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STEERING
93 complaints
STEERING SHAFT IS BAD, EXCESSIVE RUST TO THE U JOINT IS CAUSING VARY STIFF STEERING AND STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP IN TURNS
Apr 15, 2019
I SAW SMOKE COMING FROM A CYLINDER UNDER THE BRAKE BOOSTER. I THEN CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD,THE SMOKE SIMMERD AND WENT OUT. JUST ARIVING HOME FROM WORK ,I SAID ILL GET IT CHECKED OUT TOMOROW. TWO HOURS LATER A NEIGHBOR KNOCKED AT THE DOOR, AND SAID YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE.
Jun 21, 2005
Fire: 1
STEERING HAD BECOME ERRATIC. DEALER REPLACED STEERING LINKAGE/ IDLER ARM, AND PITMAN ARM. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 13, 2002
THIS CAR HAS MANY FAILURES. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Mar 25, 2001
BALL JOINT/ PITMAN ARM SEPARATED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.*AK
Jun 01, 2000
+ 88 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
28 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING A RESIDENTIAL DRIVE WAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V322000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT FELL TO THE GROUND AND THE TIRE BUCKLED INWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD COME OUT FROM THE SOCKET AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000.
Nov 29, 2011
I HAVE A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH 83,000 MILES ON IT. THE CONTROL ARM DROPPED AND HIT THE ROAD, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. LUCKY FOR US WE WERE GOING SLOW TURNING INTO A PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF WE WERE GOING FAST IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD NEWS. THIS CAR STARTED A SQUEAK ON THE FRONT A LITTLE WHILE AGO, I GUESS IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. I HAVE NOTICED ALOT OF 90'S AND SOME 2000'S MODEL FORDS HAVE THIS SAME SQUEAK. I CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY MODEL, I TOLD THEM THERE SHOULD BE. *TR
Apr 15, 2011
1995 CROWN VICTORIA HAD A BLOW OUT ON THE EXPRESSWAY AT 55 MPH AT ABOUT MIDNIGHT AFTER PICKING UP OUR GRANDSON FROM THE AIRPORT DON'T KNOW FOR SURE IF BALL JOINT BROKE FIRST OR TIRE DID MY HUSBAND MANAGED TO GET THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT HITTING ANY THING. THIS HAPPENED MAY 24TH 2009 THE OTHER BALL JOINT JUST BROKE TODAY AUGUST 16 2010 CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 5MPH WHEN IT HAPPENED TODAY. WHAT ARE THE ODDS THIS WAS JUST A COINCIDENCES OR THIS WAS A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. WE WERE LUCKY. *TR
Aug 16, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE. HE STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE ON THE VEHICLE AND SHOULD BE TIGHTER. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V135000 (STEERING:LINKAGES). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 140,000.
Oct 28, 2008
+ 23 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
28 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 118,000.
Dec 07, 2010
FIRST RELATED SYMPTOM: FEW YEARS AGO BRAKE LINES RUSTED UNDER THE HOOD. ORIGINAL REMEDY: I HAVE PAINTED THEM TO PROTECT THEM FROM FURTHER RUST. CURRENT ISSUE: 12/26/2008 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHED ON DURING DRIVE TO WORK. 12/26/2008 BRAKE PEDAL GOT SOFT ON THE WAY BACK TO HOME. 12/27/2008 I HAVE CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID. IT WAS LOW. I HAVE BOUGHT AND ADD MORE FLUID (CAR WAS NOT MOVED THIS DAY). WHILE FLUID WAS ADDED I STARTED THE ENGINE AND IN PARK GEAR I HAVE PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT REMAINED SOFT. FLUID GOT LOW AGAIN... THERE WAS A FLUID ON THE PAVEMENT BETWEEN REAR AXLE AND THE FUEL TANK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR. SPEED OF BREAK DETERIORATION AND SPEED AT WHICH CAR IS LOOSING FLUID MIGHT LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. VEHICLE: CROWN VICTORIA 1995, WITH ABS AND TRACTION ASSIST. BREAK LINES HAVE CORRODED SEVERAL YEARS AGO, NOW FIRST HAS DEVELOPED LARGE LEAK. I WILL HAVE TO REPAIR THE CAR IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, THIS IS FIRST TIME I WILL REPAIR THE LINES. THE VEHICLE HAS 130K MILES. I HAVE NEVER SEEN OTHER VEHICLE WITH SUCH BRAKE LINE CORROSION. *TR
Dec 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE LINE EXPLODED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98I001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 125,000.
Aug 07, 2008
THE BRAKE FLUID IN MY 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAD TO BE TOPPED OFF LAST WEEK. THE RED BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING THE FLUID WAS LOW. AFTER FILLING THE FLUID AND DRIVING THE CAR, THE PEDAL FELT A LITTLE ON THE SOFT SIDE, BUT NO LIGHT. ON MY WAY TO WORK TODAY, I WAS 2 MILES FROM HOME AND WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES. I HAD NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. THE PEDAL DID HAVE SOME FEEL TO IT, BUT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. LUCKILY, I VEERED OFF THE ROAD AVOIDING A COLLISION WITH A CAR, AND HAD TO DOWNSHIFT THE CAR TO GET IT TO SLOW DOWN. AFTER GETTING THE CAR TO 5 OR SO MPH, I SHIFTED INTO REVERSE TO STOP THE CAR, THEN PARK. THE RED BRAKE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AND I HAD NO WARNING OF THE FAILED BRAKES. AFTER INSPECTION, I FOUND BOTH BRAKE LINES TO BE RUSTED OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FRAME RAIL. ALL BRAKE LINES ON THE CAR WERE INSPECTED AND ARE EXTREMELY RUSTY. THE CAR IS INOPERABLE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. *JB
Jan 17, 2007
BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING REAR BRAKES TO FAIL. THE BRAKE LINE PIPING SHOULD EITHER BE MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL, OR COATED WITH A RUST PREVENTATIVE, OR SHIELDED IN SOME WAY SO WATER/SNOW/ROAD SALT CAN NOT GET BETWEEN IT AND THE FRAME OF THE CAR, CAUSING IT TO RUST THROUGH. THIS ISN'T ROCKET SCIENCE !!!!!!!! *NM
Feb 04, 2006
+ 23 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14 complaints
DT: CONTACT STATES ON 7-26-05 1995 CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE. SMOKE AND FIRE CAME FROM THE HAZARD SWITCH AND THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCHES. ON 1-16-04 SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK SO SHE HAD A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SWITCH PUT ON. THE COVERING ON THE STEERING COLUMN WERE DESTROYED AND ALL OF THE WIRING INSIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WAS NOT CALLED.*AK
Aug 18, 2005
Fire: 1
HORN IS NOT LOUD ENOUGH AND THE HORN BUTON IS TO SMALL AND HARD TO FIND WHEN NEEDED. IN 1996 I NOTICED THE BUTTON WAS CHANGED BY FORD,SO THEY KNEW IT WAS A PROBLEM TOO. I THINK IT SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A 1996 STERING WHEEL OR HORN BUTTOM ASSEMBLY AND THE HORN NEEDS TO BE MUCH LOUDER. *AK
Jun 30, 2001
WIRING FOR HEATER AND DEFROSTER MOTOR IN DASH SHORTED AND CAUSE ALL WIRING FROM IT TO FUSE BOX TO MELT...ADVISED BY DEALER IT COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR FIRE
Mar 03, 2001
FORD CROWN VICTORIA HAS HESITATED ON NUMEROUS OCASSIONS. *AK
Oct 11, 2000
WHEN IT IS RAINING OUTSIDE (MOIST AIR /DEW) WHEN RUNNING THE WIPERS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN YOU GO TO TURN OFF THE WIPERS THEY MAY STOP IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHEILD OR ALL THE WAY TOWARDS THE OUTSIDE OF THE (A PILLAR) YOU THEN HAVE TO EITHER ATTEMPT TO TURN THE SWITCH ON AND OFF FROM HIGH TO LOW TO OFF OR LOW TO OFF TO ATTEMPT TO RETRACT THEM INTO THERE NORMAL POSITION
Jul 29, 1999
+ 9 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 85 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN DRIVE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 08V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND CALLED THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000.
Sep 05, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 60 TO 70 MPH AND ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL; HOWEVER, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V051000, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY REFUSED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS FUNCTIONAL BEFORE THE RECALL REMEDY REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,717. UPDATED 09/28/10 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS INSPECTED. UPDATED 10/01/10
Jul 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. IN AUGUST OF 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. SINCE THAT TIME, SHE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING MONTH. IN JANUARY OF 2008, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE PURCHASE DATE, RECALL NUMBER, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 163,000. UPDATED 02-19-08 *BF UPDATED 02/19/08 *TR
Feb 01, 2008
JULY 2006 MY CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A BRAKE SWITCH AND CRUISE CONTROL WIRING PROBLEM I NOTIFIED FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL OR PROBLEM WITH SUCH HAPPENINGS THEY TOLD ME NO. AUGUST 2007- I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY CROWN VICTORIA THAT THIS PROBLEM DOES EXIST= I ALMOST LOST MY CAR TO THIS FIRE I HAD IT REPAIRED AT MY MECHANIC IN JULY THEY SAME DAY THE FIRE HAPPENED I HAD IT FLATBEDDED TO HIS GARAGE. IN SEPTEMBER 2007- I BROUGHT THE RECALL LETTER AND THE BILL TO MANTILLA FORD TO SEE ABOUT A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS PROBLEM JUST LIKE THE RECALL LETTER TOLD ME TO DO WITH ALL THE APPROPRIATE BILLS ETC. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MANTILLA THAT THEY WOULD GIVE IT TO THEIR REGIONAL MANAGER AND HE WILL CALL ME.. ON OCTOBER 26, 2007 I CALLED MANTILLA BECAUSE I HEARD NOTHING THEY SAID HE WOULD CALL ME TODAY WELL NOW OCTOBER 30, 2007 I HAVE HEARD NOTHING AT ALL. I ONLY WANT THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR A REPAIR PER THE RECALL WHICH I THINK I AM ENTITLED TO. BUT I AM HAVING NO SATISFACTION AT ALL--CAN YOU HELP ME DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME IN JULY AND THEN IN AUGUST I GET A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM I JUST WENT THROUGH WHICH WAS SCARY AND COSTLY I HOPE THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO COMPLAIN IF NOT PLS CONTACT ME OR EMAIL ME EITHER WAY. *TR
Oct 30, 2007
Fire: 1
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH CRUISE CONTROL SAFETY SWITCH FAILED. CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND THE WIRING CAUGHT ON FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR ABOUT FIVE TO TEN MINUTES. CONSUMER EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER.*AK
Mar 29, 2005
Fire: 1
+ 8 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID 02I003000 CONCERNING THE FUEL NECK OF THE GAS TANK. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THIS VEHICLE'S WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER USED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. *AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 - *NM
Dec 15, 2005
THE FUEL PIPE LEAKED, WHICH CAUSED A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL . DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *CB *JB
Jul 18, 2003
THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT REAR-END COLLISION FIRES REGARDING THE CROWN VICTORIA'S. *PH *JB
Jul 02, 2003
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR FORD. *DT *JB
Mar 10, 2003
CONSUMER STATES CONTACTED DLR REGARDING FORD FUEL TANK MODIFICATION. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY AND POLICE FLEET CAR. DLR ADVISED STILL WILL NOT MAKE MODIFICATION BECAUSE CAR IS NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A POLICE CAR. NLM
Sep 30, 2002
+ 7 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
12 complaints
TRANSMISSION SLIPS FOR A SECOND OR TWO WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STANDING START INTERMITTENTLY. CAR WAS SERVICED FOR THIS SYMPTOM ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND AGAIN IN SEP. 2001. BEGAN EXPERIENCING SYMPTOM AGAIN, NOT SURE OF EXACT DATE. LATEST OCCURRED ON OR ABOUT 3/13/2003. *JB
Mar 24, 2003
WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 40MPH THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AS IF T TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
Sep 15, 1999
CAR VIBRATES AND GEAR SHIFTS AT LOW SPEED. I BROUGHT IT TO DEALER AND HAD TRANSMISSION SERVICED. TORQUE COVERTER WILL NEED TO BER REPLACED, IF IT CONTINUES
Apr 20, 1999
HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE RESULTED IN HARD SHIFTING OF THE TRANSMISSION.
Mar 17, 1999
TRANSMISSION CONTINUES TO HESITATE, JERK AND LURCH FORWARD AFTER REPAIR OF THE FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER, UNABLE TO RECTIFY TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
Oct 19, 1998
+ 7 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
11 complaints
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. DEALER REPLACED THE CLOCK SPRING WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mar 02, 1999
AIRBAG DID NOT INFLATE FULLY CAUSING CONSUMERS CHEST TO HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG CAUSED INJURY TO THE VICTIMS ARM AND ALSO CAUSED THE SEATBELT TO CUT HER STOMACH.
Sep 18, 1998
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD VEHICLE SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING AN OBJECT. THE FRONT TIRES COLLIDED WITH NORMAL SIZE CEMENT CURB, CAUSING THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY. DRIVER LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CLASH. *AK
Mar 25, 1998
PASSENGER AIR BAG EMITTED BURST OF INTESNSE HEAT INTO GLOVE BOX DURING DEPLOYMENT, MELTING PLASTIC CONTENTS - CONCERN ARISES BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS A POLICE CRUISER WITH AMMUNITION (NONE DISCHARGED DURING ACCIDENT) STORED IN THE GLOVE BOX.
May 28, 1997
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT AIRBAGS PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD FOR SHORT PEOPLE.
Feb 26, 1997
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I NOTICED A NOISE AND STRANGE FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT FELT LIKE THE CAR'S ENGINE HAD SHUT OFF. I PULLED OVER, BUT THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. HOWEVER, THE ALTERNATOR LIGHT WAS ON AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE POWER STEERING. UPON EXAMINATION, THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD COME OFF DUE TO AN APPARENT SEIZURE OF THE TENSIONER PULLEY. IT HAD MELTED AND FALLEN OFF. THE HEAT WAS GREAT ENOUGH TO LEAVE DROPS OF MOLTEN ALUMINUM ON THE SHROUD UNDERNEATH AND THE PULLEY ITSELF WAS MELTED INTO IT AS WELL. MY WHOLE FAMILY WAS IN THE CAR AT THE TIME AND WE BELEIVE THAT UNDER OTHER DRIVING CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A DEADLY CRASH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, LEMUEL JUSTICE. *AK
May 27, 2002
I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE THEY TOOK A LONG TIME TO FIX MY CAR AND NOW IT IS OVERHEATING, AND IT WASN'T OVERHEATING BEFORE THEY TRIED TO FIX MY HEADGASKET.*AK
Apr 07, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH VEHICLE STALLS FOR NO REASON. DEALERS HAVE REPLACED EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE WHICH DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. *AK
Aug 20, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND LOSE ALL POWER. WHEN THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER THE STEERING GOES OUT. *AK
Oct 24, 1997
DRIVING VEHICLE ABOUT 20 MPH VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING BEFORE STALLING OUT; HAD IT TOWED TO MECHANIC & INFORMED A SPRING HAD BROKEN & THE ROD WENT THROUGH ENGINE, CAUSING THE MALFUNCTION. (POLICE INTERCEPTOR). *AK
Jun 02, 1997
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
8 complaints
THIS IS THE SECOND WINDSHIELD FAILURE DUE TO STRESS CRACKS IN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS ON MY 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX. I AM REPORTING THIS SO THAT IT MAY PREVENT SOMEONE FROM BECOMING INJURED.
Aug 29, 2000
BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOWS WERE REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS BECAUSE THE PLASTIC CRADLE GUIDE ON BOTTOM OF GLASS KEPT BREAKING OFF. ALSO, IN NEED OF REPAIRS AGAIN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
Mar 02, 2000
POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF THREE WINDOWS ON VEHICLE ARE INOPERATIVE. HOWEVER, VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE. *YC
Aug 11, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING RAINSTORM. AW
Oct 09, 1998
CONSUMER STATES SIDE WINDOWS DO NOT WORK. *AK CONSUMER STATES ALL THREE WINDOWS ARE NOW INOPERABLE, THE TWO REAR WINDOWS FAILED TO ROLL BACK UP.*JB
Sep 09, 1998
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
7 complaints
FRONT DRIVER BALL JOINT DESIGN DESIGNED FOR FAILURE, UNDER NORMAL USE LOWER BALL JOINT RAPIDLY DETERIORATES AND CAUSES AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR VEHICLE. STEERING BECOMES ERRATIC AND STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE. *TR
Nov 14, 2007
Injuries: 1
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 96V135000. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE PERSONAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE CORRODED AND DETACHED FROM THE SOCKETS. IN ADDITION, THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT LUBRICATED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. ON APRIL 8, 2007, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE INSURANCE COMPANY CHECKED THE VEHICLE'S HISTORY AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN, AND WAS STILL BEING INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NEVER A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,200, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,200. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE ARE 2 RECALLS FOR THIS SPECIFIC CAR WHICH ARE 98V322000 AND THE RECALL FOR STEERING LISTED ABOVE. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAR WAS TOTALED WHILE RUNNING INTO A DITCH. UPDATE 05/04/07*TR
Apr 16, 2007
Crash: 1
SUDDEN FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS IN FORD PASSENGER CARS.*JB
Oct 16, 2004
Crash: 1
WHILE DRIVING BALL JOINTS/PITMAN ARM MALFUNCTIONED. WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY DEALERSHIP BEFORE PROBLEM HAPPENED. STEERING LINKAGES WERE DEFECTIVE AFTER HAVING VEHICLE CHECKED. *AK
Mar 28, 2000
POLICE CAR, PITMAN ARM/BALL JOINT LET GO, RESULTING IN STEERING PROBLEMS, IN FOR REPAIR. *AK
Jul 24, 1996
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7 complaints
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATS AND CAUSES A TEMPORARY FAILURE OF ENTIRE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM. THIS IS A DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WHICH HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Oct 20, 2007
THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC COVER TURNED YELLOW MAKING IT HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE. THE LIGHTS HAD TO BE TURNED ON HIGH. *AK *SCC *JB
Dec 02, 2003
INTERMITTENTLY MULTI SERVICE SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS REPLACED MULTI SERVICE SWITCH, PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED. *AK
Dec 04, 2000
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN TURNED ON. WOULD SOMETIMES GO ON/OFF ON ITS OWN. THE ELECTRICAL WIRES TO THE SWITCH SHORTED OUT. *AK
Aug 18, 1999
HEADLAMP LENSES HAVE BECOME WHITE AND SMOKEY LOOKING CAUSING LIGHTING TO BE POOR ON LOW OR HIGH BEAM RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY.
Feb 24, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
4 complaints
CONSTANT ABS FAILURE CAUSED BY SENSOR AND STEEL RING RUST IN BRAKE SYSTEM. PROBLEM CAUSES ACTIVATION OF ABS SYSTEM WITHOUT REGARD TO SPEED, CONDITIONS OR ANY BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. ABS PUMP MAY RUN AT ANY TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED CAUSING INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS.
May 07, 2005
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CONSTANTLY CYCLES AND CEATES A HAZARDOUS CONDITION BY REDUCING BRAKING POWER ON SMOOTH DRY ROADS.
Oct 18, 2004
STEEL BRAKE LINES TO BOTH REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS DEVELOPED LEAKS CAUSING ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF BREAKING. BOTH LEAKS OCCURRED ALONG THE FRAME MEMBER AT THE MIDPOINT OF THE CHASSIS.
Mar 17, 2004
ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN BRAKING.
Jan 08, 1998
TIRES
4 complaints
I PURCHASED 4 BRAND NEW TIRES FOR MY FORD WINDSTAR VAN BACK AT THE END OF JULY 2004. I HAD ONE REAR TIRE TOTALLY SEPARATE FROM THE RIM AND SHRED. I WAS CHARGED MY ROAD HAZARD FEE TO REPLACE THE TIRE. AGAIN THIS PAST SUNDAY MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM AND TOTALLY SHREDDED. I WAS GIVEN A NEW TIRE A NO CHARGE THIS TIME, HOWEVER THE SEPARATION WAS SO BAD THAT BY THE TIME I GOT THE VAN STOPPED MY RIM IS NOW CRACKED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES. *JB
Dec 22, 2004
TIRE SUDDENLY LOST ALL AIR PRESSURE AND SIDEWALLS DETACHED FROM FACE OF TIRE. PRESSURE WAS CHECKED APPROXIMATELY 8 HOURS PRIOR. I WAS ENROUTE TO EMERGENCY CALL. *AK (TIRESIZE: 255/70/R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 255/70/R15 )
Jun 09, 2001
ONE OF THE FRONT FIRESTONE TIRES (NO SIZE) HAD A BULGE ON IT, DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES WERE REPLACED, LATER THE CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH REAR TIRES AS WELL. *SLC
Jan 22, 2001
TIRE SIZE 225/60 R16 , AND HAD A ROOFING TACK IN THE TREAD.
Jan 10, 1997
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
CONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK. DELAER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jul 29, 2003
FRONT SEAT SHOULDER STRAPS FAILED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Oct 27, 1995
PASSENGERS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT; AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER OFFICER EXISTED VEHICLE; DRIVER'S SHOULDER/SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD; HIT A TRACTOR TRAILER
Sep 27, 1995
Crash: 1
Injuries: 1
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT. QCAW
Aug 18, 1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THIS RESULTED IN CONSUMER LOSING CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RUNNING INTO A TREE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Nov 20, 2002
NO SUMMARY
Sep 19, 1999
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE SEEN IN DAYLIGHT.
Apr 18, 1997
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
SAFETY RECALL 97S63, HOOD STRIKER PLATE REPLACEMENT. FORD SAYS NOT THIS VIN, BUT IT FAILED! *AK
Jan 25, 1999
FRAME WELDING FROM THE FACTORY IS UNSATISFACTORY. AFTER REPAIR PER SERVICE PROGRAM NUMBER 96B98 CRACKS AND HOLES COULD STILL BE FOUND IN OTHER PARTS OF THE FRAME WELDING.
Oct 22, 1996
WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE IS A NOISE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TRUNK. TT
Apr 17, 1995
SEATS
2 complaints
I'M AWARE OF SEAT BELT LATCH FAILURES(DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY) ON SEVERAL VEHICLES.
Sep 26, 2001
VEHICLE WAS AT COMPLETE STOP HIT AT 6:00 POSITION, DRIVER SIDE COLLAPSED INTO RECLINE POSITION CAUSING INJURIES. TT
Mar 06, 1995
Crash: 1
Injuries: 1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
FOUR ALUMINUM RIVETS THAT HOLD MY HOOD TO THE LATCH STRIKER PLATE BROKE CAUSING THE HOOD TO FLY UP AND BREAK WINDSHIELD AND BLINDING DRIVER, RECALL COMPONENT ON HEAVIER SUSPENSION MODELS, VEHICLE DENIED DUE TO SUSPENSION DESIGN.
Feb 16, 1999
THE HOOD CAME UP AND BLINDED ME ON THE FREEWAY AT 60MPH. I BELEIVE I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AND NOT INJURED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 97V024000, DESCRIBES WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR. I BELIEVE THE SAME HOOD LATCH STRIKER DEFECT EXISTS ON 1995 CROWN VICTORIA'S WITHOUT THE POLICE OPTION,BUT IT JUST TAKES LONGER TO SHOW UP. THIS DEFECT SHOWED UP ON MY CAR WITH 96625 MILES OF MOSTLY FREEWAY DRIVING. I SUSPECT IN TIME MANY OTHER STANDARD 1995 CROWN VICTORIA'S WILL BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THE FOUR ALUMINIUM RIVETS THAT HOLD THE HOOD STRIKER PLATE TO THE HOOD FATIGUED WITH THE STRESS OF FREEWAY DRIVING, AND CAME OUT WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY, RELEASING THE HOOD WHICH CAME UP AND SMASHED MY WINDSHIELD AND BLINDED ME. I AM LUCK TO BE ALIVE AND NOT IN INJURED. *AK
Jan 27, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED. ALSO REPLACED EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Apr 17, 1998
WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE WENT OUT AND THE OWNER COULD NOT STOP THE CAR. *AK
Jan 02, 1997
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE, FEELS LIKE IT COULD COME. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROLNOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL THESE THINGS ARE SAFETY RELATED AND SHOULD BE FIXED. I THINK STEERING WHEEL SHOULD BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE, SINCE IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM.
Jan 15, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE HORN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,000.
Sep 03, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
FORD CROWN VICTORIA RUSTED OIL PAN AND BRAKE FAILURE. CUSTOMER STATES THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. THE OIL PAN RUSTED AND WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED ON A MAINTENANCE SERVICE. *KB UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED, FLUID WAS DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE LEFT/CENTER BODY. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE BRAKE LINE WAS ENCLOSED IN THE FRAME CHANNEL AND THE BODY WOULD HAVE TO BE LIFTED IN ORDER TO MAKE THE REPAIR. *JB UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Sep 19, 2007
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CARPORT, THE MIDDLE OF THE STEERING WHEEL MELTED FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE INSIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT, THE AIR BAG IS HANGING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THERE IS A STRONG SMELL PRESENT FROM THE AIR BAG MELTING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL, HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 147,000.
Sep 06, 2007
Fire: 1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. BELT WILL EITHER, NOT FASTEN OR WILL RELEASE WHILE FASTENED. CAUSE OF THE FAILURE IS UNDETERMINED. ALSO HILE DRIVING AND BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE PEDAL WILL "SURGE AGAINST DRIVER'S FEET". WHEN THIS OCCURS VEHICLE FAILS TO STOP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.*AK
Aug 22, 2003
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT MY COST. THEY HAD STARTED SQUEAKING AND WERE WORN BADLY. MY MECHANIC SUGGESTS THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION BE REBUILT FOR SAFETY BECAUSE FORD DOES NOT HAVE GREASE JOINTS ON ANY THESE PARTS. WHEN THE HORN BUTTON WAS PUSHED FOR LONGER THAN A FEW SECONDS, IT USED TO BLOW THE FUSE. THE LAST TIME IT DID THIS, IT ALSO DISABLED THE CRUISE CONTROL. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THE ONLY FIX WAS TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THESE WIRES WERE SHORTING TOGETHER INTERNALLY.*AK
Jun 23, 2002
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HEADLIGHT LENSES CONSTANTLY TURN YELLOW AND CLOUDY, POWER WINDOW REGULATOR CABLES CONSTANTLY SNAP, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL, HORN BUTTONS TOO SMALL AND INCONVIENIENT AND POP OUT AT TIMES, EGR CHAMBER ALWAYS CLOGS EVERY 40K MILES AND CAUSES STALLING CONDITION. *AK
Dec 19, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
FUEL PUMP FAILED, LOST COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING 50 TO 60 MPH. ENGINE DIES WHEN OUTSIDE TEMP IS HOT AND A/C IN USE, REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER. RIGHT REAR WHEEL SEAL LEAKS, DUE TO RIGHT REAR INNER OIL SEAL FAULTY, REMOVE WHEEL, REPLACED RIGHT REAR INNER GREASE SEAL, CLEANED BRAKE AND WHEELS, CHECK REAR END GREASE AND FILLED TO PROPER LEVEL. TRANSMISSION DISENGES FROM ENGINE AND CHARGED UP, ALMOST LOST CONTROL.
Mar 21, 2001
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME, DUE TO A FAULTY STRAP/HOOK ON THE MOTORCYCLE CARRIER, LOST ITS MOUNTAIN BIKE. I COULD NOT STOP IN TIME, DESTROYED THE BIKE AND DID SLIGHT DAMAGE TO MY BUMPER. PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE ARE ANY CONTROLS OR RULES FOR THE SAFE MANUFACTURE OF BICYCLE CARRIERS??.....THANK YOU!
Nov 23, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON. WE HAVE CHANGED THE PFE SENSOR, INSTALLED NEW EGR SENSOR, AND INSTALLED A NEW EGR SELENOID, ALONG WITH CHANGING THE SECOND SENSOR. STILL THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT GOES ON. I KNOW WHEN THE LIGHT GOES ON BECAUSE I CAN FEEL IN WHEN I EXCELERATE. NOW I WILL BE BRING IT TO THE MECHANIC FOR THE 5 TIME NEXT WEEK. THIS EGR HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AIR POLLUTION, AND IT ALSO EFFECTS MY GAS MILEAGE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *AK
Jun 09, 1999
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
REAR EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CABLE CLIP HAS WORN THROUGH THE CABLE . THIS COULD RESULT IN EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. CABLE IS ALSO RUBBING AGAINST SHOCK ABSORBER CAUSING A WEAR IN A SECOND LOCATION. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
May 07, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THIS VEHICLE WAS USED AS A TAXI/POLICE VEHICLE AND IF ANY RECALL SERVICES WERE PERFORMED ON IT. HYANNIS FORD INC. STATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, BUT I SAW MANY LISTED ON THIS SITE, I HAVE QUESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SUSPENSION/AIRBAGS/TORQUE CONVERTER,ETC. COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW I CAN FIND OUT IF THIS VEHICLE HAS RECALLS ON IT AND IF I CAN GET THE WORK DONE. I HAD IMMEDIATE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AND I DON'T THINK THE DEALER WILL GIVE ME STRAIGHT ANSWERS. THANKS FOR ANY HELP OR INFORMATION YOU CAN GIVE ME. *AK
Jan 27, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
FUEL GAUGE AND SENDER ASSEMBLY FAILED.
Oct 27, 1997
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
PITMAN ARM SEPARATED, AFTER INSPECTION FOUND THE SEPARATION OF THE ARM. *AK TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO REPLACED, WITH LOW MILEAGE.*JB
Jun 25, 1996
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE ALTERNATOR GAUGE,ALTERNATOR AND THE WINDOW COULDN'T ROLL UP, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END . TT CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT END COLLAPSED BECAUSE OF THE DEALERSHIPS REUSE OF A NEOPRENE NUT, ALSO THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN FRONT END, FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED, ALTERNATOR REPLACED, FUEL GUAGE ON INSTRUMENT PANEL REPLACED,REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL ALL THE WAY UP, GAS LID FILLS WITH WATER, REPLACED BOTH ARM BUSHINGS AND CORRECT TOE END, CASSETTE PLAYER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, AND A MALFUNCTIOING HEAD LIGHT SWITCH.*JB
Oct 10, 1995
WHEELS
1 complaint
DEFECTIVE WHEEL LUGS, NUTS AND BOLT FELL OFF CAUSING POTENTIAL RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Aug 28, 1995
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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

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Where to Find VIN Number on 1995 FORD Crown Victoria for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1995 FORD Crown Victoria 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1995 FORD Crown Victoria VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

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Find the 17-character VIN on your 1995 FORD Crown Victoria dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1995 FORD Crown Victoria have?

The 1995 FORD Crown Victoria currently has 283 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 1995 FORD Crown Victoria?

The most common problems reported for the 1995 FORD Crown Victoria are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 1995 FORD Crown Victoria problem data come from?

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How do I report problems with my 1995 FORD Crown Victoria?

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Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1995 FORD Crown Victoria VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1995 FORD Crown Victoria reliable?

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