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Ford Recalls 370,000 Cars Due to Steering Problems

Potential corrosion to the steering shaft may result in loss of steering in Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Cars.

DEARBORN — The Ford Motor Co. is recalling 370,000 cars due to potential corrosion to the steering shaft that may result in loss of steering.

According to the Associated Press, the cars include 2005 to 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Cars. About 355,000 cars are in the United States and 15,000 are in Canada.

Authorized Ford dealers will inspect the cars and may replace the lower intermediate steering shaft and make other repairs if needed.

To check the status of your vehicle on Ford's recall list, visit http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/RecallsPage.


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