2001 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 187,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 187,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 steering shaft is creaking when you turn and alotta play in the steering sounds like it's about to snap it happens in the city and highway when I turn or bear left or right the pic the shaft thing on the left is a picture of the part happens when I'm in motion and even when I'm stationary and I turn the steering wheel has not caused a wreck yet but feels like it would if that part brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11282577, filed 2019-11, 194,000 miles“The steering wheel wanders from left to right while driving on the highway. Driver took vehicle to the dealership,but mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. Driver had an accident last month due to this problem. But he was able to control the vehicle to safety, there were no physical injuries nor fatalities to report.”
NHTSA complaint #10044131, filed 2003-10“The brake booster failed causing squeaking noise when the pedal is applied, the connection had come loose on the right rear wheel causing the ABS and traction control lights to illuminate. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560934, filed 2001-04“Drivebelt comes off when going through standing water causing loss of steering and engine overheating. Pulley system does not hold belt on. No injuries or fatalities.”
NHTSA complaint #761322, filed 2002-04“When consumer drives at speeds above 45 MPH, the steering wheel will start to shake. Also, steering feels loose. The arbitration board ruled that Ford should buy back the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #892934, filed 2001-07Steering: 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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