Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems |
I was a professional mechanic and went to school for it also with over ten years experience in the field ! this is the story I decided to replace upper and lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends with upper control arm bushings and wheel bearing hub assembly's all at the same time to avoid a Read details...
I have a 1998 Crown Victoria with 40,000 miles. My front end was making a noise, so I took it into the dealer. I was told that both of my front control arms need to be replaced. Campaign # 98v322000 Dec-15-1998 recall addresses this problem. The dealer states my car is not covered. Read details...
Two authorized Ford dealers misdiagnosed/failed to diagnose until after Ford's basic bumper to bumper (3/36) warranty expired. Ford motor company told me it was a "dealer problem" and further told me it was covered under the extended warranty but that has a $50 debt. Read details...