DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND STOPPING, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER; THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.
2006 ford Crown Victoria cruise control problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE FAILURE ONLY HAPPEN ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL SO FIRMLY THAT THE TIRES BEGAN SMOKING. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BRAKE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE CONTAC…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 ford Crown Victoria?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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