1999 Ford Cvpi
Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1999: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
2 of 4 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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When this problem first happened I was in a curve of an off ramp at night. My headlights flickered on and off a few times but I figured maybe my bulbs or fuses were on their way out. Changed bulbs and fuse and problem remained.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-25
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 Ford crown victoria Cvpi. While driving at 10 to 60 MPH the headlights would go out intermittently during the night. There are no warning lights illuminating before the headlights goes out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-09-02
Suspension
1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.
Steering
1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.
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The steering was so loose on the car it started steering by itself and trying to go off the road into a ditch then the driver seat belt would not hold the seat belt keep coming out while I was driving had to hook up to the middle…
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-27
Also filed under Seat belts
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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Was driving down the highway my 1999 Ford crown victoria when I heard a loud noise as if someone hit my trunk with a hammer. I pulled into a concrete drive way that belonged to a grocery warehouse so I could turn around and go back to my work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-29
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
1999 Ford Cvpi — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02I003000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1999 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 1999 Ford Cvpi?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.