MYRModel Year Report

2011 Ford Crown Victoria

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2011 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:55.730Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Crown Victoria Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2011 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: 41 complaints 1988: 42 complaints 1988 1989: 72 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1992: 310 complaints 1992 1993: 182 complaints 1994: 192 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: 52 complaints 2007: 49 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011
2011: 23 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198741
198842
198972
199043
199155
1992310
1993182
1994192
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200652
200749
200850
200944
201012
201123

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, 20190520

SUSPENSION

4 of 23 total reports mention: suspension.

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THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR,THE RITE FRONT WHEEL IS MAKING POPING SOUNDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190520

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, 20120722

THE HEADRESTS ON THE 2011 FORD CROWN VICTORIA ARE CAUSING THE OFFICERS TO HAVE NECK PROBLEMS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120619

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, 20120411

ENGINE

3 of 23 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH
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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 20250311

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, 20180602

POWER TRAIN

2 of 23 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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Unknown

NHTSA ODI report, 20250311

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

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

2011 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • 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 ▲ 1988 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1992 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.