One problem related to hydraulic power assist steering system has been reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states that the steering wheel is overly sensitive in normal driving condition, may cause an accident, since it has so much power assit it makes changing lanes or other steering condition hazardous. Nlm the vehicle has a steering box ratio of 14 to 1 which was much faster than the desired ratio of 17 to 1 or 18 to 1.
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems |