1993 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 PER YEAR
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| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
24% of complaints: power train — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.
CRASH DEATH18% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
THROTTLE STUCK IN REVERSE. AS A RESULT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A HOUSE. VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER CRASHING INTO A BRICK WALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 20040225
18% of complaints: service brakes — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH FIRE12% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, MASTER CYLINDER PROBABLY CAUSED FIRE, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE BEFORE FIRE. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950906
*BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES, RESULTING GEAR SHIFT TO BE STUCK IN PARK. *CRUISE CONTROL DISABLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20150228
9% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and linkages.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE KNOWN AS 'STEERING BIND,' CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19950921
STEERING PROBLEMS, CAUSING STEERING TO WANDER. *SD
NHTSA ODI report, 19940912
STEERING PROBLEM CAUSES VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO LEFT AND RIGHT, CAUSING DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE. *DH
NHTSA ODI report, 19930621
SAFETY TIMELINE
HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVING
GROUNDING STRAP ROUTING
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 C
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED CONNECTOR AND INSTALL A SEALED HEAT SHRINK CAP OVER THE AFFECTED WIRES.
Campaign 93V193000 — check if this car was fixed
STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILURE
GROUNDING STRAP ROUTING
STEERING POWER ASSIST FAIL
BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CAN LOOSEN AND FRACTURE AT ONE OF THE BOLT HOLES CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL NEGATIVE CAMBER AND STEERING PULL TO THE AFFECTED
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE LEVELS OF THE FOUR UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BOLTS, AND IF ANY ARE LOOSE, THE BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS PRESENT, IT WILL BE REPAIRED.
Campaign 95V194000 — check if this car was fixed
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 PROPE
Campaign 96I002000 — check if this car was fixed
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).
Campaign 97V024000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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 P
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
Campaign 99V124000 — check if this car was fixed
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES
FUEL-FED FIRES
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES
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, S
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 DEACTIVATION
Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed
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 MERCUR
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.
Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 02I003000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1993 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (45 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 02I003000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 93V193000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 95V194000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 96I002000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 97V024000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
- Verify recall 98V322000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V124000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.