2007 Ford CROWN VICTORIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
50 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
103,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 50 complaints (44.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 24 | 48.0% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 22.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 6.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 6.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Steering: 22; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Air Bags: 6; Engine: 6; Suspension: 5; Electrical System: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 2; 2012: 12; 2013: 5; 2014: 8; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2022: 1; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10208481 · 2007-11-09 (November 9, 2007)
LOSS OF POWER STEERING DURING ABRUPT AND NORMAL TURNING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208481 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212658 · 2007-12-24 (December 24, 2007)
DURING DECELERATION OF THE FORD CVPI, THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING FAILS. IT MAKES THE POLICE UNIT VERY HARD TO CONTROL DURING ROUTINE POLICE VEHICLE OPERATIONS SUCH AS U-TURNS, SHARP TURNS, OR DURING ANY TYPE OF SITUATION WHERE THE VEHICLE'S SPEED IS QUICKLY SLOWED, AND A TURN IS INITIATED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10212658 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10355856 · 2010-09-15 (September 15, 2010)
FORD CROWN VIC POLICE INTERCEPTOR,2007: ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS, UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL AT STOP SIGN, ENGINE WOULD SEEM TO BEGIN TO RACE; HOWEVER, AFTER STOP I WOULD IMMEDIATELY LET OFF BRAKE TO GO ON THROUGH STOP SIGN AND ENGINE WAS NORMAL ON ACCELERATION. TO-DAY AS I LEFT MY PARKING SPACE I APPROACHED AN AUTOMATIC GATE TO PASS THROUGH AND DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO WAIT FOR GATE TO OPEN AND ENGINE BEGAN TO RACE TO THE POINT THAT I WAS UNABLE TO HOLD VEHICLE BACK AND TURNED OFF IGNITION TO AVOID HITTING GATE. A LARGE AMOUNT OF BLACK SM…
Owner-reported narrative. 68,671 miles reported. Look up ODI 10355856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10373380 · 2010-12-29 (December 29, 2010)
THIS IS THE FOURTH EVENT OF INCREASING ENGINE RPM WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN. AS IN TWO OTHER EVENTS, NO TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING SO I HAD IMMEDIATELY WENT FROM A STOP (NOTING INCREASING ENGINE RPM) TO REMOVING FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO GAS PEDAL TO PROCEED ON PAST STOP RESULTING IN THE INCREASING ENGINE RPM BEING A NON-EVENT IN TERMS OF ENGINE RACING OUT OF CONTROL. NOT SO WITH A THIRD EVENT IN WHICH I STOPPED AT AN AUTOMATIC GATE AND HAD TO STAY STOPPED WITH ENGINE RPM AGAIN INCREASING AND CONTINUOUSLY TO INCREASE TO T…
Owner-reported narrative. 73,989 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10493079 · 2013-01-15 (January 15, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC STOP SIGN WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AS THE ENGINE RPM'S RACED. THE CONTACT THEN SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LUNGE FORWARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROAD, SHUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND POSITION SENSOR FAILED DUE TO A BUILD UP OF CARBON. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE REPLACEMENT OF THE T…
Owner-reported narrative. 127,350 miles reported. Look up ODI 10493079 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10409449 · 2011-06-21 (June 21, 2011)
THIS IS ANOTHER OF AN ON GOING ACCELERATION ISSUE WHEN DEPRESSING THE FOOT BRAKE. IN THIS INSTANCE I HAD JUST BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN A SHOPPING CENTER AND DROVE MAYBE 200' AND HAD JUST ABOUT ROLLED TO A STOP SIGN FOR GA HIGHWAY 212 AND VERY SLIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AS SOON AS I STARTED PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE PICKED UP RPM AND I IMMEDIATELY MOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE PEDAL. END OF ACCELERATION. BY THIS TIME VEHICLE HAD ALREADY ROLLED TO A COMPLETE STOP. I DID NOT, AS FORD SEEMS TO THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 81,243 miles reported. Look up ODI 10409449 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10575013 · 2014-03-26 (March 26, 2014)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (60-70MPH) GOING UPHILL, WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN LEFT OR WHILE ROCKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE THE REAR OF THE CAR SWAY SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT, THERE IS A SURGE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER FOR 1/2 SECOND. THIS CAUSES A SURGE/JOLT FEELING IN THE VEHICLE LIKE THE VEHICLE TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE HAS LOST ALL POWER. IF YOU TRY TO SWAY THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY A 2ND TIME NOTHING HAPPENS. IF YOU WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES AND SWAY THE REAR END AGAIN THERE IS AGAIN A HEAVY SURGE AND LOSS OF POWER. I ALSO OBSERVED …
Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10575013 at NHTSA ↗