general problems of the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

I purchased this vehicle a week ago and I also downloaded car fax and it states my vehicle was due for a recall in 2014 but the previous owner next got it.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel independently turned 180 degrees. The contact regained control of the vehicle, and pulled over and parked the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of a loosened steering shaft bushing. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v704000 (steering) was performed, however. The repair did not correct the failure. The contact heard a loud popping noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the steering wheel lower shaft separated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,567. Djr.

Vehicle suddenly jerked to the left causing it to flip over and damaging two utility poles and bringing down power lines.

The contact owns 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loss of steering control. The contact then unexpectedly crashed into another vehicle. The driver and front seat passenger sustained injuries to the neck, back and body. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto center for investigation. Three weeks after the crash, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v385000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Inspection found dislocated bushing.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the steering knuckle and the engine compartment were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the plastic of the steering knuckle was defective and offered to replace the plastic with a rubber band. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure was 98,000 and the current mileage was 106. 000.

Unmarked police Crown Victoria sedan traveling in left lane of 4-lane, grass median-separated highway with posted speed limit 55 mph. Police officer driver deceased in crash. Witnesses report: after entering highway, vehicle accelerated to high rate of speed; in vicinity police median turnaround, police strobe lights went on; vehicle started wobbling and moving gradually to left in straight path. Event data recorder indicated brakes applied and vehicle slowed before colliding with concrete bridge underpass abutment. Small grass fire extinguished around front-end of vehicle. Cursory vehicle examination on 09/15/11 reports: airbag deployed, seat belt locked up due to impact, unable to check brake pedal, unable to check front brakes, and bad steering (no further details on condition steering parts).