Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 50 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V704000 Improper Repair of Upper Intermediate Shaft NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V385000 Steering Column Lower Bearing May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V183000 BRAKE LINE ROUTING/FMVSS 135 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V440000 WINDSHIELD RETENTION/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
- Air Bags 6 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
Of the 50 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 50 complaints, owners report 5 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Ford Crown Victoria presents an average reliability profile with notable issues in steering and brake systems. Recalls on the pinion shaft, steering column, ABS module, and windshield mounting highlight potential problem areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering column | 80,000–120,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| ABS module | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| rack and pinion | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 50,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel play or vibration
- ABS warning light illuminated
- Unusual brake noises or spongy pedal
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Ford Crown Victoria at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.