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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2FAFP74W8XX131174 · Checked Aug 31, 2026
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2FAFP74W8XX•••••• 1999 Ford CROWN VICTORIA

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 1999 Ford CROWN VICTORIA build (6 vs 3).

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110on the model
41builds in total
Most reported Tires 1 Equipment 1 Power Train 1 Steering 1

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Unknown Or Other May 2018
The turn single commilm is messing up.the wipers will not work
Structure Apr 2018
The pad key stop working I had to call my insurance company to let me in my car on a rainy nite with my kids n till this day still don't work.I can't lick my doors
Steering Mar 2007
-the contact took the 1999 ford crown victoria to the ford dealership for an unrelated service. The dealership stated that the contact had problems with the bolts in the steering shaft. The technician replaced them. The contact felt that this was a major safety problem. The…
Power Train Mar 2005
1999 crown victoria became stuck in park.*mr
Equipment Sep 2000
Consumers received NHTSA recall 000200000/ manufacturer's recall 00s13/ jacking instructions. Consumer said recall seemed to be incomplete because it did give what type of block to use to change the tires. Dealer or manufacturer do seem to be interested in the matter. It did…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2FAFP74W8XX131174 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.