaced once. fuel line & radio replaced by dealer. front right wheel tightens & pops loose during allignment, pulls to the right on the road. replaced radiator, & alternator. battery won't hold charge if parked 2 days+. air bag light stays on. | |||
| While vehicle is being driven it severey pulls to right, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 12/28/1992 | |
| Suspension spring assembly failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/24/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving for a few minutes air suspension light will come on the dashboard, and the air suspension will not support vehicle. vehicle will be low to the ground. *ak | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 6 | 07/13/1993 | |
| Air suspension performing poorly. | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE - TORQUE ARM | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1994 | ||
| Torque converter failed prematurely. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 12/28/1992 | |
| Suspension spring assembly failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2001 | |||
| Rear air suspension system does not work properly. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1995 | ||
| Air suspension system goes up and down. yh | |||
| Air suspension on the rear of the vehicle goes completely out which causes rear end to become very low and hard to rise. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1997 | |||
| Light in dash/ indicates that air is leaking from somewhere. mechanic showed two rubber pieces, no leverage in the rear end air suspension. no warranty on vehicle, the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||