How do I know if my Ford Ltd-crown-victoria has a recall?

To know if your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Ford Ltd-crown-victoria has an open recall?

If your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria are taken care of by Ford at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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4 Recalls

NHTSA 98V-322 · OEM 98S37

1990-1999 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Lincoln Town Car Recall 98V322000

175,000 Potential Units Affected

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria and 18 others

NHTSA 96V-071

1990-1993 Ford Thunderbird Mercury Topaz Recall 96V071000

7,900,000 Potential Units Affected

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Vehicles Affected: 1990 Ford Aerostar, 1991 Ford Aerostar and 29 others

NHTSA 92V-075

Rear Brake Lines Contact Body Creating Fluid Leak

25,000 Potential Units Affected

INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINEAND A LEAK CAN DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKESYSTEM AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, 1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria

NHTSA 91V-048

1991 Ford Thunderbird Mercury Grand Marquis Recall 91V048000

6,800 Potential Units Affected

IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.

Vehicles Affected: 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, 1991 Ford Mustang and 3 others

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Ford LTD Crown Victoria Recalls by Year

1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Recalls

1990 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Recalls

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Recall FAQs

If your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria is affected by a new safety recall, Ford will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Ford Ltd-crown-victoria VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Ford LTD Crown Victoria Recalls

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There are 4 recalls that may affect your Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

Check your Ford LTD Crown Victoria for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Ford dealership near you.