CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 2 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
2001 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Most common 2001 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
What owners report
The vehicle drift back-fourth while driving on highway. Excessive play in steering wheel,
THE STEERING SHAFT IS CREAKING WHEN YOU TURN AND ALOTTA PLAY IN THE STEERING SOUNDS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO SNAP IT HAPPENS IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY WHEN I TURN OR BEAR LEFT OR RIGHT THE PIC THE SHAFT THING ON THE LEFT IS A PICTURE OF THE PART HAPPENS WHEN I'M IN MOTION AND EVEN WHEN I'M STATIONARY AND I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL HAS NOT CAUSED A WRECK YET BUT FEELS LIKE IT WOULD IF THAT PART BRAKES.
WHEN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT STOPPED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON HIGH THE TURN SIGNALS PERIODICALLY RAPIDLY FLASH. THE AUDIBLE CLICKING OF THE TURN SIGNALS CLICKS FAST AS WELL. THE BULBS ARE NOT BLOWN. IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY OR IT DOES HAPPEN.
THE INTAKE IS PLASTIC HAS AN CRACK AND LEAK ANTIFREEZE
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, I LOST POWER AND HAD TO PULL OVER, UPON CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD, WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD (WHICH IS PLASTIC) GOT TO HOT WHICH CAUSED ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK OUT. I ENDED UP HAVING TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE WHICH IS WHERE IT HAS SET SINCE. *TR
2001 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria: Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Steering (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.