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2009 Ford Crown Victoria

Based on reports from 59 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
59
Crashes
8
Fires
3
Recalls
2
TSBs
18
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 59 complaints, 8 crashes, 3 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failed

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

throttle acceleration sticking

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

steering is loose

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

16 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 92K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
12
30–60K
4
60–90K
10
90–120K
7
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (12 reports) • Median: 92K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (16 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Steering16 (27%)
Fuel System12 (20%)
Drivetrain5 (8%)
Suspension4 (7%)
Airbags3 (5%)
Electrical3 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (3%)
Wheels & Tires2 (3%)

2009 Ford Crown Victoria: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, with 16 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 91,609 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 92K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

13V385000Oct 2013

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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.

14V704000Nov 2014

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 the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Ford Crown Victoria is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2009 Ford Crown Victoria vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

59

Class avg

147

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical large cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Ford Crown Victoria: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is related to the steering, with 16 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
The 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 59 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Ford Crown Victoria problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Crown Victoria problems start?
Based on 45 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 91,609 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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