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2010 Ford CROWN VICTORIA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2010 Ford CROWN VICTORIA has 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: inspection found dislocated bushing. *tr.

4 crash reports 6 injuries

14

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

7 complaints
50%
  • • INSPECTION FOUND DISLOCATED BUSHING. *TR
  • • SHAFT SLID OUT OF BACK END OF STEERING WHEEL
  • • MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME ISSUE THAT IS REPORTED UNDER THE RECALL LIST AS FAR AS STEERING IT IS POPPING AND ACTUALLY GETTING STUCK WHEN TURNING, THE GAS PEDAL VIBRATES WHILE TURNING AND THE DEALER SAID IT WAS RECALLED BUT NOT MY FOR MY VIN AFTER I TOOK IT TO THEM.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“INSPECTION FOUND DISLOCATED BUSHING. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
7%
  • • TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND JUMP. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS N
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND JUMP. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS N”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
7%
  • • THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints
7%
  • • THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints
7%
  • • I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75, JUST NORTH OF IT'S EXIT WITH I-4, AND SOUTH OF ITS EXIT TO MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD., AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT THRU LANE WHEN SUDDENLY, AND WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING MY 2010 CROWN VICTORIA TO FISHTAIL O
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON I-75, JUST NORTH OF IT'S EXIT WITH I-4, AND SOUTH OF ITS EXIT TO MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD., AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT THRU LANE WHEN SUDDENLY, AND WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING MY 2010 CROWN VICTORIA TO FISHTAIL O”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
LIGHTING(~50K mi)
$500
WHEELS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 14 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    STEERING: INSPECTION FOUND DISLOCATED BUSHING. *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE BRAKING FROM APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY AND JUMP. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS N

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    LIGHTING: THE HEADLIGHT SOCKETS ARE MELTING, CAUSING THE BULBS TO BLOW OUT. WE HAVE REPLACED APPROXIMATELY 6 SOCKETS, MOSTLY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND MULTIPLE BULBS. MHQ SAYS THIS IS COMMON. SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL? SHOULD FORD BE FIXING THIS? *TR

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Ford CROWN VICTORIA — Year Comparison

How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2011
32Above Average
2010
14Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
4
Injury reports
6
Segment avg
80

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