1997 Ford Crown Victoria suspension problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel jerked, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. Additionally, the contact stated that the seat belt warning light was illuminated, and other unknown warning lights…”
filed Apr 7, 2023
“A recall on ford crown victoria 1996-1999 built from march 15 1996 - december 14 1998 at the st.thomas assembly plant were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing. The lower control arm ball joint separation had reported incidents. After speaking with ford it is…”
filed Sep 17, 2014
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 1997 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.