2004 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems

“I was driving and all the sudden I start hearing this real loud noise coming from passenger rear and all my brake lights ABS lights and traction lights came on . Well I was told it was wheel seals come to gind out there is a bit grove out of shaft wherr bearing rides. And shaft is very week”

“Beginning in summer 2013, steering became noticeably tighter when making slow speed turns. November 2013 the vehicle was brought to a Ford dealership to have an alignment due to tires continuously wearing on inside walls, which I suspect is due to the steel wheel recall (NHTSA campaign number: 07v079000) but Ford will not honor if the car is in private posession. After the vehicle was serviced, I was advised the steering shaft was severely corroded. Upon research, I discovered other owners experincing the same issues. …”

“Driving s on m-10 from I-94 to I-75 entrance ramp. I entered the ramp at 25- 30 MPH when the steering locked up, I could not turn the wheel. Before I knew it I hit the curb and then rolled over approx. 3 times down an embankment and finally hitting a concrete barrier which stopped the car. After the accident, the heat shield from the drivers side exhaust manifold was found under the car, you could see it rusted off and you could see the marks on it where it jammed the steering shaft and the engine block (still have the part). …”

“When making a turn, I felt a hitch in the steering,like it doesn't want to turn smoothly. It has gotten worse and checking under the hood reveals rusted steering column shafts with universal joints with no zerk fittings. While checking with the Ford parts counter, I found out there has been a recall on these parts.I called Ford motor company & gave them my v.I.n. And they tell me there is no recall on this for my vehicle. So I did an internet search and find that there is a recall on this very same thing for 2005-2011 Crown Victoria's(Ford recall # 13s08). …”

“2004 Ford Crown Victoria lx. 4 door sedan. Steering column is not aligned with front seat. The column is 3 off center towards the drivers door .Ford reps. Tell me that's the way the car was manufactured. That's fine, but if you happen to have a health condition such as a chronic back problem its very bothersome to the point of having to sell the car. Too bad, I used to be a Ford guy but I am forced to shop at a different dealer.”