2009 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Shopping for a used 2009 Ford Crown Victoria? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 44 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Steering Defects the most reported area.
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This 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 44 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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2009 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2009 Ford Crown Victoria Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 44 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Steering Defects. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Crown Victoria
- Model year
- 2009
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 44
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Steering Defects
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 24
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2009 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Steering Defects
Fuel System
Gasoline
Complaint patterns center on Steering Defects, Fuel System, Gasoline. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
Inspection Focus
- Inspect steering components for play, leaks, or unusual noises.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for fuel system and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect steering components for play, leaks, or unusual noises.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for fuel system and transmission repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
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Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 44 consumer complaints for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, the most frequently reported issues involve steering defects and fuel system problems. There are also notable complaints related to the transmission/drivetrain and electrical faults. However, with low confidence and a small sample size, these patterns should be interpreted cautiously.
- Steering defects account for the largest share of complaints (17 out of 44).
- Fuel system and gasoline-related complaints together total 11, indicating a potential area of concern.
- Transmission/drivetrain issues are reported in 7 complaints, and electrical faults in 5.
- Steering Defects
- Fuel System / Gasoline
- Transmission / Drivetrain
Full breakdown
All 2009 Ford Crown Victoria complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware that the lower steering column bearing was detaching. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a visual inspection of the vehicle …
Lower intermediate steering shaft and upper intermediate steering shaft universal joints are binding, causing very unpredictable steering and the upper intermediate steering shaft to begin separating from the steering column. This is covered under recalls 13S08/13R01. The vehicl…
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel tank straps had fractured, causing the fuel tank to …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER BERLIN CITY FORD LOCATED AT …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V385000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP…
FORD HAD A RECALL, 13S08, FOR THE STEERING ON THESE CARS. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 08?06/2019 AND IMMEDIATELY CHECKED YOUR SITE FOR RECALLS. THERE IS THIS RECALL AND IT WAS NOT COMPLETED. NEW JERSEY OWNED THIS CAR BEFORE ME AND MUST NOT HAVE TAKEN IT IN. I CALLED FORD AND WAS…
THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT MOVE IN DRIVE. SETS AND IDLES. GIVE IT SOME GAS. WILL NOT MOVE. GOING TO COST $1200 TO REBUILD IT
I HAD JUST GOTTEN HOME FROM WORK. I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND WENT TO GO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED LIKE IT WAS STUCK OR CAUGHT ON SOMETHING SO I TRIED TO TURN IT IT THE OTHER WAY TO SEE IF I COULDN'T GET IT TO LOOSEN UP AND WHEN I HAD TURNED I…
STERRING BEGAN GIVING A CLUNKING FEELING IN WHEEL WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT I NOTICE 4 DAYS AGO. MORE NOTICEABLE OVER BUMPS... I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TIRES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AND ATTEMPT TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND VEHICLE KEEP GOING STRAIGHT AND STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT TURNING ALSO C…
2004 FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INTERCEPTOR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED SHIFTING OUT OF PARK WAS DIFFICULT, THE BRAKES SEEMED SQUISHY, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW, THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD/SPEEDOMETER WER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SHAFT INSIDE THE STEERING WELL SEPARATED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHING INTO A CURB. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHIC…
LEALKING FUEL FROM THE QUICK DICONNECT ON THE RETURN FULE LINE. THAT IS CAUSING A DRIING BY THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE AND A GASOLINE SMELL AROUND THE VEHICLE
HELLO, MY BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING,THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT WILL SWITCH THE AIR CONDITIONING TO HEAT AND BACK AGAIN THE PROBLEM IS WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE THE WINDSHIELD WONT DEFROST PROPERLY AND I CANT SEE /OR WARM AND HUMID/RAINING THE CAR WILL FOG UP ON …
THE VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN INSIDE THE CAR IS MADE OF TWO PIECES OF METAL THAT ATTACHED THE TOP WITH THE BOTTOM BUT IT HAS NO LOCKING TO PREVENT FROM COMING OFF WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING THE VIBRATIONS OF THE ROAD AND SUSPENSION WITH THE TIME CAUSES TO LOOSE AND YOU LOOSE CONTROL OF T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE STRAIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING ABILITY SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE AND THEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED T…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HORN WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEAT SHIELD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAIL…
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, LOCKED AND UNATTENDED IN A PARKING LOT. SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS FLASHES COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD FAIRLY CENTRALLY LOCATED WHERE IT HINGES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FLASHES BEGIN SLOW, THEN RESUME MORE INTENSELY BEFORE THE VEHICLE CATCHES FIRE. THE F…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE…
MAR 25TH 2013, MY BROTHER WAS COMING BACK TO HOME, SUDDENLY CAR SPIN/SCATTERED HIT TO TREE AND ELECTRIC POLE, MAR 2014, I RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL # 13S08/NHTSA LETTER FROM FORD COMPANY STEERING COLUMN SHAFT PROBLEM. WE CONTACT TO FORD COMPANY ON MARCH 18,2014 REGARDING THE ABOVE …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria.
Safety recalls
2009 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
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Questions
2009 Ford Crown Victoria buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 44 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?▾
#1: Steering Defects (17 complaints). #2: Fuel System (11 complaints). #3: Gasoline (11 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 44 total complaints. 1 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. A major recall area is STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?▾
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Steering Defects during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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