2006 Ford Crown Victoria: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 53 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (45% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days · latest recall Nov 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The car dealership didn't tell us that this car have no air bag and also nothing was checking or change on the car. We paid for the car at 2700 and the electric and the radiator are bad and also the ac unit is bad they don't have no anti-theft system and much more we just don't have the money to fix it no more you already put 5,000 plus $2,700”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the steering ceased while the vehicle was stopped, without warning. The contact reached out to chuck renze ford located at 751 e lake shore dr, manistique, mi 49854 regarding NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering). The VIN was included however, the contact was informed that due to the age of the vehicle, the manufacturer had declined to honor the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,361.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving, the instrument cluster became inoperable. Additionally, the speedometer was also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The contact was still awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 352,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2020
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria,.while driving various speeds the steering wheel became stiff. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to prescott brothers ford lincoln of princeton, inc. (1502 w peru st, princeton, il 61356) where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering). The failure mileage was 156,000.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. While driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed at a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 155,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. While driving 25 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column was rusted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 92,000.”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2019
“The steering is not correct, I went to get an alignment and the problem is still present. The licensed mechanic said that it was something within the steering column, and it would be best if the dealer looks at it.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2018
“Steering column was coming apart. There was a small green plastic piece on the driver floor mat. I looked at the steering column by the brake pedal and the green bushing was totally exposed.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2017
“My air bag light is on always and the dealer says there is no recall on this vehicle and that I will be charged for trying to figure it out”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2017
“Vehicle involved in a severe frontal impact. Air bag failed to inflate. [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Remedy: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
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Is the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
NHTSA has 53 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The most complained-about area is steering (45% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Ford Crown Victoria problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 107,500 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.