MYRModel Year Report

2009 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
2009 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:09.038Z

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
44
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

39% 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 2009: 44 complaints 2009 44 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 2009: 44 complaints 2009 44 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 2009: 44 complaints 2009 44 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints

2009: 44 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

39% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing column.

CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the shaft inside the steering well separated causing the driver to loss control of the vehicle and crashing into a curb.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-26

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware that the lower steering column bearing was detaching.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-13

Lower intermediate steering shaft and upper intermediate steering shaft universal joints are binding, causing very unpredictable steering and the upper intermediate steering shaft to begin separating from the steering column.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-19

Fuel system, gasoline

25% · 11 reports
CRASHFIRE
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Charleston county sheriff's office marked patrol car. Driver lost control at high speed. Slid across the median.spun 180 degrees was struck in the rear by oncoming vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-16

Also filed under Air bags

Power train

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Police package. Right rear wheel bearing seal fails, covering brake disc and caliper with grease.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-07-15

Police interceptor lost all forward gears at highway speed in heavy traffic. Vehicle has cracked forward clutch cylinder.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-05-08

Electrical system

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing horn and 12v/24v/48v battery.

FIRE

Suspension

9% · 4 reports
CRASH
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Mar 25TH 2013, my brother was coming back to home, suddenly car spin/scattered hit to tree and electric pole, mar 2014, I received safety recall # 13S08/NHTSA letter from Ford company steering column shaft problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-13

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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.

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  2. 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

2009 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria have?
2 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.