Axle Shaft problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

While in motion, car began making a grinding noise from rear. What I though might be a bad tire or failed brake turned out to be a leaking rear axle seal , damaged axle shafts and bearings. This is the exact recall under 04s16 which applies toward 2003 fleet cv's. Ford continually disappoints as I was told that my car VIN is not included. I had a similar incident with my lcm (lighting control module)-- had to pay repair and save receipts for 2 years until Ford fessed up and expanded recall and finally got a refund. As of this incident, the car is a passenger family vehicle in great shape/care with approximately 110,000 miles on it. 4. 6 v8 engine. I expect a full refund for this repair which is effecting others and could have killed me and my family. I called 1(800)392-3673 Ford customer relations and was told to tuck my receipt in wallet and wait to see if a recall is ever issued. They do in fact acknowledge exact issue with p70, p71, p72--- just not my p74. Ford, do right by your people! no wonder why many go to foreign cars. Let's hope NHTSA and Ford can restore american hope. ---not to mention our lives on the road.

2003 Crown Victoria 57000 miles. My Crown Victoria was manufactured at the st thomas assembly plant during time frame in question in regards to recall number 04s16. At 57000 miles it developed a noticeable noise and vibration emanating from the rear differential. Upon inspection the axles were shown to be worn severely. Ford has recalled "only police and fleet" Crown Victoria due to there "severe" use and has deemed all other models built on the same assembly line, with the same defective parts unworthy of attention. This is a blatant disregard for consumer safety, the the general public. The parts are known, and have shown to be defective if place under heavy load. This recall should be extended to all Crown Victoria models, not just p70,p71,p72 as they all use the same exact axle shaft.

Dealer, who I had bought the car from and who had been servicing it, said bearing noise in r/r (mileage 44850). Repaired it for $694. 57 dollars. Police and fleet crownvics were manufactured at the same time in the same plant in canada and were recalled for wheel bearing and axle problems via Ford recall number 04s16. Dealer said recall only applied to fleet vehicles so I had to pay for the work. Ford customer relations simply sent me back to the dealer. Is there any possibility the l/r bearing/axle may fail? shouldn't the dealer/Ford consider this vehicle as part of the original recall? you have a number of complaints similar to mine on your website under different headings such as axle assembly, suspension rear, power train, axle shaft for the same model, year of manufacture, place of manufacture and low mileage. Just what role does your organization have in these situations? I had tried to get satisfaction in this matter much earlier but with the recent interest in safety recalls I thought I'd try again. Thank you for your consideration of my concerns.

Noise in rear of car. When I looked at right rear wheel I saw oil. I then took it to the closes auto repair shop in midland texas which was allen s auto repair. They tore the rear end down and found that both rear axles were worn considerably they also told me there was plenty of oil still in the rear end. They also showed me a bulletin that Ford motor CO. Put out on this problem, so apparently they have had problems in the past. When I got home in bander texas after getting the repairs that cost me $677. 00 two different people told me that they ha d the same problem one even lost a wheel. The car had less than 70,000 miles when this happened. I had just delivered 5 grand children to the air port. This could have locked up or ran a wheel off. The axles were worn down quite a bit.

Went to midland texas from bandera TX. Which was around 300 mi. Was having noise in left rear wheel upon inspection saw oil on wheel. It was on week end I had a reputable auto shop check it out and found both rear axles were worn real bad. Their was plenty of oil in differential. They had abulletin making them aware of the problem so Ford knew their is a problem. Since I have had two more people in bandera TX. That had the same problem one had a wheel come off.

I have a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria with a 4. 6l v8 and automatic transmission. In the last 44,000 miles I have had two rear axle failures that necessitated the replacement of the axle shafts, seals etc. The first failure was at 57,902 mi and was covered under warranty. The second at 102,753mi - 44,851 miles. I have found that Ford does have a recall on these vehicles but will not cover my vehicle as it is not a taxi/police/fleet vehicle. I am nearly 60, drive mostly freeway and country roads, do not race anyone, do not tow anything and work to get the best gas mileage I can from my car. I drive it gently. I have had the rear axle serviced per the schedule and it was only about 3,000 miles after my last axle service that this new failure occurred. I saw fluid all over the wheel well and upon removing the tire saw fluid coming out of the hub area. Thinking it was an emergency brake failure took it to a certified shop and found out it was the axle seals going and the axle shaft deteriorating. This was a $458. 31 repair that I feel should not have been necessary. My axle has failed at 57kmi and 44kmn later. I have read on the web of numerous individuals who have had rear axles go and that some of these caused accidents. I was lucky both times because I have been working on cars for over 40 years as a hobby and watch my cars carefully. I feel Fords position of using only VIN numbers, rather that incidents, is a danger to the general public and an obvious safety issue.

1) rear axle wheel seal leak, rear axle "play" 2) axle grooves and vehicle stability and handeling (driveabilty) problems, brakes coated with grease causing brake preformance issues. 3) axle and bearings replaced.

Premature bearing and axle wear. If not repaired axle may break. This was found on 7 of 8 cars checked. Cars built 02-04-03. Mileage 29278 to 40559.

At 40000 miles a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria developed a loud noise. The local mechanic determined the axle's were soft and were worn down in spite of one of the bearings being well lubricated and in good condition. This is a police package cruiser. This defect could effect thousands of police departments and cost lives.