1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
4 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
THE SPARK ON THE ENGINE BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE AND DAMAGED THE ENGINE
SMALL CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD AND DETACHED HOSE FITTING ON THE TOP OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. CAR OVERHEATED. CONTACTED FORD ON MARCH 21, 2003. JUST ENTERED MY COMPLAINT IN SYSTEM. I DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL (01M02) CONCERNING INTAKE MANIFOLDS FORD CROWN VICTORIA', BUT FORD STATES THAT MY YEAR MODEL DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL, DESPITE BEING MANUFACTURED IN THE SAME PLANT ST. THOMAS. I HAD VEHICLE VIN# [XXX] REPAIRED AT GREENE FORD CO. ON MARCH 27 , 2003 AFTER THE SUGGESTION OF GREENE FORD CO. ON MARCH 20, 2003 TO USE EXPOXY SEALANT ON THE HOSE FITTING, BUT THAT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. SUBSEQUENTLY I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AND HAVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACED. TOTAL BILL WAS $741.98 INCLUDING TAX. *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *JB THE ENGINE WAS WARMED UP, AND HOT ANTIFREEZE DISPENSED FROM THE INTAKE AND BURNED THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE ADVISE OF THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO THE HOSE FITTING. SCC
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WE PURCHASED TWO 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE VEHICLES AND BOTH HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE. TO MAKE REPAIRS REQUIRES THE CRANK SHAFT TO BE REMOVED. COST PLUS LOSS OF USE OF THE VEHICLE MAKES PROBLEM MORE SEVERE. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AROUND THE COUNTRY SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE AND FOLLOW UP SURVEYS SHOULD BE DONE TO ASSESS SCOPE OF PROBLEM.
Other 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
9 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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