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.
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Worst 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Steering Defects
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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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 17 | β | 1 | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | β | 1 | β | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | 1 | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 9 | 5 | β | β | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | β | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | β | β | |
| Fuel System | 7 | 1 | 1 | β | |
| Brake System | 7 | 2 | β | β | |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 2 | β | β | |
| Gasoline | 6 | 1 | 1 | β | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Equipment | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Other | 1 | β | 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. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
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The vehicle drift back-fourth while driving on highway. Excessive play in steering wheel,
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 β¦
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.
THE INTAKE IS PLASTIC HAS AN CRACK AND LEAK ANTIFREEZE
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 Sβ¦
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. *β¦
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
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
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
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 β¦
I WAS PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. *TR
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
ARE AUTO AIRBAGS WARRENTIED BY THE GOVERNMENT?*TR
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 β¦
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, STβ¦
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 SEVERELYβ¦
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 β¦
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 OUTβ¦
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; HOWEVEβ¦
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 PAβ¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Recalls for 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
7 campaignsNHTSA 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.
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?βΎ
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?βΎ
#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?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?βΎ
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?βΎ
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?βΎ
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.
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