MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Cvpi

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1997 Ford Cvpi
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:32.693Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 20 complaints
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 20 complaints 2005
1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 78 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 20 complaints 2005

1997: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19920
19930
19941
19951
19962
19971
19983
19994
20004
20011
20022
200378
200417
200520

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

1 of 1 total report mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

Driving down the road my steering got really stiff. I could not keep control of the vehicle. I slowed down and pulled over. I had it towed in and the mechanic told me it was the lower intermediate shaft on the steering column.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-04

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Ford Cvpi — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02I003000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Ford Cvpi reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Cvpi?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Cvpi have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.