1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

58

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 9 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

The 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA has received a total of 58 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (7 complaints), Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module (4 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiring (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, potentially affecting up to 372,000 vehicles.

Recall 98V322000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

| 175,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING...

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

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).

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Recall 92V075000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

| 25,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE VEHICLE UNDERBODY IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING.

Consequence: INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINEAND A LEAK CAN DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKESYSTEM AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Remedy: REPAIR ANY BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE AN INDICATION OF CONTACT OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. RELOCATE LINES, IF NECESSARY.

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Recall 90E043001 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 172,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

58 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 3 Fires
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10004513 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | | N/A miles
CONSUMER STATED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS RECALL#98V32000 LOWER CONTROL ARM. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN IS NOT INCLEDED. TS
#564544 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
CONSUMER STATED THE GASKET ON THE OIL PAN FAILED CAUSING A SERIOUS LEAK, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PART AT NO CHARGE, HOWEVER CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED ANOTHER OIL PAN GASKET LEAK, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE DEALER REPLACE THE PART AGAIN.*JB
#8005183 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | | N/A miles Fire
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED NEAR FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP BECAUSE POWER WENT OUT. DEALER HAD TO REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP SENDER ASSEMBLY. *AK
#8005183 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | | N/A miles Fire
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED NEAR FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP BECAUSE POWER WENT OUT. DEALER HAD TO REPLACED WIRING HARNESS AND FUEL PUMP SENDER ASSEMBLY. *AK
#895666 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 90 E 043 001 DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1990 FORD CROWN VICTORIA.

Investigation PE92069 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

Investigation EA92002 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

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