MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
2001 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:03.863Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
53
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 53 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 53 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2001: 53 complaints 2001 53 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints

2001: 53 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198742
198843
198975
199043
199156
1992316
1993188
1994198
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200653
200750
200850
200944
201012
201123

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Per local Ford dealer, not under recall status. Speed at point of braking was 46 at time of impact about 16.5 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-23

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Consumer was travling at 46 MPH when they were involved in a rear end collision. Air bag on driver's side did not deploy, but passenger's side air bag did deploy. Has not contacted manufacturer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-13

Steering

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and pump.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The steering wheel wanders from left to right while driving on the highway. Driver took vehicle to the dealership,but mechanic could not duplicate the problem at this time. Driver had an accident last month due to this problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-16

The vehicle drift back-fourth while driving on highway. Excessive play in steering wheel,

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-18

The steering shaft is creaking when you turn and alotta play in the steering sounds like it's about to snap it happens in the city and highway when I turn or bear left or right the pic the shaft thing on the left is a picture of the part happens...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-26

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Service brakes

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel system, gasoline

9% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-09-14Air bags00V270000 Certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (Rcm). In some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. Owner notification began September 14, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

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    2000-12-21Air bags00V412000 Vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. A restraint control module (Rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

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    2001-07-25Seat belts01V227001 Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began July 25, 2001. Owners who take their…

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    2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
  5. I
    2002-08-22Defect petitionClosed 2002-12-04 Fuel-fed fires
  6. I
    2002-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-01-27 Cng tank exploding in a fire
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    2003-01-27Engineering analysisClosed 2003-11-19 Cng tank explosion
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    2004-01-07Fuel system, other03V472000 On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on January 7, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  10. I
    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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    2015-10-28Steering15E082000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline02I003000 In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor (Cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes.

    Remedy: Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late October and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02I003000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V270000 · Air bags
  • Recall 00V412000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V227001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 03V472000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15E082000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.