Does the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, the most recent reported on November 5, 2014 (Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (25 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (11).

How many 2008 Ford Crown Victoria complaints mention a crash or fire?

11 of 50 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Ford Crown Victoria recalls and problems

3 recalls and 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft

NHTSA campaign 14V704000 · reported November 5, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 36,888 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
The risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.

Steering

NHTSA campaign 13V385000 · reported August 29, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 355,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
The risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.

Suspension: front, hub

NHTSA campaign 07V270000 · reported June 26, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 8,800 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering25
Vehicle speed control11
Suspension6
Electrical system5
Power train3
Service brakes2
Structure2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Engine1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 4, 2023 · Electrical system
Complete instrument cluster failure, no lights illuminate except turn signals. Speed, rpm’s, fuel level, temperature, are completely off instrument cluster is completely dark when driving at night, told that the solders on the cluster are bad. (Defective?)

May 17, 2023 · Power train · 115,000 miles
The contact owns 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse while the transmission was shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the linkage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

Oct 5, 2022 · Exterior lighting · 121,924 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in a dark area with the high beam headlights activated, the headlights became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were activated to continue driving. The vehicle was not…

Aug 24, 2022 · Steering · 141,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired…

Jul 29, 2022 · Steering
The right front wheel hub broke at the weld when turning in a parking lot. The part is available for inspection. Had this happened at freeway speed, the right front wheel would have departed the vehicle. The safety hazards are obvious. I attempted to contact customer service and they did not reply.There was no warning…

Crown Victoria model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	5	193	13	2
2006	2	53	10	0
2007	4	50	6	1
2008	3	50	11	3
2009	2	44	5	2
2010	2	12	3	0
2011	2	23	1	0

Across all years, the 2003 Crown Victoria has the most complaints (249). All Ford Crown Victoria years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, the most recent reported on November 5, 2014 (Steering: rack and pinion, pinion shaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?: Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (25 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (11).
How many 2008 Ford Crown Victoria complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 50 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 4, 2023.