21Affected configurations shown355,000Potential units affected60.9%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
What fixes it
Official 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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2015-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 13V385000
2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2011 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2010 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2009 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2008 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2007 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2006 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIAOpen vehicle record →2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAROpen vehicle record →2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUISOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.