Recall campaign87V012000
Recall 87V012000: 1987 Ford Crown Victoria and 2 other models
Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
- Report received
- Feb 9, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 29,600vehicles
- Model years
- 1987
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.
Possible consequence
Steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.
Remedy
Replace steering centerlink.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1987 Ford Crown Victoria41 complaints
- 1987 Lincoln Town CAR32 complaints
- 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis43 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.