2008 Ford Crown victoria problems
The Ford Crown Victoria ("Crown Vic") is a full-size sedan that was marketed and manufactured by Ford. The successor to the Ford LTD Crown Victoria, two generations of the model line were produced from the 1992 until the 2012 model years. The Ford counterpart of the Mercury Grand Marquis, the Crown Victoria was the largest sedan marketed by Ford in North America, slotted above the Ford Taurus. The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (1992–2011) was marketed specifically for law-enforcement use; a long-wheelbase Crown Victoria sedan (2002–2011) was marketed primarily for taxi cab fleets.
The Crown Victoria was produced on the rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame Ford Panther platform, sharing its chassis with the Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car. From 1997 until their 2011 discontinuation, the three model lines were the sole four-door sedans produced in North America with a full-length frame, rear-wheel drive, and a standard V8 engine. While the front and rear crumple zones were engineered into the vehicle, it was one of Ford's products that were not of unibody construction for the entire generation. The Crown Victoria was the last car made using the Ford Panther platform.
For its entire production, the Crown Victoria was produced by Ford Canada alongside the Grand Marquis at St. Thomas Assembly in Southwold, Ontario. From 1991 until 2011, over 1.5 million cars (including Police Interceptors) were produced by St. Thomas Assembly prior to its closure. A 2012 Crown Victoria (intended for Middle East export) was the final vehicle produced by the facility. Following the discontinuation of the model line, the Crown Victoria was not directly replaced, with the full-size Ford Taurus serving as the next basis for Ford police cars.
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Common 2008 Ford Crown victoria problems
The Ford Crown Victoria 2008 is known for several common problems, mostly related to engine, transmission, and intake manifold issues.
- MAF Sensor Failure: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor measures the amount of air being drawn into the engine for the computer to help adjust the air/fuel ratio. A bad MAF sensor can cause the computer to misadjust the air/fuel ratio, leading to issues such as the engine running too lean or too rich, erratic idle, less engine power, and problems when starting.
- Intake Manifold Leaks: The original plastic intake manifold on the Crown Vic was prone to exhaust leaks, but was later upgraded with an aluminum crossover tube.
- Loose Spark Plugs: Loose spark plugs can cause issues, and if a spark plug pops out while driving, it's recommended to pull over and stop driving immediately.
These issues can be addressed by taking preventative measures, such as regular maintenance and inspections, and by being aware of the potential problems when purchasing a Ford Crown Victoria 2008.
How reliable is a 2008 Crown Vic?
Is 2008 Crown Victoria Reliable? The 2008 Crown Victoria is known to be bulletproof in terms of reliability. Ford invested a lot while developing the car, and it shows. The 2008 Crown Victoria has also made it to many lists of most reliable vehicles, including one by Consumer Reports.
What was the worst year for the Crown Victoria?
Reliability has been a staple in the Ford Crown Victoria's reputation over the years. This comes from Ford's sturdy design, emphasizing durability and easy maintenance. However, reliability wasn't always consistent for the car. The worst year for Crown Victoria in terms of reliability was arguably 2008.
Is the Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Very reliable. With proper maintenance it's quite common for these cars to reach 300k miles. There are a handful over a million miles.
How long do Crown Vic engines last?
Anything can happen at any age or mileage, but generally speaking, the 4.6 OHC modular engine as installed in most Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, and Town Cars are good for a minimum of 300K miles with an oil change every 6K miles.
2008 Ford Crown victoria car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Crown victoria problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2008 Ford Crown victoria vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2008 Ford Crown victoria
The NHTSA has received 50 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2008 Ford Crown victoria. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2008 Ford Crown victoria vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-06
- VIN: 2FAHP71V78X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Complete instrument cluster failure, no lights illuminate except turn signals. Speed, rpm’s, fuel level, temperature, are completely off instrument cluster is completely dark when driving at night, told that the solders on the cluster are bad. (Defective?)
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-17
- VIN: 2FAFP71V78X
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse while the transmission was shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the linkage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-27
- VIN: 2FAHP71V28X
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in a dark area with the high beam headlights activated, the headlights became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were activated to continue driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated she replaced the headlights and the fuse but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,924.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-23
- VIN: 2FAHP71V68X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-16
- VIN: 2FAFP71V48X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The right front wheel hub broke at the weld when turning in a parking lot. The part is available for inspection. Had this happened at freeway speed, the right front wheel would have departed the vehicle. The safety hazards are obvious. I attempted to contact customer service and they did not reply.There was no warning sign and the part has not been inspected. I am not a welder. It appears this part had a bad weld from the start. I suspect it was welded by a machine and there may be more just like it from the same production run.
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-05-28
- VIN: 2fahp71v68x
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I purchased this vehicle a week ago and I also downloaded car fax and it states my vehicle was due for a recall in 2014 but the previous owner next got it.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-10
- VIN: 2FAFP71V28X
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 2008 FORD INTERSEPTER GAS TANK STRAPS AND TANK FELL. VEHICAL WAS TOWED TO A FORD.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-06-19
- VIN: 2FAFP71V68X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INDEPENDENTLY TURNED 180 DEGREES. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND BECAME AWARE OF A LOOSENED STEERING SHAFT BUSHING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FAFP74V38X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
- Summary: I DROVE MY CAR TO WORK. I PARKED IT ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET. WHEN I GOT OUT HOURS LATER IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-14
- VIN: 2FAFP71VX8X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NOTICED INTERMITTENT STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING, AN INSPECTION BY OWNER AT THE STEERING COLUMN DETERMINED THAT THE BEARING CONNECTING THE UPPER AND LOWERS SHAFTS HAD EXTENDED FROM ITS HOUSING. IT WAS DETERMINED THIS FAILURE WAS CONSISTENT WITH A PREVIOUS RECALL 13R01. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GILLESPIE FORD IN GURNEE, IL, WHO STATED THE RECALL HAD BEEN CLOSED OUT IN 2013. THEY WENT ON TO STATE THAT THE ONLY REPAIR MADE IN 2013 WAS REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER, EXTERIOR STEERING SHAFT, AND NO RETAINING CLIP WAS INSTALLED TO PREVENT SEPARATION OF THE BEARING. GILLESPIE FORD STATED THERE WAS NO CORROSION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF THE BEARING FAILURE, SAYING THAT WHEN THE RECALLS WERE DONE THEY WOULD SIMPLY REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN AND NOT INSTALL THE RETAINING CLIP. GILLESPIE FORD DECLINED TO MAKE ANY FURTHER REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE CONDITION EXISTED WITH SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS, BUT DID OFFER TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN FOR $1600.00.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-07
- VIN: 2FAFP71VX8X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY AND TURNED ONTO MY STREET WHEN MY LOWER STEERING SHAFT COLLAPSED AND CAUSED MY UPPER BEARING RETAINING CLIP TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING ME TO LOSE ALL STEERING CONTROL.
STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-04
- VIN: 2FAFP71V08X
- Components: STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL FOR SOME ODD REASON ANY LITTLE BUMP OR IN LEVEL GROUND I GO OVER , THE STEERING WHEEL RESPONSE IS HORRIBLE. ALSO MY CHECK GAS CAP LIGHT COMES ON AND I CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP TWICE & HORRIBLE FUMES FLOATS AROUND INSIDE MY CAR CABIN.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-06-27
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FAHP71VX8X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO SERVICE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-10
- VIN: 2FAHP71V88X
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: THE ANTI BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SENORS IS SHOW OPEN CIRCUIT
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-06
- VIN: 2FAFP71V18X
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (P71) POLICE INTERCEPTOR. I AM HAVING A KNOCKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT TO RIGHT. THE NOISE IS ACCOMPANIED BY A WANDERING STEERING WHEEL WHEN THE VEHICLE GOES OVER BUMPS. ALSO THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES BECOMES HARD TO TURN THEN RAPIDLY BECOMES LOOSE LIKE SOMETHING IS BINDING UP, THEN FINALLY BREAKING FREE THROUGHOUT THE TURN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN TAKING LOW SPEED WIDE TURNS. AFTER INSPECTING THE STEERING COMPONENTS I NOTICED MY EXCESSIVE PLAY WHERE TJE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT ATTATCHES TO THE RACK N PINION. I THINK MY UPPER SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BEFORE SINCE IT IS NOT NEARLY AS CORRODED AS THE LOWER INTERMITTENT SHAFT. I CAN ROTATE THE WHOLE SHAFT ABOUT A QUARTER TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION WHILE THE CAR PARKED AND AT THE END OF EACH TURN THE KNOCK RESONATES NEAR THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT KNUCKLE TO WHERE IT CONNECTS INTO TJE PINION GEAR OF THE RACK N PINION. NOW, I INSPECTED ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND THEY ARE ALL IN GOOD SHAPE....NO PLAY ANYWHERE 8N THE SYSTEM BESIDES THE "RECALLED" STEERING SHAFT! I HAVE TWO KIDS AND IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THEY GET HURT BECAUSE A "RECALLED" PART DIDNT GET REPLACED BY FORD WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE(FOR FREE) I WILL NEVER FORGIVE THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE. HONORING A FREE REPLACEMENT FOR AN OBVIOUSLY POORLY ENGINEERED AND DEFECTIVE FACTORY PART SEEMS TO BE TJE RIGJT THING TO DO.....SO WHERE IS MY RECALL AND WHY DOESNT IT SHOW UP WHEN I SEARCH MY CARS VIN NO??? THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR EVEN DIES. I DONT MAKE A LOT OF MONEY AND THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED FOR FREE LILE IT WAS ON ALL THE OTHER VEHICLES. IT DRIVES LILE NEW BESIDES THE SCARY KNOCK AND WANDERING STEERING. IT'S JUST RIDICULOUS NOT TO RECALL THIS PART!
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-29
- VIN: 2FAFP71V08X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY GAS PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR TURNED KEY OFF AND HIT BRAKES FELT LIKE PEDAL WANTED TO STAY DOWN.CITY STREET.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-09
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-29
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FAFP71V38X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY- ROUTE 2 IN MASSACHUSETTS. AFTER TAPPING ON THE BRAKES TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF SLOWING DOWN, THE CROWN VICTORIA- ON IT'S OWN- BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AT THE SAME TIME. IT WAS SUDDEN AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. AT THAT POINT, I SLAMMED AS HARD AS I COULD ONTO THE BRAKE PEDAL- TO THE POINT WHERE THE BRAKES WERE SMOKING. THE ENGINE OVERWHELMED BRAKES AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE- I COULD ONLY SLOW IT DOWN. I ENDED UP REAR ENDING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME (WHICH HAD COME TO A STOP). EVEN AFTER THE IMPACT, THE CROWN VICTORIA CONTINUED TO PUSH AGAINST THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THEN, JUST AS SUDDENLY AS IT STARTED, THE FULL BORE ACCELERATION STOPPED. I HAD A PERFECT DRIVING HISTORY PRIOR TO THIS MALFUNCTION. NO ACCIDENTS EVER. I HAD AMPLE SPACE AND TIME TO SAFELY STOP MY VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH MATS. I AM NOT SUING FORD. I AM NOT TRYING TO AVOID THE SURCHARGE. I CAN'T OFFER YOU TANGIBLE PROOF THAT THERE WAS A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION IN MY 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA- OTHER THAN MY TRUTHFUL TESTIMONY. I RECENTLY BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND, UNTIL THAT ONE INCIDENT, IT WAS RUNNING NORMALLY. IT WAS RUNNING NORMALLY IN THE DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I HAD A "WRENCH" LIGHT COME ON ONCE, A COUPLE OF WEEKS EARLIER BUT IT WAS GONE THE NEXT TIME I STARTED UP THE CAR. SO I DISMISSED IT. THE DAMAGE WAS RELATIVELY MINOR AND I HAVE FULL COLLISION. I CONSIDERED THE CAR SO UNSAFE TO DRIVE, HOWEVER, THAT I TOOK IT OFF THE ROAD AND GAVE IT AWAY. I WARNED THE PERSON I GAVE IT TO THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE USED ONLY FOR PARTS. WHAT I AM SAYING IS THE TRUTH AND IT IS CONSISTENT WITH WHAT I TOLD THE MOTORIST I STRUCK AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FAFP73V88X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE VISOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VISOR WAS CLOSED. AS A RESULT, THE VISOR MATERIAL WAS BURNED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISOR HAD TO BE SLIGHTLY OPENED TO PREVENT FURTHER BURNING WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRE HARNESS TO THE VISOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-28
- VIN: 2FAFP74V68X
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BECAME INOPERABLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000. UPDATED 06/29/16*LJ UPDATED 08/2/16.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-14
- VIN: 2FAHP71V78X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TWICE NOW WHILE SLOWING FOR AN INTERSECTION SOON AFTER VEHICLE START, THE VEHICLE GAS TRIED TO SURGE FORWARD WHILE BRAKES HAVE E BEEN APPLIED. THE CAR TRIED TO REV UP TO 5000RPM. UPON MANAGING TO STOP CAR, I PUT IT IN NEUTRAL , IT REVVED TO 5000RPM THEN SUDDENLY DROPPED BACK TO IDLE. BOTH TIMES HAVE NEARLY ENDED UP IN VEHICLE GOING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. CAR DROVE NORMALLY AFTER THAT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-01
- VIN: 2FAHP71V18X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-23
- VIN: 2FAFP74V48X
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V704000 (STEERING) WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOWER SHAFT SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,567. UPDATED 02/10/16*LJ UPDATED 05/21/18*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2FAHP71V68X
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND APPROACHED A STOP SIGN, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY AND CRASHED INTO AN ELECTRIC POLE. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 164,446.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- VIN: 2FAFP71V08X
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BEARINGS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHCLE, CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V385000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
2008 Ford Crown victoria recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2008 Ford Crown victoria.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
- Summary: 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 August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
- Consequence: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
- Consequence: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
- Consequence: IF A HUB FRACTURES, IT MAY POTENTIALLY DETACH FROM THE WHEEL KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN THE WHEEL BEING RETAINED ONLY BY THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Negative 2008 Ford Crown victoria car reviews
Positive 2008 Ford Crown victoria car reviews
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The car is truly exceptional! It has the best mileage I've ever seen for a 4.6L engine and is incredibly reliable. Parts are readily available, making maintenance a breeze. Overall, it's one of the best cars I've ever driven!
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with this car. I purchased it used and drove 200 miles to Memphis, getting around 28 miles per gallon. I was pleasantly surprised by the excellent gas mileage for its size. The car has great looks, a roomy interior, and a spacious trunk that holds more than my parent's Windstar. These are all fantastic advantages. It already had plenty of power, but I installed dual exhaust, K & N Air Filter, and Performance Chip, which now gives it more power than I could ever use or need. With the 17
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I've had this car for 2 years and driven across the whole of the US 3 times in it. Here are some pros and cons: Pros: It's reliable, and if serviced properly, it will run beautifully, even if you don't change the oil often. It's also cheap! You can buy one for 4,000 USD. It's spacious too. I'm 6'3
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I bought my Crown Victoria two years ago and I now have just under 50k on it. I'm happy to say that I haven't had a single problem with it during its entire lifetime. It hasn't been in the shop except for regular oil changes. I feel extremely safe in this car; it's very solidly built. I chose this particular car over a similar 2002 Sport model because it had a much firmer ride with better road feel. It's very fast with ample power for freeway merging.
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The Crown Victoria is such a great car! I've actually owned three of them now, and each one has been just as good as the last. They hardly ever break down, and all you really need to do is keep up with regular fluid changes. Plus, they're super comfortable to ride in - it's like driving around in a boat (in a good way!). And I've noticed that the handling has really improved over the past few years, which is great. Not to mention, this car has plenty of power!
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Dayne Senger 2024-07-20
I bought a 2004 Crown Vic Sport in late 2003 and I really enjoyed driving it. It had a big car but sporty feel with plenty of power. However, when I tried to get out of the car 18 months later, I encountered a problem. Despite paying the hefty $31,000 price for this car, I was disappointed to find out that it was worth only as much as a standard LX. It depreciated $15,500 in just 18 months. In my opinion, it is not worth the investment. I would advise against buying one.
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Hey there! Have you ever experienced the thrill of riding a rear wheel drive car? This car may not be the most exciting, but it's definitely a solid performer and a rare find for an affordable big car.