MYRModel Year Report

1994 Ford Crown Victoria

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1994 Ford Crown Victoria
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:53:23.749Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
198
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

16% 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 1988 1989: 75 complaints 1990: 43 complaints 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 198 1995: 250 complaints 1996: 276 complaints 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 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 198 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 1991: 56 complaints 1992: 316 complaints 1992 1993: 188 complaints 1994: 198 complaints 1994 198 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

1994: 198 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.

Service brakes

16% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the front suspension detached at the ball joint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-04-03

Vehicle speed control

15% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and cables.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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After driving 30 miles, I parked the car in the driveway at my home. Approximately 10 minutes later, I was informed that the car was on fire under the engine hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-07

Also filed under Engine

On the evening of August 14, 2005, a neighbor informed my family that our parked 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, VIN number [xxx], had smoke coming from the hood. It may be on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-19

While driving acceleration idle pull throttle went open throttle position loss control of vehicle hitting a brick wall impact 12:00 position speed 50 MPH.…

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-06

Suspension

15% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and upper ball joint.

Power train

12% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

DEATH

Engine and engine cooling

10% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    1994Complaint volume 198 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1994-09-09Service brakes, hydraulic94V152000 The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the bolts, damage to the parking brake…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if needed, install new bolts. If any of the fasteners are disconnected, the parking brake and ABS components will be inspected and serviced.

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    1995-11-22Suspension95V194000 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…

    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.

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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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    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 Ford Crown Victoria — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02I003000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V152000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V194000 · Suspension
  • Recall 97V024000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 98V322000 · Suspension
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
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FAQ

Is the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria have?
7 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.