1997 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 47 complaints for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While traveling 55 MPH, the frame control arm bracket pulled away from the vehicle and caused a collision. (pulled a "big chunk" out of the frame) the consumer requested that ford cover the expenses for the repair. Recall# 98v322000. *scc
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford crown victoria. While driving 25 MPH, the driver's side control arm separated from the ball joint. As a result, the vehicle was scraping the ground. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not included in the current recall regarding the failure. The failure and current mileages were 85,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
- Engine 72 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Exhaust system 38 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Cooling system 18 complaints