1999 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,932miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 7% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,932 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 contact took the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria to the Ford dealership for an unrelated service. The dealership stated that the contact had problems with the bolts in the steering shaft. The technician replaced them. The contact felt that this was a major safety problem. The current and failure mileage were 81,865. The dealer also replaced the right front ball joint when the car was being repaired. The pitman arm was replaced. Update 5/4/07”
NHTSA complaint #10187667, filed 2007-04, 81,865 miles“Anytime I put a half a tank in gas in car it smells bad in truck so when this does happen I look in the truck,there's this foam in the back that's co bed with gas,n the small is bad.I don't let me kids in the gas,ntil its gone..will it catch in 🔥.it happens all the time since I bought the car.help plz”
NHTSA complaint #11102907, filed 2018-06“The contact owns a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when the vehicle lunged from side to side abnormally. A local mechanic diagnosed that there was a steering wheel defect but the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10445229, filed 2012-01, 55,000 miles“The contact stated on two occasions, the vehicle's front tie rods were loose and had to be replaced. The vehicle had an oil change performed at the service dealer on 08/16/04 who noticed the right tie rod was loose. The right tie rod was replaced, and the same incident occurred with the left tie rod two years later. The manufacturer was not contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10165657, filed 2006-08, 40,000 miles“Vehicle makes a squeaky noise when turning corners. Parts have been replaced more than usual. Dealer was notified. *akvehicle has had right and left upper ball joints and control arms replaced. The right front inner tie rod was replaced. The left outer tie rod has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8009076, filed 2002-05Steering: 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 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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