CROWN VICTORIA: SUSPENSION:REAR

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	04V328000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	CROWN VICTORIA
Model Year:	2003
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	04S16
Manufacturer Component Description:	SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	20011010 - 20021204
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	47314
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20040715
Recall Initiated By:	20040715
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20040707
Record Creation Date:	20040708
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Defect Summary:	CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
Consequence Summary:	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.
Corrective Summary:	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.

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