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4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,667 miles

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1997 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Ford Crown Victoria Owner Comments

problem #6

Sep 122014

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • 166,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

A recall on Ford Crown Victoria 1996-1999 built from March 15 1996 - December 14 1998 at the St.thomas assembly plant were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing. The lower control arm ball joint separation had reported incidents. After speaking with Ford it is unknown why my vehicle that was built during time frame at the St thomas assembly plant was not included on the recall. It should of been. After speaking with Ford it is unknown why it was not included. The parts mentioned above failed and nearly causing a accident lucky that I was not traveling at a high speed when incident took place. I addressed the safety issues for vehicles that failed to be included. Ford advised me that there was no reporting Agency that could add my vehicle. There was every bit of proof that indeed it should of been included on that list. The agent verified my vehicle information and had no reason of why it had not been included. If you have a vehicle built between the above time frame. At the assembly plant mentioned in this recall. Make sure that take action regarding these parts to avoid serious accidents. Error was made on that recall.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #5

Aug 122003

Crown Victoria

  • miles
When driving 45 mph and without warning vehicle would start to shimmy distracting the driver. Dealer has been notified.

- Brick, NJ, USA

problem #4

Dec 261998

Crown Victoria

  • miles
When driving at high speed vehicle vibrates, and moves from side to side. Consumer brought vehicle to repair shop twice for service, but dealer can't determine the problem.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #3

Jun 291998

(reported on)

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When driving the vehicle veers to the left, and when turning corners the car fishtails. Dealer says that is how the vehicle is suppose to be.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 281999

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • miles
Recall 98V322000, the other vehicle VIN# [xxx], both of these vehicle which are police packaged. The dealer does not have the parts yet, and the police station needs the vehicle to be repaired as soon as possible. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Manila, AR, USA

problem #1

Oct 011997

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Suspension vibrates when hitting bumps or ruts on the freeway causing the steering to "shimmy" forcing the vehicle to move from left to right uncontrolably.

- Castro Val, CA, USA

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