2006 Ford Crown Victoria Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crown Victoria years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. That ranks 11th out of 17 Crown Victoria model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (27 complaints, 51%), typically at around 111,320 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 53owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 27 | 51% | 111,320 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 17% | 102,470 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 13% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8% | 144,140 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 8% | 117,855 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 6% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6% | 117,470 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 6% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 4% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 86,754 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 12,022 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 4,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Ford Crown Victoria recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Risk: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
Steering
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Risk: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering Column Shaft Obstruction (PE14021) — opened Jul 7, 2014, closed Nov 21, 2014.
- Loss of Steering Control (EA13004) — opened Apr 26, 2013, closed Nov 15, 2013, led to recall 13V385000.
- Loss of Steering Control (PE12025) — opened Sep 14, 2012, closed Apr 26, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact applied more pressure to the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle unintendedly shifted into drive (D), accelerated, and struck the rear of a parked, unoccupied vehicle…
I had this vehicle in for the recall in 2014 and according to the dealer repair the steering column was within limits not to complete the second half of recall 13s08 but a few weeks ago my steering shaft separated with no warning and i came to a rest in an intersection. I had the vehicle towed to a…
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there were banging, clunking and abnormal sounds coming from the steering wheel. The contact veered to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the steering shaft was loosened…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving, the instrument cluster became inoperable. Additionally, the speedometer was also inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of…
The car dealership didn't tell us that this car have no air bag and also nothing was checking or change on the car. We paid for the car at 2700 and the electric and the radiator are bad and also the ac unit is bad they don't have no anti-theft system and much more we just don't have the money to…
Other Ford Crown Victoria years
← 2005 Crown Victoria · 2007 Crown Victoria →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 Crown Victoria | 12 | 2 |
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 44 | 2 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 50 | 3 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 50 | 4 |
| 2006 | 53 | 2 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 193 | 5 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 138 | 2 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 249 | 5 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 58 | 2 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 53 | 4 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 85 | 7 |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 134 | 5 |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 119 | 7 |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 288 | 8 |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 276 | 9 |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 250 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria?
Owners most often report steering, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crown Victoria model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.