Severe Issues

2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. This model year has 139 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Engine Problems.

139
Complaints
10
Crashes
11
Fires
10
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
10
Recalls

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Worst 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
27
complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#2
18
complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:4
Injuries:3
#3
14
complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Engine Problems2712β€”
Electrical Faults18β€”4β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures14β€”β€”β€”
Tire Issues13β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration1342β€”
Fuel System1322β€”
Gasoline1222β€”
Visibility11β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures10β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects8β€”β€”β€”
Structural Problems711β€”
Brake System6β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain41β€”β€”
Hydraulic4β€”β€”β€”
Equipment3β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues3β€”1β€”
Airbag Malfunctions33β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”
Air1β€”β€”β€”
Interior Lighting1β€”β€”β€”
Other1β€”β€”β€”
Seat-Related Issues1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 139 most recent complaints

Tire IssuesDec 18, 2024

Purchased 2 Cooper Endeavor tires July 2022 from a highly popular national retailer, 225/60-R16. The tires were installed professionally by a Ford Dealership. The first of the 2 tires developed a hazardous outer sidewall "egg" within a few weeks of installation (under 1k mi). Hav…

Headlight/Taillight FailuresMar 17, 2020

I WAS DRIVING ND I DIDN'T SEE A POT HOLE SO AFTER I DROVE ACROSS IT LIKE A MILE OR MORE MY HEAD LIGHT STARTED FLICKING ND AFTER WEN I DROVE FOR LIKE 30MIN THEY TURNED OF ND IT ALSO CAUSED ALL THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF INSIDE ND OUT THE CAR

VisibilitySep 12, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD HAD SOME CRACKS AND CHIPS, SO HE DECIDED TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT WINDSHIELD IMPAIRED HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE HE COULD NOT SEE…

Suspension FailuresApr 14, 2018

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS TIMES ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OCCUR, HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT ALONG WITH INSTRUMENT PANEL. SOMETIMES THE FAN ON WILL COME ON AND WILL CUT OFF EVEN WHEN IT IS OFF. WHEN TEMP IS COLD HEATER BLOWS COLD AIR. HOT OUTSIDE HEATS WORKS. AC WORKS FINE IN BOTH CLIMATES. …

Headlight/Taillight FailuresOct 10, 2017

BROUGHT USED JULY 26,2017 FIRST TIME DRIVING AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS FLASH OFF AND ON THEN GO OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON A MAIN HIGHWAY.FORD HAS PROBLEM WITH LIGHT MODULE TRIED GETTING VKP-31F32-Z01 RELAYS BUT MY RESEARCH FOUND DISCONTINUED 2009 I'M SCREWED BY FORD & RELAY MANUF…

Steering DefectsFeb 8, 2016

SEAT BELTS DON'T HAVE ELASTICITY. STEERING COLUMN STEERING FEELS LOOSE, GEAR SHIFTER FEELS SLOPPY. HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION.

Headlight/Taillight FailuresFeb 1, 2016

WHEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES, ALL LIGHTS GO OFF FOR 1-2 MINUTES, FUSE GETS VERY HOT UNDER DASH.

Engine ProblemsJun 26, 2015

I WAS DRIVING ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHAKING. I TURNED DOWN THE RADIO AND IT SOUNDED LIKE IT BACK FIRING. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED MY MECHANIC TO MEET ME WHERE I BROKED DOWN. H IMMEDIATELY SAW THE PROBLEM BUT HE COULD NOT FIX IT. I HAD TO BRING IT TO ANOTHER SHOP…

Headlight/Taillight FailuresSep 19, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FLICKERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Engine ProblemsSep 19, 2014

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD PRONE TO CRACKING AND LEAKING COOLANT. THIS ITEM WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO NHTSA AND FORD WAS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS ALREADY DONE AND TO EXTEND WARRANTY. I'M TOLD THAT WARRANTY EXPIRED FOR SOMETHING THAT A RECALL SHOULD HAVE TAKEN CARE OF…

Suspension FailuresMar 7, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS DUE T…

Suspension FailuresOct 14, 2013

THE RIGHT REAR (PASSENGER SIDE) OF THE VEHICLE BODY CONTINUES TO RAISE UP HIGHER THAN THE LEFT SIDE. IT IS NOW ABOUT 5 INCHES HIGHER. HAVE NOTICED THIS ON OTHER CROWN VIC CARS IN METRO AREA. SUSPECT A WEAK OR BROKEN SPRING. *TR

Steering DefectsSep 1, 2013

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT A SLOW SPEED (>10MPH) WHEN THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING. *JS

Steering DefectsJun 23, 2013

WAS STEERING INTO AN ISLE OF PARKING SPOTS WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SPIN FREELY AND EFFORTLESSLY. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE CAR BECAUSE IT COULD DO NOTHING BUT GO IN THE DIRECTION THE TIRES WERE TURNED AT THE TIME OF THE STEERING FAILURE, WHI…

Steering DefectsDec 4, 2012

MY WIFE WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM WORK AND SHE CALLED ME SAYING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. SHE SAID IT WAS SWAYING BACK AND FORTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SHE MADE IT HOME AND PULLED INTO THE DRIVE WAY. WHEN SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL STRAI…

Suspension FailuresOct 8, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD BANG. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND UPON EXAMINATION HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS SLANTED INWARD TOWARD THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITIO…

Engine ProblemsAug 15, 2010

INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE, CRACKED IN REAR AT HEATER HOSE BOSS THAT RESULTED IN COOLANT LOSS. ALSO, THE #4 IGNITION COIL WAS DAMAGED BY COOLANT LEAKING ON TO IT FROM CRACKED MANIFOLD... *TR

Engine ProblemsFeb 28, 2010

CROWN VICTORIA 2000 HAS A CRACK INTAKE MANIFOLD RESULTING IN A LEAK COOLANT WHICH IS GOING INSIDE OF PLUG #8 CAUSING A MALFUNCTION AND CAR START SHAKING LOOSING POWER. *TR

Engine ProblemsNov 16, 2009

ON 15 NOV 2009, MY CAR STARTED SPITTING AND SPUTTERING, I THOUGHT IT WAS BAD GASOLINE. ON 16 NOV 2009, I HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY MY GARAGE, WAS TOLD THAT #5 SPARK PLUG AND COIL WAS BAD DUE TO LEAKING COOLANT AT MY INTAKE MANIFOLD. AFTER CONTACTING MY LOCAL FORD DEALER THINKING I …

Engine ProblemsOct 5, 2009

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE DUE TO WEAK THREADING IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. *TR

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria.

Recalls for 2000 Ford Crown Victoria

10 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

15E082000Jun 10, 2015
STEERING

06E056000Invalid Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

00V083000Invalid Date
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

00V200000Invalid Date
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER

00V157002Dec 6, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

00V138000Invalid Date
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

02I003000Invalid Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

03V472000Jun 11, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

00V157001Dec 6, 2000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

00V050000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2000 Ford Crown Victoria β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria has 139 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (27 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

#1: Engine Problems (27 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (18 complaints). #3: Headlight/Taillight Failures (14 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria has 10 crash-related complaints and 11 fire reports out of 139 total NHTSA complaints. 10 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The largest issue: STEERING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Ford Crown Victoria reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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