2007 Ford Crown Victoria: common problems and reliability
An average Crown Victoria year.
50 owner complaints, most about steering. 4 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has 50 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and vehicle speed control.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Crown Victoria years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the Crown Victoria?
Across the 15 Crown Victoria model years we track, complaint volume runs from 12 (2010) to 316 (1997). With 50 complaints, the 2007 Crown Victoria sits below the model's median of 137.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Crown Victoria
steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Campaign 14V704000Ford 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 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
steering
Campaign 13V385000Ford 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, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
visibility:windshield
Campaign 06V440000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 07V183000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT AND REAR RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINES MAY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
What owners say across generations
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment based on its reputation for durability, simplicity, and value.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Crown Victoria. See the full Crown Victoria owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Crown Victoria listings typically run $6,798–$10,340 across 1997 to 2011 model years.
Other Crown Victoria model years
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