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1993 Ford Crown VictoriaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 182 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, most often about the power train. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.2× the Crown Victoria median · #7 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints18235 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem43Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria has problems

182 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
Power train432
Vehicle speed control326
Service brakes, hydraulic252
Electrical system225
Steering143
Seats145
Suspension110
Engine and engine cooling111
Fuel system, gasoline91
9 other systems358

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

7 recalls

1993 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

Control arm: upper arm

Recall 95V-194 · Oct 11, 1995 · 57,000 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER'S SIDE BRACKET FRACTURED AT BOTH BOLT HOLES, THE STEERING CONTROL ARM CAN CONTACT THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING…

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 →

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

1993 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

1993 Ford Crown Victoria safety ratings

1993 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 1993 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. GROUNDING STRAP ROUTINGEA94020 · closed Nov 21, 1994
    No recall
  4. STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILEA94022 · closed Mar 2, 1995
    No recall
  5. HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVINGPE93086 · closed Feb 28, 1994
    No recall
  6. GROUNDING STRAP ROUTINGPE94015 · closed Jun 29, 1994
    No recall
  7. STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILUREPE94032 · closed Jun 30, 1994
    No recall
  8. BRAKE LINE PUNCTURESPE94073 · closed Dec 28, 1994
    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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT SPEED OF 60 MPH, RING & PINION GEAR FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, TURNING SIDEWAYS. OTHER VEHICLES AVOIDED IMPACT. *AK
Complaint 986946 · Aug 1, 1996
WHILE DRIVING RAINY WEATHER, LOST ALL VEHICLE POWER; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; VEHICLE JERKED; NO EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHIFTED GEARS, NO RESPONSE. TT
Complaint 969926 · Aug 7, 1995
IN OCTOBER 1995 TORQUE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD PAID 50 %, THERE WAS A TSB 931211 ON IT. CURRENTLY, SAME THING HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. FORD REFUSED TO ASSIST IN REPAIR EXPENSES. *AK
Complaint 877881 · Jan 10, 2001

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