NHTSA vehicle safety data
2010 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2010 Ford Crown Victoria owner complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria, describing incidents dated March 1, 2010 to September 29, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Steering 7 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11438684 · Filed
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle as an unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the gear oil would leak from the rear passenger side of the…
ODI #11331168 · Filed
DRIVING OVER 55 MPH WHILE GOING OVER BUMPY HWY OR ON A CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS SLOPPY AND DROPS DOWN 1-2 INCHES TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT DEPENDING ON THE CURVE. *TR
ODI #11307791 · Filed
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 TO…
Improper Repair of Upper Intermediate Shaft
NHTSA #14V704000 · Steering — Rack and Pinion — Pinion Shaft · NHTSA notice
Reported November 5, 2014 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 36,888 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 14S25 · Owners notified November 19, 2014 · Vehicles built March 23, 2004 – August 30, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Steering Column Lower Bearing May Separate
NHTSA #13V385000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported August 29, 2013 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 355,000 vehicles
Repair completion: 60.86% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 13S08 · Owners notified October 23, 2013 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
A separate service campaign applies to vehicles in non-corrosion states not addressed by this safety recall. Owners of these vehicles should contact Ford directly about these vehicles.For the safety recall, owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford Crown Victoria model years
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