2009 FORD CROWN VICTORIA PROBLEMS


Issues by Year
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Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Fuel pump failures
- 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor experienced erratic fuel pump operation, fuel pump failures resulting in loss of power, and vehicle stopping in roadway
- Several incidents of fuel pump failure causing vehicle to stop running
- Erratic fuel pump operation and subsequent failure leading to loss of power and vehicle stopping in roadway, potential for accidents due to sudden steering effort required and deceleration without brake light activation
- 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor experienced erratic fuel pump operation, fuel pump failures resulting in loss of power, and vehicle stopping in roadway
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2. Steering column issues
- Catastrophic failure of the steering column on a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
- Steering column retaining ring failure causing binding of lower and middle universal joints, leading to steering shaft separation
- Issues with the lower steering column bearing causing displacement and noise in the steering column
- Failure of the lower and upper bearings causing power steering failure
- Catastrophic failure of the steering column on a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
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3. Miscellaneous issues
- Blend door actuator failure affecting air conditioning and defrosting capabilities
- Transmission failure resulting in the vehicle not moving in drive
- Other issues such as intake manifold susceptibility to warping, leaking fuel, and global recall related to steering column design
- Blend door actuator failure affecting air conditioning and defrosting capabilities
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4. Horn and airbag issues
- Horn failure and airbag warning indicator illumination
- Airbag failing to deploy in a collision
- Toxic flakes escaping from the vents, issue reported in a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
- Horn failure and airbag warning indicator illumination
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5. Vehicle fires
- Vehicle caught fire in a parking lot while unattended
- Flashing lights seen from under the hood before the vehicle caught on fire
- Vehicle caught fire in a parking lot while unattended
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6. Forward clutch cylinder failure
- 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor experienced right rear axle bearing seal and transmission failures.
- 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor experienced right rear axle bearing seal and transmission failures.
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7. Power steering malfunctions
- Power steering malfunction causing steering wheel difficulty to turn
- Power steering malfunction causing steering wheel difficulty to turn
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8. Incomplete recall repairs
- Safety recall related to steering column not completed by previous owner
- Manufacturer refusing to honor recalls for steering wheel issues.
- Safety recall related to steering column not completed by previous owner
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774