- September 1: Ford Nano EcoBoost Engine Recall: Intake Valves Break recalls | 64 days ago
- August 18: Ford Backup Camera Recalls Allegedly Failed, Says Lawsuit news | 78 days ago
- August 17: Ford Ranger and Lincoln Nautilus Recalled Over Window Reversal Feature recalls | 79 days ago
- August 14: Ford and Mazda Issue 'Do Not Drive' Warnings recalls | 82 days ago
Lincoln Recall 13S08: Steering Column Lower Bearing May Separate
2009 Lincoln Town Car
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering
- Summary
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
- Actions
- Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
- Documents (21)
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
- Non-Safety Recall Service Campaign Documents
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Renotification Notice - Issued February 2015
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
- Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q4
- Renotification Notice
Click a tab for more information.