1985 Ford Crown Victoria
Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 21
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 21 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 75 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 56 |
| 1992 | 316 |
| 1993 | 188 |
| 1994 | 198 |
| 1995 | 250 |
| 1996 | 276 |
| 1997 | 288 |
| 1998 | 119 |
| 1999 | 134 |
| 2000 | 85 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 58 |
| 2003 | 249 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 193 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 50 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 23 |
Known problem areas
Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
10 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.
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Noticed the horn blowing, then notice inside of the vehicle on fire in the steering and dash area, fire dept said electrical fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18
The vehicle caught on fire and it is unknown where it started but it is believed to have started from the interior. Please describe. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-11
Vehicle speed control
4 of 21 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Seat belts
2 of 21 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and buckle assembly.
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Webbing on front seat belts is shredding. Could cause injury or death in an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-20
Power train
2 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.
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Consumer son was in this car and pull the gear shift car was off no keys in the car roll down hill three year old child try to get out he was kill.…
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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1988-09-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-01-03 Engine comp fires
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1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1985 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 1985 Ford Crown Victoria?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Ford Crown Victoria have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.