1999 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford crown victoria. While driving at 50 mph, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to engage the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ball joint fractured. The…”
filed Apr 13, 2015
“Previously reported under recall # 98v322000. This recall was limited to 1994-1999 crown victoria fleet vehicles, natural gas, and lincoln towncar limo's. A part search shows all crown victorias from 1994-1999 use the exact same part number for the ball joints. There is no distinction between…”
filed Jul 14, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Crown Victoria years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 4 | 17% |
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 27 | 11% |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 9 | 11% |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 18 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.