1997 Ford Crown Victoria Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 220,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 3% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 220,000 miles.
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.
“The three bolts holding the steering gear box to the frame failed due to corrosion allowing the unit to become separated from the frame leading to a loss of steering control.”
NHTSA complaint #10595037, filed 2014-05, 260,000 miles“Noticeable deterioration rust through of right front passenger side frame rail assembly forward of the shock tower and spring assembly. *2 part frame rail, outside assembly no apparent deterioration but passenger side inner assembly hidden by plastic cover has severe rust and some areas complete through.”
NHTSA complaint #10175029, filed 2006-12, 220,000 miles“The water township police department has 30 additional complaints on the same type of vehicle, and will send additional documents regarding other complaints. .”
NHTSA complaint #833396, filed 1999-01Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 22 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
84 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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