2011 Ford Crown Victoria problems

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Steering · NJ

Ford is refusing to honor the 14S25 Recall. The recall was completed XXX9. The part appears to be the same and research supports this. How does replacing the same faulty part solve the problem? How is that considered a repair? "On your vehicle, it may be possible that the upper intermediate steering shaft was serviced incorrectly during previous repairs for Safety Recall 13S08 or Regional Program 13R01." - I take it as the recall was serviced incorrectly since one can be mistaken it wasn't serviced at all. Regardless, this is a safety issue and it is unacceptable it is being ignored considering no improvements were made to the design. What difference does it make replacing the part with another faulty part two years after manufacture when now the car is 15 years old? The part is certainly in worse condition now and I fear the safety of highway travel going forward. Ford doesn't seem to have any compassion. Please let me know if you would like photos to be sent in. I am willing to provide images of the corroded part that can fail anytime soon. the federal safety agency Bulletin: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TN · crash

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Filed Apr 28, 2023 · Steering · MI

I learned of recall on some models of crown victoria police interceptor. I own 3 such vehicles. Two were identified for recall, the third a 2011 however was not. This car has signs of steering issues very hard to turn the wheel at times. There is rust on the lower intermediate steering shaft and at the u joints of the shaft. When I took the other vehicles in for recall servicing I provided the vin # for the 2011 and was informed that there was no recall for it. I am hoping that the recall can be expanded to include this vehicle which is showing some signs of steering shaft issues.

Filed Apr 28, 2023 · Steering · MA

Vehicle is exhibiting stiff steering issues associated with steering column. Mechanic determined steering shaft requires replacement. This vehicle was already involved in a steering column recall several years ago however the problem appears to have returned.

Filed Aug 6, 2021 · Steering · 160,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel started clicking and making an abnormal popping sound. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V704000 (Steering) or 13V385000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2021 · Steering · 82,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 60 MPH, the front end would vibrate and a clunking noise was present coming from the steering column. Eventually the steering column would not lock after parking the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lower steering shaft bearing was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer rye ford located at 1151 boston post rd, rye, ny 10580 and the manufacturer were notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v385000 (steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Visibility · 74,000 miles · NY

Lower rear window defroster tab disconnects from glass, and does not stay permanently attached.

Filed Apr 30, 2020 · Steering · MA

My steering I super had to turn the wheel when parked as well as driving. It is because of the steering shaft is rusted out and very dangerous to drive .I just found out that ford had a recall on this issue but I never received a notice about it

Filed May 20, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 207,000 miles · AZ

There is a recall on my car,the rite front wheel is making poping sounds.

Filed Jun 2, 2018 · Engine · 149,354 miles · MD

The engine just ejected the #7 spark plug while driving straight on city, public roads and caused the car to dangerously and suddenly slow down. The car just behind me had to maneuver to avoid me.