2003 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 27 complaints for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 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 | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 83,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle started to hydroplane and jerk violently. The contact mentioned that she engaged the brakes and as a result, she lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. In addition, she stated that while inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the axle was fractured. A police report was filed. The contact sustained contusions to the head, neck and back.
Dt*: the consumer stated there was a noise coming from the rear suspension. There is a NHTSA recall, # 04v328000, regarding the rear suspension. The consumer experienced the same problems as stated in the recall, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
- Lighting 96 complaints
- Wheels 42 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints