Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 85 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15E082000 Steering Shaft May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V472000 FORD/NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02I003000 FORD/FUEL TANK/POLICE VEHICLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V200000 FORD/JACKING INSTRUCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V157002 FORD/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V157001 FORD/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V138000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V083000 FORD/REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V050000 FORD/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 19 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 11 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 11 complaints
- Suspension 9 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Tires 7 complaints
Of the 85 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 85 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria shows an average level of reliability. It has accumulated 85 owner complaints, mainly about the engine, lighting, and fuel system. With ten recall campaigns, including serious issues like steering and fuel system, there's noticeable concern. However, no overwhelming trend in failed components is evident, suggesting moderate reliability but a need for vigilant maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Exterior lighting | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$400 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant flush
- Battery checks and cleaning
- Alignment checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Sudden engine overheating
- Dimming headlights
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Steering wheel vibration
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.