2007 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 50%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,802miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria, 50% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,802 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“Upper and lower steering shaft excessive wear and rust beyond the point that vehicle can not be safely driven. Sticky steering wheel feel all the way from full left to right turn, back and fourth. Was fixed 2 years ago under recall by Ford and the newly replaced part are corrupted over safe use again.”
NHTSA complaint #11190908, filed 2019-03, 70,000 miles“Steering effort is increasing. The steering column moves and clicks upon acceleration. Steering is increasing getting harder to control. Also have had the roof repainted by Ford while under manufacture warranty due to paint peeling in large sheets of roof, now the front hood has large peeling paint leaving the green coating showing. Ford will not cover now as out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10509218, filed 2013-04, 48,383 miles“Sterring began giving a clunking feeling in wheel when driving straight. More noticeable over bumps. Shop began inspection and found upper intermediate shaft had nearly separated from lower shaft. If shaft had indeed seperated, car would have been uncontrollable. Ford has open recall on the issue, vehicle was inspected for this issue about 2 years ago and said to have no issue at time, but the issue mentioned in the recall has infact occurred. Had to pay to find replacement steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10990502, filed 2017-05, 20,000 miles“Steering wheel became very hard to turn and would not bring itself back to straight position on its own. Also a clicking noise could be heard from the steering column when turning the steering wheel. Ford dealership found that the upper steering shaft had malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #10480750, filed 2012-10, 67,257 milesRelated recalls
- 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
- 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10205037Apr 21, 2016Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
- 10183773Apr 21, 2016For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in…
- 10054924Sep 16, 2014Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column…
- 10054006Oct 2, 2013Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, on some vehicles, causes steering…
Steering: 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
8 complaintsAir bags
6 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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