Most common 2008 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Share of the 50 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Crown Victoria complaints by model year
Best Crown Victoria years: 2010, 2011, 2006. Years to avoid: 1996, 1997, 2003, 2005, 1999. Compare all years →
2008 Ford Crown Victoria recalls (3)
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 which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during…
Remedy: 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.
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 of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky,…
Remedy: 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…
Suspension › Front › Hub
On certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly May fracture due to improper heat treatment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2007. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria:
Loss of Steering Control
In the subject vehicles, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and rack and pinion steering assembly consist of the steering column and an upper and lower intermediate shaft.A disconnection of any of these components from the steering system can create a loss of steering control.Allegations of a loss of steering control incidents reviewed during the Preliminary Evaluation PE12-025 appear to be related…
Tire valve cracking
On October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international…
Loss of Steering Control
In its recall notice dated August 26, 2013, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified NHTSA of a safety defect condition that may result in loss of steering in approximately 355,000 model year (MY) 2005 through 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles built at the St.
What 2008 Ford Crown Victoria owners say
Steering all 25 →
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact inspected the steering column underneath the hood and noticed that the steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V385000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
The right front wheel hub broke at the weld when turning in a parking lot. The part is available for inspection. Had this happened at freeway speed, the right front wheel would have departed the vehicle. The safety hazards are obvious. I attempted to contact customer service and they did not reply.There was no warning sign and the part has not been inspected. I am not a welder. It appears this part had a bad weld from the start. I suspect it was welded by a machine and there may be more just like it from the same production run.
Speed control & acceleration
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 30 MPH and approached a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck to the floorboard. As a result, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and crashed into an electric pole. The front air bags deployed. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,446.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an auto service. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, a loud roaring noise emitted underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that both front wheel bearings and hub assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 07V270000 (suspension) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 07/28/14 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the upper and lower bearings separated from the vehcle, causing the power steering to fail. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 13V385000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000.
2008 Ford Crown Victoria engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria a good car?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Crown Victoria rates better than average: 50% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Crown Victoria at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria?
The steering — 25 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year, most often about linkages › knuckle › spindle › arm. Next are the speed control & acceleration (11) and suspension (6).
How many recalls does the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, the most recent from November 5, 2014 (pinion shaft). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Crown Victoria?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2011 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996, 1997, 2003, 2005 and 1999. See the full Ford Crown Victoria years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Ford Crown Victoria problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 101,000 miles; 23% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.