1995 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 99about this part
- Share
- 40%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 99 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 40% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel is loose, feels like it could come. Air bag light is on, cruise controlnot working correctly. All these things are safety related and should be fixed. I think steering wheel should be repaired free of charge, since it's a major problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10945351, filed 2017-01, 118,000 miles“I saw smoke coming from a cylinder under the brake booster. I then checked under the hood,the smoke simmerd and went out. Just ariving home from work ,I said ill get it checked out tomorow. Two hours later a neighbor knocked at the door, and said your car is on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10126155, filed 2005-06“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Crown Victoria. The vehicle had the same failure as mentioned in recall # 96v135000. In 2003, the vehicle accelerated, but the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The contact shut the vehicle off, and had it towed to the personal mechanic. The mechanic stated that the ball joints were corroded and detached from the sockets. In addition, the pitman arms were not lubricated. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. On april 8, 2007, the vehicle was involved in a crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188027, filed 2007-04, 49,200 miles“Headlight lenses constantly turn yellow and cloudy, power window regulator cables constantly snap, excessive play in steering wheel, horn buttons too small and inconvienient and pop out at times, EGR chamber always clogs every 40k miles and causes stalling condition.”
NHTSA complaint #755809, filed 2001-12“Bearing in the pitman arm of the steering system may become excessively worn allowing the pitman arm to separate from the center link of the steering system without warning. Driver would likely experience loss of steering control of vehicle - as per recall. Two hours after scheduled appointment time for recall service, owner was informed that repairs could not be performed because they had no information on the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #531979, filed 1996-09Related recalls
- 96V135000Jul 18, 1996The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1995–1996, Lincoln Town CAR 1995–1996
Steering: 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 1995 Ford Crown Victoria
35 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology