Model year record

1992 Ford Crown Victoria

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 482 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V051000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-04
Owners notified
2008-02-18

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-03
Owners notified
2007-08-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V124000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
262,695
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-19
Owners notified
1999-05-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.

Safety risk

A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V322000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
175,000
Reported to NHTSA
1998-12-16
Owners notified
1999-01-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V024000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
125,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-03-04
Owners notified
1997-04-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.

Safety risk

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED HOOD LATCH STRIKER (VEHICLES WITH 1992 MODEL HOODS) OR REVISED STRIKER PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS (VEHICLES WITH 1993-1997 MODEL HOODS).

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V193000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
16,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-23
Owners notified
1994-02-18

Defect description

AN UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR IS POSITIONED ON THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT UNDER THE SEAT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER IN AREAS THAT HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL, A PUDDLE OF SALTWATER CAN ACCUMULATE ON THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS, REPEATEDLY WETTING THE CONNECTOR. THIS WILL RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE CONNECTOR, CAUSING A CURRENT TO FLOW BETWEEN THE TERMINALS WITHOUT TRIPPING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, CURRENT FLOW CAN HEAT THE CONNECTOR ANDRELEASE FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED CONNECTOR AND INSTALL A SEALED HEAT SHRINK CAP OVER THE AFFECTED WIRES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V023000

Unknown or other

Component
Unknown or other
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
20
Reported to NHTSA
1992-02-19
Owners notified
1992-06-10

Defect description

INCORRECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING ASSEMBLIES IN SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT ACTUATE THE "ANTI-LOCK" BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS.

Safety risk

THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS 105.THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING.

Manufacturer remedy

MODIFY THE WIRE ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW ACTUATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Vehicle speed control3297,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission23200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline20
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip18
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor17
Engine and engine cooling: engine15
Electrical system13100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch12
Exterior lighting: headlights12
Seats1284,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings11
Structure: frame and members11
Unknown or other1191,000 mi
Air bags: frontal10
Electrical system: ignition9
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner9
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings991,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads8
Structure: body: door8
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch781,900 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls7120,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6197,060 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum6
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe5
Steering: hydraulic power assist system581,900 mi
Air bags4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys481,900 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4
Suspension: front4
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Electrical system: wiring3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Interior lighting3
Seats: front assembly: power adjust3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Suspension3120,000 mi
Suspension: rear3
Tires3
Vehicle speed control: cables3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3103,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages3
Visibility: windshield3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor3
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2
Exterior lighting2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Fuel system, gasoline2173,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable2
Power train2120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint284,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2
Steering: column2200,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2
Structure: body: hood2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Engine and engine cooling1120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: chamber1
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters1
Service brakes, hydraulic133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system1
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: valve1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels: multi piece1

The 1991 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.