KnownCarProblemsFord Crown Victoria Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,008 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Crown Victoria since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2005, 2004. The most common problem overall: lights.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Crown Victoria problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 44 | Steering | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 50 | Steering | 3 | 11 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 50 | Steering | 4 | 6 |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 53 | Steering | 2 | 10 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 193 | Lights | 5 | 13 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 138 | Lights | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 249 | Lights | 5 | 16 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 58 | Electrical | 2 | 9 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 53 | Engine | 4 | 9 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 85 | Engine | 7 | 6 |
36 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Crown Victoria
- What years of the Ford Crown Victoria have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (249), 2005 (193), 2004 (138).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Crown Victoria?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the lights (290), steering (180), electrical (102).
- Which Ford Crown Victoria years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (12), 2011 (23), 2009 (44). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.