2006 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Steering2740.3%
- Driver assistance913.4%
- Airbags710.4%
- Electrical46.0%
- Suspension46.0%
- Brakes46.0%
- Engine34.5%
- Body & structure34.5%
- Exterior lighting23.0%
- Powertrain (other)23.0%
- Transmission11.5%
- Visibility11.5%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (D), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle while blocking oncoming traffic. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse (R) a second time and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reversed, but the failure recurred, and the vehicle struck the rear of the unoccupied vehicle, pushing it into another parked and unoccupied vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. No injuries were reported. No Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then driven to AAMCO Transmissions, where the failure was confirmed, but the cause of the failure was not determined upon inspection. The contact was provided an estimate to disassemble the transmission but declined. The vehicle was driven a mile away and towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was potentially related to the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and the contact was referred to AAMCO Transmissions for additional assistance. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 108,460.
I HAD THIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL IN 2014 AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALER REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN WAS WITHIN LIMITS NOT TO COMPLETE THE SECOND HALF OF RECALL 13S08 BUT A FEW WEEKS AGO MY STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED WITH NO WARNING AND I CAME TO A REST IN AN INTERSECTION. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE SEPARATION OF STEERING. I DID NOT PUT A CLAIM INTO INSURANCE AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ANY OTHER VEHICLE SO THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED UNTIL AFTER THE FAILURE. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY WERE NO HELP AS WELL AS THE DEALER WHO DID THE RECALL IN 2014. THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL WAS DONE WITHIN THE PERIMETERS OF THE PROCESS AND THAT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. I NOW HAVE SPENT OVER $1500 ON REPAIRS AND STILL IS NOT CORRECT AND I AM WORRIED ABOUT IT HAPPENING AGAIN. I THINK THAT THE SECOND PART OF THE RECALL SHOULD BE MANDATORY WITH THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE COLUMN FROM SLIPPING OUT. JUST PRIOR TO THE STEERING COLUMN BREAKING JUST BEFORE I TURNED THERE WAS A SLIGHT BINDING AND THEN IT SEPARATED. OTHER THAN THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING. I GOT THE RECALL DONE AS SOON AS I GOT THE LETTER IN THE MAIL AND I THINK FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS REPAIR AS WELL AS ALL THE CROWN VICTORIAS ON THE ROAD. THANK YOU.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (D), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle while blocking oncoming traffic. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse (R) a second time and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reversed, but the failure recurred, and the vehicle struck the rear of the unoccupied vehicle, pushing it into another parked and unoccupied vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. No injuries were reported. No Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then driven to AAMCO Transmissions, where the failure was confirmed, but the cause of the failure was not determined upon inspection. The contact was provided an estimate to disassemble the transmission but declined. The vehicle was driven a mile away and towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was potentially related to the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and the contact was referred to AAMCO Transmissions for additional assistance. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 108,460.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REVVED UP TO 5,000 RPMS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WHEELS SPUN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS HELD BY THE DEALER FOR THREE MONTHS AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED THE FAILURE WAS BY PLACING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND CONTINUOUSLY ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE CAR DEALERSHIP DIDN'T TELL US THAT THIS CAR HAVE NO AIR BAG AND ALSO NOTHING WAS CHECKING OR CHANGE ON THE CAR. WE PAID FOR THE CAR AT 2700 AND THE ELECTRIC AND THE RADIATOR ARE BAD AND ALSO THE AC UNIT IS BAD THEY DON'T HAVE NO ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND MUCH MORE WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT NO MORE YOU ALREADY PUT 5,000 PLUS $2,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BECAME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ALSO INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS STILL AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 352,000.
THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME (SEAT BELT RECEPTOR/RE-TRACTOR) THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES & LIGHTS STOP WORKING UPON START UP OR WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
IN 2006 MY HUSBAND WAS A DEPUTY SHERIFF I'M MT.HE WAS DRIVING A 2006 CROWN VICTORIA WITH APPROX 3000 MILES. HE WAS HEADING TO AN ASSISTANCE CALL ON THE INTERSTATE AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE GOOD THAT DAY AND NO ABNORMALITIES IN THE ROAD. I HIRED A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TO INVESTIGATE SOME ISSUES. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED HE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION THROUGH A FENCE AND THEN WRAPPED AROUND A METAL SIGN POLE. CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THIS VEHICLE. ALL WINDOWS BUSTED OUT RADIATOR CAME THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. TIRES WERE NOT NOTED TO BE DEFECTED BUT I DUE QUESTION A TIE ROD. AND AT THE TIME THE INVESTIGATOR DID RUN A RECALL CHECK AND NOTHING NOTED AT THAT TIME. HIS REPORT DID STATE THERE WAS DEFORMITY NOTED IN THE STERING COLUM. IN WHICH I HAVE NOW NOTICED THAT THERE HAS BEEN SOME ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COLUM. AND THIS AAND THIS ACCIDENT DID RESULT IN HIS FATALITY.....UPDATED 12/05/16 *BF
INSPECTION FOUND DISLOCATED BUSHING. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE CAR DEALERSHIP DIDN'T TELL US THAT THIS CAR HAVE NO AIR BAG AND ALSO NOTHING WAS CHECKING OR CHANGE ON THE CAR. WE PAID FOR THE CAR AT 2700 AND THE ELECTRIC AND THE RADIATOR ARE BAD AND ALSO THE AC UNIT IS BAD THEY DON'T HAVE NO ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND MUCH MORE WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT NO MORE YOU ALREADY PUT 5,000 PLUS $2,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE SHE OR HER SISTER WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TRAVELLED TO THE FLOORBOARD AS THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. IN ADDITION WHEN HER SISTER WAS DRIVING, SHE WOULD REMAIN HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL UNTIL THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WEBB FORD: 2150 OGDEN AVE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 (630) 598-4700, WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY FURTHERED ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE CAR DEALERSHIP DIDN'T TELL US THAT THIS CAR HAVE NO AIR BAG AND ALSO NOTHING WAS CHECKING OR CHANGE ON THE CAR. WE PAID FOR THE CAR AT 2700 AND THE ELECTRIC AND THE RADIATOR ARE BAD AND ALSO THE AC UNIT IS BAD THEY DON'T HAVE NO ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND MUCH MORE WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT NO MORE YOU ALREADY PUT 5,000 PLUS $2,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REVVED UP TO 5,000 RPMS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED RANDOMLY. IN ADDITION, THE REAR WHEELS SPUN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS HELD BY THE DEALER FOR THREE MONTHS AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE THROTTLE BODY CONTROL, BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED THE FAILURE WAS BY PLACING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND CONTINUOUSLY ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
PAINT PEELED OFF ROOF AND BOTH "C" PILLARS. FORD HAS A TSB (09N02) BUT WILL NOT HELP CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR OWNERS WHO ARE NOT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR CVPI'S THAT ARE NOT IN LAW ENFORCEMENT/GOVERNMENT SERVICE. WAS FORCED TO PAY OUT-OF POCKET FOR REPAINT OF EFFECTED AREAS. NOW I NOTICED THAT PAINT IS PEELING OFF HOOD. I TRIED THE DEALER, WHO CALLED FORD CORPORATE AND THEY TOLD THE DEALERSHIP THEY COULD NOT HELP ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN SERVICE AND PRIVATELY OWNED. *TR
PAINT IS FAILING ALL OVER CAR: HOOD, ROOF, SIDE MOLDING, AND BUMPERS. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
I TURNED ON THE HEAD LIGHTS APPLIED THE BRIGHT LIGHTS AND LIGHTS WENT OFF. THE NEXT DAY THE ENGINE INDICATOR WENT ON AFTER PURCHASING GAS. FIVE DAYS LATER I PURCHASED GAS AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON AND THE GAGE SHOWED EMPTY AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE UP. *TR
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 FORD CROWN VICTORIA TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM BEFOREHAND. THE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR A WHILE, THEN WENT BACK OFF AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPETITIVE OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS. WHAT IS ALARMING ABOUT THIS - IS THAT IT HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 MPH. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (D), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle while blocking oncoming traffic. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse (R) a second time and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reversed, but the failure recurred, and the vehicle struck the rear of the unoccupied vehicle, pushing it into another parked and unoccupied vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. No injuries were reported. No Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then driven to AAMCO Transmissions, where the failure was confirmed, but the cause of the failure was not determined upon inspection. The contact was provided an estimate to disassemble the transmission but declined. The vehicle was driven a mile away and towed to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was potentially related to the steering column. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, and the contact was referred to AAMCO Transmissions for additional assistance. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 108,460.
THE CAR STALLS WHEN IN MOTION AND EITHER PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL OR RELEASING IT. DRIVING ON CURVES MAKES IT MORE DANGEROUS SINCE THE POWER STEERING IN NOT WORKING WHILE THE ENGINE IS OFF. THE WRENCH LIGHT ILLUMINATES WHEN IT STALLS AND THE CODE READS "THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL SYSTEM IS STUCK CLOSED".
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. SHIFT-LOCK MECHANISM WAS OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND HAD A LOOSE BOLT PREVENTING THE TRANSMISSION TO GO FULLY INFO PARK CAUSING CAR TO REMAIN IN NEUTRAL AT FAILURE POINT. A LOOSE SHIFTER CREATED A "DEAD" SPOT BETWEEN PARK AND REVERSE GEARS. CAR DRIFTED FORWARD. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE FIRST PROBLEM I WAS TOLD WAS A "MODULE SENSOR" POSSIBLE O2 SENSOR. THIS WAS WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF BUYING THIS BRAND NEW 06' FORD CROWN VIC. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS A MINOR WINDOW MALFUNCTION. THE LATEST PROBLEM WE HAVE IS TODAY MY WIFE AND GRANDSON WERE IN A ACCIDENT. SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF US, WE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH. WE HIT THE OTHER CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD ON. OUR AIRBAGS DID NOT INFLATE. I AM VERY VERY CONCERNED THIS MAY BE ANOTHER "PROBLEM" WITH THIS 6 MONTH OLD FORD, WITH LESS THAT 4,000 MILES ON IT. THE WEBSITES FOR BOTH THE DEALER AND FORD COMPANY ARE ABSOLUTELY NO HELP IN TRYING TO FIND ANSWERS TO MY SITUATION. PLEASE CONTACT ME ON HOW TO GET THIS MATTER RESOLVED. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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