1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 042009

Crown Victoria

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 25 mph, the driver's side control arm separated from the ball joint. As a result, the vehicle was scraping the ground. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not included in the current recall regarding the failure. The failure and current mileages were 85,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #1

May 302004

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles
The passenger side control arm on front wheel of 1997 Ford Crown Victoria has rusted to the point of the vehicle being un-drivable and a danger. Ford has said this issue is due to the air conditioner moisture tube that dumps on the iron frame. They had at one time offered to repair some defects but will not any more.

- Weston, MA, USA

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