1999 Ford Crown Victoria Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 13%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 13% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 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.
“I own a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria sedan. I recently discovered, that one of the bolts connecting the upper control arm to the frame, was missing the nut to secure it and it had backed itself out of the mounting bushing. The bolt had backed out about 2.5 inches when I discovered it. This left only one bolt holding the upper control arm to the car's frame. The car has only 24,000 miles on it and was recently purchased used,at a local dealer. The car is in excellent condition, except for the bolt problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039509, filed 2003-09, 24,108 miles“-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“The contact owns a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving at 50 MPH, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ball joint fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10705416, filed 2015-04, 83,000 miles“Dt: the contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 98v322000 concerning the lower ball joints. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. There have been no repairs made to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10145843, filed 2005-12“Intertia fuel cut-off activated after rumble strips and a pothole while on interstate exit ramp. Dealer replaced front disk pads that were mismatched and occasionally caused loss of control during moderately hard braking. Steering wheel makes creaking noise that could/possibly be a sign that air bag circuit may not function reliably if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #702951, filed 1999-02Related 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
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 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology