1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Engine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
4 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
THE CAR LEAKS ANTI-FREEZE THROUGHT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. WHO EVER HEARD OF A PLASTIC MANIFOLD. THE ORIGINAL PART IS A DEFECTIVE PART-MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL.FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PART, IT CAUSES HAVIC CONSTANTLY NEEDS TO ADD COOLANT. THE THERMOSTAT CANNOT BE CHANGED BECAUSE THE PLASTIC HOUSING IS ONE PIECE WITH THE MANIFOLD.
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE SHOT OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COIL PACK AND THREADS TO THE BLOCK. THIS IS A 200$ TO 300$ FIX EACH TIME. GETTING TO BE A HASSLE.
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH I BEGAN TO SMELL A SWEET BURNING SCENT THAT I QUICKLY RECOGNIZED AS COOLANT. I PULLED OVER & INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRST THING I OBSERVED AFTER REMOVING THE PLASTIC FACIA FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS A CRACK IN THE WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR HOUSING RIGHT IN FRONT ON THE TOP PASSENGER SIDE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. I WAS LESS THAN A BLOCK FROM MY HOME SO I DROVE HOME AND HAD IT TOWED INTO HARVEY'S AUTO THE NEXT DAY. [XXX] HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS INTAKE MANIFOLD AND AS THE ORIGINAL OWNER I SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS RECALL. I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF ANY RECALLS. [XXX] PLACED A TEMPORARY WELD WHICH HAS HELD UP JUST FINE, HOWEVER HE SAID THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER ISSUES WITH THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF FORDS ORIGINAL...
MY PARENTS PICKED MY DAUGHTER UP FROM THE SCHOOL BUS AND PROCEEDED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY SLOWLY. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN AS MY FATHER HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE. THERE WERE VISIBLE SIGNS OF THE FRONT WHEELS DRAGGING UP DEBRIS AS THE FRONT WHEELS WERE LOCKING UP. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO AS THE VEHICLE MUST HAVE REACHED A SPEED IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH BEFORE HE SLAMMED IT INTO PARK AND THEN RAN HEAD ON INTO A TREE. BOTH PARENT WERE INJURED SEVERELY EVEN WITH THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYING. THE CAR WAS DESTROYED. *TR
Other 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Problem Areas
Wheelshub
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstorage
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint