1992 Ford Crown Victoria
This year had more than double the complaints of 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.
- Complaints
- 316
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 10
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1992
Opened by NHTSA
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
1992: 316 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
28% · 89 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Electrical system
18% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving 60 MPH the brake sensor light came on and the vehicle began smoking without warning. When the consumer pulled off the road he noticed that flames were coming from the front end. As a result the vehicle was considered a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-25
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Vehicle speed control
13% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer states that he had the very same problem as the recall states for the Ford F150 trucks. Consumer vehicle caught on fire. However, this happened in 1992.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-28
While foot was on the brake, consumer started the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated, took off and the brakes were inoperative.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-08
Suspension failed, causing loss of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22
Also filed under Suspension
Power train
10% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first
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1992Complaint volume 316 complaints filed for this model year.
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1992-06-10Unknown or other92V023000 Incorrect instrument panel wiring assemblies in some vehicles will not actuate the "Anti-lock" Brake warning lights.
Remedy: Modify the wire assembly to allow actuation of the anti-lock brake warning lights.
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1993-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-02-28 Hood fly-up while driving
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1994-02-18Seats93V193000 An unused power seat harness connector is positioned on the rubber floor mat under the seat. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather in areas that have large amounts of salt used for snow and ice…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the unused connector and install a sealed heat shrink cap over the affected wires.
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1994-04-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-06-30 Steering power assist failure
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1994-06-30Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-02 Steering power assist fail
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1994-10-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-28 Brake line punctures
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1994-11-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-03-29 Fuel line interference
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1995-03-29Engineering analysisClosed 1997-01-30 Undercarriage fuel line interference
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1996-07-17Service brakes, hydraulic96I002000 No summary on file.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake lines, and if necessary, replace a section of the rear brake lines if it is leaking. Also the rubber shield on the line will be inspected to verify that it is…
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1997-04-24Latches/locks/linkages97V024000 Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. The hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (Vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (Vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
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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).
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1999-05-20Electrical system99V124000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began May 20, 1999.
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2001-09-20Recall queryClosed 2002-09-06 Engine compartment fires
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2001-11-27SQClosed 2002-10-03 Post rear end collision fires
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2002-08-22Defect petitionClosed 2002-12-04 Fuel-fed fires
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2002-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2004-06-30 Speed control deactivation switch fires
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2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…
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2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline02I003000 In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor (Cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes.
Remedy: Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late October and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002.
Buy-smart checklist
1992 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 89 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 51 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02I003000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 92V023000 · Unknown or other
- Recall 93V193000 · Seats
- Recall 96I002000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 97V024000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
- Recall 99V124000 · Electrical system
- Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
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- Is the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.