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1995 Ford Crown VictoriaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 250 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, most often about the steering. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.8× the Crown Victoria median · #4 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints25038 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage93kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria has problems

250 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
Steering996
Suspension353
Service brakes, hydraulic283
Electrical system162
Vehicle speed control166
Fuel system, gasoline133
Power train130
Engine and engine cooling121
Air bags115
12 other systems422

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

8 recalls

1995 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 →

–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 →

Show 4 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 96V-135 · Jul 18, 1996 · 72,000 vehicles

Risk. SUCH CORROSION CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE JOINT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 96V-045 · Mar 5, 1996 · 49,000 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE RESTRAINING CAPABILITIES OF THE SAFETY BELT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 95V-189 · Oct 2, 1995 · 45,000 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT OR OVERLOAD IN THE HEADLAMPCIRCUIT, BOTH HEADLAMPS CAN GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING AS INTENDED WITH THE CYCLING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 95V-063 · Mar 27, 1995 · 100,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT.

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

1995 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

1995 Ford Crown Victoria safety ratings

1995 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
7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 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. REAR BRAKE LINE FAILUREEA03012 · closed Apr 11, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-086
  4. STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT ARM (PITMAN APE96029 · closed Jul 30, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-135
  5. BALL JOINT SEPARATIONRQ03002 · closed Jun 3, 2003
    No recall
  6. REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURERQ03004 · closed Jul 25, 2003
    No recall
  7. POST REAR END COLLISION FIRESSQ01014 · closed Oct 3, 2002
    Led to recall 02I003000
In owners' words

What Crown Victoria owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STEERING WHEEL IS LOOSE, FEELS LIKE IT COULD COME. AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, CRUISE CONTROLNOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL THESE THINGS ARE SAFETY RELATED AND SHOULD BE FIXED. I THINK STEERING WHEEL SHOULD BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE, SINCE IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM.
Complaint 10945351 · Jan 15, 2017 · 118,000 miles
FRONT DRIVER BALL JOINT DESIGN DESIGNED FOR FAILURE, UNDER NORMAL USE LOWER BALL JOINT RAPIDLY DETERIORATES AND CAUSES AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR VEHICLE. STEERING BECOMES ERRATIC AND STEERING WHEEL FEELS LOOSE. *TR
Complaint 10208934 · Nov 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN RECALL # 96V135000. IN 2003, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE PERSONAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC…
Complaint 10188027 · Apr 16, 2007 · 49,200 miles

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