Component Record

Ford Crown Victoria 2005 Steering Problems

37 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria - 19% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage37 complaints

37 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

13V385000Reported August 29, 2013 - 355,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 355,000 vehicles across all affected models.

14V704000Reported November 5, 2014 - 36,888 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 36,888 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Lighting101 Electrical System22 Power Train14 Vehicle Speed Control11 Engine11 Seat Belts7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.