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
2007 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
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 …
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
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering 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 $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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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