Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / CROWN VICTORIA / 1995
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003102361 | Incident Date: Aug, 10 2003 |
| Consumer's City: CARMEL | Consumer's State: IN |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: CROWN VICTORIA | Model Year: 1995 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2FALP74W9SX | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Apr, 15 2007 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Mar, 14 1997 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford crown victoria. the vehicle had the same failure as mentioned in recall # 96v135000. in 2003, the vehicle accelerated, but the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. the contact shut the vehicle off, and had it towed to the personal mechanic. the mechanic stated that the ball joints were corroded and detached from the sockets. in addition, the pitman arms were not lubricated. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. on april 8, 2007, the vehicle was involved in a crash. the insurance company checked the vehicle's history and stated that the vehicle was included in a recall. the contact called the manufacturer again, and was still being informed that there was never a recall on the vehicle. the current mileage was 89,200, and failure mileage was 49,200. *ak the consumer states that there are 2 recalls for this specific car which are 98v322000 and the recall for steering listed above. the consumer states that the car was totaled while running into a ditch. update 05/04/07*tr |