1995 Ford Crown Victoria Steering Problems
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “pitman arm” (59% of reports).
- 99steering complaints
- 93,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Pitman arm: mentioned in 58 of 99 complaints (59%)
- Please describe: mentioned in 16 of 99 complaints (16%)
- Ball joint: mentioned in 13 of 99 complaints (13%)
- PE96 active: mentioned in 5 of 99 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 99 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Crown Victoria steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 12 | 52% | 65,500 |
| 2010 Crown Victoria | 7 | 58% | 135,000 |
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 17 | 39% | 129,839 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 25 | 50% | 97,000 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 25 | 50% | 111,802 |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 27 | 51% | 111,320 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 36 | 19% | 99,601 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 19 | 14% | 122,429 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 11 | 4% | 131,000 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 5 | 9% | 129,449 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 7 | 13% | 187,000 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 8 | 9% | 46,000 |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 10 | 7% | 75,933 |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 7 | 6% | 80,000 |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 11 | 4% | 55,900 |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 37 | 13% | 108,000 |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 99 | 40% | 93,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:linkages
Problem: The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.
Risk: Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. Loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Steering shaft is bad, excessive rust to the u joint is causing vary stiff steering and steering wheel lock up in turns
Steering wheel is loose, feels like it could come. Air bag light is on, cruise controlnot working correctly. All these things are safety related and should be fixed. I think steering wheel should be repaired free of charge, since it's a major problem.
Front driver ball joint design designed for failure, under normal use lower ball joint rapidly deteriorates and causes an unsafe environment for vehicle. Steering becomes erratic and steering wheel feels loose. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1995 Ford Crown Victorias have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 99 owner complaints about steering for the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria (40% of the 250 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 93,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most frequent phrase is “pitman arm”, in 58 of 99 complaints, followed by “please describe” (16).
See all 1995 Ford Crown Victoria problems or steering problems across all Crown Victoria years.