We have classified the 2 complaints from 2004 Ford Crown Victoria about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
I was driving and all the sudden i start hearing this real loud noise coming from passenger rear and all my brake lights abs lights and traction lights came on . well i was told it was wheel seals come to gind out there is a bit grove out of shaft wherr bearing rides. and shaft is very week
2004 ford crown victoria. consumer requests for investigation/action on continued axle, bearing failures, defects (potential catastrophic loss of control and allegedly defective airbags to protect victims) collapse of safety recall system. *smd the consumer stated ford did some recall work on the 2003 models with regards to the rear axles and bearings. however, the neglected to correct the defect in the 2004 and possibly later models. also, the lights were defective and it took an entire decade to rectify the issue. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford crown victoria. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph he heard a loud rattling noise. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the right rear wheel bearing and axle fractured and needed to be replaced. the wheel bearing and axle were repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. in approximately two weeks, he began to hear the same rattling noises again. the vehicle was taken back to the mechanic who advised him that the left rear bearing and axle had fractured as well and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000. the vin was unavailable.
Dt: the contact stated the rear axle non powered assembly experienced extensive wear. as a result, there was a severe vibration while driving. the vehicle was taken to a service repair shop, and the mechanic contacted a local dealership about the issue. a factory authorized axle replacement kit was purchased; part #3w1z4a109aa. using the new axle kit the old axle assembly was replaced. there have been no further problems. this vehicle was for police use.*ak updated 01/11/06. *jb