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2010 Ford Crown Victoria problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

14

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Crown Victoria years?

Crown Victoria NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted482 complaints1980: 2 complaints1981: 2 complaints1982: 4 complaints1983: 8 complaints1984: 8 complaints1985: 24 complaints1986: 35 complaints1987: 48 complaints1988: 49 complaints1989: 86 complaints1990: 58 complaints1991: 70 complaints1992: 482 complaints1993: 247 complaints1994: 252 complaints1995: 318 complaints1996: 358 complaints1997: 340 complaints1998: 138 complaints1999: 174 complaints2000: 103 complaints2001: 70 complaints2002: 71 complaints2003: 303 complaints2004: 175 complaints2005: 240 complaints2006: 65 complaints2007: 75 complaints2008: 64 complaints2009: 59 complaints2010: 14 complaints2011: 32 complaints
Crown Victoria NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Ford Crown Victoria problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering750%
Brakes17%
Electrical System17%
Fuel System17%
Lighting17%
Suspension17%
Airbags17%
Tires & Wheels17%

Does the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V704000SteeringNovember 5, 2014 · 36,888 units

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 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.

13V385000SteeringAugust 29, 2013 · 355,000 units

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, 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COLLIDING WITH THE CONCRETE BARRIER WALL AS THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, GOING IN REVERSE AND COLLIDING WITH THE BARRIER WALL AGAIN, COMING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 4, 2020 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND JUMP. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 1, 2010

“THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 1, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED AND HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COLLIDING WITH THE CONCRETE BARRIER WALL AS THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, GOING IN REVERSE AND COLLIDING WITH THE BARRIER WALL AGAIN, COMING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 4, 2020 · crash

“I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75, JUST NORTH OF IT'S EXIT WITH I-4, AND SOUTH OF ITS EXIT TO MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD., AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT THRU LANE WHEN SUDDENLY, AND WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING MY 2010 CROWN VICTORIA TO FISHTAIL…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 29, 2015 · crash

2010 Ford Crown Victoria — common questions

Is the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2010 Crown Victoria problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (7 complaints), fuel system (1 complaints), tires & wheels (1 complaints).

Does the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Crown Victoria years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Crown Victoria years to avoid are 1992, 1996, 1997, 1995, 2003, 1994, 1993, 2005, 2004, 1999, 1998. The cleanest record among Crown Victoria years belongs to 1981.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.