1996 Ford Crown Victoria

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12 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first

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   1996Complaint volume 276 complaints filed for this model year.
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   1996-05-15Latches/locks/linkages96V070000 When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS No. 206, "Door locks and door retention components."

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

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   1996-08-28Steering96V135000 The pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. The "Ball joint" At the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. Those pitman arms not replaced will have the "Ball joint" Fully greased.

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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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   1998-05-01Service brakes, hydraulic98I001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Ford is initiating an owner notification program for…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. If the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line…

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   1998-07-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-09-29 Front seat anchor bolt failure
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   1998-08-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 1998-12-18 Ball joint failure
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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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   2000-09-28Seat belts00V157002 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by Ford parts departments from January 1, through June 13, 2000. These seat belt…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

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    2000-09-28Seat belts00V157001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by Ford parts departments from January 1, through June 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

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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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    2002-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-01-27 Cng tank exploding in a fire
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    2003-01-03Recall queryClosed 2003-06-03 Ball joint separation
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    2003-01-27Engineering analysisClosed 2003-11-19 Cng tank explosion
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    2003-03-11Recall queryClosed 2003-07-25 Rear brake line failure
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    2003-07-25Engineering analysisClosed 2005-04-11 Rear brake line failure
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    2004-01-07Fuel system, other03V472000 On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on January 7, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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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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    2015-10-28Steering15E082000 Dorman Products, Inc.

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

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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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Is the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.