Vehicle recall 07V270000 · June 26, 2007
Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
- Consequence
- If a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. As a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 07S54.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V270000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2007
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 07S54
- Owner notification
- June 22, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Hub
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Crown Victoria (2008): 2008
- Lincoln Town Car (2007): 2007
- Mercury Grand Marquis (2008): 2008
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