10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Sep 252000

Crown Victoria

  • miles
The ignition switch will release the ignition key before it is in the proper off position. At times there is a warning sound and other times there is none. With the ignition key removed before the off position it will allow the car to be started without a key. This presents two risks: One - the car can be stolen, second  a child could accidentally start the car and put the car in gear.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

problem #10

Sep 252000

Crown Victoria

  • miles
The ignition switch will release the ignition key before it is in the proper off position. At times there is a warning sound and other times there is none. With the ignition key removed before the off position it will allow the car to be started without a key. This presents two risks: One - the car can be stolen, second  a child could accidentally start the car and put the car in gear.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

problem #9

Jan 141999

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Police cruiser: When turning corners, the steering wheel is very tight and hard to turn. Would have to force it manually, to original position. This makes it hard to drive or control vehicle.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #8

Jan 261999

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Steering locks up and will not return.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #7

Jan 261999

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Steering loks up and will not return.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 251999

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Steering locks up and will not return.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #5

Jan 111999

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Steering locks up and will not return.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #4

Jan 141999

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Steering locks up and will not return.

- Fairview Heights, IL, USA

problem #3

Nov 051998

(reported on)

Crown Victoria

  • miles
The steering column has deteriorated while making a turn.the wheel does not return, and it started locking up, making it difficult for the consumer to straighten the wheel. This is a police vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

- Angola, NY, USA

problem #2

Jul 031996

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering sticks intermittently, releases with excessive force.

- Fort Valle, GA, USA

problem #1

Jul 021996

(reported on)

Crown Victoria

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer wa sdriving and sometimes the steering jerks, also front end misalignment, while going around curves to the left, steering wheel will suddenly pull left, almost causing loss of control.

- Ullin, IL, USA