Model year
2008 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 50 complaints for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (24), VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (10), SUSPENSION (5). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 85 complaints
- 2001 53 complaints
- 2002 58 complaints
- 2003 249 complaints
- 2004 138 complaints
- 2005 193 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 50 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 44 complaints
- 2010 12 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
Recalls
14V704000 · Nov 5, 2014
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT
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…
13V385000 · Aug 29, 2013
STEERING
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…
07V270000 · Jun 26, 2007
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
Complaints
50 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 3, injury field 6, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08060 | TIRE VALVE CRACKING · TIRES:VALVE | Oct 14, 2008 | Apr 9, 2009 |
| PE12025 | Loss of Steering Control · STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING | Sep 14, 2012 | Apr 26, 2013 |
| EA13004 | Loss of Steering Control · STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING | Apr 26, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Victoria FFV · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Ford Crown Victoria at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.