2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Steering wheel issues

  • Experiencing sloppy steering wheel and dropping while driving over bumps or on curves
    
  • Steering wheel seizing while driving at 40 MPH, causing loss of control and collision with barrier wall
    
  • Steering shaft fracture inside steering column, leading to loss of control while driving at 70 MPH and crash into curb
    

• 2. Mechanical issues

  • Dislocated bushing found during inspection
    
  • Vehicle experiencing excessive force needed to steer, unknown warning light on instrument panel, and rear gear oil leak
    
  • Concerns regarding window sockets melting and causing bulbs to blow out
    
  • Vehicle vibrating and requiring slow driving due to a broken Watts link stud in rear axle
    

• 3. Fuel tank detachment

  • Fuel tank detached from the vehicle while driving at 65 MPH, no fuel leaks found but fuel tank needed to be replaced
    

• 4. Recall issues

  • Vehicle involved in a steering recall but dealer claimed no recall for specific VIN
    
  • Complaint regarding steering popping, getting stuck, and gas pedal vibrating while turning after taking vehicle in for steering recall
    

• 5. Accident involving tire blowout

  • Right rear tire blew out while traveling on highway, causing loss of control, collision with semi-truck, and injuries to the driver
    

• 6. Miscellaneous issues

  • Vehicle vibrating and jumping excessively while braking from 30 MPH, dealer advised diagnostic testing at owner's expense
    
  • Abnormal popping noise from rear of vehicle, fuel tank detached without warning, no leaks found, fuel tank replacement required