1993 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 8% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving front passenger side tie rod snapped. Consumer lost steering control. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed to dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10048230, filed 2003-11, 123,000 miles“Left tie rod end fell apart, socket from ball. Extreme wear from lack of lubrication. No lube fitting engineered into part. Total loss of car control. How many cars are out there with this problem undiscovered? Dealer failed to compensate for cost or replacement for this mis-engineered or mis-manufactured part.”
NHTSA complaint #713546, filed 1999-10“Ball joints & tie rod ends would make groaning noises in the front end. Its an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealer & nothing found. Took to another garage & mechanic noticed tie rod end was shot, and that ball joints were rusty & pitted. Therefore, vehicle was making noises when being driven.”
NHTSA complaint #835503, filed 1999-05“When attempting to turn the vehicle off the key would not come out of the ignition due to the actuator within the steering which went bad. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the parts on two occasions parts number f2dz3e723a and fodz3e715a.”
NHTSA complaint #829257, filed 1998-10“While the key is in the ignition and the vehicle in park postion and the emergency parking brake is activated, heard a popping noise. The vehicle rolled over, causing major injuries and loss of the vehicle. Cause unknown. Please provide details.”
NHTSA complaint #829088, filed 1998-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 12 | 52% |
| 2010 | 7 | 58% |
| 2009 | 17 | 39% |
| 2008 | 25 | 50% |
| 2007 | 25 | 50% |
| 2006 | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 | 36 | 19% |
| 2004 | 19 | 14% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 37 | 13% |
| 1995 | 99 | 40% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1993 | 14 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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