2007 Ford Crown Victoria Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.

20062008
Complaints
74
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
1
Recalls
2

Worst 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#122 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:107,343 mi
Crash-related:2
#28 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:81,156 mi
Crash-related:2
#36 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:85,900 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.

Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
107,343
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
81,156
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
85,900
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
199,333
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
122,667
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Column
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Ford Crown Victoria

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~391,888 vehicles.

14V704000Steering:rack And Pinion:pinion Shaft
~36,888 affected

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.

13V385000Steering
~355,000 affected

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.

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2007 Ford Crown Victoria — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has 74 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (22 complaints, avg 107,343 mi); Unintended Acceleration (8 complaints, avg 81,156 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 85,900 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,656 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria include 9 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 391,888 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford Crown Victoria reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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