Model year record

1989 Ford Crown Victoria

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 86 owner complaints on file.

Ford Crown Victoria, 1983–1991 generation
Pictured: the 1983–1991 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V151000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225
Reported to NHTSA
1990-08-21
Owners notified
1990-10-23

Defect description

GLASS ELEMENT THAT SEPARATES ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY FROM PRESSURIZED FUEL MAY LOOSEN AND CREATE AN OPENING THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURIZED FUEL TO ENTER BODY OF SENSOR.

Safety risk

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS OF SEAL DETERIORATION, THE HOUSINGCOVER WOULD NOT CONTAIN FUEL, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF ASOURCE OF IGNITION, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW OPTICAL SENSORS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch1736,000 mi
Vehicle speed control6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Power train: automatic transmission491,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Electrical system: wiring3—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal3—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Structure: frame and members2—
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Equipment1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train1—
Seat belts190,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: linkages1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1143,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1143,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1988 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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