(September 3, 2013) Ford said Friday it is recalling about 370,000 Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car vehicles because of a potential for loss of steering control. The recall, which covers vehicles from model years 2005 through 2011, includes about 355,000 vehicles sold in the U.S. and another 15,000 in Canada, the Detroit News reported today.

The three models are no longer manufactured by Ford.

The lower intermediate steering shaft could corrode and “potentially result in loss of steering,” Ford said. The Dearborn automaker said it is not aware of accidents or injuries related to the recall.

Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicle, replace the lower intermediate steering shaft and, if necessary, secure a lower steering column bearing and replace the upper intermediate steering shaft.

The recall specifically targets states, including Michigan, where road salt is used and rust is most likely to occur.

Others states include Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin and West Virginia, plus the District of Columbia.

Source: The Detroit News