Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2013287 - FORD

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Summary

Product
Car recalled by FORD
Issue
Vehicle - Steering
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2005 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2005 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2005 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS, 2006 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2006 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2006 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS, 2007 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2007 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2007 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS, 2008 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2008 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2008 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS, 2009 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2009 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2009 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS, 2010 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2010 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2010 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS, 2011 | FORD | CROWN VICTORIA, 2011 | LINCOLN | TOWN CAR, 2011 | MERCURY | GRAND MARQUIS

Issue

On certain vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the steering column lower intermediate shaft can become severely corroded. This could cause the swing link joint to become stiff or seized. As a result, the upper intermediate shaft could collapse, allowing the steering column lower bearing to separate, causing a loss of steering capability. A loss of steering control could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering lower intermediate shaft. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected and, if necessary, repaired or replaced. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70397
Transport Canada ID
2013287

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