2007 Ford Crown Victoria Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has a complaint index of 50, ranking 4th worst out of 7 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 50 complaints, 4 recalls, and steering as the top problem area at 50% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #4 of 7 Crown Victoria years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 50
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Steering
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 1
Top 2007 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering25 (50%)
- Engine12 (24%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (14%)
- Airbags6 (12%)
- Electrical System6 (12%)
- Brakes3 (6%)
- Fuel System3 (6%)
- Structure & Body3 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- HVAC2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering wheel suddenly malfunctions and continues turning during low-speed maneuvers, making the car impossible to steer.
- Steering wheel violently vibrates at highway speeds above 50 mph, sometimes leading to loss of control.
- Power steering fails during deceleration, making sharp turns or u-turns difficult to complete.
- Engine RPM unexpectedly rises while the brake pedal is depressed at a stop, causing unintended acceleration concerns.
- Rear tires have separated or shredded while driving at highway speed, causing loss of steering control.
- Frontal airbags have failed to deploy or only partially deployed during crashes, resulting in serious injuries.
2007 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V704000Nov 5, 2014Steering36,888 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
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 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.
Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
- NHTSA 13V385000Aug 29, 2013Steering355,000 vehicles
Steering
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, 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.
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
- NHTSA 07V183000Apr 26, 2007Brakes630 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Certain 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.
Risk: The brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line connections and the hydraulic control unit and reposition them free of charge. The recallbegan on april 27, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2007 Ford Crown Victoria fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Crown Victoria years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 model has a complaint index of 50 and ranks 4th worst among 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict.
- What is the main problem with the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 25 of 50 complaints (50%), with a median mileage at failure of 111,802 miles.
- Does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Crown Victoria, covering steering shaft issues, ABS brake line connections, and windshield mounting.
- What year Ford Crown Victoria should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, 2005 (complaint index 100) and 2008 (complaint index 83) carry Avoid verdicts, while 2010 and 2011 rate Best.
- How does the 2007 Crown Victoria compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 50 is worse than 2006 (33), 2009 (67 is worse actually), 2010 (17), and 2011 (0), but better than 2005 (100) and 2008 (83).