general problems of the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

My 2003 crown vic has a horrible time steering I've watched several videos that depicts exactly the same issue. You however do have a recall out for this make just starting at 2005. I find it hard to believe that I am the only one that's made a complaint. Pls get this fixed im 67 and with cancer my only way of getting around. Please contact me ASAP this is serious. Of course it on molly does this when in motion.

Driving steadily at around 30 mph on a city street. Suddenly the steering starting binding making it difficult to turn. Upon examination there was a lot of rust on the lower intermediate steering shaft and needed an immediate replacement. The mechanic noted severe corrosion and noted it could have fully broken without a lot of warning. Some research revealed that a recall was done for model years 2005-11 (13v385000). You may want to extend this to 2003-2004 which use the same steering components.

My vehicle's lower steering shaft became so corroded to the point I was unable to steer the vehicle safely. I did some research online and found that Ford actually recalled 2005-2011 Crown Victoria (NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000) for that same exact problem. I am reside in one the affected states under the recall however Ford refuses to honor the recall stating that my vehicle VIN is not affected and my vehicle is a 2003. I don't think it's a coincidence my vehicle just happens to have the same problem. I would like to include and excerpt from the recall "the recall is expected to begin October 21, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13s08. Customers located in non-corrosion states who have concerns regarding their steering will have a one-time option to have their vehicles inspected and, if necessary, repaired. " I repaired my vehicle out of pocket at my expense, however Ford refuses to reimburse me.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that when attempting to turn the steering wheel, the steering shaft became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the steering shaft was corroded. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the steering shaft was corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the steering shaft would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.