MYRModel Year Report

2006 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
2006 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:04.811Z

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
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

51% 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 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 53 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 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 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 53 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 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 53 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints

2006: 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.

Steering

51% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and column.

CRASHDEATH
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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and power train

I was driving approax 25 MPH when my steering wheel all of a sudden became free and my wheel just spun freely not moving my wheels, upon inspection I found that the bushing dislocated which caused me to loose control of my steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-11

Vehicle speed control

17% · 9 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle hesitated to stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-03

The driver of the above listed vehicle stated that while pressing the brake of the vehicle, the vehicle unintentionally accelerated and struck a wall. The throttle body unit was replaced at a Ford dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-30

Air bags

13% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

The car dealership didn't tell us that this car have no air bag and also nothing was checking or change on the car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-11-30

Also filed under Engine and service brakes

The first problem I was told was a "Module sensor" Possible O2 sensor. This was within two weeks of buying this brand new 06' Ford crown vic. The second problem was a minor window malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-04

Also filed under Visibility

Suspension

8% · 4 reports
CRASHDEATH

Electrical system

8% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  2. I
    2012-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-04-26 Loss of Steering Control
  3. I
    2013-04-26Engineering analysisClosed 2013-11-15 Loss of Steering Control
  4. R
    2013-10-23Steering13V385000 Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2014-07-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-11-21 Steering Column Shaft Obstruction
  6. R
    2014-11-19Steering14V704000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 13V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V704000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria have?
3 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.