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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2FAFP71W96X103693 · Checked Sep 11, 2026
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2FAFP71W96X•••••• 2006 Ford CROWN VICTORIA

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Steering Sep 2014
After driving to xyz location 3 miles from my home I parked my car for a while to pick up stuff from the place. After around 30 minutes I just drove my [xxx] ford crown vic 2006 p71 an ex police car from the parking lot. Just as I just accelerated and turned the vehicle towards…
Steering Sep 2012
The contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection of a steering failure. The mechanic advised the contact that the steering column bushing on the upper steering column was loose. In addition, the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2FAFP71W96X103693 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.