TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BEARINGS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHCLE, CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V385000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria steering problems
critical 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
TAKATA RECALL FOR SOME ODD REASON ANY LITTLE BUMP OR IN LEVEL GROUND I GO OVER , THE STEERING WHEEL RESPONSE IS HORRIBLE. ALSO MY CHECK GAS CAP LIGHT COMES ON AND I CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE & HORRIBLE FUMES FLOATS AROUND INSIDE MY CAR CABIN.
UNMARKED POLICE CROWN VICTORIA SEDAN TRAVELING IN LEFT LANE OF 4-LANE, GRASS MEDIAN-SEPARATED HIGHWAY WITH POSTED SPEED LIMIT 55 MPH. POLICE OFFICER DRIVER DECEASED IN CRASH. WITNESSES REPORT: AFTER ENTERING HIGHWAY, VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO HIGH RATE OF SPEED; IN VICINITY POLICE MEDIAN TURNAROUND, POLICE STROBE LIGHTS WENT ON; VEHICLE STARTED WOBBLING AND MOVING GRADUALLY TO LEFT IN STRAIGHT PATH. …
I HAVE A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (P71) POLICE INTERCEPTOR. I AM HAVING A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT TO RIGHT. THE NOISE IS ACCOMPANIED BY A WANDERING STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES BECOMES HARD TO TURN THEN RAPIDLY BECOMES LOOSE LIKE SOMETHING IS BINDING UP, THEN FINALLY BREAKING FREE THROUGHOUT THE TURN. THIS HAPPENS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE CONTACT THEN UNEXPECTEDLY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK AND BODY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO CENTER FOR INVESTIGATION. THREE WEEKS AF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V704000 (STEERING) WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOWER SHAFT SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS …
ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:45 PM TROOPER WAS TRAVELING ON RESERVOIR AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CRANSTON. AS THE TROOPER APPROACHED THE ON-RAMP FOR ROUTE 10 SOUTH HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN ONTO THE RAMP. AS HE DID SO HE HEARD A LOUD SNAP AND THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT TURNING WITHOUT TURNING THE FRONT WHEELS. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND WENT UP ONTO THE CURBING NEXT TO THE RAMP. WHEN HE CAME…
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?
It's a serious issue. 25 complaints have been filed, including 4 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
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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