NHTSA Campaign #98V322000 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

DECEMBER 16
1998

175,000 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD CROWN VICTORIA -- Vehicle description: Certain 1996-1999 Ford Crown Victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 Ford Crown Victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.

If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2). For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V322000 »

NHTSA Campaign #92V075000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

MAY 19
1992

25,000 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD CROWN VICTORIA -- The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.

Inadequate clearance can cause abrasion of the brake lineand a leak can develop, resulting in loss of brake fluid to the rear brakesystem and increased stopping distances.

Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V075000 »

NHTSA Campaign #91V048000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

MARCH 18
1991

6,800 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD CROWN VICTORIA -- The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.

If park is not engaged and the parking brake is off, avehicle roll-away could result.

Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V048000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90E043001 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

OCTOBER 30
1990

172,000 vehicles recalled

1991 FORD CROWN VICTORIA -- Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.

Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.

Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90E043001 »