1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Electrical System Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#11318675 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUSE WHICH CONTROLS THE IGNITION COILS AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE UNDER THE DASHBOARD BLEW. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO THE GROUND WIRE FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. BILL BROWN FORD LOCATED AT (32222 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150 (734) 399-4244) WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, AN APPOINTMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 237,000.
#11252146 | Fire
HAD MY CAR SINCE 2014 I WORKED HARD TO BUY IT. IT DROVE PRETTY DECIDE UNTILL ELECTRIC PROBLEMS STARTED TO OCCUR. THEN MY PASSANGER SIDE WHEEL FOLDED IN WHILE OPERATING WITH MY KIDS LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION IM JUST A HARD WORKING FATHER TRYING TO PROVIDE A SAFE TRANSPORTATION FOR MY FAMILY
#10960301 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
#10923834 |
TAKATA RECALL MY 98 FORD CROWN VIC HEAD LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF WHEN I DRIVE. IT MAINLY TURN ON AND OFF IS WHEN I HAVE MY HIGH BEAMS WHEN IN MOTION. I DONT KNOW WAT CAUSES IT IT RECENTLY STARTED HAPPINGING
#10201255 | Fire
MY 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA CAUGHT ON FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AFTER SITTING FOR 12 HOURS. THE FIRE DEPT SAID IT STARTED IN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. THE CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 98 CROWN VICTORIA FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, BUT I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY VIN DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. I KNOW THAT THEY ARE ADDING TO THE RECALL EVERYDAY. AM I SUPPOSED TO WAIT UNTIL MY CAR HAS BEEN ADDED, IF IT EVER GETS ADDED?
#538005 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSING LOSS OF LIGHTING.

Other 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 9 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bags 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint
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