Ford Crown Victoria years to avoid
More than twice the Crown Victoria's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Crown Victoria years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Crown Victoria complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Crown Victoria problems
All model years combined.
- Engine421
- Steering411
- Lights384
- Brakes315
- Suspension297
- Electrical269
- Acceleration249
- Fuel system245
- Transmission223
- Airbags116
- Visibility115
- Body95
Most reported problems on the Ford Crown Victoria
Ford Crown Victoria problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 87 | 24 | Steering | 54,000 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 82 | 12 | Steering | 140,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 79 | 44 | Steering | 71,000 | 2 | 5 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 68 | 50 | Steering | 100,500 | 3 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 71 | 50 | Steering | 103,000 | 4 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | 72 | 53 | Steering | 107,000 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2005 | 25 | 193 | Lights | 80,171 | 5 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 40 | 138 | Lights | 92,000 | 2 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 16 | 249 | Lights | 100,000 | 5 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 69 | 58 | Electrical | 50,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2001 | 68 | 53 | Engine | 80,000 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2000 | - | 84 | Engine | 94,000 | 7 | 6 | |
| 1999 | - | 133 | Engine | 80,584 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1998 | - | 119 | Engine | 89,000 | 7 | 3 | |
| 1997 | - | 288 | Engine | 86,000 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1996 | - | 276 | Engine | 103,582 | 9 | 13 | |
| 1995 | - | 250 | Steering | 98,007 | 8 | 15 | |
| 1994 | - | 192 | Acceleration | 112,000 | 6 | 20 | |
| 1993 | - | 182 | Transmission | 121,911 | 7 | 14 | |
| 1992 | - | 309 | Brakes | 103,500 | 7 | 18 | |
| 1991 | - | 55 | Airbags | 3 | 8 | ||
| 1990 | - | 43 | Electrical | 2 | 7 |
Recalls 38
Questions about the Ford Crown Victoria
What years of the Ford Crown Victoria should you avoid?
2003, 2004 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Ford Crown Victoria's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 249, mostly about lights and wheels.
What is the best year for a used Ford Crown Victoria?
2011, 2009 and 2007 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (24, 44 and 50).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Crown Victoria?
Engine, with 421 complaints across all years, followed by steering (411) and lights (384).
How many recalls does the Ford Crown Victoria have?
38 recalls between 1990 and 2011. The 1996 model year has the most, with 9.
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