MYRModel Year Report

1980 Ford Crown Victoria

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1980 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:43.463Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Crown Victoria Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1980 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 42 complaints 1988 1989: 72 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1992: 310 complaints 1992 1993: 182 complaints 1994: 192 complaints 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 52 complaints 2007: 49 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011
1980: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198741
198842
198972
199043
199155
1992310
1993182
1994192
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200652
200749
200850
200944
201012
201123

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 2 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951116

PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED UPON IMPACT AT 15 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951106

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880914 — PE (closed 19890103)

ENGINE COMP FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1980 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 1988 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1992 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1980 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1980 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:webbing, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1980 Ford Crown Victoria have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.