2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS RECALL - #13V385000
RECALL FOR 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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/2013 |
| # Affected |
355,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
A separate service campaign applies to vehicles in non-corrosion states not addressed by this safety recall. Owners of these vehicles should contact Ford directly about these vehicles.For the safety recall, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION, PINION SHAFT
2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Dec 20, 2021 - 010000 STEERING
Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
Dec 20, 2021 - 160000 STRUCTURE
Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
Dec 07, 2020 - 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
Apr 08, 2019 - 160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
Apr 08, 2019 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
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Comments
9/24/2010 - Mike Cottam
Same problem with my 2005 Grand Marquis with the headlights. They shut off and come back on after a few minutes. Seems like a safety issue.
7/14/2010 - MARCHELL MOORE
I have a 2005 mercury grand marquis and the headlights will not work at all at night i have contacted dealears to ask if its a recall they said no but the repais where 500.00 to 600.00 to fix problem i think this is a safety hazard u need your lights at night period
5/14/2010 - Scott Birchall
THIS IS ON MY 2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS. THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES. THEY CONTINUE TO DO THIS UNTIL THE SYSTEM WOULD COOL DOWN AND RESET ITSELF, TAKING 15 TO 30 SECONDS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO HAVE THE LCM REPLACED COSTING OVER $500.00 FOR JUST THE PART. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WHEN HE CALLED THE DEALER THEY STATED THAT THEY ALWAYS KEEP THEM IN STOCK BECAUSE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MY QUESTION IS WHY IS THIS NOT A RECALL ITEM??? THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT MUST BE A SAFETY ISSUE?