Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the headlights would fail whether on automatic or manual. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. When the contact started the ignition it activated the the windshield washer fluid. Suddenly, the front windshield wipers were activated to clear any excess washer fluid; however, the windshield wipers were inoperative. There were several attempts before the windshield wipers became functional. The windshield wiper control selector failed to disengage the windshield wiper system until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the identical failures. The technician replaced the control switch twice and the motor on a separate occasion. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 171,000. Updated 10/21/09. Updated 10/20/09
I bought my Ford Crown vic 3 years ago paid 6000 dollars, within two weeks the windshield wipers stopped working, then the transmission went out cost me 2500, then horn would go off and would not turn off till I pulled the positive battery cable off. Two weeks later the blinkers stopped working, then the lighting control module started making a loud beeping sound, then my headlights and tail lights stopped working. I revived a recall letter from Ford and it says take my car to Ford dealership and they would fix it free of charge. I went to dealership and they said I had to pay 85 dollars to check and see if the lighting module was bad or not if it was they said they would replace it for free, but there could be additional cost to pay and I would not get my 85 dollars back no matter what. …
I purchased this vehicle 11/2015 from a local town. The wipers have started to work or not work occasionally. The last time they stopped I drove directly to the local dealer, crowley Ford in plainville ct. They took it in to access the problem and when they tried them they worked and diagnostics were impossible. I picked up the car and the wipers worked. I drove home 10 miles and tried them again in my driveway, they do not work. My concern is if they work when I get in the car and they stop at highway speed will I hit anything prior to stopping at the side or the road. Does the wiper recall # 05V206000 apply to this vehicle and if not why not ? I feel Ford did not give the dealer good information which cost me a diagnostic fee and did not uncover the problem. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the original windshield had some cracks and chips, so he decided to have the windshield replaced. The contact stated that the replacement windshield impaired his vision while driving because he could not see the road clearly. The contact stated that the windshield had a foggy, hazy smoke screen and was not clear. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where the windshield was purchased; however, no defect was noticed. The mechanic offered to replace the windshield, but stated that it would be no different than the one that was originally sold to him. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic who stated that they were familiar with these particular fuyao windshields (product number: as1m848 dot-459 solar tint dw1506). …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. When the contact deactivates the windshield wipers, they will not completely return to the off position. The wipers remained upright on the windshield. The defect began sporadically, but now occurs whenever the wipers are activated. The dealer stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign id number 00V138000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall and nothing could be done. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
First failure was windshield wipers come on by themselves (7/99), second was headlights failed while driving at night, two times (10/99), third was windshield wipers again and rapid turnsignal flashing (06/01), fourth was rapid turnsignal flashing (8/01). On each and every one of these occasions they replaced the "multi function switch" part no. Fmc yw3z 13k359 ab. There have been numerous other occasions where we have taken this car to the dealer for these problems and the dealer returned the car with "no problem found". It is now May 2002 and guess what?! We have a fifth failure, rapid turnsignal flashing. Whats next? Are my headlights going to fail again? Are my windshield wipers going to suddenly not work when I need them? This is our family car that we take to soccer games, girls scouts, boy scouts, baseball, gymnastics. Do I feel safe in this car? …
We have had windshield crack on four of our patrol cars in the last 12 months. Two failures were on 1997 Ford Crown Victoria and two were on 1998 Ford Crown victorias. All windshields have cracked in the same location (half way up the support pillar). Three have cracked on the drivers side, and went straight across the windshield, the fourth cracked on the passenger's side, halfway up the support pillar and went straight across the windshield.
Related recalls (2)
Visibility › Windshield
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield May not be properly secured to the vehicle body.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2006. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module May not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Crown Victoria years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1995 (8), 1996 (8), 1997 (8), 2003 (8) and 2000 (5) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 3% of all complaints for the 1995.
Is there a recall for Ford Crown Victoria window & wiper problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 06V-440 (windshield, Nov 15, 2006); 00V-138 (windshield wiper/washer, May 17, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford Crown Victoria window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 87,000 miles; 39% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (14 mentions), followed by the windshield (9).
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.