2006 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

Most common 2006 Ford Crown Victoria problems

Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	27
Vehicle Speed Control	9
Air Bags	7
Power Train	4
Suspension	4
Electrical System	4
Structure	3
Service Brakes	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Engine	2

What owners report

2026-07-17, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (D), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle while blocking oncoming traffic. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse (R) a second time and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle reversed, but the failure recurred, and the vehicle struck the rear of the unoccupied vehicle, pushing it into another parked and unoccupied vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. No injuries were reported. No Police report was filed. The vehicle wa

2023-08-28, Steering
I HAD THIS VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL IN 2014 AND ACCORDING TO THE DEALER REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN WAS WITHIN LIMITS NOT TO COMPLETE THE SECOND HALF OF RECALL 13S08 BUT A FEW WEEKS AGO MY STEERING SHAFT SEPARATED WITH NO WARNING AND I CAME TO A REST IN AN INTERSECTION. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY CONFIRMED THE SEPARATION OF STEERING. I DID NOT PUT A CLAIM INTO INSURANCE AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO ANY OTHER VEHICLE SO THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED UNTIL AFTER THE FAILURE. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY WERE NO HELP AS WELL AS THE DEALER WHO DID THE RECALL IN 2014. THEY SAID THA

2023-04-17, Steering
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there were banging, clunking and abnormal sounds coming from the steering wheel. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the steering shaft was loosened and there was significant play under the driver's side dash between the firewall. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the upper and lower steering shaft were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact was able to pull into his parent's driveway. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the steering co

2021-02-11, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BECAME INOPERABLE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS ALSO INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS STILL AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 352,000.

2020-11-30, Air Bags
THE CAR DEALERSHIP DIDN'T TELL US THAT THIS CAR HAVE NO AIR BAG AND ALSO NOTHING WAS CHECKING OR CHANGE ON THE CAR. WE PAID FOR THE CAR AT 2700 AND THE ELECTRIC AND THE RADIATOR ARE BAD AND ALSO THE AC UNIT IS BAD THEY DON'T HAVE NO ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM AND MUCH MORE WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT NO MORE YOU ALREADY PUT 5,000 PLUS $2,700

2006 Ford Crown Victoria questions

Does the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria: Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft; Steering. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria?

Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (27), Vehicle Speed Control (9), Air Bags (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 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.