The composite (plastic) intake manifold may crack near the thermostat housing and cause a coolant leak. Ford released an updated manifold that was reinforced to prevent a recurrence. No recall was issued for this problem but Ford did extend the warranty to seven years on some models from the date of purchase.
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Police/Fleet/Natural Gas Models May Experience Lower Ball Joint Wear
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Certain police, fleet, and natural gas models may experience lower ball joint wear, requiring replacement of the front ball joints. Ford has issued a recall on certain vehicles for this condition. Please contact your local dealer for more information.
EVP Sensor Failure May Cause Drivability/Fuel Economy Issues
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The EGR valve position (EVP) sensor can fail on this vehicle. The EVP sensor measures the EGR valve position and transmits the date to the engine control computer. If it fails, drivability and fuel economy can suffer, the Check Engine Light will commonly illuminate.
Heater Hose Outlet May Leak Coolant at Back of Intake Manifold
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The heater hose outlet may leak coolant at the back of the intake manifold. Sometimes this is misdiagnosed as a leaking intake manifold gasket because it resembles a leaking manifold.
Engine Oil Leak from Right Head Gasket
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An oil leak may develop from the the right side head gasket. Oil from this type of leak will commonly drip onto the starter. Our technician tell us an updated head gasket is available to correct this concern.
Ford Crown Victoria Recalls (Recent)
Ford Crown Victoria Recall 90E043001
Body, Interior & Misc., November 5, 1990
Summary: 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.
Learn more »Ford Crown Victoria Recall 95E006002
Body, Interior & Misc., February 10, 1995
Summary: THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG HAS AN INFLATOR BODY THAT CRACKED DURING FORMING OF THE CURL THAT RETAINS THE IGNITER PLUG IN THE END OF THE INFLATOR. ALSO THE IGNITER END CAP CAN SEPARATE FROM THE INFLATOR.
Learn more »Ford Crown Victoria Recall 96V070000
Body, Interior & Misc., May 15, 1996
Summary: WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Learn more »Ford Crown Victoria Recall 07V336000
Drive Train, August 13, 2007
Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Learn more »Ford Crown Victoria Recall 08V051000
Drive Train, February 18, 2008
Summary: FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Learn more »Ford Crown Victoria Questions and Answers
MIN, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, 5.0L V8, Jamaica, NY
How much will cost me to replace the oil pan gasket on my car?.
bayareaborn, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, 5.0L V8, San Jose, CA
My cars amp (battery light came on about a week ago. I kept driving it then it died thought it could be one of three things the ignition module, battery, or the alternator. I ended up replacing all...
okcal, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, Rockville, MD
when switch is turned to LO or Hi or INT wiper does not operate but sometimes does operate intermittently and then stops operating
dillard_km, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, Waynesville, NC
headlights are staying on and draining battery so i replaced headlight switch but its still not working properly
WildB, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria, 5.0L V8, Chelmsford, MA
I've isolated the ground fault to the harness that connects under the driver's kick panel (hood release knob). The harness goes to the rear through some cable molding.
This harness is de...
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Ford Crown Victoria Reviews
Reliable car that will last a long time with regular maintance
Review #2 crown vic dark blue p coat,roof i painted with hot rod flaz dark blue,looks ok.At 85000 the heater select motor is bad,and is stuck on defrost,have to remove dash to get to it,well maybe.still runs great 25ish on highway,leather still good inside.
I own this vehicle since three years. The engine is perfect. The gear has never created any trouble for me. AC is also in very good condition. I enjoy driving this car on long. Although I am also having a new model Ford Explorer, but the SUV does not please me while driving as I enjoy easy and confident ride on this old Model crown Victoria. However I suggest if some one is having US model of this car with closed grill from front, he or she should replace the grill with a grill of 1993 model car having three lines form ventilation to avoid heating of the car in at slow speed on a busy road of very hot countries like middle east.
Dr. Muhammad Shoaib Ahmedaniu
2009 CPVI. Much better interior than my older one. New, heavy-duty power door lock/window switches. Seats need some bolting down, but other than that its a great runner. (Do wish I had carpet and not the black, easy-to-clean, plastic.
Love running on E85. Smells like popcorn.
i have a '95 ford crown victoria with a '90 lincoln continental motor but the transmission i have doesnt exactly fit the motor. it doesnt have the port for my overdrive in my car. what should i do?
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