Ford Crown Victoria recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 1,007 owner complaints for the Ford Crown Victoria (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (297 complaints), followed by steering (199 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 44 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 50 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 50 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 53 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 193 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 138 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 249 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 58 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 53 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 84 | 6 | 2 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2003 (249), 2005 (193) and 2004 (138). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (12).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Crown Victoria model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 297 | 10 of 12 | |
| Steering | 199 | 12 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 104 | 12 of 12 | |
| Suspension | 76 | 12 of 12 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 71 | 9 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 21 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V861000 | Dec 22, 2015 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2003–2005 | 296,004 |
| 14V704000 | Nov 5, 2014 | Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft | 2005–2011 | 36,888 |
| 13V385000 | Aug 29, 2013 | Steering | 2005–2011 | 355,000 |
| 07V270000 | Jun 26, 2007 | Suspension: front, hub | 2008 | 8,800 |
| 07V183000 | Apr 26, 2007 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2007 | 630 |
| 06V440000 | Nov 15, 2006 | Visibility: windshield | 2007 | 422 |
| 05V518000 | Nov 9, 2005 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2005 | 98,836 |
| 05V206000 | May 9, 2005 | Electrical system: wiring, interior/under dash | 2003–2005 | 132,800 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 91 complaints and a fire in 23 complaints; 56 people injured and 4 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.