NHTSA lists 50 complaints for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 11 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD CROWN VICTORIA.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
Date: 2014-11-05. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 be (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-08-29. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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 Hampsh (excerpt)
Consequence: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-06-26. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Consequence: IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
3 investigations; 0 open.
EA13004
Opened: 2013-04-26. Closed: 2013-11-15.
Loss of Steering Control
In its recall notice dated August 26, 2013, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (MY) 2005 through 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant, MY 2005 through 2007 Lincoln Town Car vehicles built at the Wixom Assembly Plant, and certain MY
Systems: STEERING.
Linked campaign numbers: 13V385000.
PE12025
Opened: 2012-09-14. Closed: 2013-04-26.
Loss of Steering Control
In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.A disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.Allegations of a loss of steering control incidents reviewed during the Preliminary Evaluation PE12-025 a
Systems: STEERING.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE08060
Opened: 2008-10-14. Closed: 2009-04-09.
TIRE VALVE CRACKING
ON OCTOBER 14, 2008, ODI OPENED PE08-060 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CRACKED AND LEAKING SNAP-IN TIRE VALVES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.THE VALVES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TOPSEAL AUTO-PARTS, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SHANGHAI BAOLONG AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION IN CHINA.VALVES MADE BY TOPSEAL FOR AFTERMARKET SALE WERE THE SUBJECT OF TWO RECENT SAFETY RECALLS BY TEC
Systems: TIRES.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
18 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| STEERING | 4 |
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| ENGINE | 3 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10166447
Date: 2019-09-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
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 potentially throwing a check engine light for overheating.
10137113
Date: 2018-03-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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 nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford accessories or origin
10109070
Date: 2016-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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 concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to
10183773
Date: 2016-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for an extended period may lead to corrosion in the lower interm
10205037
Date: 2016-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, STRUCTURE.
Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
10075262
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
4R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Series, 2008-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis and Town Car ve
10204997
Date: 2016-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
4R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Serrvice Kit available
10054924
Date: 2014-09-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR. *PE UPDATED 04/23
10056701
Date: 2014-08-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IS DUE TO TRANSMISSION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EXHIBITING GRINDING, GEAR SLIPPAGE, WHINE TYPE NOISE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF REVERSE. *PE
10056191
Date: 2014-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0733 AND/OR P0734. MODEL 2008-2013 MARK LT, F-150, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR, E SERIES. *PE