MYRModel Year Report

2008 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
2008 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:41.570Z

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
50
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

50% 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 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 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 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 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 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints

2008: 50 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

50% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing arm.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Vehicle suddenly jerked to the left causing it to flip over and damaging two utility poles and bringing down power lines.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-12

Tl* the contact owns 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a loss of steering control. The contact then unexpectedly crashed into another vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-29

Note: this is a police car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-29

Vehicle speed control

22% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-27

Police car 2008 Crown Victoria was southbound through intersection and struck by an eastbound vehicle. The crown vic accelerated post impact by a stuck throttle linkage and LED to two additional collisions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-12-29

Suspension

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing.

Electrical system

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
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I drove my car to work. I parked it on the side of the street. When I got out hours later it had caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-16

Also filed under Structure

Power train

6% · 3 reports
CRASHFIREDEATH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2007-06-22Suspension07V270000 On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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  2. I
    2008-10-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-09 Tire valve cracking
  3. I
    2012-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-04-26 Loss of Steering Control
  4. I
    2013-04-26Engineering analysisClosed 2013-11-15 Loss of Steering Control
  5. 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 →

  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

2008 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V270000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V385000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V704000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 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.