2007 Ford Crown Victoria

Family: Crown Victoria · filed with NHTSA as CROWN VICTORIA

Summary

Of the 50 complaints that name a component, 50% concern Steering (25).
These are complaint counts, not failure rates: they are not divided by how many cars were sold, because no public source reports U.S. sales by model year.
Not enough history to compare this year with the rest of its generation.
4 recalls filed for this model year.
4 federal defect investigations cover this model year.

At a glance

Owner complaints: 50
Recalls: 4
Investigations: 4
NCAP overall: Not rated
Combined MPG: 18
Annual fuel cost: $3,450
Median mileage at complaint: 103,000 mi (n = 37)
Crashes / fires / injuries / deaths: 6 / 1 / 5 / 1

What owners report

Steering

25 complaints · 50% of complaints that name a component · median 118,985 mi (n = 20)

Owner report The lower steering column bearing is coming apart I’ve called numerous dealers for them to tell me it’s not under recall but it’s a known issue and my car has only 130,000 miles

Owner report The contact owns a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the steering column and rack and pinion were replaced. The …

Accelerator & Cruise Control

8 complaints · 16% of complaints that name a component · median 81,243 mi (n = 4)

Owner report TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC STOP SIGN WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AS THE ENGINE RPM'S RACED. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROAD, SHUT OF…

Owner report I CAME TO NORMAL STOP AT 4 WAY STOP SIGN. STARTED ACROSS ROAD AND VEHICLE TO MY LEFT FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY AND I HAD TO PANIC STOP. AS I HIT BRAKES FOR PANIC STOP, ENGINE RPM WENT TO MAX, PULLING CAR FORWARD WHILE I WAS HARD ON BRAKES. I MISSED VIOLATOR BY ONLY INCHES. AS SOON AS I LET OFF BRAKES, ENGINE RPM…

Engine

8 complaints · 16% of complaints that name a component · median 81,243 mi (n = 5)

Owner report THE HEAT SHIELD COVERING THE LEFT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAD CORRODED AROUND THE ATTACHING BOLTS ALLOWING THE SHIELD TO FALL AGAINST THE STEERING SHAFT. I REMOVED THE SHIELD BEFORE IT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE STEERING FUNCTION. *TR

Owner report INTAKE MANIFOLD IS SUBJECT TO EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES. FORD'S CURRENT DESIGN INCLUDES A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WARPING AND MAY CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE IF COOLANT LOOSES PRESSURE DUE TO LEAK. *TT

Across the generation (1998–2011)

To compare years fairly, each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 62.

Model year	All complaints	First three years	Note
1998	122	61
1999	138	62
2000	89	33	not compared
2001	54	35	not compared
2002	60	31	not compared
2003	327	115	most complaints
2004	155	16	not compared
2005	213	28	not compared
2006	53	7	not compared
2007	50	4	not compared
2008	50	9	not compared
2009	44	15	not compared
2010	12	2	not compared
2011	23	12	not compared

Recalls

Whether a recall has been fixed on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

14V704000 · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Filed 2014-11-05 · 36,888 vehicles

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.

13V385000 · STEERING

Filed 2013-08-29 · 355,000 vehicles

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.

07V183000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Filed 2007-04-26 · 630 vehicles

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT AND REAR RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINES MAY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Risk: THE BRAKES MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE CONNECTIONS AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND REPOSITION THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

06V440000 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Filed 2006-11-15 · 422 vehicles

Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY.

Risk: IF THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY RETAINED TO THE VEHICLE, WIND NOISE, SQUEAK/RATTLES AND/OR WATER LEAKS MAY OCCUR. ALSO, LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Federal investigations

Action	Component	Opened	Closed	Recall
PE14021	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	2014-07-07	2014-11-21
EA13004	STEERING:COLUMN	2013-04-26	2013-11-15	13V385000
PE12025	STEERING:COLUMN	2012-09-14	2013-04-26
PE08060	TIRES:VALVE	2008-10-14	2009-04-09

PE14021: Steering Column Shaft Obstruction

EA13004: Loss of Steering Control

PE12025: Loss of Steering Control

PE08060: TIRE VALVE CRACKING

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel cost / yr
Crown Victoria	4.6L 8cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15	23	18	$3450
Crown Victoria	4.6L 8cyl FFV	Automatic 4-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	15	23	18	$3450

Fuel cost is EPA's estimate at the fuel prices of its last update, not today's.

Crash test ratings (NCAP)

Variant	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2007 Ford Crown Victoria 4-DR.	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated
2007 Ford Crown Victoria 4-DR. w/SAB	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated	Not Rated

Service bulletins

Ford issued 23 service bulletins listed against this model year, most often about engine and engine cooling.

A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so one listed here may not be specific to this year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.

Date	Component	Summary
2020-07-13	STRUCTURE	This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi…
2019-09-18	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light fo…
2019-02-07	STRUCTURE	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo…
2019-02-07	STRUCTURE	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo…
2016-09-21	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate …
2016-04-21	STEERING	For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for …
2016-04-21	STRUCTURE	Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
2014-09-16	STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN	FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTOR…
2013-10-02	STEERING:COLUMN	FORD: SWING LINK JOINTS ON LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION, AND COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, ON SOME VEHICLES, CAUSES STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE, LEADING TO STEERING CONTROL LOSS. MODEL 2005…
2012-07-10	ENGINE	FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: IF BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED OR DEAD, VEHICLES/TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE HARD STARTS AND ENGINE IDLE RPM FLUCTUATION AND EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0505, P0506, P2111 AND P2112. *PE

How to read this page

Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more often after news coverage or a recall. That is why this page compares a model year only with other years of the same generation, never with other models.

Each complaint is counted once, even when it names several components; a complaint that names several systems appears under each of them. Owner reports are quoted as filed and have not been verified by NHTSA or by us.

Every model year of this Crown Victoria, including the ones without a page of their own, is listed on the Ford Crown Victoria model page.

Sources

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: complaints, recalls and investigations (bulk files, data as of 2026-10-28).
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program: crash test ratings.
U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov: engines, transmissions and fuel economy.

MotorAlmanac is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA, EPA or any manufacturer. This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection. Before buying a used car, check its VIN for open recalls and have it inspected.