MYRModel Year Report

1984 Ford Crown Victoria

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1984 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:53.576Z

Only 6 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 6 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, 1984 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: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 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: 53 complaints 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2011: 23 complaints 2011
1984: 6 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19802
19812
19823
19835
19846
198521
198627
198742
198843
198975
199043
199156
1992316
1993188
1994198
1995250
1996276
1997288
1998119
1999134
200085
200153
200258
2003249
2004138
2005193
200653
200750
200850
200944
201012
201123

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition and switch.

FIRE
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE, STEERING COLUMN FIRE, UNDER THE DASH, SAW SMOKE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960508

IGNITION FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960426

SUSPENSION

1 of 6 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

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NO SUMMARY

NHTSA ODI report, 19990313

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19831222 — seat belts

THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

Campaign 83V134000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880914 — PE (closed 19890103)

ENGINE COMP FIRES

I 19910911 — PE (closed 19920115)

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 83V134000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1987 ▲ 2009 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 1992 ■ 1997 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 117% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Ford Crown Victoria have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.