1998 FORD Crown Victoria Problems

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

30 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED CAR OVERHEATING DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD, HAD TO REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VIN FAILURE UPDATED 7/3/18*JB *TR

Nov 03, 2016

MY INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR MY THERMOSTAT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN WHEN I LOOKED UP ONLINE TO SEE HOW MUCH THE PART WOULD COST ME TO HAVE FIXED IT SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE PART BECAUSE IN BETWEEN THE YEARS 1997-2006 FORD USED GENERIC PLASTIC TO MAKE THE PART I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR OFF A GUY LIKE 6 MONTHS AGO SO IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE I HAD NO IDEA TILL IT BROKE ON ME AND I LOOKED IT UP I CALLED A FEW FORD DEALERSHIPS AND ALSO THE MAIN FORD HEADQUARTERS IN DETROIT AND EVERYONE'S GIVING ME THE RUN AROUND AND TELLING ME THERE WERE NEVER ANY RECALLS ON MY CAR AND THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED MEANWHILE ITS THERE FAULT FOR PUTTING THE WRONG PART IN THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE I NEED YOUR HELP GETTING THESE PEOPLE TO FIX MY CAR PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [XXX] OR IF I CAN'T BE REACHED ON THAT NUMBER [XXX] THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Jun 27, 2016

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION AND WAS ADVISED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 114,000.

Apr 16, 2010

THE SPARK ON THE ENGINE BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE

Feb 08, 2010

Fire: 1

I OWN A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WITH A V-8 (4.6 ) THAT HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH IS CRACKED AND LEAKING COOLANT . IT IS UNREPAIRABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED . THIS PLASTIC SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN USED AND INTAKE MANIFOLDS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FAIL LIKE THIS AND THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED . *TR

Sep 22, 2009

+ 25 more complaints for this component

SUSPENSION

15 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CHECK AIR SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR SHOCKS WERE CONTINUOUSLY MAKING THE VEHICLE JERK VIOLENTLY AND THE LAST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND AS A RESULT, AN AIR SHOCK KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THEY DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 98V322000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

Oct 17, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED FROM RIGHT TO LEFT AND HE HAD DIFFICULTY STEERING STRAIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT CONTROL ARM. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR HIS VIN. UPDATED 03/07/12

Feb 10, 2012

AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL NUMBER 98V322000, THE LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE APART WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TITLED AS A FLEET VEHICLE WHICH WAS PART OF THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO GET VEHICLE FIXED. IN FACT, THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AT ALL ON MY VEHICLE WHEN IN FACT THERE ARE THAT I KNOW HAVE NOT BEEN FIXED. *TR

Mar 15, 2011

AS MY BOYFRIEND BACK MY CAR OUT OF THE DRIVE ON APRIL 22, 2009 BETWEEN 8:30-9:00PM, THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FELL. IT APPEARED THAT THE SHOCKS GAVE OUT OR SOMETHING. THE ONLY PROBLEMS THE VEHICLE HAD WERE COIL ISSUES BUT WE GOT IT TAKEN CARE OF. THE FORD COMPANY CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE HAS NO RECALL ON IT BUT I HEAR FROM AUTOBUYGUIDE.COM THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON DEC. 16, 1998 FOR THE VEHICLE SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT. THEN A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME ABOUT OTHERS WHO HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. I WANT MY CAR TO BE FIXED. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN AND I NEED TRANSPORTATION. THIS A FACTORY DEFAULT, I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THIS. CAN YOU ALL HELP ME? *TR

Apr 23, 2009

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL 98V322000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Apr 19, 2004

+ 10 more complaints for this component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

15 complaints

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE COUPLED WITH A SMELL GAS THEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS AN ACTION # PE02071 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY THAT THE CONTACT BELIEVES RELATES TO THE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE.*AK

Nov 09, 2006

CONSUMER CONCERNED WITH THE SAFETY OF 1998 CROWN VICTORIA GAS TANK. *TS *NM THE MANUFACTURER ONLY COVERED THE COST OF REPLACING RETROFIT FUEL TANKS ON POLICE CARS AND LIMOUSINES. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE PARTS. HE GOT A FORD DEALER TO INSTALL THE PARTS FREE. *NM

Apr 11, 2006

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBLE FUEL TANK PROBLEM REGARDING HIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER ONLY RECALLED THE POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLE'S. *PH *JB

Jan 17, 2003

WHEN DRIVING ONLY AT LOW SPEED INTAKE MANIFOLD WILL OVERHEAT WITH NO WARNING, AND CONSUMER IS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 30, 2002

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED. FORD HAS EXTENDED WARRANTY ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK *TT

May 13, 2002

+ 10 more complaints for this component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

12 complaints

WE BOUGHT OUR 1998 CROWN VICTORIA USED IN 2001. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE I WAS ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THE CAR, AND AT THAT TIME I SHOWED THEM THAT THE HEADLIGHTS HAD A HEAVY FILM THAT CAUSED VERY LITTLE LIGHT TO COME THROUGH. I ASKED THEM ABOUT REPLACING THE HEADLIGHTS AND THE DEALER WENT INTO THE OFFICE AND CAME BACK WITH "NO"...BUT THEY WOULD CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE GLASS FOR ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT PRODUCT THEY USED BUT IT LOOKED OKAY FOR RIGHT THEN. IT DIDN'T LAST AND I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN AND THEY STILL REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I FEEL THAT THE LENS ON THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A LEAK IN THE SEALS, SO THE CALCIUM BUILDS UP, OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME,ON THE INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT GLASS. IT CAUSES US TO TRAVEL AT NIGHT WITH VERY DIM LOOKING HEADLIGHTS. SINCE WE'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THE DIFFERENT VEHICLES THAT HAD THE SAME THING WITH THEIR HEADLIGHTS....AND GUESS WHAT----THEY WERE ALL FORD CARS ; AND I DON'T PARTICULARLY KNOW THE 100'S OF DIFFERENT CARS AND MODELS THAT TRAVEL THE ROADS THESE DAYS...SO I HAVE TO ACTUALLY READ "FORD" ON THE CAR IN ORDER TO KNOW IT IS ONE. AS TIME WENT ON AND I TRAVELED UP AND DOWN THE STATE OF CA. I WAS AMAZED AT EACH CAR I SAW WITH HEAVY COATED HEADLIGHTS WAS A FORD...I THINK FORD DEFINITELY HAS A PROBLEM BUT THE DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS ARE IGNORING THE PROBLEM AND MAKING THE BUYERS LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM INSTEAD OF SOLVING IT. *TR

Dec 06, 2007

DT: HEADLIGHTS LENS FOGS UP AND OWNER CAN'T SEE IN THE DARK. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. THE LENS IS ALSO DISCOLORED. HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHILCE.*AK

Jun 10, 2005

CONSUMER NOTICED EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. AK

Jan 26, 2005

EXCESSIVE MOISTURE IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY, BOTH RIGHT & LEFT. ALWAYS DRIVE WITH BRIGHT ON. NO ONE CAN TELL. WILL HAVE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS BECAUSE OF SUCH POOR VISION OF THE ROAD. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. *JB

Nov 12, 2004

FRONT HEADLIGHTS - SINCE PURCHASING THE FORD HAD HEADLIGHTS REPLACED TWICE, POOR VISIBILITY, ALWAYS HAVE THE "BRIGHTS ONE" AND THE VIEW OF THE ROAD IS DANGEROUS. THE LEN'S FOG-UP THEREFORE DEFUSING THE CANDLEPOWER. BRIGHTER BULBS CANT' BE USED BECAUSE THE HEAT WOULD DAMAGE THE LENS AND WIREING. IT'S BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1998. *AK

Aug 23, 2004

+ 7 more complaints for this component

TIRES

8 complaints

BOUGHT A SET OF TIRES FROM EBAY / SIMPLETIRE. THEY WERE LISTED AS NEW WITHOUT ANY DISCLAIMER. ORDERED THEM JAN. 11TH 2018, AND RECEIVED THEM JAN. 16TH, 2018 VIA FEDEX. CHECKED THE DOT DATE CODE AND SAW THAT ALL FOUR TIRES ARE OVER SIX YEARS OLD. ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT SIMPLE TIRE THROUGH EBAY MESSAGING AND THEY HAVE NOT REPLIED. HERE IS THE TIRE INFORMATION YOU ARE REQUESTING: HANKOOK I*CEPT EVO W310 235/55R17 103V XL THIS IS A MATCHED SET OF FOUR. THE FOUR DOT ARE AS FOLLOWS: DOT 5M3F EU H 3511, DOT 5M3F EU H 3811, DOT 5M3F EU H 3811, DOT 5M3F EU H 3911 AFTER READING ALL YOUR HELPFUL INFORMATION ON YOU WEBSITE I FELT THEY SOLD ME EXPIRED TIRES. HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO USE THEM AS THE TIRES ON MY WIFE'S CAR ARE IN POOR CONDITION, AND WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE EXTRA MONEY TO BUY MORE. ANOTHER CONCERN OF MINE IS HOW MANY UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS ARE DRIVING AROUND ON EXPIRED TIRES THEY IN GOOD FAITH BOUGHT FROM SIMPLETIRE @ EBAY?

Jan 19, 2018

JULY 2002 GOING NORTH ON I65 IN THE EDGE OF LOUISVILLE KY DRIVING APX 55 MPH THE RIGHT REAR INSIDE DUEL TIRE BLEW OUT WITH THE OUTER RUBBER AND STEEL COMING OFF THE CASING OF THE TIRE. THIS WAS THE FIRST OF TWO BLOWOUTS. THE SECOND HAPPENED OCT 2002 IN FLORIDA ON I 75 NEAR OCALA. THE FIRST TIRE WAS REPLACED BY A FIRESTONE DEALER IN COLUMBUS INDIANA AT NO COST> THE SECOND WAS REPLACED BY A FIRESTONE DEALER IN OCALA, FL. AT A 60% COSTING ME 50.24. I HAVE CONTACTED FIRESTONE AND THEY OFFERED TO GIVE ME 50% OF THE COST OF THE TIRES ON ANOTHER TIRE THEY SAID I NEED TO UPGRADE TO THE CORRECT TIRE THAT SHOULD OF BEEN PUT ON THE M/H BY FORD FIRESTONE WANTS ME TO PUT 4 TIRES THAT ARE THEIR BETTER DESIGN FOR MH USAGE. THEY WILL GIVE ME ONLY 50% ON 4 TIRES SAYING I ONLY NEED TO REPLACE THE REAR TIRES. I HAVE HAD TWO TIRES SEPERATE IN THE LAST 3,000 MILES OR SO. I DO NOT THINK THESE TIRES ARE SAFE AND I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE SAFE TO MIX THE TWO DIFFERENT TIRES. I AM STUCK WITH 7 FIRESTONE TIRES THAT HAVE THE HISTORY OF FAILING . I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE TIRES (6 )ON THE GROUND WITH MICHELIN TIRES AT A COST OF $1,200.00. IS THERE ANY RELIEF I CAN GET FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE TIRES? DT

Nov 08, 2002

RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES, BOTH DRIVER AND OCCUPANT SUSTAINED INCAPACITATING INJURIES (MISSISSIPPI UNIFORM ACCIDENT REPORT, BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, P235/75R15, WILDERNESS AT M/S, W2HL1PY088, RIGHT REAR). NLM

Sep 30, 2000

Injuries: 2

Sep 30, 2000

Injuries: 2

A NEW VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING, ESPECIALLY IN COLDER WEATHER. THE CUSTOMER SUSPECTED THAT THE FIRESTONE OFFINITY TIRES TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. IT WAS LATER CONFIRMED BY THE NEWS OF DEFECTIVE FIRESTONE SUV TIRES AND THE RECALLS MADE. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER DISCOVERED THAT THESE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CUSTOMER FEELS ALL FIRESTONE TIRES SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. TIRE SIZE P225/60R16 AND DOT # W2X01P6258. *YH

Sep 11, 2000

+ 3 more complaints for this component

STRUCTURE

7 complaints

CRACKS FOUND IN THE FRONT END AREA OF THE FRAME AND WERE SPOT WELDED. *SLC

Sep 26, 2000

WE HAVE 7 1998 CROWN VICTOIAS PAINT KEEPS PEELING OF FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS IN NONACCIDENT RELATED INCIDENTS IS ANY ELSE HAVING THIS PROLEM? NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 13, 2000

VEHICLE WAS IN ACCIDENT PRIOR TO SALE, THE VEHICLE IS NOT STRUCTURALLY SOUND AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, THE REPAIRS COMPLETED PRIOR TO SALE WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY, POOR WORKMANSHIP AND WELDING ERRORS.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) *MJS

Jun 21, 2000

DOOR GASKET FAILED. MJS

Feb 01, 1999

WEATHER STRIP FAILED. YH

Feb 01, 1999

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE WHICH CONTROLS THE IGNITION COILS AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE UNDER THE DASHBOARD BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE GROUND WIRE FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. BILL BROWN FORD LOCATED AT (32222 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150 (734) 399-4244) WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, AN APPOINTMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 237,000.

Mar 19, 2020

Fire: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Mar 13, 2017

MY 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER SITTING FOR 12 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 98 CROWN VICTORIA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. I KNOW THAT THEY ARE ADDING TO THE RECALL EVERYDAY. AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT UNTIL MY CAR HAS BEEN ADDED, IF IT EVER GETS ADDED?

Aug 30, 2007

Fire: 1

I WAS DRIVING FROM THE STORE ON 10/27/05 ,WHEN I STOP TO A RED LIGHT AND I SAW SMOKE COME FROM THE SIDE AND FRONT OF THE CAR. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I PROCEEDED TO GO HOME ,WHEN I GOT HOME I RAN UP THE STAIRS TO WHERE I LIVE AND EXPLAIN TO MY BOYFRIEND SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE CAR HE WENT DOWN STAIRS TO CHECK AND THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER MY HOOD MY BOYFRIEND PUT THE FIRE OUT AND THEN WE TALKED ABOUT THE FIRE AND WE ALSO DROVE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHICH WE GOT NO ANSWERS. NOW ON 10/28/05 WE HAD A WRECKER TO TOW THE CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP SO THEY WOULD SEE THE DAMAGE THEY LOOKED ON THE COMPUTER AND WE WERE INFORMED THERE'S NO RECALL ON THE FORD WINDSTAR GL, BUT THEY WOULD FIX IT BUT NOT UNDER WARRANTY, I ASK THE MANAGER WHAT DID HE SUGGEST HE SAID, CALL MY INSURANCE AND SEE WHAT THEY SAY. BUT INSTEAD OF DOING THAT I TOWED THE CAR TO A ELECTRITION AND HIS DESCRIPTION WAS THE PIGTALE WAS BURNT AND ALSO THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH WAS BURNT UP AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT CARS, BUT I KNOW THERE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A FIRE.*JB

Nov 02, 2005

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS GALORE--I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD, PERIOD--LET ALONE A WINDSTAR. TAILGATE LOCK NEVER OPENED WITH KEY. DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOPPED OPENING WITH KEY 6 MONTHS LATER. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STOPPED OPENING WITH KEY 3 WEEKS AFTER THAT. DOWN TO SLIDER ONLY THAT OPERATES WITH KEY AND IT TURNS VERY HARD. INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON....AND STAYED ON. REMOVED FUSE AND WINDOWS SHARING FUSE ALSO WOULDN'T GO UP--WAS WORTH IT TIL I HAD TIME TO GO AROUND AND REMOVE EVERY SINGLE INTERIOR BULB IN THE VEHICLE. REPLACED FUSE JUST TO HAVE WINDOWS OPERATE. DOOR AJAR SENSOR GOES OFF WHEN ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED SECURELY AND ACCOMPANYING WARNING BELL CONTINUES TO GO OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THEN IT DROPS TO GOING OFF WHEN I SLOW TO A CERTAIN SPEED AND THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN WHEN I SPEED UP. ABSOLUTELY THE WORST VEHICLE I'VE EVER OWNED IN MY LIFE. POS -- DOES NOT MEAN POINT OF SALE. HINT: FIRST WORD MEANS "PIECE" AND SECOND WORD MEANS "OF." YOU GET THE IDEA. *NM

Jan 15, 2005

+ 1 more complaint for this component

STEERING

6 complaints

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DROPPED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT LEFT TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE TIE ROD. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAS BEEN ALERTED.

Jun 29, 2006

THE OUT TIE ROD EXPERIENCED PRE MATURE FAILURE. *JB

Mar 28, 2003

I HAVE A 1998 CROWN VICTORIA WITH 40,000 MILES. MY FRONT END WAS MAKING A NOISE, SO I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. I WAS TOLD THAT BOTH OF MY FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED. CAMPAIGN # 98V322000 DEC-15-1998 RECALL ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATES MY CAR IS NOT COVERED.

Jan 27, 2003

TWO AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS MISDIAGNOSED/FAILED TO DIAGNOSE UNTIL AFTER FORD'S BASIC BUMPER TO BUMPER (3/36) WARRANTY EXPIRED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY TOLD ME IT WAS A "DEALER PROBLEM" AND FURTHER TOLD ME IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THAT HAS A $50 DEBT. THIS TIE ROD ISSUE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES*AK.

Feb 05, 2001

ALARM SYSTEM DOOR OPENER FAILED. *YC

Feb 01, 1999

+ 1 more complaint for this component

POWER TRAIN

6 complaints

TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES.

Feb 01, 1999

THE AUTOMATIC INTERLOCK SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING DIFFICULTY IN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN POSITION. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK

Jan 12, 1999

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A 35 DEGREE GRADE WITH THE GEAR SHIFT IN "PARK", KEY IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. DRIVER HEARD TWO LOUD "POPS", TURNED AND WATCH AS THE VEHICLE ROLL DOWN THE GRADE AND STRUCK A TREE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. DRIVER RECALLS HEARING A CLICKING NOISE AS THE VEHICLE WAS ROLLING.

Sep 16, 1998

MOTOR STAHLED AT BOTTOM OF HILL WHEN MANUALLY GOING FROM SECOND TO DRIVE, COULD HAVE CAUSED BAD ACCIDENT IF THERE HAD BEEN ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS PULLING HARD TO THE LEFT TO KEEP THE CAR ON THE HIGHWAY, WHILE PUTTING SELECTOR LEVER IN NEUTRAL AND RESTARTING MOTOR. WHEN MOTOR STARTED, IT THREW ME ACROSS THE HIGHWAY INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC.

Jun 28, 1998

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED LIGHTLY, CAR SLOWS DOWN.

Mar 24, 1998

+ 1 more complaint for this component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 complaints

1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. *JB

May 08, 2014

1998 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH (ACCORDING TO INSURANCE FIRE INVESTIGATOR) - FORD CLAIMED THEY SENT 3 RECALL NOTICES, BUT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY UNTIL 3 DAYS AFTER THE FIRE - I SUFFERED PERSONAL PROPERTY AND OTHER DAMAGES AND FORD HAS REFUSED LIABILITY. *TR

Sep 11, 2007

Fire: 1

MY 1998 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT ON FIRE AT 4:00 AM BY ITSELF. IT WAS LAST DRIVEN 14 HOURS PRIOR TO CATCHING ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS SO HOT IT MELTED THE HOOD OF THE CAR. THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FIRE INSPECTOR SAID IT STARTED WHERE THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS LOCATED.*AK

Jan 24, 2006

Fire: 1

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. *YC

Feb 01, 1999

ACCELERATOR FAILS WHEN TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED. YH

Feb 01, 1999

Injuries: 4

VISIBILITY

4 complaints

HEATER EATC BLEND DOOR MOTOR FAILED. *TR

Jan 02, 2012

WHILE DRIVING AND HAVING WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON, ,WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONTACED DEALER.*AK

Apr 18, 2001

Crash: 1

WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A BIG BLIND SPOT, AND THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE ANY OBJECT OR PEOPLE WITHINN THE VIEW. *AK

Aug 25, 1999

DESIGN OF REAR SIDE MIRROR ON DRIVER SIDE MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THE CURB WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *YC

Feb 01, 1999

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 complaints

LOSS OF REAR BRAKES WAS INDICATED BY THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH. UPON INSPECTION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, A RUPTURE IN THE REAR CROSSOVER HYDRAULIC LINE THAT SUPPLIES FLUID TO THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS DISCOVERED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF FLUID. THE RUPTURE OCCURRED WHERE THE LINE HAD BEEN CLAMPED TO THE UNDER SIDE OF THE REAR SHELF IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN A KINK IN THE LINE. THIS WAS THE ORIGINAL HYDRAULIC LINE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. *TR

Mar 26, 2008

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES FRONT DISC BRAKES LOCK UP, CREATING EXTREME VIBRATION WHICH RESULTS IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *AK

Apr 18, 2001

THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT UPON SUDDEN BRAKING ALMOST CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. CAR HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT DID NOT ACTIVATE. TIRES ARE IN GOOD SHAPE AND PROPERLY INFLATED.

Sep 22, 1999

WHEN BRAKING IN RAINY WEATHER VEHICLE PULL TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jun 22, 1999

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

MY WIFE WAS TEACHING AT THE LOCAL JR. COLLEGE HERE IN PENSACOLA FLORIDA. SHE PARKED THE TRUCK AT APPROX. 6:45PM ,HER CLASSROOM FACES THE PARKING LOT. FROM THE SECOND FLOOR SOME OF HER STUDENTS COULD SEE SOMETHING ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT, IT'S APPROX. 8:40PM BY NOW. THE CAR WAS SEEN BY THE GROUNDSKEEPERS AND SERCURITY TO HAVE WHAT APPEARED TO BE SMOKE AND SPARKS OF FIRE COMMING FROM THE HOOD. THEY ATTEMPTED TO USE FIRE EXTINGUSHERS BUT THE FLAMES AND FIRE BY THIS TIME WAS TO HOT.SOON AFTERWARDS THE FIRE DEPT. ARRIVED. MOST OF THE FIRE WAS UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE THAT ENGULFED THE FRONT DRIVERSIDE INCLUDING THE ROOF DRIVER DOOR AND THE TIRE COMPLETLY MELTED AWAY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WE'VE SPOKEN WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND WE WHERE ASKED VERY POINTANTLY EXACTLY WHAT DID WE EXPECT OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY.WE CAN'T IMAGION A MORE LUDACRIS QUESTION! WE WHERE TOLD THAT THE LEGAL DEPT. AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WOULD GET BACK WITH US IN 24-48HRS. WE'VE EXCEEDED 48HRS + NOW...

Jun 04, 2005

Fire: 1

UNSPECIFIED.

Aug 14, 1998

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

2 complaints

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL ASSEMBLY MAKE A RATTLING NOISE THE NOISE START AT A LOWER SOUND THEN GRADUALLY GETS LOUDER, AND NOTICE WHEN OPENING THE GAS CAP A LOT PRESSURE IS BEHIND IT. TS

Dec 10, 2002

FUEL SAFETY SWITCH LOCKED. YH

Feb 01, 1999

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

VEHICLE IS HAVING SAME SYMPTOMS AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 98V322000.DIFFERENTIAL IS ALSO MAKING NOISE, POSSIBLY LOSING FLUID. *AK

Feb 26, 2001

I HAVE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THAT WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE START, EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE, THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE DRIVESHAFT AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, RECALL WORK FOR BALL JOINTS WAS DONE, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.

Feb 07, 1999

SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY

Aug 29, 2019

Fire: 1

ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICE FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.

Feb 28, 2018

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL MY 98 FORD CROWN VIC HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE. IT MAINLY TURN ON AND OFF IS WHEN I HAVE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN IN MOTION. I DONT KNOW WAT CAUSES IT IT RECENTLY STARTED HAPPINGING

Nov 02, 2016

STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS

1 complaint

I WAS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANIC AND WENT TO SCHOOL FOR IT ALSO WITH OVER TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ! THIS IS THE STORY I DECIDED TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WITH UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY'S ALL AT THE SAME TIME TO AVOID A VEHICLE BREAKDOWN LIKE WHAT JUST HAPPENED ! THE CAR HAD ABOUT 54000 MILES ON IT WHEN I DID THIS WITH ME KNOWING THESE PARTS WERE ABOUT TO GO OUT DUE TO WEAR BEFORE 75000 MILES AT THE LATEST FROM EXPERIENCE ON AVERAGE ! BUT THIS IS THE COMPLAINT AND CONCERN ! MY LOWER PASSENGER FRONT BALL JOINT SEPARATED AT ABOUT 84000 MILES ON THE CAR WHICH IS ONLY THIRTY THOUSAND MILES OF LIFE ON THIS BALL JOINT ! NOT REASSURING AT THE LEAST ! EVEN UNDER EXTREME DRIVING I HAVE FOUND BALL JOINTS TO LAST AT LEAST 50000 MILES BEFORE GOING BAD ! THE BALL JOINT IS A DRIVE WORKS BRAND PART #DW-K8685 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS BRAND BUT HERE IS THE STRANGE PART THEY DO NOT KNOW WHO MAKES THEIR PARTS EVEN WHEN YOU CALL THEIR 1-800 # ARE THESE PARTS TESTED OR BUILT TO FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS THESE BALL JOINTS IF THEY SEPARATE ON THE FREEWAY CAN KILL PEOPLE THIS IS A SERIOUS SUBJECT ! I WAS BLESSED THIS BALL JOINT SEPARATED AT ABOUT 20 MILES AN HOUR ! CAN THEY BE TESTED OR RECALLED ! *TR

Feb 15, 2015

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS

1 complaint

I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 FORD WINDSTAR WITH 5 PASSENGERS, AND MYSELF AS THE DRIVER. WE REAR ENDED A CAR ON THE LEFT FRONT BUMPER. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THAT IS A QUESTION FOR MYSELF. MY 4YR OLD IN BACKSEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND ME SITS IN A HIGH BACK BOOSTER, NOT USING THE 5 PT HARNESS. HE IS IN A REGULAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT. UPON IMPACT MY CHILD FLEW FORWARD SLAMMING INTO MY SEAT AND HAVING HIS GLASSES ALSO FLY FORWARD OFF OF HIS FACE. QUESTION ON SEAT BELT. PLEASE HELP!!!!!*AK

Mar 09, 2005

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

FIRST FAILURE WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON BY THEMSELVES (7/99), SECOND WAS HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, TWO TIMES (10/99), THIRD WAS WINDSHIELD WIPERS AGAIN AND RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (06/01), FOURTH WAS RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING (8/01). ON EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THESE OCCASIONS THEY REPLACED THE "MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH" PART NO. FMC YW3Z 13K359 AB. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS OTHER OCCASIONS WHERE WE HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR TO THE DEALER FOR THESE PROBLEMS AND THE DEALER RETURNED THE CAR WITH "NO PROBLEM FOUND". IT IS NOW MAY 2002 AND GUESS WHAT?! WE HAVE A FIFTH FAILURE, RAPID TURNSIGNAL FLASHING. WHATS NEXT? ARE MY HEADLIGHTS GOING TO FAIL AGAIN? ARE MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING TO SUDDENLY NOT WORK WHEN I NEED THEM? THIS IS OUR FAMILY CAR THAT WE TAKE TO SOCCER GAMES, GIRLS SCOUTS, BOY SCOUTS, BASEBALL, GYMNASTICS. DO I FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR? NOT WHERE THE ELECTICAL SYSTEM IS INVOLVED, AND DOES THAT INCLUDE MY AIRBAGS? I SURE HOPE MY SEATBELTS DON'T FAIL ME IF I NEED THEM! I CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY, TWICE! AT THIS TIME THEY DON'T SEEM TO CARE!*AK

May 30, 2002

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS START FLASHING ON AND OFF JUST LIKE THE HAZARD LIGHTS. I WAS USING THE AUTOMATIC FEATURE FOR THE HEADLIGHTS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THEN TRIED TO CONTROL THEM WITH THE MANUAL SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. I USED ONLY THE MANUAL FEATURE FOR A FEW DAYS AND DID NOT HAVE A PROBLEM. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK , I WAS COMING HOME A NIGHT AND AFTER HAVING THE LIGHTS ON FOR ABOUT AN HOUR THEY STARTED FLASHING AGAIN. TO GET HOME I WOULD TURN OFF THE HEADLIGHTS THEN WOULD SWITCH ON HAZARD LIGHTS FOR ABOUT A MINUTE THEN I COULD TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND THEY WORKED FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES BUT WOULD START FLASHING AGAIN. I WOULD REPEAT PROCEDURE AND DROVE THE 25 MILES TO MY HOME. I CONTACTED TEXAN FORD WHO TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP MY CAR FOR 2-3 DAYS TO TRY TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM BEFORE THEY COULD FIX IT. THEY LED ME TO BELEIVE THAT THEY HAD NOT EVEN HEARD OF THIS KIND OF PROBLEM. I WENT BY A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THAT RECENTLY AND FOUND IT TO BE IN HEADLIGHT MODULE. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER LINE TODAY AND WAS TOLD AFTER CHECKING THEIR RECORDS THAT NO COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE HAD EVER BEEN REPORTED TO THEM. THEY ADVISED ME TO LEAVE MY CAR WITH TEXAN FORD FOR THEM TO FIND TROUBLE. WHAT MUST HAPPEN OR HOW MANY DEATHS MUST OCCUR BEFORE THEY WILL BE TRUTHFUL ABOUT HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THEIR HEADLIGHT MODULE. PLEASE ADVISE.*AK

May 15, 2002

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE

1 complaint

PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FASTENS TOO TIGHTLY. ALSO, THERE IS AN OIL LEAK, AND ELECTRICAL DOORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *AK

Jun 19, 2001

WHEELS

1 complaint

THIS POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED SEVEN 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIAS. THE HUB CAPS ON THIS YEAR MODEL ARE CONSTANTLY COMING OFF THE VEHICLE AT VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS. SO FAR THIS DEPARTMENT HAS REPLACED 10 HUB CAPS FROM IT'S FLEET OF 1998 CARS. WE ARE NOT THE ONLY PD THAT HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. NUMEROUS AGENCIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THESES HUB CAPS HAVE DISLODGED THEMSELF FROM THE RIM DURING LOW SPEEDS. WE HAVE ONE INCIDENT WERE THE CAP STRUCK A PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE.HA

Nov 01, 1999

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS

1 complaint

AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD GO OFF. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. *AK

Jul 23, 1999

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED.

Feb 01, 1999

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 complaint

DOOR LATCH FAILED.

Feb 01, 1999

SEATS

1 complaint

DRIVERS SEAT FAILED AND WAS NOT REPAIRED CORRECTLY. YH

Feb 01, 1999

AIR BAGS

1 complaint

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. DURING A FRONT END COLLISION, THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Nov 05, 1998

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

INTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

DOME LIGHT SWITCH DESIGN IS VERY OBSTRUCTIVE TO DRIVER'S OPERATION AND VIEWING, CAN ONLY BE ACTIVATED BY DRIVER DUE TO LOCATION.

Apr 02, 1998

4.8/5.0

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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1998 FORD Crown Victoria, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1998 FORD Crown Victoria for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1998 FORD Crown Victoria 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1998 FORD Crown Victoria VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1998 FORD Crown Victoria Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1998 FORD Crown Victoria dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your FORD dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1998 FORD Crown Victoria have?

The 1998 FORD Crown Victoria currently has 139 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 1998 FORD Crown Victoria?

The most common problems reported for the 1998 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 1998 FORD Crown Victoria problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1998 FORD Crown Victoria comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1998 FORD Crown Victoria?

You can report safety problems with your 1998 FORD Crown Victoria directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1998 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 1998 FORD Crown Victoria reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1998 FORD Crown Victoria. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.