Component Record

Ford Crown Victoria 1996 Steering Problems

37 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V135000Reported July 18, 1996 - 72,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 72,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine86 Suspension53 Fuel and Propulsion System46 Brakes34 Vehicle Speed Control19 Visibility12

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 November 1, 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.