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We found the following complaints for FORD CROWN VICTORIA (1986)

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Electrical short in the steering column caused fire.

When traveling onhighwayvehicle shuts off without prior warning.it takes thirty minutes before starting back up.dealershipaware of problem.

There has been an electrical problem ever since i bought this car.when i apply the brakes, let my windows up or down or adjust my seat (electric), there is interference with the radio and that tells me something is wrong in the electrical system.also, the right rear window has refused to let up 3 times.after approximately 2-3 months, i am able to raise the window.i have also had a recent problem with my car stalling whenever i am at a stop sign (or light), and sometimes when i slow down to make a turn onto another street.this has almost caused me to have many accidents.i have had a couple of parts replaced ie. Ignition coil, plug wires, distributor cap and the car still stalls on occassion.i heard there has been a recall on the electrical system a while back and recently on a part to the ignition placed incorrectly.i appreciate any assistance you can give me on this problem. T

Vehicle was driven about five miles/ parked,about fifteen minutes upon returning vehicle was engulfed in flames.

There has been an electrical problem ever since i bought this car.when i apply the brakes, let my windows up or down or adjust my seat (electric), there is interference with the radio and that tells me something is wrong in the electrical system.also, the right rear window has refused to let up 3 times.after approximately 2-3 months, i am able to raise the window.i have also had a recent problem with my car stalling whenever i am at a stop sign (or light), and sometimes when i slow down to make a turn onto another street.this has almost caused me to have many accidents.i have had a couple of parts replaced ie. Ignition coil, plug wires, distributor cap and the car still stalls on occassion.i heard there has been a recall on the electrical system a while back and recently on a part to the ignition placed incorrectly.i appreciate any assistance you can give me on this problem. T

Going at any speed, when i make a right turn, the engine stalls and you can hear a whining noise when the wheels turn.. Have been to 2 mechanics and everything checks out good on analyzer. Help please! before i have accident.

Engine stalled while traveling 70 mph on a very busy highway.my husband barely got the car pulled over with out an accident.there was no power steering or brakes.the car is parked.my husband was an ase certified technician for 20 years.he said the tfi module is the failed part.

Ignition switch shorts, causing guages, cruise control, electrical components to fail. *dh

Consumer was driving and the ignition started to smoke. Please describe.

Electrical short or shock in the steering column, causing the wiring harness to burn.

Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.

While parked in parking lot, faulty ignition switch caused fire in area of steering column; parked for 5 minutes; no warning; vehicle totaled.

Consumer was driving and the ignition started to smoke. Please describe.

Drove vehicle to restaurant parking lot, went inside restaurant, looked out, vehicle filled with smoke and in flames, sounde like it was starting by itself.

Vehicle was driven about five miles/ parked,about fifteen minutes upon returning vehicle was engulfed in flames.

While parked in parking lot, faulty ignition switch caused fire in area of steering column; parked for 5 minutes; no warning; vehicle totaled.

Ignition switch shorted out, causing fire. *dh

Drove vehicle to restaurant parking lot, went inside restaurant, looked out, vehicle filled with smoke and in flames, sounde like it was starting by itself.

I was driving on the highway going about 40mph when i started to smell a funny odor coming from my car.i was at a traffic light when snoke began to puur into the inside of my car and from under the hood. As soon as the light changed i found a safe place to park my car. I poped the hood and there were flames . I ran to a nearby restaurant and asked them to call the fire department because my car was on fire. When i went back outside to wait for the fire dept. My car was trying to start itself. The car had been turned off and the keys were in my hand so i did not understand why this was happening. Now i don't know what to do about my car. I had it towed home and it has been in my driveway ever since.

There has been an electrical problem ever since i bought this car.when i apply the brakes, let my windows up or down or adjust my seat (electric), there is interference with the radio and that tells me something is wrong in the electrical system.also, the right rear window has refused to let up 3 times.after approximately 2-3 months, i am able to raise the window.i have also had a recent problem with my car stalling whenever i am at a stop sign (or light), and sometimes when i slow down to make a turn onto another street.this has almost caused me to have many accidents.i have had a couple of parts replaced ie. Ignition coil, plug wires, distributor cap and the car still stalls on occassion.i heard there has been a recall on the electrical system a while back and recently on a part to the ignition placed incorrectly.i appreciate any assistance you can give me on this problem. T

There has been an electrical problem ever since i bought this car.when i apply the brakes, let my windows up or down or adjust my seat (electric), there is interference with the radio and that tells me something is wrong in the electrical system.also, the right rear window has refused to let up 3 times.after approximately 2-3 months, i am able to raise the window.i have also had a recent problem with my car stalling whenever i am at a stop sign (or light), and sometimes when i slow down to make a turn onto another street.this has almost caused me to have many accidents.i have had a couple of parts replaced ie. Ignition coil, plug wires, distributor cap and the car still stalls on occassion.i heard there has been a recall on the electrical system a while back and recently on a part to the ignition placed incorrectly.i appreciate any assistance you can give me on this problem. T

Driving about 60 mph when vehicle suddenly stopped; had to restart vehicle; driving & it stopped again; happened 2 more times afterwards; took to dealer & was informed that it was engine; replaced 2 valves and some other parts.

Valve cover gaskets failed.

While driving and without any indication vehicle would stall.after vehicle sat for 1/2 hourit would restart. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Due to the design flaw,hot exhaust gas leaking from the air tube had burnt a hole through the plastic air conditioning plenum chamber and caused fumes tocomein to the car.

Hesitation when attempting to shift.

Driver's seat belt buckle failed.*skd

False latching of drivers seat belt buckle due to faulty mechanism.tt

The drivers seatbelt will not latch. Please describe.

Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male won't latch into female portion.

Vehicle caught on fire in the steering column area. The manufacturerhad an investigatorout to inspect the vehicle.

An electrical short or shock caused the steering column to catch on fire.please describe.

While driving vehicle started smellingsmokeand got out and the steering column caught on fire due to a faulty ignition switch.

Vehicle was parked, grandson got into vehicle to sit on passenger side, touched gear shift, vehicle suddenly accelerated across st into neighbor's yard.

Accelerator cable caused accelerator to stick while traveling about 55 mph.




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