Four problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria based on all problems reported for the 2011 Crown Victoria.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 60 mph, the front end would vibrate and a clunking noise was present coming from the steering column. Eventually the steering column would not lock after parking the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower steering shaft bearing was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer rye Ford located at 1151 boston post rd, rye, NY 10580 and the manufacturer were notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 82,000.
2011 Ford Crown Victoria. Consumer writes in regards to steering column shaft recall notice. The dealer informed the consumer, the vehicle would be inspected. However, the consumer stated according to the recall notice, the part would be replaced, as well as inspecting otter parts. The service representative responded again, by saying, first there would be an inspection to determine if the part needed to be replaced. The consumer stated he did not want to waste a day, just for an inspection. So he decided to make an appointment with another establishment, to have to part replaced.
Inspection found the lower column bushing dislodged from tube and shaft working out of spline.
Inspection found lower bushing of steering column dislodged and shaft working out of spline.
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