The American car manufacturer is recalling about 355,000
full-size sedans in the U.S. and 15,000 vehicles in Canada.
The recall affects Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand
Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car models from 2005 through 2011. Ford has announced
that the recall is in effect in 22 states and the District of Columbia. These
vehicles are being recalled for a corrosion problem. The corrosion problem may
affect the lower intermediate steering shaft. This could cause a loss of
steering. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries relating to this
defect.
Owners of affected cars should bring their vehicle to the
dealership. Dealers will inspect recalled cars at no cost for the owner. If
necessary, the dealership will replace the lower intermediate steering shaft. The
dealership will also replace the upper intermediate steering shaft. Any repairs
done on the vehicle will be done at no cost for the owner.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was
investigating complaints of loss of steering on the 2005 to 2008 models of the
crown Victoria Police Interceptor. Ford discovered the corrosion problem. The
recall will only affect vehicles in states that need to use road salt in the
winter. These states are Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,
Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Some consumer advocates are against regional recalls such as
this one. These regional recalls save automakers money, but it risks the
excluding defective vehicles. Excluding defective vehicles could be potentially
dangerous for consumers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
approves regional recalls. Car manufacturers have also defended regional
recalls. Ford has stated that owners in other states can also have their
vehicles checked at no cost.
Luckily, there have been no reports of any related accidents
or injuries. Safety issues like corrosion increase risk of accident. Drivers
have less control. In the case of an accident, a loss of steering control could
cause a fatal accident.
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