1996 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that while making a left turn off a driveway onto a lot, there was a loud metal braking noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver side collapsed to the ground. The contact…”
filed Aug 2, 2017
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford crown victoria. The contact stated while driving at a low speed the front drivers side lower control arm broke. The contact did not talk to the manufacturer regarding the lower control arm. The contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was…”
filed Jun 17, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Crown Victoria years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 4 | 17% |
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 4 | 9% |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 6 | 12% |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 27 | 11% |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 18 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.