Ford Crown Victoria Recalls (2010-2011)
The Ford Crown Victoria has been the subject of 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2011 model years. They cluster mostly around the steering.
The Ford Crown Victoria scores 41 out of 100 (grade C), a roughly average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 0% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 2 campaigns span 2 model years of the Ford Crown Victoria. The single largest affected 355,000 vehicles, over steering. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Crown Victoria problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Ford Crown Victoria may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Ford Crown Victoria recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Recalls by model year
2011 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, involving the steering.
Every Ford Crown Victoria recall in detail
Steering
- Affected years
- 2010-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
- Vehicles in this recall
- 36,888
- Reported
- Nov 5, 2014
- Owners notified
- Nov 19, 2014
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
NHTSA campaign number 14V704000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2010-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
- Vehicles in this recall
- 355,000
- Reported
- Aug 29, 2013
- Owners notified
- Oct 23, 2013
Defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
NHTSA campaign number 13V385000.
Common questions about Ford Crown Victoria recalls
- Does the Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on record for the Ford Crown Victoria across the 2010 to 2011 model years. The most common areas are the steering.
- How many times has the Ford Crown Victoria been recalled?
- The Ford Crown Victoria has 2 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2011 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Ford Crown Victoria recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the steering, affecting 355,000 vehicles. If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Which Ford Crown Victoria model year has the most recalls?
- The 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Ford Crown Victoria has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.