2006 Ford Crown Victoria recalls and problems

The 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2006 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

Recall 14V-704: Steering

Reported Nov 5, 2014 · 36,888 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.

Recall 13V-385: Steering

Reported Aug 29, 2013 · 355,000 vehicles affected · Ford Motor Company

Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.

2006 Ford Crown Victoria problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	27
Vehicle Speed Control	9
Air Bags	7
Power Train	4
Suspension	4
Electrical System	4
Structure	3
Service Brakes	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 2
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl) — 1
Steering › Column — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 107,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Ford Crown Victoria complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 108,460 miles · reported Jul 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (D), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle while blocking oncoming traffic. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse (R) a second time and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reversed, but the failure recurred, and the vehicle struck the rear of the unoccupied vehicle, pushing it into another parked and unoccupied vehicle. No…

Steering · reported Aug 28, 2023

I had this vehicle in for the recall in 2014 and according to the dealer repair the steering column was within limits not to complete the second half of recall 13s08 but a few weeks ago my steering shaft separated with no warning and I came to a rest in an intersection. I had the vehicle towed to a local repair shop and they confirmed the separation of steering. I did not put a claim into insurance and no damage was done to any other vehicle so the police were not called. There were no warning lights illuminated until after the failure. Thankfully I was not on the highway. I contacted ford…

Steering · at 111,000 miles · reported Apr 17, 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there were banging, clunking and abnormal sounds coming from the steering wheel. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the steering shaft was loosened and there was significant play under the driver's side dash between the firewall. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the upper and lower steering shaft were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact was able to…

Electrical System · at 352,000 miles · reported Feb 11, 2021

The contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving, the instrument cluster became inoperable. Additionally, the speedometer was also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The contact was still awaiting a response. The failure mileage was approximately 352,000.

Air Bags · at 130,000 miles · reported Nov 30, 2020

The car dealership didn't tell us that this car have no air bag and also nothing was checking or change on the car. We paid for the car at 2700 and the electric and the radiator are bad and also the AC unit is bad they don't have no anti-theft system and much more we just don't have the money to fix it no more you already put 5,000 plus $2,700

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria: 14V-704 (steering), 13V-385 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria?

Owners report steering problems most often (27 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 107,000 miles.

Are Ford recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.