Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the contact heard a humming noise near the rear driver¿s side tire and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the rear driver¿s side wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 25 mph or greater, the contact heard a rumbling noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. As of November 20, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and he stated that the passenger side rear wheel bearing caused the failure. The mechanic replaced the rear axle, bearings, and oil seal. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension: rear). The failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 36,289. Updated 12/07/07.

: the contact stated there was a humming noise coming from the rear axle differential area. The sound began at 30 mph and continued up to 65 mph. There was a NHTSA recall, # 04v328000, regarding the suspension: rear. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 9/1/2006 - sears repalced the right rear wheel bearing but that did not fix the problem. The dealer diagnosed the problem as possible spider gear or carrier bearing failure.