2007 Ford Crown Victoria Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 178,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 12% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 178,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“On7/30/18 I was exiting a park lot taking a right turn at approximately 5 to 10 MPH as I attempted to steer straight my steering wheel became freewheeling as I was not able to correct its direction , I hit a curb . At this point I felt and heard a loud bang , which turned out to be the airbag deploying . I received several lacerations and contusions almond with a head injury /concussion . After I had vehicle towed to Ford dealer ship did I become aware that there had bad a recall on the steering shaft and bearing failure . At no time did I ever receive any correspondence indicating a recall . …”
NHTSA complaint #11118667, filed 2018-08, 178,000 miles“The contact owned a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving approximately 15 MPH and making a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned and continued to turn. The driver was unable to steer the vehicle and crashed into a curb, which caused the driver side air bag to deploy. The driver sustained head, face, neck, and back injuries along with arm burns that were caused by the air bag deployment. Medical treatment was required. A police report was not filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11115394, filed 2018-08, 168,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. While making a right turn at approximately 20 MPH, the passenger side of the vehicle t-boned by another vehicle, that ran a stop sign. The driver side air bag partially deployed. The contact sustained a fractured rib, bruised lungs, and contusions on the head. The passenger seated in the rear was fatally injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 252,000. Updated 8/28/14 the consumer stated the air bag caught fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617590, filed 2014-07, 252,000 miles“Air bag light stays on. There be smoke coming from the steering wheel when driving sometime. And the air bag light sometimes flash on and off but now it's just on and not going off”
NHTSA complaint #11192894, filed 2019-04Related service bulletins
- 10022230Dec 1, 2006Air bag indicator light illuminated.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 16 | 5% |
| 1991 | 11 | 20% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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