2007 Ford Crown Victoria recalls and problems

The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has 4 safety recalls and 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls
4
Complaints
50
Crashes / fires
6 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2007 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2007 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.

Recall 07V-183: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 26, 2007 · 630 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (Abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the front and rear right side brake lines may be reversed at the ABS hydraulic control unit.

Risk: The brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake line connections and the hydraulic control unit and reposition them free of charge. The recallbegan on april 27, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall 06V-440: Visibility

Reported Nov 15, 2006 · 422 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body.

Risk: If the windshield is not properly retained to the vehicle, wind noise, squeak/rattles and/or water leaks may occur. Also, loss of windshield retention may reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on november 22, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2007 Ford Crown Victoria problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering25
Vehicle Speed Control8
Engine6
Air Bags6
Electrical System5
Suspension5
Power Train3
Structure3
Tires2
Unknown or Other2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine and Engine Cooling2

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 2
  • Steering › Column — 2
  • Structure › Body — 2
  • Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System — 1
  • Power Train › Driveline — 1
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1
  • Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 103,000 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria complaints

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

Electrical System · at 275,000 miles · reported Aug 7, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,246 on June 22nd and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 275,000. The contact performed a VIN search on VINverify.com and checked the service records. The Department of Motor Vehicles in Texas was contacted. The contact attempted to file a case with the local Police Department; however, the case was not accepted.
Steering · reported Jul 16, 2025
The lower steering column bearing is coming apart I’ve called numerous dealers for them to tell me it’s not under recall but it’s a known issue and my car has only 130,000 miles
Steering · at 200,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the steering column and rack and pinion were replaced. The contact noticed rust around the steering column. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. The contact was notified of a recall but was unaware of the Campaign number. The local dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that the…
Air Bags · reported Apr 1, 2019
Air bag light stays on. There be smoke coming from the steering wheel when driving sometime. And the air bag light sometimes flash on and off but now it's just on and not going off
Steering · at 70,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2019
Upper and lower steering shaft excessive wear and rust beyond the point that vehicle can not be safely driven. Sticky steering wheel feel all the way from full left to right turn, back and fourth. Was fixed 2 years ago under recall by ford and the newly replaced part are corrupted over safe use again.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria: 14V-704 (steering), 13V-385 (steering), 07V-183 (service brakes, hydraulic), 06V-440 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

Owners report steering problems most often (25 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 103,000 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.