2010 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles, 10 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. The part named most often is steering, with 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 135,000 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 21 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the pinion shaft and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering7 58%
- Air bags1 8.3%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Electrical system1 8.3%
- Exterior lighting1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
- Wheels1 8.3%
Example complaints
Steering: “My vehicle has the same issue that is reported under the recall list as far as steering it is popping and actually getting stuck when turning, the gas pedal vibrates while turning and the dealer said it was recalled but not my for my VIN after I took it to them.”
NHTSA complaint #11240360, filed 2019-07, 153,000 milesAir bags: “The contact owns a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving about 40 MPH, the steering wheel ceased and he lost control of the vehicle colliding with the concrete barrier wall as the vehicle spun around, going in reverse and colliding with the barrier wall again, coming to a stop. The contact stated that the front and rear of the vehicle was damaged. All kinds of warning lights illuminated and flickered on the instrumental panel. Only the front passenger's air bag deployed. A police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11307791, filed 2020-02, 226,000 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated on several occasions while braking from approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle vibrated excessively and jump. The dealer advised that the warranty was expired and the vehicle would need diagnostic testing at his expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10342913, filed 2010-07, 7,000 milesElectrical system: “The headlight sockets are melting, causing the bulbs to blow out. We have replaced approximately 6 sockets, mostly on the drivers side, and multiple bulbs. Mhq says this is common. Should there be a recall? Should Ford be fixing this?”
NHTSA complaint #10503714, filed 2013-03, 50,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 167,347 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Victoria · sedan RWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2010 Ford Crown Victoria version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Victoria FFV RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Steering › Rack and pinion › Pinion shaftCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August…
- 13V385000Aug 29, 2013SteeringCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 2005–2011, Mercury Grand Marquis 2005–2011, Lincoln Town CAR 2005–2011
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut…
Recall details for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 21 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown, Body and structure. Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code…
- 10254138Apr 24, 2024Equipment. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should…
- 10166447Sep 18, 2019Engine, Electrical system. This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working…
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash…
- 10160931May 10, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the…
- 10137113Mar 30, 2018Equipment. Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended…
- 10140323Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad…
- 10138524Jan 10, 2018Equipment. The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB…
- 10205037Apr 21, 2016Steering, Body and structure. Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
Other model years of the Ford Crown Victoria
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23 | 54,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 12 | 135,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 44 | 71,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2008 | 50 | 100,500 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 50 | 103,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 53 | 107,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 193 | 80,086 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 138 | 92,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 249 | 100,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 58 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 53 | 80,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 85 | 91,158 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 134 | 80,048 | 5 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 119 | 88,772 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 288 | 86,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 276 | 103,582 | 9 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 250 | 97,504 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 192 | 111,500 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 182 | 118,356 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 310 | 101,750 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 55 | 89,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 43 | — | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 72 | 90,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 42 | 63,450 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 41 | 99,477 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 27 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 21 | 77,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Crown Victoria model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 7 complaints (58% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (Crown Victoria FFV, 4.6L 8-cyl · flex-fuel) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria reported?
Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 135,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 167,347 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.