1994 Ford Crown Victoria Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 14%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 14% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,700 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the front suspension detached at the ball joint. The failure caused the brake dust cover to puncture the tire. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The ball joint was replaced along with the brake dust cover. The contact stated that the failure recurred on the passenger's side of the vehicle while driving at approximately 10 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320144, filed 2020-04, 140,000 miles“The contact stated while attempting to make a right turn, the lower ball joint on the front passenger side made a rattling noise. The contact recognized the noise from having the driver side lower ball joint replaced last year during regular maintenance. The vehicle has not been inspected. Updated 3/3/2006 - while making a right turn the right front tire exploded due to a break in the lower front control arm and ball joint.”
NHTSA complaint #10148980, filed 2006-01, 133,700 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were very noisy while driving 20 MPH. He suggested that they may be rusty due to the high pitch noise he hears throughout the vehicle. The contact inspected the ball joints and stated that they appeared to be damaged. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer or mechanic. Through online research, he found NHTSA campaign id number 98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10275484, filed 2009-07, 40,000 miles“Vehicle wanders all over the road. Took vehicle to mechanic, and had vehicle aligned, but problem still exists. Consumer took vehicle to Ford. Ford adjusted steering box, and stated that replacing gear box may not correct the problem. The dealer lowered the tire pressure as a possible solution for the steering problem. The pitman arm and idler arm had been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8007743, filed 2002-04“A squeaking noise was heard while applying the brakes. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably while driving. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that passenger 's side upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10092863, filed 2004-09Related recalls
- 98V322000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999, Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999
- 95V194000Oct 11, 1995The bolts that attach the front upper control arms to the frame mounting brackets can loosen and fracture at one of the bolt holes causing substantial…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1993–1994
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 27 | 11% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 | 18 | 13% |
| 1998 | 18 | 15% |
| 1997 | 45 | 16% |
| 1996 | 51 | 18% |
| 1995 | 35 | 14% |
| 1994 | 26 | 14% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 13 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
28 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology