2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. This model year has 44 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Steering Defects.
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Worst 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Fuel System
Gasoline
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| 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.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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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.
Recalls for 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 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.
2009 Ford Crown Victoria — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 44 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Steering Defects (17 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
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?▾
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 5 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 44 total NHTSA complaints. 1 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The largest issue: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?▾
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Steering Defects 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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