Severe Issues

2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. This model year has 93 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Engine Problems.

93
Complaints
10
Crashes
4
Fires
8
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
7
Recalls

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Worst 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Problems

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

#1
17
complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
#2
10
complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
Injuries:1
#3
9
complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:1

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Engine Problems17β€”1β€”
Electrical Faults10β€”1β€”
Steering Defects91β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration921β€”
Airbag Malfunctions95β€”β€”
Suspension Failures7β€”β€”β€”
Seat Belt Issues71β€”β€”
Fuel System711β€”
Brake System72β€”β€”
Hydraulic72β€”β€”
Gasoline611β€”
Tire Issues3β€”β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain3β€”β€”β€”
Headlight/Taillight Failures3β€”β€”β€”
Visibility2β€”β€”β€”
Equipment2β€”β€”β€”
Uncategorized Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”
Wheel Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Parking-Brake Issues1β€”β€”β€”
Other1β€”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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. Type a keyword (e.g. β€œtransmission”, β€œstalling”, β€œbrakes”) to filter.

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Showing 93 most recent complaints

Steering DefectsAug 18, 2021

The vehicle drift back-fourth while driving on highway. Excessive play in steering wheel,

Steering DefectsNov 26, 2019

THE STEERING SHAFT IS CREAKING WHEN YOU TURN AND ALOTTA PLAY IN THE STEERING SOUNDS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO SNAP IT HAPPENS IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY WHEN I TURN OR BEAR LEFT OR RIGHT THE PIC THE SHAFT THING ON THE LEFT IS A PICTURE OF THE PART HAPPENS WHEN I'M IN MOTION AND EVEN WHEN …

Electrical FaultsApr 27, 2016

WHEN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT STOPPED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON HIGH THE TURN SIGNALS PERIODICALLY RAPIDLY FLASH. THE AUDIBLE CLICKING OF THE TURN SIGNALS CLICKS FAST AS WELL. THE BULBS ARE NOT BLOWN. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY OR IT DOES HAPPEN.

Engine ProblemsJun 30, 2015

THE INTAKE IS PLASTIC HAS AN CRACK AND LEAK ANTIFREEZE

Engine ProblemsJan 15, 2015

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, I LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OVER, UPON CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD, WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD (WHICH IS PLASTIC) GOT TO HOT WHICH CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK OUT. I ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE WHICH IS WHERE IT HAS SET S…

Engine ProblemsApr 10, 2013

THIS HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WILL SHUT OFF NUMEROUS TIMES, YOU HAVE TO LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN START IT BACK UP, THIS WILL HAPPEN NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE DRIVING IT. ALSO, IF YOU DON'T DRIVE IT FOR 2 DAYS, IT WILL RUN THE BATTERY DEAD. *…

Unintended AccelerationSep 21, 2011

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE CAR ACCELERATED AND I MISSED A PARKED CAR AND WAS ABLE TO STOP. I WAS GOING ABOUT 5MPH AND IT ACCELERATED VERY FAST NOT SURE MPH BUT IT WAS SCARY. I HAPPENED SEPT. 14, 2011. *TR

Steering DefectsJul 30, 2011

WHILE DRIVING CAR ON 7-25-2011 STEERING BEGAN TO WONDER, CONTINUOUS BATTLE. 2001 CROWN VIC PT71, HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS SINCE DATE OF. *TR

Engine ProblemsOct 27, 2010

2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA ON A STEEP HILL BLEW OUT THE #1 SPARK PLUG FROM IT'S CYLINDER. THE EJECTED SPARK PLUG HAD BEEN INSTALLED MORE THAN A YEAR PRIOR, WITH NO PREVIOUS PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER DRIVABLE. *TR

Engine ProblemsJun 15, 2010

I HAVE A 2001 FOCUS ZX3 - 5SP THAT TENDS TO STALL WHEN THE AC IS ON. BUT IT MAY NOT STALL DURING THE "INITIAL" USE PERIOD. WITHOUT WARNING, IT WILL STALL AFTER THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED. MY SERVICE SHOP CHECKED THE COMPUTER CODES FOR A PROBLEM AND NOTHING CAME …

Suspension FailuresMay 14, 2010

I WAS PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. *TR

Electrical FaultsMay 12, 2010

AFTER A RAIN MY 2001 FORD CROWN VIC LEAKED THROUGH THE WIPERS INTO THE GEM CAUSING FAILURES OF MOST ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND UNWANTED ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY. *TR

Airbag MalfunctionsOct 10, 2009

ARE AUTO AIRBAGS WARRENTIED BY THE GOVERNMENT?*TR

Engine ProblemsFeb 6, 2009

2001 FORD HAS AN OIL LEAK ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD FEEL THAT THE LEAK IS NORMAL AND THAT THERE IS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEM. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE OIL LEAK WAS CAUSED BY METAL CHIP DEBRIS OR DAMAGE TO THE SEALING SURFACE THAT OCCURRED DURING …

Tire IssuesSep 22, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE VEHICLE HAS CORDOVAN CENTRON TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF HIS TIRES WAS LOW ON AIR PRESSURE. HE NOTICED THAT THE SIDEWALL WAS CRACKED AND THE STEEL CORD WAS VISIBLE. HE RETURNED TO WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED, ST…

Seat Belt IssuesSep 13, 2008

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETENTION DEVICE WOULD NOT RELEASE RESULTING IN SQUEEZING OF CHILD WRAPPED UP IN SEAT BELT. THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT WITH A KNIFE TO GET CHILD OUT OF SEAT BELT. EVEN WITH THE BUCKLE UNLATCHED. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NECESSARY BUT, CHILD WAS SEVERELY…

Wheel IssuesAug 20, 2008

WE HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS INVOLVING TWO VEHICLES IN WHICH WHEELS HAVE COME OFF OF FORD F-550 VEHICLES DUE TO SHEARED LUG BOLTS. THE WEIGHTS OF ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED AND FALL BELOW THE MANUFACTURERS GVWR. PER A TIRE COMPANY'S RECOMMENDATION, WE HAVE ISSUED …

Fuel SystemJun 19, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WORKED FOR A COMPANY THAT HAD SIX CROWN VICTORIAS AND ONE FORD MUSTANG. THE GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE FUEL TANK FROM THE FILLER PIPE. WHEN HE FILLED THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, FUEL WOULD LEAK OUT…

Unintended AccelerationMar 10, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN OCTOBER OF 2007 AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE; HOWEVE…

Unintended AccelerationMar 1, 2008

THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED BY FORD DEALERSHIP IN OCTOBER OF 2007 BECAUSE OF RECALL. THEY SAID IN DECEMBER THAT I SHOULD HAVE NEW PARTS READY FOR INSTALL ON MY 2001 FORD VAN. THIS IS MARCH OF 2008 AND NO ONE CAN TELL WHEN THIS PART WILL BE REPLACED. I FELL LIKE I HAVE PA…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.

Recalls for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria

7 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 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

01V227001Invalid Date
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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

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

00V270000Invalid Date
AIR BAGS

00V412000Jun 12, 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

2001 Ford Crown Victoria β€” FAQ

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

Is the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has 93 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (17 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

#1: Engine Problems (17 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (10 complaints). #3: Steering Defects (9 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

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

How safe is the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

The 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has 10 crash-related complaints and 4 fire reports out of 93 total NHTSA complaints. 8 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?β–Ύ

The 2001 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.

Check Your Specific 2001 Ford Crown Victoria

Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car β€” accidents, title issues, odometer fraud. Full report just $4.99.