1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

2 recalls — 49 complaints

96V071000 Apr 25, 1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
7,900,000 vehicles affected
88V028000 Mar 8, 1988
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
AUTOMATIC RETRACTOR FOR SEAT BELTS FOR DUAL FACING REAR SEATS MAY BE INSTALLED IN AN IMPROPER LOCATION.
Remedy: REMOVE AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE RIGHT AUXILIARY SEAT BELTS.
21,200 vehicles affected
WHEELS Jun 9, 2010
I RAN OVER A PIECE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ON THE FREEWAY AND WRECKED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AND WHEEL. I FOUND THAT I COULD NOT REMOVE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS USING THE LUG WRENCH FURNISHED WITH THE CAR. I SUCCEEDED IN CHANGING THE TIRE BY USING THE BREAKER BAR INCLUDED WITH MY HALF INCH DRIVE SOCKET SET THAT I HAPPENED TO HAVE IN THE TRUNK. TWENTY YEARS LATER FORD WAS STILL FURNISHING WITH THEIR CARS SHORT ARM (EFFECTIVE LENGTH ABOUT 9 INCHES) LUG WRENCHES THAT COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE USED TO CHANGE A TIRE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 17, 2010
1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 5.0 LITER 302 CUBIC INCH ENGINE (FUEL INJECTED). SECOND GENERATION (2G) ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION May 5, 2003
NHTSA# 96-V-071-000: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO VIN# DEALER NOTIFIED. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 9, 2002
CAR ALMOST GOT ME KILLED. THE THROTTLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULDN'T LET UP. TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO OTHERS WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RUIN THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THE CAR WOULD STOP.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 20, 2002
THE OIL PAN CORRODED AND BEGAN TO LEAK OIL, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 29, 2001
DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN AN INTERSECTION. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 23, 2001
IGNITION MODULE ASSEMBLY FAILED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL, ONCE STALLED THE ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Jan 23, 2001
DEFECTIVE IGNITION MODULE CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL IN AN INTERSECTION. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jan 18, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN IT COMES TO A STOP. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE YEARS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Oct 24, 2000
I HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE ($77.29), TPS ($29.89), HAD A DIAGNOSTIC ($30.00), CAP/ROTOR/PLUGS/WIRES REPLACED ($72.29), NEW STARTER ($32.89), FUEL FILTER ($17.89), VACCUM TEST ($42.69), BATTERY CHARGE CHECK (FREE), ALTINATOR TEST (FREE) AND MY CAR STILL STALLS AND IS HARD TO START. PLEASE CONTATCT ME CONCERNING THIS MATTER. SOMETHING IS DEFENETLY GOING ON WITH MY VEHICLE. I HOPE A SAFETY MATTER CAN BE REVEALED BEFORE ANY GETS HURT OR KILLED. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING OUR VEHICLES SAFE ON THE ROAD AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 14, 1999
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONS, SLIPS. YH
SUSPENSION Dec 14, 1999
NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR END ON HARD TURNING. YH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Feb 17, 1999
CONSUMER COMPLAINING OF STEERING WHEEL LOCKING UP AT TIMES. ALSO THE WHEEL MUST BE ALIGNED TO REMOVE THE KEY. CONSUMER HAS TO MOVE WHEEL BACK AND FORTH IN ORDER TO GET THE WHEEL TO MOVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 2, 1998
SPEED CONTROL - ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE EITHER STEPPED ON BRAKE OR PRESSED OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED BACK TO THE SETTING OF 65MPH. ONCE THIS HAPPENED IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA WITH A LARGE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - ON 10-27-1998, AFTER MY WIFE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK (IN OUR DRIVEWAY), THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF PARK ON ROLLED INTO THE WOODS BEHIND THE HOUSE. MY WIFE WAS INJURED WHEN TRYING TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR TO STOP IT. SHE WAS KNOCKED DOWN TO THE GROUND BY THE CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BODY DAMAGE AND THE CATYLITIC CONVERTED WAS DAMAGED.
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 2, 1998
SPEED CONTROL - ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVE EITHER STEPPED ON BRAKE OR PRESSED OFF SWITCH TO DISENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL BUT THE VEHICLE INCREASED SPEED BACK TO THE SETTING OF 65MPH. ONCE THIS HAPPENED IN A CONSTRUCTION AREA WITH A LARGE VOLUME OF TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION PROBLEM - ON 10-27-1998, AFTER MY WIFE PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK (IN OUR DRIVEWAY), THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF PARK ON ROLLED INTO THE WOODS BEHIND THE HOUSE. MY WIFE WAS INJURED WHEN TRYING TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR TO STOP IT. SHE WAS KNOCKED DOWN TO THE GROUND BY THE CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS BODY DAMAGE AND THE CATYLITIC CONVERTED WAS DAMAGED.
Crash 1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 20, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION AND INJURIES.
2 injured
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jul 13, 1998
STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 18, 1997
PLASTIC LINKAGE GROMMET FAILED DUE TO DETERIORATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO TRANSMISSION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Sep 24, 1997
WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO ITS CAPACITY OCCASIONALLY IT OVERFLOWS INTO THE HOSE INSIDE TRUNK AREA AND EXITS THROUGH THIS COMPARTMENT. NON- DRAINAGE OF FUEL. THIS ALLOW FUMES TO OVERCOME OCCUPANTS (CAUSING SICKNESS.) FINALE: RUPTURED HOSE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 11, 1997
WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN OR WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS BEEN WORKED ON SEVERAL TIMES, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, REPAIR MAN STATES NO MORE CAN BE DONE. *SLC
SEAT BELTS Apr 17, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS FAULTY AND THAT IT WONT LATCH, OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT HE HAS BEEN HAVING TROUBLE OFTEN WITH THIS SEATBELT AND HE IS CONCERNED FOR HIS SAFETY. *AK
STEERING:COLUMN Apr 1, 1997
STEERING COLUMN BOLTS, MOUNT TILT HOUSING TO STEERING COLUMN OUTER TUBE LOOSENED, CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL TO CONTINUE STAYING ON. AN UNSAFE CONTROL PROBLEM COULD RESULT WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Mar 25, 1997
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL NOTICE NOT RECEIVED.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Mar 25, 1997
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Nov 20, 1996
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND THEN THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Oct 25, 1996
THE WATER: HEATER CORE LEAKED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Sep 23, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 28, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL AUGUST, 5TH. ON AUGUST 25, VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. RECALL (96V-071). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 22, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE. *DH
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 15, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCES CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING WHEN CRUISE FAILS TO DISENGAGE UPON APPYING BRAKES. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT Jun 25, 1996
THE HEATER FAN MOTOR SWITCH FAILED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 24, 1996
THE PAN THAT HOLDS OIL RUSTED. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK CONSUMER STATES THE LEAK IS SO BAD THAT IT LEAVES A TRAIL WHEREVER IT IS DRIVEN. *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 15, 1996
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. *K
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY May 15, 1996
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES WHILE DRIVING. *K
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 26, 1996
AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING FOR 15 MINUTES, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS TOTALED VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Apr 25, 1996
SHOULDER BELT PART OF SEAT FAILED TO HOLD DRIVER IN PLACE DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURIES. *DSH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 19, 1996
INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE WHICH MELTED IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 19, 1996
SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF TILT STEERING COLUMN AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 19, 1996
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND BURNT INSULATION DUE TO LOOSE CONTACT RIVET. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 18, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND A FIRE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENGULED THE CAR IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Apr 18, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND A FIRE STARTED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND ENGULED THE CAR IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCCRIBE. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Feb 28, 1996
VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLY WIRING UNDER THE DASH. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Feb 28, 1996
VEHICLE PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. POSSIBLY WIRING UNDER THE DASH. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Feb 27, 1996
THE SEATBELTS ARE FAILING, THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND THE CENTER WILL NOT STAY LATCHED.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Feb 27, 1996
THE SEATBELTS ARE FAILING, THE DRIVER SIDE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED AND THE CENTER WILL NOT STAY LATCHED.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Feb 12, 1996
NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. TT
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Oct 12, 1995
THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT BACK AND TIGTHEN UP . TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Sep 9, 1995
A PLUG CONNECTOR TO THE ALTERNATOR MELTED DOWN CAUSED CAR TO SHUT OFF . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Feb 21, 1995
SEAT BELTS IN VEHICLE ARE FAILING. TT