2004 Ford Crown Victoria Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 4% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,450 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.
“I was driving and all the sudden I start hearing this real loud noise coming from passenger rear and all my brake lights ABS lights and traction lights came on . Well I was told it was wheel seals come to gind out there is a bit grove out of shaft wherr bearing rides. And shaft is very week”
NHTSA complaint #11119733, filed 2018-08, 200,000 miles“I am in charge of a police department fleet in warrick county indiana, we have had three 2004 Ford Crown Victoria's (police interceptors) develop axle problems in the last six months. It seems as if these axles are wearing out prematurely, I have had to replace the axles on cars with 40000, this is unheard of in a police car. The problem seems to start with a noise coming from the rear of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10164546, filed 2006-08, 72,000 miles“Routinely when driving my 2004 Ford crown victory (used as a hackney carriage) automobile exhibits violent, potentially deadly behavior. The loses its operational ability and driving conditions. The latest near-accident situation unfolded as follows: while driving on the highway at a speed of 50 MPH the automobile jumped (swerved) from the left lane to the right lane without me having moved the steering wheel. When I retained control of the vehicle and attempted to slow down, the car did not respond, but proceeded to jerk forward at a decreasing speed and vibrate feverishly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149398, filed 2006-02, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020077Jul 19, 2006Catalytic converter brick rattle or buzzing noise.
- 10014100Jan 1, 2006Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10011163Aug 23, 2004Transmission won't shift into overdrive-4r70w-police package.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 11% |
| 1993 | 43 | 24% |
| 1992 | 33 | 11% |
| 1991 | 6 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
81 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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