Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 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 7 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Ford Crown Victoria shows a moderate number of steering-related recalls and complaints, but few issues with other components. Its reliable reputation and limited complaints in diverse areas maintain an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| suspension | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual noises during turns
- Dashboard warning lights
- Irregular tire wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Ford Crown Victoria at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.