2009 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,200 miles. 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.
“Hello, my blend door actuator stopped working,this is an electrical component that will switch the air conditioning to heat and back again the problem is when it is cold outside the windshield wont defrost properly and I cant see /or warm and humid/raining the car will fog up on the inside and I have the same issue. Very common problem that Ford knows about...check youtube Crown Victoria blend door.”
NHTSA complaint #10970318, filed 2017-04, 135,000 miles“The vehicle was parked, locked and unattended in a parking lot. Surveillance video shows flashes coming from underneath the hood fairly centrally located where it hinges with the vehicle. The flashes begin slow, then resume more intensely before the vehicle catches fire. The fire consumes all rubber/plastics in the engine compartment and continues to the passenger compartment. The vehicle is a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10764216, filed 2015-09, 77,400 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving various speeds, the horn was depressed and failed to function. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10926421, filed 2016-11, 71,000 miles“2004 Ford crown vic police interceptor. Consumer writes in regards to several problems experienced with vehicle. The consumer stated shifting out of park was difficult, the brakes seemed squishy, the right front passenger window, the lights on the dashboard/speedometer were inoperable, and the water pump needed to be replaced. The turn signals, tail lights and brake lights were inoperable. Exhaust fumes entered the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11029821, filed 2018-03“The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor(na). While starting the vehicle, the contact turned on the vent and white toxic flakes escaped from it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer agreed to cover 50% of the repair costs and the vehicle was repaired. The failure occurred again. The contact referenced TSB 09-21-6. The contact called the manufacturer who agreed to pay 50% of the repair costs again. The vehicle had not been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376394, filed 2011-01, 43,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 17% |
| 2003 | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 12% |
| 1992 | 52 | 17% |
| 1991 | 10 | 18% |
| 1990 | 10 | 23% |
| 1989 | 24 | 33% |
| 1988 | 18 | 43% |
| 1987 | 14 | 34% |
| 1986 | 14 | 52% |
| 1985 | 10 | 48% |
| 1984 | 5 | 83% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
17 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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