Two problems related to steering have been reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria.
The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1 Steering problem
Failure Date: 05/28/2014
The three bolts holding the steering gear box to the frame failed due to corrosion allowing the unit to become separated from the frame leading to a loss of steering control.
2 Steering problem
Failure Date: 01/03/1998
Steering wheel locked while driving.
Other Steering related problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria