2009 Ford CROWN VICTORIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
71,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 44 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 20 | 45.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 22.7% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 18.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 11.4% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 11.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.3% |
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 | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
Steering: 16; Fuel System, Gasoline: 11; Power Train: 5; Suspension: 4; Air Bags: 3; Electrical System: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1
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 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 7
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2009: 4; 2010: 9; 2011: 2; 2012: 6; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 4; 2018: 3; 2019: 4; 2021: 1; 2023: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 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 10342157 · 2010-07-09 (July 9, 2010)
FORD CROWN VICTORIA FUEL PUMP FAILURES.ERRATIC FUEL PUMP OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND VEHICLE STOPPING IN ROADWAY. 17 SHERIFF'S DEPUTY PATROL CARS HAVE HAD SUDDEN FUEL PUMP FAILURES SINCE 6/1/2010. ALL 17 FUEL PUMPS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD REPLACE 4 IN WARRANTY. IN THE PAST 3 YEARS WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 100 FUEL PUMPS IN CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS. FORD ALWAYS BLAMES THE FUEL WHEN THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT REPLACES THE PUMPS WHEN IN WARRANTY. ETHANOL IN FUEL IS THE ROOT OF THE PROBL…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10342163 · 2010-07-09 (July 9, 2010)
FUEL PUMP FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER, SHUT DOWN IN ROADWAYS, POTENTIAL FOR CRASH DUE TO SUDDEN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED AND SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. FORD REPLACES IN-WARRANTY, BUT BLAMES THE FUEL QUALITY WHEN OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10342163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324688 · 2010-04-09 (April 9, 2010)
FUEL PUMP FAILURE- VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 34,902 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324688 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324689 · 2010-04-09 (April 9, 2010)
FUEL PUMP FAILURE- STOPS RUNNING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,878 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324689 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276835 · 2009-07-15 (July 15, 2009)
POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE. RIGHT REAR AXLE BEARING SEAL FAILS COVERING BRAKE DISK WITH GREASE. VEHICLE HAD 5,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276835 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276838 · 2009-07-15 (July 15, 2009)
POLICE PACKAGE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL FAILS, COVERING BRAKE DISC AND CALIPER WITH GREASE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276838 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10268257 · 2009-05-08 (May 8, 2009)
POLICE INTERCEPTOR LOST ALL FORWARD GEARS AT HIGHWAY SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS CRACKED FORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDER. VEHICLE WAS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 06B36 FOR A CALIBRATION UPDATE AND SUBSEQUENT WARRANTY EXTENSION OF MILEAGE ONLY FOR THE FORWARD CLUTCH CYLINDER. TRANSMISSION 4R70W, PKG-BL TAG # - 5W7P-7000-EA. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 68,280 miles reported. Look up ODI 10268257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10276839 · 2009-07-15 (July 15, 2009)
POLICE PACKAGE. TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND LACKS ABILITY TO MOVE FORWARD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10276839 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10970318 · 2017-04-03 (April 3, 2017)
HELLO, MY BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING,THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT THAT WILL SWITCH THE AIR CONDITIONING TO HEAT AND BACK AGAIN THE PROBLEM IS WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE THE WINDSHIELD WONT DEFROST PROPERLY AND I CANT SEE /OR WARM AND HUMID/RAINING THE CAR WILL FOG UP ON THE INSIDE AND I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT...CHECK YOUTUBE CROWN VICTORIA BLEND DOOR.
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10970318 at NHTSA ↗