111 of the 318 complaints about the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria are about the steering — 35% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 93,000 miles.
111
Complaints
4
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
STEERING
STEERING SHAFT IS BAD, EXCESSIVE RUST TO THE U JOINT IS CAUSING VARY STIFF STEERING AND STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP IN TURNS
NHTSA complaint #11196174 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE, FEELS LIKE IT COULD COME. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROLNOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL THESE THINGS ARE SAFETY RELATED AND SHOULD BE FIXED. I THINK STEERING WHEEL SHOULD BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE, SINCE IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10945351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
FRONT DRIVER BALL JOINT DESIGN DESIGNED FOR FAILURE, UNDER NORMAL USE LOWER BALL JOINT RAPIDLY DETERIORATES AND CAUSES AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR VEHICLE. STEERING BECOMES ERRATIC AND STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE.
NHTSA complaint #10208934 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 96V135000. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE PERSONAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE CORRODED AND DETACHED FROM THE SOCKETS. IN ADDITION, THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT LUBRICATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. ON APRIL 8, 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CHECKED THE VEHICLE'S HISTORY AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, AND WAS STILL BEING INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,200, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,200. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS FOR THIS SPECIFIC CAR WHICH ARE 98V322000 AND THE RECALL FOR STEERING LISTED ABOVE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS TOTALED WHILE RUNNING INTO A DITCH. UPDATE 05/04/07
NHTSA complaint #10188027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM A CYLINDER UNDER THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I THEN CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD,THE SMOKE SIMMERD AND WENT OUT. JUST ARIVING HOME FROM WORK ,I SAID ILL GET IT CHECKED OUT TOMOROW. TWO HOURS LATER A NEIGHBOR KNOCKED AT THE DOOR, AND SAID YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10126155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM A CYLINDER UNDER THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I THEN CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD,THE SMOKE SIMMERD AND WENT OUT. JUST ARIVING HOME FROM WORK ,I SAID ILL GET IT CHECKED OUT TOMOROW. TWO HOURS LATER A NEIGHBOR KNOCKED AT THE DOOR, AND SAID YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10126155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM A CYLINDER UNDER THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I THEN CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD,THE SMOKE SIMMERD AND WENT OUT. JUST ARIVING HOME FROM WORK ,I SAID ILL GET IT CHECKED OUT TOMOROW. TWO HOURS LATER A NEIGHBOR KNOCKED AT THE DOOR, AND SAID YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10126155 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
SUDDEN FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS IN FORD PASSENGER CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10095854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
STEERING HAD BECOME ERRATIC. DEALER REPLACED STEERING LINKAGE/ IDLER ARM, AND PITMAN ARM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8016104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
STEERING HAD BECOME ERRATIC. DEALER REPLACED STEERING LINKAGE/ IDLER ARM, AND PITMAN ARM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8016104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
HEADLIGHT LENSES CONSTANTLY TURN YELLOW AND CLOUDY, POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES CONSTANTLY SNAP, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL, HORN BUTTONS TOO SMALL AND INCONVIENIENT AND POP OUT AT TIMES, EGR CHAMBER ALWAYS CLOGS EVERY 40K MILES AND CAUSES STALLING CONDITION.
NHTSA complaint #755809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THIS CAR HAS MANY FAILURES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #742999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
BALL JOINT/ PITMAN ARM SEPARATED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #862870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
BALL JOINT/ PITMAN ARM SEPARATED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #862870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
WHILE DRIVING BALL JOINTS/PITMAN ARM MALFUNCTIONED. WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALERSHIP BEFORE PROBLEM HAPPENED. STEERING LINKAGES WERE DEFECTIVE AFTER HAVING VEHICLE CHECKED.
NHTSA complaint #859344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA complaint #713040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR MAKING TIGHT TURNS. CAN ALSO OCCUR WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. VEHICLE WILL HAVE A NOTICEABLE "DRIFT" OR "SHIFT" TO EITHER SIDE, AND SEEMS QUITE DANGEROUS. DEALER FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN DONE (96S45), BUT THAT THIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96S45. VISUALL INSPECTION BY MECHANIC VERIFIED THAT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS PROBABLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #707539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR MAKING TIGHT TURNS. CAN ALSO OCCUR WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. VEHICLE WILL HAVE A NOTICEABLE "DRIFT" OR "SHIFT" TO EITHER SIDE, AND SEEMS QUITE DANGEROUS. DEALER FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN DONE (96S45), BUT THAT THIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96S45. VISUALL INSPECTION BY MECHANIC VERIFIED THAT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS PROBABLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #707539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR MAKING TIGHT TURNS. CAN ALSO OCCUR WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. VEHICLE WILL HAVE A NOTICEABLE "DRIFT" OR "SHIFT" TO EITHER SIDE, AND SEEMS QUITE DANGEROUS. DEALER FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN DONE (96S45), BUT THAT THIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96S45. VISUALL INSPECTION BY MECHANIC VERIFIED THAT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS PROBABLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #707539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR MAKING TIGHT TURNS. CAN ALSO OCCUR WHEN HOLDING STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. VEHICLE WILL HAVE A NOTICEABLE "DRIFT" OR "SHIFT" TO EITHER SIDE, AND SEEMS QUITE DANGEROUS. DEALER FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN DONE (96S45), BUT THAT THIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE SYMPTOMS ARE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96S45. VISUALL INSPECTION BY MECHANIC VERIFIED THAT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM, AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS PROBABLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
NHTSA complaint #707539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
WHEN COMING OFF HIGHWAY SPEEDS INTO URBAN AREAS, PARTICULARLY IN PARKING LOTS, THE STEERING FAILS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #828616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
RECALL 96V135000 ; THE PITTMAN ARM WAS NOT LUBRICATED ENOUGH WHICH CAUSED THE BALL JOINTS TO BECOME CORRODED. CALLED MANUFACTURER, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
NHTSA complaint #828428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
PITMAN ARM SEPARATING FROM THE SHAFT, PRESENTING POSSIBILITY OF STEERING LOSS.
NHTSA complaint #506972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
PITMAN ARM SEPARATING AT JOINT.
NHTSA complaint #507462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
RIGHT INNER/OUTER TIE RODS LOOSE, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS.
NHTSA complaint #508584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
BEARING IN THE PITMAN ARM OF THE STEERING SYSTEM MAY BECOME EXCESSIVELY WORN ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER LINK OF THE STEERING SYSTEM WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER WOULD LIKELY EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF VEHICLE - AS PER RECALL. TWO HOURS AFTER SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT TIME FOR RECALL SERVICE, OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT REPAIRS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY HAD NO INFORMATION ON THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #531979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
TWO BOLTS HOLDING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO SPINDLE BROKE OFF. ( FIRST VEHICLE ON 601597)
NHTSA complaint #508207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
TWO BOLTS HOLDING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO SPINDLE BROKE OFF. ( SECOND VEHICLE ON 508207)
NHTSA complaint #601597 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CAMPBELL COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #802706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING:LINKAGES
PITMAN ARM WORN, CAUSING STEERING FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #507184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.