2008 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 25 complaints for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, 39% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Unmarked police crown victoria sedan traveling in left lane of 4-lane, grass median-separated highway with posted speed limit 55 MPH. Police officer driver deceased in crash. Witnesses report: after entering highway, vehicle accelerated to high rate of speed; in vicinity police median turnaround, police strobe lights went on; vehicle started wobbling and moving gradually to left in straight path.
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.