MYRModel Year Report

2007 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
2007 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:13.608Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Crown Victoria Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 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 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011
2007: 50 complaints
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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 50%

50% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED AND CONTINUED TO TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180802

Also filed under AIR BAGS

DURING DECELERATION OF THE FORD CVPI, THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING FAILS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071224

LOSS OF POWER STEERING DURING ABRUPT AND NORMAL TURNING. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20071109

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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My 2007 Crown Victoria has had a worsening unintended acceleration issue over the past year.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250909

Also filed under ENGINE and POWER TRAIN

I DRIVE A FORD "PROGRAM CAR" - A USED 2007 CROWN VICTORIA (A FORMER RENTAL VEHICLE).

NHTSA ODI report, 20130503

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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ON7/30/18 I WAS EXITING A PARK LOT TAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH AS I ATTEMPTED TO STEER STRAIGHT MY STEERING WHEEL BECAME FREEWHEELING AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT ITS DIRECTION , I HIT A CURB .

NHTSA ODI report, 20180809

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE T-BONED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140730

SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061122 — visibility

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.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Campaign 06V440000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 A

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 07V183000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20081014 — PE (closed 20090409)

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

I 20120914 — PE (closed 20130426)

Loss of Steering Control

I 20130426 — EA (closed 20131115)

Loss of Steering Control

R 20131023 — steering

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.

Campaign 13V385000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140707 — PE (closed 20141121)

Steering Column Shaft Obstruction

R 20141119 — steering

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.

Campaign 14V704000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V440000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V183000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V385000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V704000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1992 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.