2004 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 19 complaints for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 122,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 122,000 miles, and 11% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2004 ford crown victoria LX. 4 door sedan. Steering column is not aligned with front seat. The column is 3" off center towards the drivers door .ford reps. Tell me that's the way the car was manufactured. That's fine, but if you happen to have a health condition such as a chronic back problem its very bothersome to the point of having to sell the car. Too bad, I used to be a ford guy but I am forced to shop at a different dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, he turned the steering wheel but had to increase his effort. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection and they stated that the steering column shaft was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,298.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
- Lighting 83 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints