2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs 2004 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 2004 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 138 | 375 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 55 |
| Investigations | 6 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 95,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Crown Victoria | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 164 |
| Exterior Lighting | 81 | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 | 72 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 26 |
| Steering | 19 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 19 |
| Engine | 2 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 0 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2004 Ford Crown Victoria
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.