2011 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I learned of recall on some models of crown victoria police interceptor. I own 3 such vehicles. Two were identified for recall, the third a 2011 however was not. This car has signs of steering issues very hard to turn the wheel at times. There is rust on the lower intermediate steering shaft and at…”
filed Apr 28, 2023
“Vehicle is exhibiting stiff steering issues associated with steering column. Mechanic determined steering shaft requires replacement. This vehicle was already involved in a steering column recall several years ago however the problem appears to have returned.”
filed Apr 28, 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the steering wheel started clicking and making an abnormal popping sound. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated he was able to continue to…”
filed Aug 6, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Prior repairs may not have been correctly performedCampaign 14V704000 · Nov 5, 2014
- Affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut…Campaign 13V385000 · Aug 29, 2013
Related service bulletins
Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08
TSB160072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016
Steering problems in other Crown Victoria years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 17 | 39% |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 25 | 50% |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 25 | 51% |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 27 | 51% |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 36 | 19% |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 19 | 14% |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.