1998 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 6% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“I was a professional mechanic and went to school for it also with over ten years experience in the field ! This is the story I decided to replace upper and lower ball joints and outer tie rod ends with upper control arm bushings and wheel bearing hub assembly's all at the same time to avoid a vehicle breakdown like what just happened ! The car had about 54000 miles on it when I did this with me knowing these parts were about to go out due to wear before 75000 miles at the latest from experience on average ! But this is the complaint and concern ! …”
NHTSA complaint #10683532, filed 2015-02, 84,000 miles“I have a 1998 Crown Victoria with 40,000 miles. My front end was making a noise, so I took it into the dealer. I was told that both of my front control arms need to be replaced. Campaign # 98v322000 dec-15-1998 recall addresses this problem. The dealer states my car is not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10003498, filed 2003-01, 40,000 miles“Two authorized Ford dealers misdiagnosed/failed to diagnose until after Ford's basic bumper to bumper (3/36) warranty expired. Ford motor company told me it was a dealer problem and further told me it was covered under the extended warranty but that has a $50 debt. This tie rod issue seems to be a problem with these vehicles*ak.”
NHTSA complaint #740445, filed 2001-02“The contact stated while driving 5 MPH in a parking lot the vehicle made a loud noise and dropped causing the vehicle to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the front left tie rod fractured. The repair shop replaced the tie rod. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer has been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10161037, filed 2006-06, 80,000 milesSteering: 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 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
29 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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