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1992 Ford Crown VictoriaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 310 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid3.6× the Crown Victoria median · #1 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31053 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage33kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has problems

310 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic711
Electrical system5210
Engine and engine cooling484
Vehicle speed control3913
Power train331
Fuel system, gasoline291
Structure221
Exterior lighting212
Visibility180
13 other systems9816

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1992 Ford Crown Victoria recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 98V-322 · Dec 16, 1998 · 175,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Hood: latch

Recall 97V-024 · Mar 4, 1997 · 125,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front assembly: power adjust

Recall 93V-193 · Nov 23, 1993 · 16,000 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Unknown or other

Recall 92V-023 · Feb 19, 1992 · 20 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1992 vs. every other Crown Victoria year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Crown Victoria median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Ford Crown Victoria safety ratings

1992 Ford Crown Victoria 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
10 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL-FED FIRESDP02007 · closed Dec 4, 2002
    No recall
  2. SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRESEA02025 · closed Jun 30, 2004
    No recall
  3. STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILEA94022 · closed Mar 2, 1995
    No recall
  4. UNDERCARRIAGE FUEL LINE INTERFERENCEEA95011 · closed Jan 30, 1997
    No recall
  5. HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVINGPE93086 · closed Feb 28, 1994
    No recall
  6. STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILUREPE94032 · closed Jun 30, 1994
    No recall
  7. BRAKE LINE PUNCTURESPE94073 · closed Dec 28, 1994
    No recall
  8. FUEL LINE INTERFERENCEPE94077 · closed Mar 29, 1995
    No recall
  9. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESRQ01002 · closed Sep 6, 2002
    Led to recall 99V-124
  10. POST REAR END COLLISION FIRESSQ01014 · closed Oct 3, 2002
    Led to recall 02I003000
In owners' words

What Crown Victoria owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES HER VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASE. SHE MUST APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.…
Complaint 10197634 · Jul 27, 2007 · 33,000 miles
ANTILOCK BRAKESS ACTIVATED ON THEIR OWN, THIS HAPPENED TWICE, VEHICLE PULLS BAD DURING THIS TIME. HAPPENS FOR ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES THEN RELEASE, NO MECHANICAL CORRECTION BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
Complaint 9004443 · Oct 1, 2001
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS FROM RESERVOIR CONTINUOUSLY EVEN AFTER REPLACING MASTER CYLINDER. BRAKE LINE IS SEVERED WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 982566 · Apr 10, 1996

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