MYRModel Year Report

1991 Ford Crown Victoria

▲ Better than typical
1991 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:04.682Z

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
56
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

20% 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 1991: 56 complaints 1991 56 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 1991: 56 complaints 1991 56 1992: 316 complaints 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 1991: 56 complaints 1991 56 1992: 316 complaints 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

1991: 56 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.

Air bags

20% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Air bag deployed, and caused acute bronchitis. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-30

Electrical system

18% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH
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The owner started the car and put it into drive the race forward with out the driver putting her foot on the gas pedal.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-29

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and gas recirculation valve (egr valve).

FIRE
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When the vehicle was idling the consumer smelled a heavy scent of oil burning. While driving at 65 MPH, the engine began revving at a high rate. Also, the transmission gears would not go into third or fourth gear.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-04

Also filed under Power train

Power train

11% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 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. R
    1991-07-22Power train91V048000 The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever is placed in park.

    Remedy: Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1991-09-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-01-15 Brake line punctures
  4. I
    1992-01-15Engineering analysisClosed 1992-05-21 Brake line punctures
  5. 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 →

  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

1991 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90E043001 · Air bags
  • Recall 91V048000 · Power train
  • Recall 92V075000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria have?
4 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.