Ford Crown Victoria; Lincoln Town CAR (2003): Suspension
Recall 04V328000 · Jul 7, 2004 · Ford Motor Company
47,314
vehicles affected
47,314
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V328000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2004
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 47,314
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 2003
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
What can happen
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Crown Victoria | 2003 |
| Lincoln | Town Car | 2003 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V328000?
2 models: Ford Crown Victoria (2003), Lincoln Town Car (2003), about 47,314 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V328000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
What can happen?
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.