Ford Crown Victoria recalls and problems
21 recalls and 1,009 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
21
Complaints
1,009
Crashes reported
91
Fires reported
23
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Ford Crown Victoria by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 2 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Crown Victoria | 2 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 2 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 3 | 50 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 4 | 50 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 2 | 53 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 5 | 193 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 2 | 138 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 5 | 249 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 2 | 58 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 4 | 53 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 7 | 85 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Most reported Ford Crown Victoria problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 300 | |
| Steering | 202 | |
| Electrical System | 106 | |
| Suspension | 77 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | |
| Power Train | 67 | |
| Wheels | 59 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 58 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 54 | |
| Air Bags | 36 |
All Ford Crown Victoria recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-861 | Dec 22, 2015 | 2003–2005 | Exterior Lighting | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured October 3, 2001, to August 2, 2005. |
| 14V-704 | Nov 5, 2014 | 2005–2011 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles… |
| 13V-385 | Aug 29, 2013 | 2005–2011 | Steering | Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. |
| 07V-270 | Jun 26, 2007 | 2008 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. |
| 07V-183 | Apr 26, 2007 | 2007 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (Abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-440 | Nov 15, 2006 | 2007 | Visibility | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-518 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2005 | Electrical System | On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. |
| 05V-206 | May 9, 2005 | 2003–2005 | Electrical System | On certain police interceptors (Cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (Taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and… |
| 04V-328 | Jul 7, 2004 | 2003 | Suspension | Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles. |
| 03V-472 | Nov 6, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Fuel System, Other | On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the… |
| 03V-279 | Aug 5, 2003 | 2003 | Wheels | On certain police and taxi vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels may develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk. |
| 02V-249 | Sep 6, 2002 | 2002 | Fuel System, Other | On certain natural gas model vehicles, a t-fitting that connects fuel tanks #3 and #4 can develop a leak when the solenoid valves are energized, such as when the ignition switch is in the on position or during refueling. |
| 01V-227 | Jul 16, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. |
| 00V-412 | Dec 6, 2000 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-270 | Sep 13, 2000 | 2001 | Air Bags | Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (Rcm). |
| 00V-200 | Jul 18, 2000 | 2000 | Equipment | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-157 | Jun 12, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. |
| 00V-157 | Jun 12, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. |
| 00V-138 | May 17, 2000 | 2000 | Visibility | Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris). |
| 00V-083 | Mar 20, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-050 | Feb 17, 2000 | 2000 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Crown Victoria?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has the most reports (249). Check the 2003 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls covering Ford Crown Victoria model years 2000–2011.
What are the most common Ford Crown Victoria problems?
Owners report exterior lighting, steering, electrical system problems most often.