NHTSA recall 04V328000
Suspension › Rear
Ford Crown Victoria and 1 more
Reported Jul 7, 200447,314 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 04S16Built Oct 10, 2001 – Dec 4, 2002
The defect
Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.
The risk
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 remedy
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.