Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 11 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 44 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has a moderate number of complaints and two recall campaigns, mostly concerning the steering and fuel system. This suggests an average reliability with some potential issues, primarily with steering components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
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
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt replacements
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering noise or stiffness
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Transmission slipping
- Warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.