2009 Ford Crown Victoria TSBs

18 manufacturer communications for the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria sit in NHTSA's public file. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free. The 2009 Crown Victoria problem report covers complaints, recalls, and investigations.

18Communications

What the bulletins cover

Transmission & drivetrain5 bulletins
Electrical4 bulletins
Steering4 bulletins
Engine3 bulletins
Body & structure2 bulletins
Airbags1 bulletin

Service bulletins

Body & structure · Electrical SSM 54601 February 24, 2026

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot…

Service bulletin SSM 52476 April 24, 2024

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated…

Electrical · Engine DOR-L2Q6V-10 September 18, 2019

This SKU is a Radiator Fan. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical connections. An electrical connection issue may lead to the fan not working potentially throwing a check engine light for overheating.

Service bulletin SSM 47201 March 30, 2018

Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Lincoln vehicle. Only approved Genuine Ford…

Service bulletin SSM 47009 January 10, 2018

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line…

Service bulletin SSM 47009 January 10, 2018

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts and Service - Parts Product Line…

Engine SSM 46085 September 21, 2016

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot…

Steering 16-0072 April 21, 2016

For 2005-2012 Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles, Regional Program 13R01 applies to vehicles not registered in corrosion states and not included in Safety Recall 13S08, where operation in high corrosion areas for an extended period may lead to…

Body & structure · Steering TSB160072 April 21, 2016

Inpected or repaired under 13R01 - Requests for recall service action under 13S08

Transmission & drivetrain 16-0032 March 1, 2016

4R75E TRANSMISSION - GRINDING/WHINE/VIBRATION/GEAR SLIPPAGE - SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE ISSUE A service kit has been released to assist with proper repair of the 4R75E transmission in 2008 Mark LT, 2008-2010 F-150, 2008-2010 / 2013-2014 E-Series, 2008-2011 Crown Victoria, Grand…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB160032 March 1, 2016

4R75E Transmission - Grinding/Whine/Vibration/Gear Slippage - Serrvice Kit available

Steering RP-13R01 September 16, 2014

FORD: THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION OF SWING LINK JOINTS, COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, RESULTING IN STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR. *PE UPDATED…

Transmission & drivetrain TSB-14-0153 August 21, 2014

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: FAILURE OF PLANETARY GEAR ASSEMBLY IS DUE TO TRANSMISSION, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, EXHIBITING GRINDING, GEAR SLIPPAGE, WHINE TYPE NOISE, VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING OR LOSS OF REVERSE.

Transmission & drivetrain ASI-44538 May 1, 2014

FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: THE INDICATOR MAY ILLUMINATE OVERDRIVE OFF AND/OR SLIPPING IN 3RD OR NO 4TH GEAR, DUE TO DIRECT CLUTCH FAILURE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0733 AND/OR P0734. MODEL 2008-2013 MARK LT, F-150, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR, E SERIES.

Steering RP-13-R-01 October 2, 2013

FORD: SWING LINK JOINTS ON LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAS CORROSION, AND COMBINED WITH COLLAPSED UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, ON SOME VEHICLES, CAUSES STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE, LEADING TO STEERING CONTROL LOSS. MODEL 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN…

Electrical · Airbags SIS-21841 April 1, 2011

COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM.

Brakes & stability · Engine · Transmission & drivetrain AS-21769 March 1, 2011

FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION.

Suspension TSB-09-3-1 May 22, 2009

FORD: RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE OIL LEAKS. OIL LEAKS FROM THE RIGHT REAR AXLE WHEEL BEARING OIL SEAL MAY BE CAUSED BY A COMBINATION OF A DAMAGED SEAL AND/OR POOR SEAL SURFACE FINISH OF THE AXLE SHAFT.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.