2008 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Ford Crown Victoria recalls

Most common 2008 Ford Crown Victoria problems

Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	25
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Suspension	6
Electrical System	5
Power Train	3
Structure	2
Service Brakes	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Seat Belts	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2023-08-04, Electrical System
Complete instrument cluster failure, no lights illuminate except turn signals. Speed, rpm’s, fuel level, temperature, are completely off instrument cluster is completely dark when driving at night, told that the solders on the cluster are bad. (Defective?)

2023-05-17, Power Train
The contact owns 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse while the transmission was shifted into reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the linkage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

2022-10-05, Exterior Lighting
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in a dark area with the high beam headlights activated, the headlights became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the low beam headlights were activated to continue driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The contact stated she replaced the headlights and the fuse but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,924.

2022-08-24, Steering
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

2022-07-29, Steering
The right front wheel hub broke at the weld when turning in a parking lot. The part is available for inspection. Had this happened at freeway speed, the right front wheel would have departed the vehicle. The safety hazards are obvious. I attempted to contact customer service and they did not reply.There was no warning sign and the part has not been inspected. I am not a welder. It appears this part had a bad weld from the start. I suspect it was welded by a machine and there may be more just like it from the same production run.

2008 Ford Crown Victoria questions

Does the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria: Steering:Rack And Pinion:Pinion Shaft; Steering; Suspension:Front:Hub. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?

Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (25), Vehicle Speed Control (11), Suspension (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.