2000 Ford Crown Victoria Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,506miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,506 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.
“My wife was on her way home from work and she called me saying that something was wrong with the car. She said it was swaying back and forth on the highway and was very difficult to drive. She made it home and pulled into the drive way. When she turned the steering wheel strait the front driver side of the car hit the ground. When I got home I looked at it and seen that the lower ball joint had come out of the socket. I looked up my vehicle online and seen that I wasn't the only one with this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487380, filed 2012-12, 88,317 miles“The right rear (passenger side) of the vehicle body continues to raise up higher than the left side. It is now about 5 inches higher. Have noticed this on other crown vic cars in metro area. Suspect a weak or broken spring.”
NHTSA complaint #10547873, filed 2013-10, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a loud bang. The vehicle was pulled over and upon examination he noticed that the front passenger side tire was slanted inward toward the vehicle. In addition, the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 146,013.”
NHTSA complaint #10359637, filed 2010-10, 146,013 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH and attempting a turn, the passenger's side lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and stated that it was due to the bolt joint not getting enough grease since it was not equipped with a grease fitting. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10567853, filed 2014-03, 150,000 miles“While driving at various times electrical problems occur, headlights will go out along with instrument panel. Sometimes the fan on will come on and will cut off even when it is off. When temp is cold heater blows cold air. Hot outside heats works. Ac works fine in both climates. Drivers side window will not come down in certain temperatures. Heads have low visibility and lens cover gets moisture inside. You have to drive at night with high beams to try and see at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11085086, filed 2018-04Suspension: 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 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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