1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Electrical System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10836445 | February 16, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CLOCK, AND RADIO LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.

#10694139 | March 13, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TIRES, TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, BRAKES, AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE KEPT RECURRING. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNKNOWN ELECTRIC FAILURE THAT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

#10669016 | February 25, 2015

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. VEHICLE HAS HAD REPAIRS DONE IN THE PAST AND STILL RECEIVES SAME PROBLEMS DUE TO RECALL. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUT DOWN. A DIAGNOSE REVEALED A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. ONCE IT WAS REPLACED, THE CONSUMER DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY MORE PROBLEMS UNTIL THE SUMMER 2014 WHEN THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. AGAIN, THE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. *JB

#10494873 | January 27, 2013

WAS DRIVING ALONG AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED AND WENT OUT. OVER THE PASS YEAR IT HAS INTERMITTENTLY DONE THE SAME. IT HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND FORTUNATELY I HAD JUST STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. EACH TIME IT TOOK ABOUT 3 TO 5 MINUTES TO COME BACK ON. IT IS VERY DISCONCERTING SINCE THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. SO PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS LIGHTLY, I USE THE EXPRESSWAY A LOT AND AM DRIVING IN VERY CONGESTED TRAFFIC MOST OF THE TIME. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT FORD HAS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM SINCE THERE ARE SO MANY OCCURRENCES WITH THESE TYPE OF VEHICLES ONLINE. IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE A MAJOR ACCIDENT OCCURS. ALSO MOST PEOPLE LIKE ME CANNOT AFFORD THESE EXPENSIVE REPAIRS THAT ARE NOT DUE TO ORDINARY WEAR AND TEAR, BUT A MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM. IF NO ACTION IS TAKEN IT WILL BE...

#10208268 | October 31, 2007 Fire

1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT FIRE. CUSTOMER STATES THAT CAR WAS CHECKED BY THE DEALER FOR THE DEFECTIVE PART FOR THE RECALL REGARDING THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM EVERYTHING WAS FINE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *KB ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ELECTRICAL.*JB

#607012 | June 18, 1999

POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE, CAUSING HORN TO BEEP WHEN PARKED. *YC

Other 1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 37 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 35 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 20 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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