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2008 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 400,688 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 14V704000 2014-11-05 36,888 affected
Defect

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…

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…

STEERING 13V385000 2013-08-29 355,000 affected
Defect

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,…

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…

SUSPENSION 07V270000 2007-06-26 8,800 affected
Defect

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.

Complaints by component

STEERING
24
4crashes1fires2injuries1deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
3crashes2injuries
SUSPENSION
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
2fires
POWER TRAIN
3
1crashes1fires1deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes1fires1deaths
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
ENGINE
1
1fires
Total complaints64

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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?)”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-06-06

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-04-17

“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.…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 2022-09-27

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2022-08-23

“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…”

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM · reported 2022-07-16

“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.”

STEERING · reported 2021-05-28

“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.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2021-05-28

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2020-06-19

Defect investigations

Investigation EA13004 Opened 2013-04-26 · closed 2013-11-15

Loss of Steering Control

In its recall notice dated August 26, 2013, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (MY) 2005 through 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant, MY 2005…

Investigation EA13004 Opened 2013-04-26 · closed 2013-11-15

Loss of Steering Control

In its recall notice dated August 26, 2013, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (MY) 2005 through 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant, MY 2005…

Investigation PE08060 Opened 2008-10-14 · closed 2009-04-09

TIRE VALVE CRACKING

ON OCTOBER 14, 2008, ODI OPENED PE08-060 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CRACKED AND LEAKING SNAP-IN TIRE VALVES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.THE VALVES WERE SUPPLIED TO FORD BY TOPSEAL AUTO-PARTS, A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SHANGHAI BAOLONG AUTOMOTIVE CORPORATION IN CHINA.VALVES MADE BY…

Investigation PE12025 Opened 2012-09-14 · closed 2013-04-26

Loss of Steering Control

In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.A disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.Allegations of a loss…

Investigation PE12025 Opened 2012-09-14 · closed 2013-04-26

Loss of Steering Control

In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.A disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.Allegations of a loss…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.