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Ford Crown Victoria Suspension Rear Safety Report | Nov 12, 2009
Reported on Nov 12, 2009
| TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLE SHAFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SIX MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. | |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Crown Victoria |
| Manufactured by: | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Year: | 2003 |
| Was a crash reported? | N |
| Was an injury reported? | |
| Was a death reported? | |
| Was a fire reported? | N |
| Location: | AMBLER PA |
| Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): | 2FAHP71W13X |
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| Speed: | 40 MPH |
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| Was a police report filed? | N |
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