2002 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,449miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,449 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.
“Bought the car from a fellow friend he advised me that the car has had a issue with the steering where the steering wheel has play to it and its very dangerous when I drive over 50mph im scared I may crash cause the car moves left to right, and the ABS brakes have a problem the brake jump when I hit them idk what to do im low on funds and I want to know if this is a defect these cars are known for steering and brakes defects.....”
NHTSA complaint #10631810, filed 2014-09, 120,898 miles“Power steering started catching and couldn't turn the steering wheel smoothly. Hit a curb with my tire and almost hit another car. Still jamming but I don't have enough money to take it into a dealership. Help!”
NHTSA complaint #10610431, filed 2014-07, 138,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the steering failed and the wheel became tight. The vehicle was repaired by the contact and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10538549, filed 2013-09, 140,000 miles“Steering wheel/column is not parallel to the driver. It is slanted so that your left hand is forward of your righ hand,thereby giving the preception that you are aimed/driving toward the right side of the road. Checked all Crown Victoria's on dealer lot and they had similiar setup and in some vehicles the slant was more than in others. Also, in some vehicels the drivers seat was off-set facing toward the right side of the car. I consider this a safety issue because it could lead one to over steer or over correct due to the mis-preception of where the vehicle is actually being guided. …”
NHTSA complaint #760277, filed 2002-04Steering: 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 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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