MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
1990 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:43:20.806Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Crown Victoria Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 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 1990 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
1990: 43 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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16%

16% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19901105 — air bags

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.

Campaign 90E043001 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910911 — PE (closed 19920115)

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

I 19920115 — EA (closed 19920521)

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES

R 19920626 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Campaign 92V075000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920803 — PE (closed 19921130)

STEERING COLUMN FIRES

R 19990118 — suspension

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 CONTAIN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).

Campaign 98V322000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90E043001 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V075000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V322000 (suspension) has been completed.
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 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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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