2008 FORD Crown Victoria

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

3 Recalls for 2008 FORD Crown Victoria

Recall Date Component Summary
2014-11-05 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

Remedy:

Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 14S25.

2013-08-29 STEERING

Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

Remedy:

Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s recall number is 13S08.

2007-06-26 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

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44 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 FORD Crown Victoria

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Date Component  
2017-07-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11011486
2016-08-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10893344
2017-01-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10946172
2020-07-14 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11339379
2020-06-22 STEERING
ODI Number: 11330032
2020-03-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11318188
2020-01-15 STEERING
ODI Number: 11299622
2018-12-29 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 11164014
2019-02-09 STEERING
ODI Number: 11175945
2018-06-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 11104225
2018-01-11 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11062258
2017-11-23 STEERING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11048133
2016-06-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10873481
2016-05-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10865792
2016-04-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10855494
2016-03-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10850226
2015-10-23 STEERING
ODI Number: 10785543
2015-09-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10760845
2014-12-31 STEERING | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10669252
2014-11-24 POWER TRAIN | SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING
ODI Number: 10660688
2014-09-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10637557
2014-08-17 STEERING
ODI Number: 10625822
2014-04-11 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10579097
2014-01-12 STEERING
ODI Number: 10559533
2013-10-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 10549941
2013-07-29 STEERING
ODI Number: 10532459
2012-10-12 STEERING
ODI Number: 10479893
2012-10-01 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10478047
2012-10-01 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10478045
2012-10-01 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10478034
2012-10-01 STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10478030
2012-09-26 STEERING
ODI Number: 10477192
2012-09-19 POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 10475954
2012-08-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10470556
2012-08-16 STEERING
ODI Number: 10471184
2010-08-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 10347404
2010-08-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 10347391
2010-03-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10314349
2009-11-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10292772
2009-07-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10276869
2009-05-25 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10269890
2008-12-29 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10253036
2008-08-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10240078
2008-01-22 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10215611
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5 Investigations for 2008 FORD Crown Victoria

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2013-04-26 2013-11-15 STEERING:COLUMN
2008-10-14 2009-04-09 TIRES:VALVE
2013-04-26 2013-11-15 STEERING
2012-09-14 2013-04-26 STEERING:COLUMN
2012-09-14 2013-04-26 STEERING
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

36 Service Alerts for 2008 FORD Crown Victoria

Date Description
2016-04-21 010000 STEERING

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 – Requests for recall service action under 13S08

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2016-04-21 160000 STRUCTURE

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 – Requests for recall service action under 13S08

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2016-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

4R75E Transmission – Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage – Serrvice Kit available

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2016-04-21 010000 STEERING

For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for

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2019-09-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light fo

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2019-09-18 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light fo

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2018-03-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco

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2007-07-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES – INTERMITTENT PCM, FUEL PUMP, IGN, COIL, A/C, ABS OR FOG LAMP OPERATION. *NJ

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2007-10-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE–SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE–NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

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2007-11-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON–DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2106 AND P061B–POLICE INTERCEPTOR BUILT BEFORE 10/19/2007. *NJ

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2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2016-09-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

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2008-02-01 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES – INTERMITTENT PCM, FUEL PUMP, IGN. COIL, A/C, ABS OR FOG LAMP OPERATION. *NJ

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2016-03-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

4R75E TRANSMISSION – GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE – SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Ser

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2014-08-21 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IS DUE TO TRANSMISSION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EXHIBITING GRINDING, GEAR SLIPPAGE, WHINE TYPE NOISE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF REVERSE. *PE

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2010-07-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FORD: PERFORMANCE WHITE OR VIBRANT WHITE PAINT PEELING. IN SOME AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE PERFORMANCE WHITE OR VIBRANT WHITE PAINT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN APPLIED PROPERLY AND MAY PEEL ON THE UPPER HORIZONTAL SURFACES DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE HEAT AN

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2014-05-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0733 AND/OR P0734. MODEL 2008-2013 MARK LT, F-150, CROWN VICTORIA, GRA

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2012-07-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE

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2014-09-16 013200 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTOR

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2013-10-02 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

FORD: SWING LINK JOINTS ON LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION, AND COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, ON SOME VEHICLES, CAUSES STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE, LEADING TO STEERING CONTROL LOSS. MODEL 2005

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