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2006 Ford Crown Victoria Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, most often about the steering (51% of complaints, typically around 111,500 miles). It is 7th of 12 Crown Victoria model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Steering
27 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 111,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system, column.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there were banging, clunking and abnormal sounds coming from the steering wheel. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the steering shaft was loosened and there was…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (d), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle while blocking oncoming…
Speed control
9 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 102,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving around a traffic circle, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact applied the brakes and continued to depress the pedal until the engine rpms and speed of the vehicle decreased. The…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to stop. After the vehicle came to a stop, and while contact slightly removed their foot from the brake pedal. The vehicle then accelerated and crashed into the preceding…
Air bags
7 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 107,000 miles.
The car dealership didn't tell US that this car have no air bag and also nothing was checking or change on the car. We paid for the car at 2700 and the electric and the radiator are bad and also the AC unit is bad they don't have no anti-theft system and much more we just don't have the money to fix it no more you…
Air bag passive restraint system default alarm light and alarm sound goes off when driving down the highway. This happened randomly multiple times over a period of 6-18 months. Sometimes I find blown fuses, other times analytical tools suggest bad passive restraint ground. Currently unknown condition and unknown if…
Brakes
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to stop. After the vehicle came to a stop, and while contact slightly removed their foot from the brake pedal. The vehicle then accelerated and crashed into the preceding…
The car dealership didn't tell US that this car have no air bag and also nothing was checking or change on the car. We paid for the car at 2700 and the electric and the radiator are bad and also the AC unit is bad they don't have no anti-theft system and much more we just don't have the money to fix it no more you…
Suspension
4 complaints · 8%In 2006 my husband was a deputy sheriff I'm mt.he was driving a 2006 Crown Victoria with approx 3000 miles. He was heading to an assistance call on the interstate at a high rate of speed. Road conditions were good that day and no abnormalities in the road. I hired a private investigator to investigate some issues. I…
Electrical
4 complaints · 8%I turned on the head lights applied the bright lights and lights went off. The next day the engine indicator went on after purchasing gas. Five days later I purchased gas and the low fuel light indicator came on and the gage showed empty after fueling the vehicle up.
The airbag light stays on all the time (seat belt receptor/re-tractor) the instrument panel gauges & lights stop working upon start up or when driving down the road
Engine
3 complaints · 6%2006 Ford Crown Victoria purchased in june 2006. Problem occurred about 1 mointh after purchase (late june). I was driving out of my apt complex, when I stopped at the gate, the engine suddenly went crazy. It was as if it had max throttle except my foot was on the brake not the accelerator pedal. If I had not had my…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle revved up to 5,000 rpms when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred randomly. In addition, the rear wheels spun while the vehicle was idling at a traffic light. The vehicle was held by the dealer for three months and…
Transmission
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
2006 Ford Crown Victoria. Shift-lock mechanism was out of alignment and had a loose bolt preventing the transmission to go fully info park causing car to remain in neutral at failure point. A loose shifter created a "dead" spot between park and reverse gears. Car drifted forward.
The car stalls when in motion and either pressing the gas pedal or releasing it. Driving on curves makes it more dangerous since the power steering in not working while the engine is off. The wrench light illuminates when it stalls and the code reads "throttle actuator control system is stuck closed".
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Steering: pinion shaft
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.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Steering column shaft obstruction
Summary
On july 7, 2014 the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation based on five complaints (voqs) alleging incidents ofinterference between dislodged exhaust manifold heat shields and the lower steering shaft/knuckle, including one alleging the interference resulted in a crash on a highway entrance ramp. Since opening this investigation, odi has received four additional owner complaints.one indicated that the shield was removed before binding could occur.the other three occurred at low speed and produced some momentary steering binding that was overcome by the driver when additional steering effort was applied.once the shield was repaired or removed, the steering retu
Loss of steering control
Summary
In its recall notice dated august 26, 2013, ford motor company (ford) notified NHTSA of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (my) 2005 through 2011 ford crown victoria and mercury grand marquis vehicles built at the st. Thomas assembly plant, my 2005 through 2007 lincoln town car vehicles built at the wixom assembly plant, and certain my 2008 through 2011 lincoln town car vehicles built at the st. Thomas assembly plant and that 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 hamp
Loss of steering control
Summary
In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.a disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.allegations of a loss of steering control incidents reviewed during the preliminary evaluation pe12-025 appear to be related to a separation of the upper and lower shafts within the steering the column. In response to the office of defects investigation's (odi) information request (ir) during pe12-025, ford provided 2 complaints and 9 warranty claims related to the alleged defect in the subject vehicle
Questions about the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (27 complaints, typically around 111,500 miles); speed control (9 complaints, typically around 102,500 miles); air bags (7 complaints, typically around 107,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 5, 2014 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Ford Crown Victoria?
- It is 7th of 12 Crown Victoria model years by number of complaints, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.