2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 07V270000 on 06/25/2007
Component:: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:: 05/15/2007 - 06/24/2007
Affected:: 8,800
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
Consequence:: If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes:: Ford recall no. 07s54.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 13V385000 on 08/28/2013
Component:: Steering
Affected:: 355,000
Defect:: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 ford crown victoria (including crown victoria 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. 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.
Consequence:: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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 to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, 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. ford's recall number is 13s08.
Notes:: A separate service campaign applies to vehicles in non-corrosion states not addressed by this safety recall. owners of these vehicles should contact ford directly about these vehicles.for the safety recall, owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 14V704000 on 11/04/2014
Component:: Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Manufactured:: 03/22/2004 - 08/29/2011
Affected:: 36,888
Defect:: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 ford crown victoria, 2005-2011 mercury grand marquis vehicles manufactured march 23, 2004, to august 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 lincoln town car vehicles manufactured march 8, 2004, to august 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13v-385. the prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Consequence:: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13v-385. dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. the recall began november 17, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TSBs (14)

Bulletin:: 19865
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign, coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation. *nj
Bulletin:: 07226
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on--diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2106 and p061b--police interceptor built before 10/19/2007. *nj
Bulletin:: 07212
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Bulletin:: 20144
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: Multiple vehicle lines - intermittent pcm, fuel pump, ign. coil, a/c, abs or fog lamp operation. *nj
Bulletin:: CSP-09N02
Component:: 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:: Ford: performance white or vibrant white paint peeling. in some affected vehicles, the performance white or vibrant white paint may not have been applied properly and may peel on the upper horizontal surfaces due to the excessive heat an
Bulletin:: AS-21769
Component:: 046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:: Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm
Bulletin:: TSB-12-7-4
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
Bulletin:: RP-13-R-01
Component:: 012000 steering:column
Summary:: Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, on some vehicles, causes steering column to separate, leading to steering control loss. model 2005
Bulletin:: RP-13R01
Component:: 013200 steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Summary:: Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column separation and loss of steering control. model 2005-2011 crown victor
Bulletin:: ASI-44538
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Ford/lincoln/mercury: the indicator may illuminate overdrive off and/or slipping in 3rd or no 4th gear, due to direct clutch failure and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0733 and/or p0734. model 2008-2013 mark lt, f-150, crown victoria, gra
Bulletin:: TSB-14-0153
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Ford/lincoln/mercury: failure of planetary gear assembly is due to transmission, on certain vehicles, exhibiting grinding, gear slippage, whine type noise, vibration, while driving or loss of reverse. *pe
Bulletin:: 16-0032
Component:: 100000 power train
Summary:: 4r75e transmission - grinding/whine/vibration/gear slippage - service kit available issue a service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4r75e transmission in 2008 mark lt, 2008-2010 f-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 e-ser
Bulletin:: SSM 46085
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate
Bulletin:: SSM 47201
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or linco

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