MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
1990 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:33.631Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
43
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 43 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 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
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 43 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 5 complaints 1984: 6 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 42 complaints 1988: 43 complaints 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1990 43 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 1996 1997: 288 complaints 1998: 119 complaints 1998 1999: 134 complaints 2000: 85 complaints 2000 2001: 53 complaints 2002: 58 complaints 2002 2003: 249 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 193 complaints 2006: 53 complaints 2006 2007: 50 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 44 complaints 2010: 12 complaints 2010 2011: 23 complaints

1990: 43 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

23% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire after turning the key, resulting in a totalled fire, possible due to electrical short in ignition.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-01

Vehicle speed control

16% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY

Air bags

16% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Air bag deployment was violent, causing driver's arm to be thrown into windshield, shattering windshield/injury.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25

Service brakes

14% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and tank assembly.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving vehicle at speed of 30 MPH, fuel line hose broke, causing under the hood fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-20

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-11-05Air bags90E043001 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.

    Remedy: Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures
  3. I
    1992-01-15Engineering analysisClosed 1992-05-21 Brake line punctures
  4. R
    1992-06-26Service brakes, hydraulic92V075000 The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.

    Remedy: Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1992-08-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-11-30 Steering column fires
  6. R
    1999-01-18Suspension98V322000 Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 Ford Crown Victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90E043001 · Air bags
  • Recall 92V075000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.