Two problems related to axle shaft seal have been reported for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria based on all problems reported for the 2003 Crown Victoria.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a grinding and knocking noise coming from the driver side rear tire. He stated that the bearings punctured the axle shaft. The mechanic stated that the bearings and axle shaft needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 82,000.
Recall campaign 04v328000 concerning rear axle shaft fracture. A roaring noise would come from the rear of the vehicle when driving at any speed. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the rear wheel bearing, seals and the axle shafts needed to be replaced. He found this recall on all data, and suggested that the consumer contact the dealer. Dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under this recall.