Ford Recalls 2005-2011 Vehicles for Steering Column Corrosion Risk

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The recall addresses a defect where severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft. This may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate. If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected for damage and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

The recalled product

Product

LINCOLN, MERCURY, FORD TOWN CAR, GRAND MARQUIS, CROWN VICTORIA

Brand

LINCOLN

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Category

Vehicle — Steering System

Hazard

• loss-of-steering
• crash-risk

Affected units

355,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Distribution

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