2011 Ford Crown Victoria
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 23 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 56 |
| 1992 | 316 |
| 1993 | 188 |
| 1994 | 198 |
| 1995 | 250 |
| 1996 | 276 |
| 1997 | 288 |
| 1998 | 119 |
| 1999 | 134 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 249 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 193 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 23 |
Known problem areas
Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
12 of 23 total reports mention: steering.
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There is a recall on my car,the rite front wheel is making poping sounds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-20
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
4 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.
Seats
4 of 23 total reports mention: seats.
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My police department issued me a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria around September of 2011. Ever since, I have spent countless hours adjusting the seat in an attempt to keep my mid-lower back from hurting.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-22
The headrests on the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria are causing the officers to have neck problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-19
I am a detective with the belleville police department, nj. We are having an ongoing problem with the Ford Crown Victoria 2011 police intertceptor with manual seats.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-11
Engine
3 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Unknown
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-11
Also filed under Power train and electrical system
The engine just ejected the #7 spark plug while driving straight on city, public roads and caused the car to dangerously and suddenly slow down. The car just behind me had to maneuver to avoid me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-02
Power train
2 of 23 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V385000 · Steering
- Recall 14V704000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 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.