2011 Ford Crown Victoria Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 223miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 17% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 223 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.
“My police department issued me a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria around september of 2011. Ever since, I have spent countless hours adjusting the seat in an attempt to keep my mid-lower back from hurting. I learned that there is a metal bar installed in the seat causing the issues. Once the bar is adjusted, the seats aren't as bad. I also have had a great amount of trouble with neck pain. I have since had to see a doctor about this. The head rests that are in the vehicle are causing my head to be pushed forward and straining the muscles in my neck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466919, filed 2012-07, 12,000 miles“I am a detective with the belleville police department, nj. We are having an ongoing problem with the Ford Crown Victoria 2011 police intertceptor with manual seats. All our officers are reporting lower back pain due to a lower back bolster built in as part of the seat. This bolster is not adjustable. Upon bringing this problem to our local fleet dealer, we were advised that it was the design of the seat, and that even if we wanted to replace these seats with the six way power seat for the same year we were advised that Ford and our insurance carrier would not allow it due to safety reasons. …”
NHTSA complaint #10454798, filed 2012-04, 223 miles“Rental 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle seating the consumer stated none of the seats had any lumbar support, there was no leg room and there was also inadequate headrest support in case of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10400349, filed 2011-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 17% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 8% |
| 1993 | 14 | 8% |
| 1992 | 16 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
12 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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