2007 Ford Crown Victoria: common problems

Owners of the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and vehicle speed control. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 50
involving a crash: 6

What fails most often

1 Steering 50% of all complaints
2 Vehicle speed control 16% of all complaints
3 Air bags 12% of all complaints
4 Engine 12% of all complaints
5 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
6 Suspension 10% of all complaints
7 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
8 Service brakes 6% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Steering: 25 complaints (50% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Vehicle speed control: 8 complaints (16% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Air bags: 6 complaints (12% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engine: 6 complaints (12% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Electrical system: 5 complaints (10% of all).

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

4.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl
automatic, 4-speed

Drive: RWD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 50 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

steering or power steering problems6 · 12%
unintended acceleration4 · 8%
rust, corrosion3 · 6%
smoke, burning smell, fire3 · 6%
loss of power / limp mode2 · 4%
airbag warning light1 · 2%
airbags did not deploy1 · 2%
A/C or heater1 · 2%
engine failure or replacement1 · 2%
headlights and tail lights1 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Steering	25	2
Vehicle speed control	8	2
Air bags	6	3
Engine	6	1
Electrical system	5	0
Suspension	5	0
Powertrain	3	1
Service brakes	3	1
Structure	3	0
Engine and cooling	2	0
Fuel system	2	0
Tires	2	0
Visibility	2	0
Exterior lighting	1	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

My Ford was involved in a frontal accident where my airbag didn't deploy and it caused serious head and bodily injury.
Air bags · crash · 2026-04-27 · NHTSA complaint #11734165
My 2007 Crown Victoria has had a worsening unintended acceleration issue over the past year. When hitting hard bumps the car will suddenly begin revving my itself (normal RPM is 600 idling in drive and 800 idling in neutral) when this issue occurs it will sit around 1k rpm in drive (pushing against the brakes so I…
Vehicle speed control · crash · 2025-09-09 · NHTSA complaint #11686056
While driving over 50 mph, the steering wheel would violently vibrate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact lost control and the vehicle struck a guardrail and rolled over twice. Both frontal air bags deployed. The contact received medical attention and suffered injuries to the ribs and right arm.
Steering · crash · 2019-03-12 · NHTSA complaint #11186105
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford crown victoria. While making a right turn at approximately 20 mph, the passenger side of the vehicle t-boned by another vehicle, that ran a stop sign. The driver side air bag partially deployed. The contact sustained a fractured rib, bruised lungs, and contusions on the head.
Air bags · crash · 2014-07-30 · NHTSA complaint #10617590
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 90,246 on June 22nd and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 275,000.
Electrical system · 2026-08-07 · NHTSA complaint #11755503
There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the steering column and rack and pinion were replaced. The contact noticed rust around the steering column. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds.
Steering · 2022-03-22 · NHTSA complaint #11457782
Air bag light stays on. There be smoke coming from the steering wheel when driving sometime. And the air bag light sometimes flash on and off but now it's just on and not going off
Air bags · 2019-04-01 · NHTSA complaint #11192894
Upper and lower steering shaft excessive wear and rust beyond the point that vehicle can not be safely driven. Sticky steering wheel feel all the way from full left to right turn, back and fourth. Was fixed 2 years ago under recall by ford and the newly replaced part are corrupted over safe use again.
Steering · 2019-03-22 · NHTSA complaint #11190908

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20072
20082
20102
20112
201212
20135
20148
20151
20162
20172
20183
20194
20221
20252
20262

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,345 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 15% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Crown Victoria has 94 complaints (33 years in the data). This year has 50, below average.

What to check before buying

Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, vehicle speed control, air bags. Total complaints: 50. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: steering or power steering problems (12%), unintended acceleration (8%), rust, corrosion (6%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2007 models

Read also

Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.