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AIR LEAKS OUT THE BACK WHEEL EVERY DAY AFTER FILL UP GAS IT SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE CAR. *TR
AIR LEAKS OUT THE BACK WHEEL EVERY DAY AFTER FILL UP GAS IT SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE CAR. *TR
I JUST READ ABOUT THE STEERING COLUMN RECALL ON THE CROWN VIC, CVPI, AND GRAND MARQUIS 2005-2011 AND I AM NOT SURE WHY THE 2003-2004 MODELS ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. I HAD MY 2003 CVPI IN THE SHOP LESS THAN A MONTH AGO DUE TO SOME STEERING ISSUES I'M HAVING (A LOT OF NOISE DURING DRIVING AND WHILE TURNING) AND THE OUTCOME WAS THAT MY CAR NEEDS A STEERING COLUMN FLEX COUPLER (SHAFT, LOWER) AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT (CONTROL ARM) ALSO NEEDS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. SO AGAIN, I'M ASKING WHY IT'S NOT PART OF THE RECALL? ALSO, I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH MY TIRES THAT A LOT OF OTHER CVPI OWNERS ARE HAVING CONCERNING THE CRACKS IN THE RIMS. MY TIRES ONLY HAVE A FEW THOUSAND MILES ON THEM AND I'M HAVING TO PUT AIR IN THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE ABOUT ONCE A WEEK DUE TO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE. (I'M LOSING ABOUT 20 PSI A WEEK ON AVERAGE). THE TIRES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE. *JB
I JUST READ ABOUT THE STEERING COLUMN RECALL ON THE CROWN VIC, CVPI, AND GRAND MARQUIS 2005-2011 AND I AM NOT SURE WHY THE 2003-2004 MODELS ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY HAVE THE SAME ISSUES DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. I HAD MY 2003 CVPI IN THE SHOP LESS THAN A MONTH AGO DUE TO SOME STEERING ISSUES I'M HAVING (A LOT OF NOISE DURING DRIVING AND WHILE TURNING) AND THE OUTCOME WAS THAT MY CAR NEEDS A STEERING COLUMN FLEX COUPLER (SHAFT, LOWER) AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT (CONTROL ARM) ALSO NEEDS REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. SO AGAIN, I'M ASKING WHY IT'S NOT PART OF THE RECALL? ALSO, I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH MY TIRES THAT A LOT OF OTHER CVPI OWNERS ARE HAVING CONCERNING THE CRACKS IN THE RIMS. MY TIRES ONLY HAVE A FEW THOUSAND MILES ON THEM AND I'M HAVING TO PUT AIR IN THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE ABOUT ONCE A WEEK DUE TO LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE. (I'M LOSING ABOUT 20 PSI A WEEK ON AVERAGE). THE TIRES HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE. *JB
I HAVE STEEL WHEELS ON MY 2003 CROWN VIC I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATING THAT MY WHEELS WERE PART OF A SAFETY RECALL, THE WHEELS ARE PRONE TO WELDS BREAKING AND RUSTING MAKING THEM LOOSE AIR AND IMPOSSIBLE TO BALANCE WHY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES I HAVE HAD DIFFERENT TIRES AND MULTIPLE SHOPS BALANCE THE WHEELS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO, ALSO THEY LOOSE AIR ALL THE TIME. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THIS ISSUES WHERE I WAS TOLD BECAUSE I AM NOT A POLICE DEPARTMENT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL, THEY SAY ITS ONLY FOR CARS IN POLICE USE. IM CONCERNED AS THESES WHEELS HAVE BEEN USED BY THE PRIOR OWNER AKA A POLICE FORCE MAKING THE CARS WHEELS UNSAFE FOR ME FOR WANTS ME TO PAY TO GET NEW WHEELS AT A COST OF OVER 500 DOLLARS I JUST WANT THEM TO HONOR THE RECALL AS THE WHEELS ARE CERTAINLY UNSAFE. *TR
I HAVE STEEL WHEELS ON MY 2003 CROWN VIC I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY STATING THAT MY WHEELS WERE PART OF A SAFETY RECALL, THE WHEELS ARE PRONE TO WELDS BREAKING AND RUSTING MAKING THEM LOOSE AIR AND IMPOSSIBLE TO BALANCE WHY STEERING WHEEL SHAKES I HAVE HAD DIFFERENT TIRES AND MULTIPLE SHOPS BALANCE THE WHEELS THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO, ALSO THEY LOOSE AIR ALL THE TIME. I CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THIS ISSUES WHERE I WAS TOLD BECAUSE I AM NOT A POLICE DEPARTMENT THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HONOR THE RECALL, THEY SAY ITS ONLY FOR CARS IN POLICE USE. IM CONCERNED AS THESES WHEELS HAVE BEEN USED BY THE PRIOR OWNER AKA A POLICE FORCE MAKING THE CARS WHEELS UNSAFE FOR ME FOR WANTS ME TO PAY TO GET NEW WHEELS AT A COST OF OVER 500 DOLLARS I JUST WANT THEM TO HONOR THE RECALL AS THE WHEELS ARE CERTAINLY UNSAFE. *TR
MY CAR IS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (FORMER POLICE VEHICLE). THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON IT, # 07S48 FOR THE 16" STEEL WHEEL REPLACEMENT. I HAVE RECEIVED 3 NOTICES FROM FORD ON IT. WHEN I WENT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS THEY TOLD ME IT ISN'T COVERED BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER OWNED BY A POLICE DEPARTMENT. THEY CAN NOT TELL ME WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS WHETHER A COP IS DRIVING IT OR ME. I AM AN OFFICER AND I DO NOT BELIEVE I DRIVE MY PERSONAL CAR ANY DIFFERENTLY THEN WHILE AT WORK. I FEEL VIBRATION IN MY WHEEL AT HIGH SPEEDS, WHICH I WAS TOLD IS A RESULT OF THIS RECALL. *TR
MY CAR IS A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (FORMER POLICE VEHICLE). THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL ON IT, # 07S48 FOR THE 16" STEEL WHEEL REPLACEMENT. I HAVE RECEIVED 3 NOTICES FROM FORD ON IT. WHEN I WENT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS THEY TOLD ME IT ISN'T COVERED BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER OWNED BY A POLICE DEPARTMENT. THEY CAN NOT TELL ME WHAT THE DIFFERENCE IS WHETHER A COP IS DRIVING IT OR ME. I AM AN OFFICER AND I DO NOT BELIEVE I DRIVE MY PERSONAL CAR ANY DIFFERENTLY THEN WHILE AT WORK. I FEEL VIBRATION IN MY WHEEL AT HIGH SPEEDS, WHICH I WAS TOLD IS A RESULT OF THIS RECALL. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CVPI. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A POLICE VEHICLE THREE WEEKS AGO AND FOUND A FEW OUTSANDING RECALLS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL DIFFERENT PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE FORD MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE ANYMORE, THEY DID NOT HAVE TO HONOR THE RECALLS AND REPAIR IT FOR FREE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS IN REFERENCE WERE 02I003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), 03V279000 (WHEELS), 05V206000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH), AND 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. 4/01/09 *NJ UPDATED 04/06/09. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD CVPI. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A POLICE VEHICLE THREE WEEKS AGO AND FOUND A FEW OUTSANDING RECALLS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL DIFFERENT PARTS ON THE VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE FORD MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE RECALL REPAIRS HAD NOT BEEN PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. THEY FURTHER STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING USED AS A POLICE VEHICLE ANYMORE, THEY DID NOT HAVE TO HONOR THE RECALLS AND REPAIR IT FOR FREE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS IN REFERENCE WERE 02I003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), 03V279000 (WHEELS), 05V206000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH), AND 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. 4/01/09 *NJ UPDATED 04/06/09. *JB
SO I BUY A CVPI POLICE INTERCEPTOR WITH OVER 117K MILES OF POLICE DUTY USE THAT HAS A SAFETY RECALL 07S48 REGARDING THE WHEELS AND IT CANNOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NO LONGER IN POLICE DUTY USE. I HAVE WORKED AT AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS AND NEVER IN MY LIFE HEARD OF A SAFETY RECALL ON A VEHICLE THAT ONLY APPLIES TO WHO IS BEHIND THE WHEEL. *JB
SO I BUY A CVPI POLICE INTERCEPTOR WITH OVER 117K MILES OF POLICE DUTY USE THAT HAS A SAFETY RECALL 07S48 REGARDING THE WHEELS AND IT CANNOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NO LONGER IN POLICE DUTY USE. I HAVE WORKED AT AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS AND NEVER IN MY LIFE HEARD OF A SAFETY RECALL ON A VEHICLE THAT ONLY APPLIES TO WHO IS BEHIND THE WHEEL. *JB
FORD RECALL REGARDING CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS BECAUSE OF CRACKS THAT CAN DEVELOP IN POLICE CRUISER WHEELS. I'M A PA STATE CONSTABLE (LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER) AND UPON PURCHASING A RETIRED PA STATE POLICE VEHICLE THE WHEELS ON MY VEHICLE ARE CRACKING AND FORD MOTOR CO. EMPLOYEE KEVIN EMPLOYEE #61151 ADVISED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME. *TR
FORD RECALL REGARDING CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS BECAUSE OF CRACKS THAT CAN DEVELOP IN POLICE CRUISER WHEELS. I'M A PA STATE CONSTABLE (LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER) AND UPON PURCHASING A RETIRED PA STATE POLICE VEHICLE THE WHEELS ON MY VEHICLE ARE CRACKING AND FORD MOTOR CO. EMPLOYEE KEVIN EMPLOYEE #61151 ADVISED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME. *TR
I OWN A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR WHICH FALLS INTO THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR MANUFACTURER DATE TIME FRAME LISTED IN RECALL 03V279000. DESPITE THE FACT THAT THREE OF THE FOUR RIMS ON MY CAR HAVE DEVELOPED THE CRACKS AND AIR LOSS LISTED IN THE RECALL, FORD CLAIMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED. FORD AGREES MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE TIME FRAME THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT CLAIMS MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COVERAGE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE THREE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED RIMS AT MY COST JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE THE THREE RIMS STORED FOR INSPECTION/RETURN TO FORD. *JB
I OWN A 2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR WHICH FALLS INTO THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR MANUFACTURER DATE TIME FRAME LISTED IN RECALL 03V279000. DESPITE THE FACT THAT THREE OF THE FOUR RIMS ON MY CAR HAVE DEVELOPED THE CRACKS AND AIR LOSS LISTED IN THE RECALL, FORD CLAIMS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED. FORD AGREES MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE TIME FRAME THAT SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT CLAIMS MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COVERAGE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE THREE DEFECTIVELY MANUFACTURED RIMS AT MY COST JUST TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE THE THREE RIMS STORED FOR INSPECTION/RETURN TO FORD. *JB
LT RR TIRE SLOWLY LOSES AIR. CF WHEEL. *NM
LT RR TIRE SLOWLY LOSES AIR. CF WHEEL. *NM
VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE TIRE/WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK. "CF" WHEEL STAMPING
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING. *AK
RIGHT FR ONT WHEEL LOST AIR. THE WHEEL/TIRE WERE INSPECTED, AND THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING. *AK
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. ORIGINALLY A CD STAMPED WHEEL, NO DATE CODE EVIDENT, BUT WITH A PAPER STICKER PLACED OVER THE CD STAMPING.*AK
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING.*AK
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING. *AK
VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE TIRE/WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK. "CF" WHEEL STAMPING
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING. *AK
RIGHT FR ONT WHEEL LOST AIR. THE WHEEL/TIRE WERE INSPECTED, AND THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING. *AK
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. ORIGINALLY A CD STAMPED WHEEL, NO DATE CODE EVIDENT, BUT WITH A PAPER STICKER PLACED OVER THE CD STAMPING.*AK
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING.*AK
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CF WHEEL STAMPING. *AK
WHILE REPAIRS WERE BEING COMPLETED ON THE CAR, THE WHEELS WERE INSPECTED AND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. *JB
WHILE REPAIRS WERE BEING COMPLETED ON THE CAR, THE WHEELS WERE INSPECTED AND THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE WHEELS, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. *JB
THE LT FR & RT FR TIRES WENT FLAT IN THE PARKING LOT. THE SPARE WAS PUT ON, WITHIN DAYS IT ALSO WENT FLAT. UPON INSPECTION, ALL THREE WHEELS HAD CRACKS, CAUSING THE AIR LOSS. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, THE LT RR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK AND WAS REPLACED. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, A RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *JB
SLOW AIR LOSS LEFT REAR WHEEL. WHEEL FOUND TO BE CRACKED, WHEEL REPLACED. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION THE LT FR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. WHEEL REPLACED. *JB
AFTER THE TIRE WAS FOUND FLAT, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. *JB
THE LT FR & RT FR TIRES WENT FLAT IN THE PARKING LOT. THE SPARE WAS PUT ON, WITHIN DAYS IT ALSO WENT FLAT. UPON INSPECTION, ALL THREE WHEELS HAD CRACKS, CAUSING THE AIR LOSS. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, THE LT RR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK AND WAS REPLACED. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, A RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *JB
SLOW AIR LOSS LEFT REAR WHEEL. WHEEL FOUND TO BE CRACKED, WHEEL REPLACED. *JB
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION THE LT FR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. WHEEL REPLACED. *JB
AFTER THE TIRE WAS FOUND FLAT, THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. *JB
WHILE ON PATROL, AND TRAVELLING AT ABOUT 35MPH, THE TROOPERS FELT THE LEFT REAR TIRE GO FLAT. IT WAS NOT A INSTANTANEOUS DEFLATION, BUT ONCE STARTED, DID DEFLATE RATHER QUICKLY. THE TIRE COULD NOT BE REINFLATED ON THE WHEEL WHILE THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR WAS ON IT. UPON INSPECTION, THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
WHILE ON PATROL, AND TRAVELLING AT ABOUT 35MPH, THE TROOPERS FELT THE LEFT REAR TIRE GO FLAT. IT WAS NOT A INSTANTANEOUS DEFLATION, BUT ONCE STARTED, DID DEFLATE RATHER QUICKLY. THE TIRE COULD NOT BE REINFLATED ON THE WHEEL WHILE THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR WAS ON IT. UPON INSPECTION, THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. AFTER THE WHEEL WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
CAR WAS FOUND WITH A FLAT TIRE. THE WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. AFTER THE WHEEL WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
DURING A ROUTINE WHEEL INSPECTION, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
CAR WAS FOUND WITH A FLAT TIRE. THE WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
RT FRT WHEEL LOSES AIR SLOWLY. WHEEL INSPECTED AND CRACK FOUND. WHEEL REPLACED
LT RR TIRE SLOWLY LOSES AIR. WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND A SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND. WHEEL REPLACED
ON 3/24/05 @ 75684 MILES, ONE TIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE LOW AIR PRESSURE. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE WHEEL TO BE CRACKED. ON 4/12/05 @ 77616 MILES, ANOTHER TIRE HAD LOW AIR PRESSURE. IT ALONG WITH THE OTHER WHEELS WAS INSPECTED. A TOTAL OF THREE MORE WHEELS WERE REPLACED ON THIS CAR AT THIS TIME. TO DATE, ALL WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND BEEN REPLACED.
RT FRT WHEEL LOSES AIR SLOWLY. WHEEL INSPECTED AND CRACK FOUND. WHEEL REPLACED
LT RR TIRE SLOWLY LOSES AIR. WHEEL WAS INSPECTED AND A SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND. WHEEL REPLACED
ON 3/24/05 @ 75684 MILES, ONE TIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE LOW AIR PRESSURE. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE WHEEL TO BE CRACKED. ON 4/12/05 @ 77616 MILES, ANOTHER TIRE HAD LOW AIR PRESSURE. IT ALONG WITH THE OTHER WHEELS WAS INSPECTED. A TOTAL OF THREE MORE WHEELS WERE REPLACED ON THIS CAR AT THIS TIME. TO DATE, ALL WHEELS HAVE CRACKED AND BEEN REPLACED.
RT FRT TIRE WENT FLAT IN PARKING LOT. UPON INSPECTION, THE RIM WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
RT FRT TIRE WENT FLAT IN PARKING LOT. UPON INSPECTION, THE RIM WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
DT: TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, THEY INSPECTED THE STEEL WHEELS AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. CHANGED DRIVE AXLE. BUT STILL HAD A SLOW LEAK OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. MANUFACTURE WILL FIX AS NEED BASIC, BUT WILL NOT CHANGE THE OTHER WHEELS. DID HIS OWN INSPECTION ON THIS TIRE, AND FOUND A CRACK IN THE STEEL WHEEL ABOUT ONE TO TWO INCHES. WHERE THE WHEEL MEETS THE RIM. *AK
DT: TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS, THEY INSPECTED THE STEEL WHEELS AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. CHANGED DRIVE AXLE. BUT STILL HAD A SLOW LEAK OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. MANUFACTURE WILL FIX AS NEED BASIC, BUT WILL NOT CHANGE THE OTHER WHEELS. DID HIS OWN INSPECTION ON THIS TIRE, AND FOUND A CRACK IN THE STEEL WHEEL ABOUT ONE TO TWO INCHES. WHERE THE WHEEL MEETS THE RIM. *AK
LT REAR TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE WHEEL HAD CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK.*AK
LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAD SLOW AIR LOSS. WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
LT FRONT WHEEL HAD SLOW AIR LOSS. WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
AIR LOSS, RIGHT REAR WHEEL. WHEEL WAS CRACKED. *AK
LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK. WHEEL WAS CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.*AK
RT RR TIRE LOSES AIR. WHEEL INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.*AK
RT REAR WHEEL LOST 10 POUNDS OF AIR PRESSURE OVERNIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE WHEEL WAS CHECKED FOR CRACKS. THE RT FRONT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED.*AK
SLOW LEAK LED TO TIRE FAILURE. WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE, THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.*AK
LT REAR TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, THE WHEEL HAD CRACKED, CAUSING THE LEAK.*AK
LEFT FRONT WHEEL HAD SLOW AIR LOSS. WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
LT FRONT WHEEL HAD SLOW AIR LOSS. WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
AIR LOSS, RIGHT REAR WHEEL. WHEEL WAS CRACKED. *AK
LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD SLOW LEAK. WHEEL WAS CRACKED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.*AK
RT RR TIRE LOSES AIR. WHEEL INSPECTED AND WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.*AK
RT REAR WHEEL LOST 10 POUNDS OF AIR PRESSURE OVERNIGHT. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
DURING ROUTINE SERVICE, THE WHEEL WAS CHECKED FOR CRACKS. THE RT FRONT WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED.*AK
SLOW LEAK LED TO TIRE FAILURE. WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE, THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.*AK
DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS ON THE NEW VEHICLES: FAILURE OF STEEL ROAD WHEEL IN THE NATURE OF A CRACK IN THE WELD BETWEEN THE WHEEL DISK AND WHEEL HUB. A SEPARATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1/16 OF AN INCH IN WIDTH AND APPROXIMATELY 18 1/4 INCHES AROUND THE HUB. PROPER AIR PRESSURE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED IN THE TIRE. CRACKED WHEEL RESULTED IN A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING OF VEHICLE, AS THOUGH WHEN TIRE WAS MOUNTED IT HAD NOT BEEN BALANCED PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, FAILURE REPORTED AND PART ORDERED. NEW WHEEL WAS PICKED UP FROM DEALER AND FAILED WHEEL TURNED IN FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT UNDER SAFETY RECALL 03S05.*AK
DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS ON THE NEW VEHICLES: FAILURE OF STEEL ROAD WHEEL IN THE NATURE OF A CRACK IN THE WELD ETWEEN THE WHEEL DISK AND WHEEL HUB. A SEPARATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1/16TH OF AN INCH IN WIDTH AND APPROXIMATELY 18 1/4 NCHES AROUND THE HUB. PROPER AIR PRESSURE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED IN THE TIRE. CRACKED WHEEL RESULTED IN A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING OF VEHICLE, AS THOUGH WHEN TIRE WAS MOUNTED IT HAD NOT BEEN BALANCED PROPERLY. DEARLERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, FAILURE REPORTED AND PART ORDERED. NEW WHEEL WAS PICKED UP FROM DEALER AND FAILED WHEEL TURNED IN FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT UNDER SAFETY RECALL 03S05.*AK
DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS ON THE NEW VEHICLES: FAILURE OF STEEL ROAD WHEEL IN THE NATURE OF A CRACK IN THE WELD BETWEEN THE WHEEL DISK AND WHEEL HUB. A SEPARATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1/16 OF AN INCH IN WIDTH AND APPROXIMATELY 18 1/4 INCHES AROUND THE HUB. PROPER AIR PRESSURE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED IN THE TIRE. CRACKED WHEEL RESULTED IN A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING OF VEHICLE, AS THOUGH WHEN TIRE WAS MOUNTED IT HAD NOT BEEN BALANCED PROPERLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, FAILURE REPORTED AND PART ORDERED. NEW WHEEL WAS PICKED UP FROM DEALER AND FAILED WHEEL TURNED IN FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT UNDER SAFETY RECALL 03S05.*AK
DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND THE MANUFACTURER ALLOWING INSTALLATION OF THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS ON THE NEW VEHICLES: FAILURE OF STEEL ROAD WHEEL IN THE NATURE OF A CRACK IN THE WELD ETWEEN THE WHEEL DISK AND WHEEL HUB. A SEPARATION OF APPROXIMATELY 1/16TH OF AN INCH IN WIDTH AND APPROXIMATELY 18 1/4 NCHES AROUND THE HUB. PROPER AIR PRESSURE COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED IN THE TIRE. CRACKED WHEEL RESULTED IN A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING OF VEHICLE, AS THOUGH WHEN TIRE WAS MOUNTED IT HAD NOT BEEN BALANCED PROPERLY. DEARLERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, FAILURE REPORTED AND PART ORDERED. NEW WHEEL WAS PICKED UP FROM DEALER AND FAILED WHEEL TURNED IN FOR WARRANTY REPLACEMENT UNDER SAFETY RECALL 03S05.*AK
OFFICER USING A MARKED CRUISER CAR CVPI REPORTED A "SLOW LEAK" IN LEFT FRONT. UPON INSPECTION A CRACK IN THE WHEEL WELD WAS DISCOVERED. NO INJURIES, NO CRASH.*AK
OFFICER USING A MARKED CRUISER CAR CVPI REPORTED A "SLOW LEAK" IN LEFT FRONT. UPON INSPECTION A CRACK IN THE WHEEL WELD WAS DISCOVERED. NO INJURIES, NO CRASH.*AK
RT FR TIRE APPEARED LOW ON AIR. THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL CRACK. THIS WHEEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE CAR AS PART OF RECALL 03S05 AT 25,947 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 94,059.*AK
RT FR TIRE APPEARED LOW ON AIR. THE WHEEL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SMALL CRACK. THIS WHEEL WAS INSTALLED ON THE CAR AS PART OF RECALL 03S05 AT 25,947 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 94,059.*AK
LT FR WHEEL HAD SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. THIS WHEEL HAD BEEN INSTALLED AS PART OF RECALL 03S05 AT 34141 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE 68473.*AK
LT RRR TIRE WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. A CRACKED WHEEL WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE LEAKAGE. *AK
RT RR TIRE HAD SLOW LOSS OF AIR. UPON INSPECTION, A SMALL PINHOLE WAS FOUND IN THE WHEEL.*AK
LT FR WHEEL HAD SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. THIS WHEEL HAD BEEN INSTALLED AS PART OF RECALL 03S05 AT 34141 MILES. CURRENT MILEAGE 68473.*AK
LT RRR TIRE WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. A CRACKED WHEEL WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE LEAKAGE. *AK
RT RR TIRE HAD SLOW LOSS OF AIR. UPON INSPECTION, A SMALL PINHOLE WAS FOUND IN THE WHEEL.*AK
VEHICLE HAD FLAT TIRE, WHEN TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WHEEL RIM. *AK
DURING A PM, THE WHEELS WERE INSPECTED FOR CRACKING. BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAD CRACKS AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.*AK
RIGHT FR TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, A VERY SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WHEEL. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE WHEELS REPLACED AS PART OF CAMPAIGN 03S05 AT 50,392 MILES. THE MILEAGE WHEN THE CRACK WAS FOUND WAS 101955.*AK
VEHICLE HAD FLAT TIRE, WHEN TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM WHEEL, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WHEEL RIM. *AK
DURING A PM, THE WHEELS WERE INSPECTED FOR CRACKING. BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAD CRACKS AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.*AK
RIGHT FR TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK. UPON INSPECTION, A VERY SMALL CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE WHEEL. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE WHEELS REPLACED AS PART OF CAMPAIGN 03S05 AT 50,392 MILES. THE MILEAGE WHEN THE CRACK WAS FOUND WAS 101955.*AK
VEHICLE HAD A VIBRATION. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE INSPECTED, THE RT FR WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
TWO TIRES (RT FR & RT RR) KEPT LOSING AIR. THE TIRES/WHEELS WERE INSPECTED. THE WHEELS HAD DEVELOPED SMALL CRACKS. THESE WHEELS HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 31643 MILES AS PART OF CAMPAIGN 03S05.*AK
VEHICLE HAD A VIBRATION. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE INSPECTED, THE RT FR WHEEL WAS CRACKED.*AK
TWO TIRES (RT FR & RT RR) KEPT LOSING AIR. THE TIRES/WHEELS WERE INSPECTED. THE WHEELS HAD DEVELOPED SMALL CRACKS. THESE WHEELS HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 31643 MILES AS PART OF CAMPAIGN 03S05.*AK
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT IN A PARKING LOT. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED AS PART OF RECALL ON 10/23/03 AT 50,392 MILES. *JB
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT IN A PARKING LOT. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED AS PART OF RECALL ON 10/23/03 AT 50,392 MILES. *JB
DURING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION ONE WHEEL WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A CRACK IN IT. THIS WHEEL HAD BEEN INSTALLED AS A REPLACEMENT WHEEL DURING FORD MOTOR CO RECALL 03S05.*AK
DURING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION ONE WHEEL WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A CRACK IN IT. THIS WHEEL HAD BEEN INSTALLED AS A REPLACEMENT WHEEL DURING FORD MOTOR CO RECALL 03S05.*AK
TWO WHEELS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE CRACKS. BOTH CRACKED WHEELS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK. BOTH WHEELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AS PART OF FORD RECALL # 03S05 ON 9/18/03 AT 44190 MILES. WHEELS WERE DISCOVERED ON 6/2/04(UNKNOWN MILEAGE) AND 7/21/04 87,500 MILES).*AK
TWO WHEELS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED TO HAVE CRACKS. BOTH CRACKED WHEELS WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED DURING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK. BOTH WHEELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE AS PART OF FORD RECALL # 03S05 ON 9/18/03 AT 44190 MILES. WHEELS WERE DISCOVERED ON 6/2/04(UNKNOWN MILEAGE) AND 7/21/04 87,500 MILES).*AK
THE WHEELS WERE BEING INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE WHEELS HAD CRACKS IN THE AREA WHERE THE TIRE BEAD MOUNTS. BOTH WHEELS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AS PART OF FORD RECALL #03S05. ONE WHEEL HAD TWO CRACKS IN SEPARATE LOCATIONS. THE OTHER WHEEL HAD ONE LARGE CRACK. *JB
THE WHEELS WERE BEING INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT TWO OF THE WHEELS HAD CRACKS IN THE AREA WHERE THE TIRE BEAD MOUNTS. BOTH WHEELS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED AS PART OF FORD RECALL #03S05. ONE WHEEL HAD TWO CRACKS IN SEPARATE LOCATIONS. THE OTHER WHEEL HAD ONE LARGE CRACK. *JB
THIS WAS A POLICE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A PURSUIT. AT APPROXIMATELY 110 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CRACKED, THE TIRE FLATTENED, THE OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND CROSSED THE MEDIAN, THE OPPOSING LANES OF TRAFFIC AND IMPACTED THE GUIDE RAIL. TROOPER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED, VEHICLE DEMOLISHED. *LA
THIS WAS A POLICE VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A PURSUIT. AT APPROXIMATELY 110 MPH, THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CRACKED, THE TIRE FLATTENED, THE OPERATOR LOST CONTROL AND CROSSED THE MEDIAN, THE OPPOSING LANES OF TRAFFIC AND IMPACTED THE GUIDE RAIL. TROOPER WAS TREATED AND RELEASED, VEHICLE DEMOLISHED. *LA
LT REAR TIRE APPEARED LOW ON AIR. THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED, NO PUNCTURES. THE WHEEL WAS BROKEN DOWN AND A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON THE WHEEL.*AK
LT REAR TIRE APPEARED LOW ON AIR. THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED, NO PUNCTURES. THE WHEEL WAS BROKEN DOWN AND A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON THE WHEEL.*AK
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WHEELS FAIL AT THE WELD, AND THE TIRE DEFLATES. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. WE ARE AFRAID THAT WE WILL HAVE A GRAVE ACCIDENT IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTED. THIS IS AFTER THE ORIGINAL WHHELS HAD BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF RECALL--NEW WHEELS HAVE A PROBLEM
2003 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WHEELS FAIL AT THE WELD, AND THE TIRE DEFLATES. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED. WE ARE AFRAID THAT WE WILL HAVE A GRAVE ACCIDENT IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTED. THIS IS AFTER THE ORIGINAL WHHELS HAD BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE OF RECALL--NEW WHEELS HAVE A PROBLEM
WE HAVE A FLEET, 18, OF FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTORS ASSIGNED TO OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT. FORD HAS NOTIFIED USERS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF RIMS DEVELOPING CRACKS AND TIRES LOSING AIR. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD AND WITH FORD DEALERSHIPS IN OUR AREA REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF RIMS. FORD HAS NOTIFIED US THAT IF THE RIM DOES NOT SHOW A CRACK THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT. WE HAVE TAKEN STEPS TO TEST THE RIM WITH A PENETRANT AND DEVELOPER, MAGNAFLUX AND ACTUAL X-RAYS. WE FEEL THAT FORD IS IGNORING A POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY INCIDENT AND BRUSHING THIS OFF "UNTIL NEW RIMS COME OFF PRODUCTION". IF A FLEET STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT RIMS BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY SEE WHAT THEY FEEL IS A DEFICIENCY FORD SHOULD HONOR THAT REQUEST. WHAT SURPRISES AND DISMAYS US IS THE ATTITUDE THEY HAVE AND THEIR FAILURE TO ISSUE A RECALL.*AK
WE HAVE A FLEET, 18, OF FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTORS ASSIGNED TO OUR POLICE DEPARTMENT. FORD HAS NOTIFIED USERS OF THE POSSIBILITY OF RIMS DEVELOPING CRACKS AND TIRES LOSING AIR. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH FORD AND WITH FORD DEALERSHIPS IN OUR AREA REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF RIMS. FORD HAS NOTIFIED US THAT IF THE RIM DOES NOT SHOW A CRACK THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT. WE HAVE TAKEN STEPS TO TEST THE RIM WITH A PENETRANT AND DEVELOPER, MAGNAFLUX AND ACTUAL X-RAYS. WE FEEL THAT FORD IS IGNORING A POTENTIAL SERIOUS SAFETY INCIDENT AND BRUSHING THIS OFF "UNTIL NEW RIMS COME OFF PRODUCTION". IF A FLEET STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT RIMS BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY SEE WHAT THEY FEEL IS A DEFICIENCY FORD SHOULD HONOR THAT REQUEST. WHAT SURPRISES AND DISMAYS US IS THE ATTITUDE THEY HAVE AND THEIR FAILURE TO ISSUE A RECALL.*AK
WHEEL FAILURE ON NEW STYLE STEEL WHEELS (OEM) ON 2003 FORD CVPI VEHICLES. TWO PIECE WHEELS ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURE OF WELDING SEAMS. FAILURE EXPERIENCED ON THREE SEPARATE VEHICLES. ALSO SEE ODI ID NUMBER 10003263. FORD MOTOR CO. DEALERSHIP IS NOT AWARE OF POTENTIAL FOR WIDESPREAD FAILURE. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION INDICATES PROBLEM MAY BE NATIONWIDE. *NLM
WHEEL FAILURE ON NEW STYLE STEEL WHEELS (OEM) ON 2003 FORD CVPI VEHICLES. TWO PIECE WHEELS ARE EXPERIENCING FAILURE OF WELDING SEAMS. FAILURE EXPERIENCED ON THREE SEPARATE VEHICLES. ALSO SEE ODI ID NUMBER 10003263. FORD MOTOR CO. DEALERSHIP IS NOT AWARE OF POTENTIAL FOR WIDESPREAD FAILURE. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION INDICATES PROBLEM MAY BE NATIONWIDE. *NLM
POLICE GARAGE MECHANICS DISCOVERED FAILED WELD ON STEEL WHEEL OF CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLE MY2003. NO COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE TO VEHICLE - WELD SIMPLY FAILED. INSPECTED ALL THE WHEELS ON 15 MY 2003 POLICE CRUISERS; FOUND A TOTAL OF THREE CRACKED WHEELS.
POLICE GARAGE MECHANICS DISCOVERED FAILED WELD ON STEEL WHEEL OF CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLE MY2003. NO COLLISION OR ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE TO VEHICLE - WELD SIMPLY FAILED. INSPECTED ALL THE WHEELS ON 15 MY 2003 POLICE CRUISERS; FOUND A TOTAL OF THREE CRACKED WHEELS.