2005 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 37 complaints for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 18% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Tie rod failed. Car is ford crown victoria 2005. Has approx. 6,000 miles on it and is just one year old. Side swiped truck parked on residential street. Police report filed. No prior notice.
Recieved information regarding the lost of steering in the 2005 - 2008 ford crown victoria police interceptors that police agencies where experiencing. After contacting our local dealer and ford, we were provided with a picture of a light blue/green bearing that is under the dash. We had this vehicle inspected and it was found to have a defect in this bearing which is near the locking column.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
- Lighting 101 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints