Ford Crown-victoria
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Where is the FORD CROWN-VICTORIA produced?
- The FORD CROWN-VICTORIA is produced in Oakville Ontario, Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 01M02 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM: Subject regarding addtional coverage on certain 4.6l sohc intake manifolds installed on certain 1996 - 2001 model year vehicles. *tt
- 97M91 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE: Subject regarding 97m91 parts update #2 - intake manifold additional coverage. *tt
- 15791 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Subject regarding ford cylinder head kits for 4.6l romeo engines available for order for 2000 - 2001 models. *tt
- 15789 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: Subject regarding headlamp flicker for certain 1995 - 1999 models. *tt
- 021502 - POWER TRAIN: Some police package equipped vehicles may exhibit a loss of 4th gear (overdrive). *tt
- 15082 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information used when servicing, or replacing the cng fuel fill valve on all dedicated and bi-fuel cng vehicles. *tt
- 5229 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES: Subject regarding transaxle /transmission / transfer case - vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles - recommended guidelines. *tt
- 7874 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: The vehicle may exhibit detonation/spark knock.
- 7361 - WHEELS:HUB: Brief information regarding police interceptor / fleet hub cap change. *tt
- 13418 - WHEELS:HUB: Starting on 10/15/99, fleet / police vehicles ordered with chrome plated plastic hub caps will have a new polished stainless steel hub cap. *tt
- 98-3363 - EQUIPMENT: Information on enabling or disabling the dark mode opton on 1995 - 1998 police vehicles. *tt
- BC9695961001 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) invalid diagnostic codes U1235 & 155 may be stored if the ignition switch is cycled from 'off' to 'run' extremely slowly. *tt
- BC9694961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Information on vehicles that may exhibit a slight delay in the first drive away after the vehicle has been parked overnight, or for a longer period of time. *tt
- BC9682961001 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Concerns for the labor time standard in tbs 96-19-02 (steering - grunt noise during steering wheel return from full right turn) is incorrect. *tt
- BC9680961001 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: Concern where the door glass drops when cycled down on vehicles with the power door option. *tt
- BC9676961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM: Improper rtv application at the front/rear lower intake manifold end seals & side gaskets may cause an oil/coolant leak. *tt
- BC9674961001 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Light to moderate axle noise (axle whine) at 50 to 65 mph (80 to 105 kph) during accels, decels or cruise may be due to axle noise being transmitted from the axle into the vehicle. *tt
- BC9673961001 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH: Procedure for brake exterior lights stay on (tail & high mount stop light). *tt
- BC9672961001 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL: Procedure for brake warning indicator stays on red in cluster. *tt
- BC9668961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Concern for vehicles exhibiting lean codes P0171 & P0174 (vacuum leak). *tt
- BC9642961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Procedure for vehicles equipped with an aode or 4r70w transmission has a concern of shudder from the transmission torque converter clutch in 3rd or 4th gear or during 3-4 shift. *tt
- BC5227961001 - AIR BAGS: Information for air bag dtc B1813 observe the air bag lamp flash out code & perform the appropriate pinpoint test for the flash out code. *tt
- BC5224961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Information on abs sensors returned for analysis are identified as 'no problem found'. *tt
- BC5214961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD: Revised hood seal for concerns of a wind whistle at speeds over 35 mph. *tt
- BC5209961001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS: Revised rear brake lining for both 9 inch & 10 inch applications for concerns w/ rear brake grab during the first few brake applications when the brakes are cold or in the morning after an overnight rain. *tt
- BC5207961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Information for servicing the electronic/hydraulic control unit (ehcu) on 4wabs. *tt
- BC5204961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION: Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/codes P0300 thru P0308 & engine runs rough/misses may be due to a spark plug wire boot that is not fully seated on the spark plug. *tt
- BC5198961001 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: Improved rear shock absorbers for customers who may experience a low tone rattling noise or whoosh sound from the rear of the vehicle while traveling less than 25 mph & going over small to moderate bumps. *tt
- BC5190961001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: Vehicles experiencing chafing on the 14401 wire harness causing the accessory fuses to become open (primarily the cigar fuse). *tt
- BC5186961001 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL: Vehicles may experience an intermittent high idle after decel to a stop, when clutch pedal is depressed w/ no throttle movement. *tt
- BC5183961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: An oil leak in the area of the engine oil filter may be caused by a damaged or mis-installed (i.E. Rolled over, pinched, sheared, nicked, etc.) oil pump body seal. *tt
- BC5182961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on correcting an oil pan gasket leak. *tt
- BC5181961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine oil leak at the oil pan, front cover &/or the front & rear crankshaft oil seal. *tt
- BC5176961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Connection between the sender (9a299) & the fuel pump (9350) changed from the existing spade terminal to an eyelet terminal which is secured under the top sender mount screw. *tt
- BC5175961001 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Concerns of a/c going to defrost mode when climbing grades or accelerating are likely caused by vacuum leaks. *tt
- BC5174961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information to diagnose wind noise & water leaks at the lower passenger door area & 3rd door. *tt
- BC5173961001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: On various 4.0l applications the oil indicator tube (dip stick) is coming into contact w/ the crankshaft. *tt
- BC5075961001 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Information on erratic or self locking door locks. *tt
- BC4854961001 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Revised eec calibration has been incorporated in pcm calibration for vehicles which display lack of power due to torque converter engagement scheduling, catalytic converter failures, rough idle or hard start on hot restart. *tt
- BC4651961001 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Vehicle may not start after being parked in below freezing temps. May be due to moisture freezing in the fuel pump relay contained within the ccrm (constant control relay module). *tt
- BC0718961021 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR: Information on brake rotor turning/replacing. *tt
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20110501 |
S10 appropriate handling - letter to the secretary from regarding replacement of ford crown victoria police cars with front wheel drive cars. *kb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040201 |
Vehicle overheated due to leaking antifreeze from a cracked intake manifold. *nm *mr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030709 |
Ford crown victoria police interceptor.*mr enclosed is a copy of the engineering report of factual findings on the three crash tests performed by the city of dallas concerning crown victorias. Also the consumer is urging ford to resume the appropriate engineering process by examining these test results, making needed modifications to the product and providing the officers with a product which will safely and effectively shield the rear of the fuel tank. *cb *jb
| Crash | Fire | N | None | 1 Dead | 20030430 |
Crown victoria's were still bursting into flames with the shielding. An officer in missouri was the 16th to die and the 5th to die in the one year. Three in the month of may alone and the officers didn't survive. One trooper was rear ended on the interstate by a pickup which caused the vehicle to burst into flames trapping the trooper. The trooper burned to death. Even with the shielding, three cars had burst into flames. (paul ambrose on behalf of deceased brother, trooper robert ambrose aslo was involved in an accident and his vehicle did not have the protective shielding.) *ph *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030302 |
There was a post crash fuel leak in crown victoria police vehicles. The senator has requested a report of the investigation(s) about the issues such as the fuel leaks, fires, traffic safety, high speed, and safety shields concerning these vehicle's. Scc *jb
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030115 |
Consumer requesting information on crown victoria's fuel tank fires which occur when the vehicle is rear ended at high speeds. *dt *nlm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020228 |
Ford crown victoria police interceptors.*mr ford failed the 75 mph crash test standards. *cb
| No | No | N | None | None | 19991125 |
Vehicle noise due to driveline failure, about to fall out of vehicle, repaired however vehicle continues to experience clunking noise. *mjs
| No | No | N | None | 1 Dead | 19951021 |
The consumers mother died due to malfunction of faulty ignition switch.