2007 Ford Crown Victoria owner complaints

During deceleration of the Ford cvpi, the vehicle's power steering fails. It makes the police unit very hard to control during routine police vehicle operations such as u-turns, sharp turns, or during any type of situation where the vehicle's speed is quickly slowed, and a turn is initiated. *tr

On 3/5/14, owner brought the vehicle, a 2007 Ford crown victoria police, to an authorized Ford dealer who completed factory recall 13s08 that called for replacing steering shaft assembly. On 11/30/14, when turning at approximately 10 MPH, the steering became very stiff requiring excessive physical force to turn the wheel. A collision with a pole was barely avoided. Steering has remained stiff and sluggish despite checking power steering levels and tire pressure for proper inflation. Owner considers the vehicle to be unsafe to drive at this point.. The consumer stated Ford issued another recall to address the improper repairs done under the first recall. However, he was informed his vehicle was not included. Updated 06/29/15.*jb updated 12/22/2015*js

Loss of power steering during abrupt and normal turning. *tr

Steering loss control, intermediate shaft snapped

The steering shaft bushing became dislodged and fell out of position. *tr

Steering wheel became very hard to turn and would not bring itself back to straight position on its own. Also a clicking noise could be heard from the steering column when turning the steering wheel. Ford dealership found that the upper steering shaft had malfunctioned. *tr

ABS brakes/brake fluid. When I apply my brakes on a hill, steep slope, and especially while turning the steering wheel, the brakes will start to make a mechanical noise and will almost start to loose the brakes, causing the pedal to slip closer to the floor. The steering is also very loos and feels like there s an extreme play in the wheel or a missing pin of some sort

Inspection found dislocated bushing. *tr

Inspection found dislocated bushing. *tr

Inspection found dislocated bushing. *tr

Inspection found dislocated bushing. *tr

This fleet, even though there were no complete separations of the steering shaft assembly, has experienced steering column issues in which the green sleeve in the upper end of the column closest to the steering wheel has protruded indicating the upper portion of the steering column began to separate. Updated 10/25/12*lj updated 10/26/2012 *js

Tuesday sept. 11 stating that while coming to a stop she lost steering on her vehicle. She said that the steering wheel turned freely and the horn was stuck on. *tr

This is the fourth event of increasing engine RPM when depressing brake to stop at a stop sign. As in two other events, no traffic was approaching so I had immediately went from a stop (noting increasing engine RPM) to removing foot from brake pedal to go to gas pedal to proceed on past stop resulting in the increasing engine RPM being a non-event in terms of engine racing out of control. Not so with a third event in which I stopped at an automatic gate and had to stay stopped with engine RPM again increasing and continuously to increase to the point that I had to lock down on brake to keep from being pulled into the gate and was able to completely stop by cutting off the ignition. This third racing out of control was reported by confirmation number (odi) 10355856. This third event r

Leaking intake manifold at the coolant crossover (thermostat housing). Aluminum crossover becomes separated from the plastic intake manifold which will cause overheating and severe engine damage at all speeds. The entire intake manifold will have to be replaced if this condition occurs. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at approximately 30 MPH, the brake and the ABS lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to experience an increased stopping distance after the lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop, who performed a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 90,700.

Had to replace the climate control head and the temperature blend door actuator on a vehicle with only 39,600 miles. *tr

The operator of the vehicle applied the brake and stopped the vehicle, however, it started to accelerate on its own and move forward. The engine continued to rev and the vehicle continued to move forward to the point that the operator had to place two feet on the brake. There have been several other complaints of this nature regarding crown victorias. This vehicle is a 2007 Ford crown victoria police vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the paint started chipping on the vehicle and the residue from the paint was affecting the visibility to view the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.