We found the following complaints for FORD CROWN VICTORIA (1993)
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Involved in a frontal collision at 15-20 mph and the air bags did not deploy fully, causing the driver's elbow to break on the windshield.
Air bag light fordriver side and passenger side air bags e kept flashing off and on.
While sitting at stoplight vehicle was hit from the rearand pushed into a big 4x4, causinghood to fold in, andair bags did not deploy.also during the accident both driver's and passenger's side seats collapsed, causing some injuries to both driver and passenger.
Other: location of passenger's air bag when deployed, resulted in rearview mirror being torn and thrown at passenger, resulting in injury.*skd
My husband was blinded by the driver airbag on a 1993 ford crown victoria in september 2002.it was a low impact single car accident at 8 mph.the airbag did not go off in a timely manner and blinded my husband instantly.my husband suffered atear in the left muscle and permanently lost the vision in that eye, torn iris on both eyes, blood clots in both eyes; cornea damage to both eyes... The list is long.he has had 8 eye surgeries and we are still unsure of he will lose the rest of what vision he has in the right eye.ford has had many cases since then, but will still not recall these cars for 1992-1996, which include the grand marquis.ford lost a case in 2000 (hoffman v. Ford) and according to automotive news:ford was aware of airbag complaints that had been made by consumers, but ford says they did nothing because no one ever filed a lawsuit.since they lost the hoffman case, ford still has not recalled the cars for the defective airbags.during a $1 billion cost saving by ford, they changed the airbag sensors from 5 to 3 sensors.this saved ford $18-25 per car. This cost saving is costing people their lives or they are being blinded when the airbag doesn't go off when it should.the 1993 ford crown vic's airbag is released into your face at .when are the consumers and juries going to be told the truth about these airbags and their dangers.airbags may save lives but they also burden a family with financial ruin, a lifetime of medical bills and emotional distress and ford takes no responsibility for the results to us consumers.we lost out case against ford.
Vehicle experiencing sudden acceleration which nearly resulted in collision. Possible short in electrical system may have caused failure, prior to recall notice (99v-124).
Steering column caught fire due to possible recall component failure (99v-124), however denied by dealership. Mjs
*brake light switch replaced every few thousand miles, resultinggear shift tobe stuck in park.*cruise control disabled.
No parts available for recall repair of speed control deactivation switch.nlm(recall #99s15)
Location of starter allows connecting wires to be exposed to rain, snow etc.,preventng vehicle from starting.
Horn is located in a bad spot, when steering wheel turns cant find horn.
Dt*: the contact stated brake fluid leaked out of the rear brake line causing the brakes to become inoperative.when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal went all the way to the floor.there is an nhtsa recall, # 96i002000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.the vin was not included in the recall.updated 7/14/2006 - the horn pad became stuck.the dealerthe left side horn button.updated 03/26/07.
Infferior spark plug wiring caused electical cut out.yh
Infferior spark plug wiring caused electical cut out.yh
Discoverd detached wiring that came from under the dash and vehicle would no longer start.tt
Vehicle does not start up right away. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that the ignition switch wires had to be replaced due to being burned in & around the column. The heater wires had burned also. The seat anchor bolts had came out of the front seat. Plugs, wires, and brakes had to be replaced.*ml
While driving rainy weather, lost all vehicle power; brake pedal went to floor; vehicle jerked; no emergency brake, shifted gears, no response.tt
Pin whitin the steering column broke.when putting the key into ignition, the ignition kept going around, and the consumer was able to take the key out of the ignition. But, engine kept running.
Vehicle would start intermittently,and sparks would be seen when switching on. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Ignition failed.
Starter failed. *sd
Wires in the steering column caught fire.nlm
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch.a week prior to receiving the notice, he noticed a burning smell and the gears would stick when the vehicle was placed in park.the dealer stated that the wiring harness melted due to the switch.approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred while driving.in order to park the vehicle safely, the contact had to leave the vehicle in neutral and apply the emergency brake.however, the burning smell remained.he has not yet taken the vehicle back to the dealer or notified the manufacturer.the speed and recall number were unknown.the failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 95,000.updated 01/11/08.*ljthe consumer stated the problem is the wiring on the brake light switch. Which also interlocks the transmission from being moved out of park unless the brake is depressed. Updated
- the contact called regarding a fire to her vehicle, which started under the hood of her vehicle, at the time of the incident vehicle was parked. The contact called the fire department and they put out the fire.at the time of the incident contact wasn't aware of nhtsa campaign number 99v124000. The contact is not sure where the fire startedbut, was informed by the fire dept. That it was an electrical problem. Contact vehicle was totaled by the insurance company and wanted to know if there was anyway she could get reimbursed. The contact can also provide a fire department report and pictures if needed.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replacedbrake calipers and front disc rotors 3 times. Also,wiring harness in the steering column burned out(ignition), causing a fire. In addition,bolt that holdsdriver's seat to the floor came out which could cause the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.please provide further information.
Engine compartment fire, spread to the passenger compartment, master cylinder probably caused fire, experienced brake failure before fire.tt
Wiring harness faulty causing abs light and brake light failures.
While driving down the road i noticed the speedometer falling to "0" and back up to 70 mph and the odometer stopped working.i called the local ford dealership to inquire aboout a defect and they told me i would have to pay for it to be fixed.i checked other mechanics who told me it was very common for this to happen.if it is so common then why has there not been a recall on their defective equipment.
While driving on thehighway oil light came on.vehicle made unusuall noises, and didn't want to move. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Oil pump failed to distribute oil in the engine.also, dealer cleaned and repaired oil filter, and replaced front brake rotors and pads.
Engine makes noise like metal rubbing metal.
While driving the vehicle completely shut off causing loss of power steering and brakes.nlm
While driving vehicle lost power/stalled.also, transmission failure.
E-mail reply is acceptable. No safety defect listed in summary.
While driving about 60 mph engine shut off without a prior warning. Consumer has to drive off road and restartengine again, then it will work.engine shuts off when the driver uses the brake or when changes lanes.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Had to take car to dealer 3 times with transmission trouble car would not shift to the next gear each time the dealer advised the problem was with the computer system and i had to pay for the work done and then the transmission went out at 600098 mi (98 over the 60,000 mi warranty) and dealer would not cover car had to have and pay for a new transmission then 1 month later the engine had to be replaced again the dealer would not be responsible the shop that put the new engine in said it was caused by the computer system and that alot of cr vics from the 1993 year (1st year for that model) had trouble (ex the police cars in memphis) after having a new transmission and engine the car did fine until 0301200 had to have a new transmission again and the shop is unable to make it right due to the computer system, this shop put a 2nd transmission in 06/2000 and said i had engine problems reason for transmission trouble. This car is a lemon and has multiple defects evidently with the computer system.
Vehicle parked, consumerstarted engine, used air conditioner for 12 to 15 minutes,and shut engine off again. One half hour later,vehicle was burning, fire department stated fire started inengine running gear. Vehicle totalled.referenced in rq01-002
Vehicle stalls occasionally when idling or going around corners.
Converters failed.yh
Converters failed.yh
Consumer jacked the vehicle up to change the oil.while changing the oil the jack broke, and the vehicle came down.the jack shredded in the groves.the consumer began lowering the jack.one turn of the screw and the jack failed.*tc
Bolt holding down spare tire in trunk sheared off during crash, causing spare tire to be thrown against rear seat back.lack of reinforcement caused rear seat back to bow forward several inches, killing three children.all three children were wearing seat belts and died of internal injuries caused by force of the seat back squeezing against fixed seat belts.
Head lights are giving poor lighting.
Enginecheck light comes on at various mph each time car is driven.mechanics do not know the cause.we have spent over $500 trying to get it fixed.regarding the lights, moisture forms behind the light covers during cool or damp weather.in my estimation, this is a safety hazzard when driving at night due to decreased visibility.
Headlight covers are discolored so badly that consumer is no longer able to drive at night, visibility is greatly reduced.
Plastic headlamp lenses become cloudy with time. They prevent full lamp output to road.
The consumer stated the headlight lenses were discolored.
When the headlamps are dimmed for oncoming traffic the windshield wipers malfunction, causing poor visibility in rain.
Both the pump and return lines to the gas tank failed(leaking gas) due to corrosion. Dealer informed that the car could not be driven until the lines were replaced. Due to the unique configuration of the fuel pump assembly the entire fuel pump and sending unit had to be replaced.
Started vehicle and notice a strong gasoline smell the gas line had separated and vehicle sat in a pool of fuel.tt
The fuel connectionto the gas tank and fuel pump corroded, made small holes and sprayed gasoline under the vehicle. Problem corrected by ford dealer.
Fuel line rusted through causing gas to leak.
Both the intake and return fuel lines failed(leaking gasoline) due to corrosion. Due to the unique configuration the leaking lines and both the fuel pump and sending unit needed replacing.
Rear fuel line segment worn out by areas caused by the point of contacts with other parts.
Check engine light came on, indicating engine problem/replaced air bypass assembly to remedy problem.
The consumer purchased an old police vehicle which has been recalled to provide a safety shield around the fuel tank.the vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the consumer that only active police officers were going to receive the shield.the consumer feels the shield should be installed on all recall vehicles not just the active police vehicle.*nlm
Fuel tank assembly brackets.
Ford 1963 crown victoria xl drivers side door pops open while moving.
Drivers side rear door can't be opened due to child safety latch failure.
Consumer states that there was a recall on his vehicle . He took vehicle to dealer for repair . After repair of vehicle by dealer the condition of the vehicle became worse. 95v-194000. After repair the hood have to be slammed down from full up position to get it latched.
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.while driving 70 mph, the rivets from the hood latch loosened and the hood flew up and crashed through the windshield.the windshield shattered and splinters of glass struck the contact's face.the hood also placed a dent in the top of the vehicle, which would cost $200 to repair.she was able to pull the vehicle off the road and tied the hood down.she drove the vehicle to a body shop.the body shop replaced the windshield and the hood was replaced with a used hood that was a different color than the vehicle.the repair cost was $519.the hood still has to be painted and the top of the vehicle needs to be repaired.the contact does not know the price of the paint job.nhtsa campaign id number 97v024000 (latches/locks/ linkages:hood:latch) was referenced; however, she was informed that it only applied to police vehicles and taxi cabs.the current and failure mileages were 138,000.updated 06/10/08.*lj
The hood opened, obscuring vision.
While driving rainy weather, lost all vehicle power; brake pedal went to floor; vehicle jerked; no emergency brake, shifted gears, no response.tt
Deputy placed vehicle in park and exited vehicle.ten minutes later the deputy heard a crash and observed that the vehicle had crashed through the garage door.
Deputy placed vehicle in park and exited vehicle.ten minutes later the deputy heard a crash and observed that the vehicle had crashed through the garage door.
The defective odometer is inoperative.dealer needs to replace the odometer system.dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.please provide further information.
Deputy placed vehicle in park and exited vehicle.ten minutes later the deputy heard a crash and observed that the vehicle had crashed through the garage door.
Transmission shutters going into overdrive.
Transmission leaks. *sd
Transmission fails in hilly area. *sd
Automatic transmission malfunctions.yh
Vehicle shudders due to a transmission problem.
Transmission slips while shifting.
On 12/4/96 my vehicle's transmission started slipping.it was still under warranty at that time.it was taken into the ford dealership,where we were told that they had been having problemstorque converters on these vehicles.a tork flush was performed and they told us everything would be ok.the vehicle has 30,000 at that time.on 6/2/99 we started experiencing the same problem.it again was taken into the ford dealership,where again they stated the tork converter was bad and they told us again that a tork flush would be needed.the vehicle at this time had 70,000.i addressed the problem at that time and asked why the transmission could not be repaired vs. Just a tork flush.i was told " ford motor will only flush".on 12/18/00 my vehicle again started experiencing problems.it would now not go into "drive".the car has 90,000 on it now.the vehicle was taken to the shop and i was told that the whole transmission is out.on several occasions i have expressed my concern regarding flushing vs actually checking into the transmissions and still was told that ford will not do that, they will only do the flush.now i'm stuck with a car with only 90,000 on it and a transmission that has to be completely rebuilt.what ever happened to "ford stands behind their product" or "your satisfaction is our #1 goal."i have called customer service on several occasions and to date i have not once gotten a call back.i have decided that the only way to rectify this problem is to voice my concern my going public on tv.we have a tv station here called "call for action" maybe that is my next step.calling and expressing myself to ford does not seem to help.if ford really stood behind their vehicles, i would not be sitting with a car with only 90,000 miles on it with a blown transmission.if the problem would have be corrected in 1996 when i originally reported the problem, then maybe i would still be driving the car.i love my car, its ford motor company i am not happy with.
While the vehicle was in park,with no keys in the ignition,a small child grabbed the gear shifter.with only slight pressure, the vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled backwards down a hill,wedging a 16 year old female in the rear driver's side door,then pinning the female between two vehicles.the female was pronounced dead at a local hospital several hours later,as a result of the injuries received from the vehicle.
Transmission failed. *sd
While driving vehicle lost power/stalled.also, transmission failure.
While driving rainy weather, lost all vehicle power; brake pedal went to floor; vehicle jerked; no emergency brake, shifted gears, no response.tt
Automatic transmission failure, erratic operation of the auto transmission.tt
Automatic transmission malfunctions.yh
Transmission drive train exploded. *sd
Had to take car to dealer 3 times with transmission trouble car would not shift to the next gear each time the dealer advised the problem was with the computer system and i had to pay for the work done and then the transmission went out at 600098 mi (98 over the 60,000 mi warranty) and dealer would not cover car had to have and pay for a new transmission then 1 month later the engine had to be replaced again the dealer would not be responsible the shop that put the new engine in said it was caused by the computer system and that alot of cr vics from the 1993 year (1st year for that model) had trouble (ex the police cars in memphis) after having a new transmission and engine the car did fine until 0301200 had to have a new transmission again and the shop is unable to make it right due to the computer system, this shop put a 2nd transmission in 06/2000 and said i had engine problems reason for transmission trouble. This car is a lemon and has multiple defects evidently with the computer system.
Transmission shudders when overdrive engages.
The transmission sticks when shifting gear . Please describe .
Transmission bucked prior to recall, recall repairs unsatisfactory.
Transmission and brake failure/lock-up on a vehicle that has been "babyed" and meticulously maintained is outrageous.i cannot get ford motor co. To return my calls.i can only imaginr what kind of horrific accident would have occurred ifwe had been driving at highway speeds.dealer's shop also had a 95, 97, & 98 crown vics. W/ transmission failure.i suspect ford is trying to cover up a defect.
Traction control system activated when attemting to go up a snowy/slippery hill, causing vehicle to lose control/skid sideways.
Transmission cooling lines repaired. (los angeles fire dept) *sd
Transmission cooling line leaks. *sd
While in park positionwith keyout of the ignition, andemergency parking brake activated,vehicle suddenly moved forward and caused a crash.after the crash, the occupant could not start vehicle and moveit out of park position.please provide further information.
Torque converter went bad, causing the vehicle to accelerate and decelerate on its own.the manufacturer has been notified.
The torque converter failed.
Whenever drivingat various speed the torque convertor would make loud noises. Took to mechanic & informed torque convertor needed to be replaced.
When driving between 35-40mph vehicle jerks. Dealer not aware of the problem. Mechanic states the torque converter needs to be replaced.
Automatic transmission converter fails frequently.
On 12/4/96 my vehicle's transmission started slipping.it was still under warranty at that time.it was taken into the ford dealership,where we were told that they had been having problemstorque converters on these vehicles.a tork flush was performed and they told us everything would be ok.the vehicle has 30,000 at that time.on 6/2/99 we started experiencing the same problem.it again was taken into the ford dealership,where again they stated the tork converter was bad and they told us again that a tork flush would be needed.the vehicle at this time had 70,000.i addressed the problem at that time and asked why the transmission could not be repaired vs. Just a tork flush.i was told " ford motor will only flush".on 12/18/00 my vehicle again started experiencing problems.it would now not go into "drive".the car has 90,000 on it now.the vehicle was taken to the shop and i was told that the whole transmission is out.on several occasions i have expressed my concern regarding flushing vs actually checking into the transmissions and still was told that ford will not do that, they will only do the flush.now i'm stuck with a car with only 90,000 on it and a transmission that has to be completely rebuilt.what ever happened to "ford stands behind their product" or "your satisfaction is our #1 goal."i have called customer service on several occasions and to date i have not once gotten a call back.i have decided that the only way to rectify this problem is to voice my concern my going public on tv.we have a tv station here called "call for action" maybe that is my next step.calling and expressing myself to ford does not seem to help.if ford really stood behind their vehicles, i would not be sitting with a car with only 90,000 miles on it with a blown transmission.if the problem would have be corrected in 1996 when i originally reported the problem, then maybe i would still be driving the car.i love my car, its ford motor company i am not happy with.
Torque converter failed causing vibration on two occasions.
Third torque converter installled, should last a lifetime.
Torque converter failed.
In october 1995 torque converter had to be replaced.ford paid 50 %, there was a tsb 931211 on it.currently, same thing has happened again.ford refused to assist in repair expenses.
When shifting from third to fourth gear the vehicle would shake at about 40 to 45mph. Dealer replaced the torque converter.
The transmission/torque converter has failed for the second time.
Torque converter failure.
Torque convertor failed, causing loss of control.
Torque converter failed.
Transmission/torque converter needs to be replaced. Consumer also has replaced the torque converter in jan of 96. The dealer has been notified.
Torque converter noise when upshifting 2 times.
While traveling on highway at speed of 60 mph, ring & pinion gear failed,vehicle lost control, turning sideways. Other vehicles avoided impact.
Universal joint replaced. *sd
Transmission was leaking and loosing pressure, inhibiting ability to accelerate when entering traffic.
Front seat lap/shoulder will not retract.tt
I bought a used 1993 ford crown vic approximately 4 years ago, while i expected i would have to put money into repairs the one thing i didn't expect would be having to repair a seat mounting bracket due to poor workmanship & or materials. After looking on the internet at various sites i found that i'm not the only one this has happened to, many people have had the same problem with the seat frame shearing away from the bolts in crown vics.i tried contacting both the local ford dealership & the corporate consumer affairs dept with no satisfactory resolution to this matter. This appears to be a serious defect flaw in crown vics that needs to be addressed as it can cause serious injury in an accident. I believe mercury grand marquis also need to be looked at on this issue as i've seen some posts on the same problem with that make & model.
Drivers seat came lose from the floor board.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replacedbrake calipers and front disc rotors 3 times. Also,wiring harness in the steering column burned out(ignition), causing a fire. In addition,bolt that holdsdriver's seat to the floor came out which could cause the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.please provide further information.
Vehicle does not start up right away. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that the ignition switch wires had to be replaced due to being burned in & around the column. The heater wires had burned also. The seat anchor bolts had came out of the front seat. Plugs, wires, and brakes had to be replaced.*ml
The bolts holdingdriver's seat to the frame sheared off, causingseat to be unstable. Dealer has inspectedvehicle.
Bolts pull out of the front passenger seat. Mjs
Bolts pull out of the front passenger seat. Mjs
I have had two ford crown vics, a 1992 and now a 1993.in both vehicles the driver's side seat frame, on the front left corner, sheared.this left the bolt still anchored to the slider for the seat adjuster.the seats rock back and forth. Not only is this a safety issue, but it make the seat extremely uncomfortable. I don't have exact dates as to when this happened. The date on the form is wrong and only shows because it was a required field.
While pulling out of a lot at approximately 3-5 mphvehicle struck a pole,causing left front anchor bolt to pull out of the seat. Dealer/manufacturerwere not contacted at this time. Feel free to provide futher details.
Front seat track failed.nlm
Drivers seat bolt came out of the frame and it cannot be welded because the metal is to soft. Nlm
Bolts pull out of the front passenger seat. Mjs
Drivers seat leans back, possible broken floor bolt like mentioned in nhtsa action number :pe98041 on a 1993 ford crown vic, also knew ofthe same problem with a 1992 crown vicwhich i no longer own.did they change the seat between 1993 and 1198models? if they did not then the recall should certainly include older model crown vics.
Drivers side head rest will not stay up, does not give support.
While sitting at stoplight vehicle was hit from the rearand pushed into a big 4x4, causinghood to fold in, andair bags did not deploy.also during the accident both driver's and passenger's side seats collapsed, causing some injuries to both driver and passenger.
Bolt holding down spare tire in trunk sheared off during crash, causing spare tire to be thrown against rear seat back.lack of reinforcement caused rear seat back to bow forward several inches, killing three children.all three children were wearing seat belts and died of internal injuries caused by force of the seat back squeezing against fixed seat belts.
Vehicle does not start up right away. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that the ignition switch wires had to be replaced due to being burned in & around the column. The heater wires had burned also. The seat anchor bolts had came out of the front seat. Plugs, wires, and brakes had to be replaced.*ml
When the brakes were applied during a panic stop the brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and blowing the vacuum on the master cylinder.vehicle is being repaired by dealer.
Antilock braking system failed. *sd
In wet or dry weather the abs locked up .ttproblems with the abs system strted at the time of purchase, consumer had the vehicle serviced numerous times, and most of the componets were replaced, including the disc pads brake lines and computer, it seemed that the problem was resolved but has reoccured intermittenly since then,the brakes lock when comsing to a stop causing the vehicle to skid, when resuming travel the brakes do not always release, the brakes occassionally engage while driving.
1993 ford crown victoria, i've owned this car for 8 years,the abs pump and hcu failed, parts which are suppose to be durable and are very expensive, i have 114811 miles on this car and it is in immaculate condition inside and out, i would like to know is this car safe to drive until repairs are made,this condition was diagnosed and found by a ford dealer.
Abs, brake failure , replacement of disc rotors and pads, calipers in front and rear.tt
Anti lock brake relay failed.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causingsteering to lock up and no braking ability, which may have caused a crash.please provide further information.
No summary listed for abover vehicle.
The anti-lock brake cylinder on the driver's side and rear passenger side have both gone out, the brakes attempt to lock at times when the vehicle is being driven.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replacedbrake calipers and front disc rotors 3 times. Also,wiring harness in the steering column burned out(ignition), causing a fire. In addition,bolt that holdsdriver's seat to the floor came out which could cause the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.please provide further information.
In wet or dry weather the abs locked up .ttproblems with the abs system strted at the time of purchase, consumer had the vehicle serviced numerous times, and most of the componets were replaced, including the disc pads brake lines and computer, it seemed that the problem was resolved but has reoccured intermittenly since then,the brakes lock when comsing to a stop causing the vehicle to skid, when resuming travel the brakes do not always release, the brakes occassionally engage while driving.
The brakes grind and are very noisy. Please describe.
Brake rotor discovered to have a deep grove due to some defect in the brake system. Mjs
While driving rainy weather, lost all vehicle power; brake pedal went to floor; vehicle jerked; no emergency brake, shifted gears, no response.tt
Rear disc brakes failure, brakes dont work.tt
While driving on thehighway oil light came on.vehicle made unusuall noises, and didn't want to move. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Oil pump failed to distribute oil in the engine.also, dealer cleaned and repaired oil filter, and replaced front brake rotors and pads.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replacedbrake calipers and front disc rotors 3 times. Also,wiring harness in the steering column burned out(ignition), causing a fire. In addition,bolt that holdsdriver's seat to the floor came out which could cause the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.please provide further information.
Brake pins continuously corrode and bind.tt
Abs, brake failure , replacement of disc rotors and pads, calipers in front and rear.tt
Abs, brake failure , replacement of disc rotors and pads, calipers in front and rear.tt
Abs, brake failure , replacement of disc rotors and pads, calipers in front and rear.tt
Brake rotors warped, causing vibration when brakes applied.*sd
While driving at approximately 40 mph, the driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, and heard a popping sound.the brake line ruptured and fluid had leaked everywhere.the owner took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and was informed that they see quite a bit of these ford vehicles with the samedefect.*sc
Brake line rubbing against frame, causing brake line failure.*skd
Dt*: the contact stated brake fluid leaked out of the rear brake line causing the brakes to become inoperative.when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal went all the way to the floor.there is an nhtsa recall, # 96i002000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.the vin was not included in the recall.updated 7/14/2006 - the horn pad became stuck.the dealerthe left side horn button.updated 03/26/07.
Master cylinder installed, the next day after approximately 30 miles of driving the brakes failed/smoke and fire was observed after getting out of the car. *sdreferenced in ea02-025
Clip broke on the master cylinder reservoir.
Engine compartment fire, spread to the passenger compartment, master cylinder probably caused fire, experienced brake failure before fire.tt
When the brakes were applied during a panic stop the brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and blowing the vacuum on the master cylinder.vehicle is being repaired by dealer.
Transmission and brake failure/lock-up on a vehicle that has been "babyed" and meticulously maintained is outrageous.i cannot get ford motor co. To return my calls.i can only imaginr what kind of horrific accident would have occurred ifwe had been driving at highway speeds.dealer's shop also had a 95, 97, & 98 crown vics. W/ transmission failure.i suspect ford is trying to cover up a defect.
Power booster failed, causing brakes to fade.
Steering locks up temporarily when turning, had fixed seven times.tt
When attempting to turn the vehicle off the key would not come out of the ignition due to the actuator within the steering which went bad.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the parts on two occasions parts number f2dz3e723a and fodz3e715a.
While the key is in the ignition and the vehicle in park postion and the emergency parking brake is activated,heard a popping noise. The vehicle rolled over,causing major injuries and loss of the vehicle.cause unknown.please provide details.
Steering column caught fire due to possible recall component failure (99v-124), however denied by dealership. Mjs
Pin whitin the steering column broke.when putting the key into ignition, the ignition kept going around, and the consumer was able to take the key out of the ignition. But, engine kept running.
Steering column caught fire due to possible recall component failure (99v-124), however denied by dealership. Mjs
Upon deceleration the power steering becomes inactive during turning maneuvers.
Upon deceleration the power steering becomes inactive during turning maneuvers.
Steering system failure known as 'steering bind,' caused loss of control/accident.
Police vehicle. When turning the wheel it sticks and has to be forced out of that position.please describe.
While backing out from a parking space from a stand still, left tie rod broke without warning.vehicle could not be steered and had to be towed.
While driving front passenger side tie rod snapped.consumer loststeering control.consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed to dealership.
While parking vehicle outer rodfailed, rendering vehicle undrivable.
Left tie rod end fell apart, socket from ball. Extreme wear from lack of lubrication. No lube fitting engineered into part. Total loss of car control. How many cars are out there with this problem undiscovered? dealer failed to compensate for cost or replacement for this mis-engineered or mis-manufactured part.
Ball joints & tie rod ends would make groaning noises in the front end. Its an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealer & nothing found. Took to anothergarage & mechanic noticed tie rod end was shot, andthatball joints were rusty & pitted. Therefore, vehicle was making noises when being driven.
While backing out of the garage and without warninginner tie rod broke, cause unknown.
Stress cracks of the floor board caused the bolt that hold the front driver's seat to break resulting in the seat becoming unstable and to lurch backwards.
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact was driving 65 mph when the hood latch failed and caused the hood to abruptly fly open, obscuring the contact's vision of the roadway. The contact pulled over and close his hood. The vehicle was towed home. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 142,000.
When driving at an undetermined speed hood opened. This caused consumer to pull off the road.consumer was able to tie down the hood and drove the vehicle home.*sc
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.while driving 70 mph, the rivets from the hood latch loosened and the hood flew up and crashed through the windshield.the windshield shattered and splinters of glass struck the contact's face.the hood also placed a dent in the top of the vehicle, which would cost $200 to repair.she was able to pull the vehicle off the road and tied the hood down.she drove the vehicle to a body shop.the body shop replaced the windshield and the hood was replaced with a used hood that was a different color than the vehicle.the repair cost was $519.the hood still has to be painted and the top of the vehicle needs to be repaired.the contact does not know the price of the paint job.nhtsa campaign id number 97v024000 (latches/locks/ linkages:hood:latch) was referenced; however, she was informed that it only applied to police vehicles and taxi cabs.the current and failure mileages were 138,000.updated 06/10/08.*lj
Bearings within the front and rear axles failed causing extensive damage to axles.
I was driving and the front of the car fell to the ground with a severe grinding noise.
The pulse windshield wiper does not engage at certain settings. At other times, the pulse wiper becomes inoperable when engaging the turn indicator, causing visual problems during rain/snow. Installing a new battery helped for a while, but the same problems eventually returned. It appears to be a short-circuit/grounding problem of some type. The independent front-end suspension problem concerns a cracking sound of metal on the front-passenger side when the wheel is turned sharply to the right. This problem occurs infrequently, but has been noticed since early purchase date.
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Ball joints & tie rod ends would make groaning noises in the front end. Its an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealer & nothing found. Took to anothergarage & mechanic noticed tie rod end was shot, andthatball joints were rusty & pitted. Therefore, vehicle was making noises when being driven.
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.while driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle sporadically veered to the right.the dealer stated that although he was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 95v194000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper arm), the vin was not included in the recall and they would not repair his vehicle for free.the vehicle is currently being repaired.the failure mileage was 172,000 and current mileage was 173,000.
I purchased this car used 03/97 87,000 miles. When you would turn to the left sharp, it always made a clunk and the car would shift over. The clunk continued, so i took it to my local ford dealer, rudig-jensen in new lisbon, they found that the bolts that attach the upper control arms to the frame were loose. The loose bolts had worn out the bolts and the upper control arm. They found that while replacing the parts, that the bolt holes in the frame mounting bracket had worn and had fractured. They were unable to repair the car, and called gary's autobody of new lisbon to look at the frame mounting bracket . Gary's have repaired the bracket by welding it , as the ford dealer told myself, that they could not repair it. I would have to buy a new car. I called the ford motor company, and was told that the car had been in for the recall 95v194000 nhtsa at norris vernier ford in tomah, wi. And that ford motor company would not pay for the repairs, because the vehicle had already been in for the recall. The damage done to my vehicle is from the loose bolts, and i feel thatford's faulty product caused this, and that they should repair the damage, as it is due to their problem with these vehicles. The bolts can loosen even after being checked under the recall.
On june 6, 2004 while drivingat approximately 35 mph the passenger side front end dropped down and scraped the pavement, the steering wheel jumped around and the right front tire blew.looking under the car revealed that the lower control arm ball joint had separated and pulled free from the control arm.the lower control arm had been forced into the sidewall of the tire and gouged a huge hole in it.had this happened at highway speeds it could have been catastrophic with loss of control of the vehicle. The exposed ball joint end was dry (no lubricant) and i could see galling on the upper top half of the "ball".these aresealed ball joints that have no grease fitting and thus no provision for lubrication. The car had to be towed. It is sitting in my driveway at this time available for inspection by anyone.i looked up recalls on the internet and found nhtsa recall history listing "1992-99: bearing within lower ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack; could result in separation, allowing control arm to drop to the ground" and elsewhere recall no. 1998251 refers to crown victoria " bearing loads can lead to thinning and eventual cracking of the lower control arm ball joint" .i also found nhtsa records of ball joint failures under the odi id numbers of: 835503, 713546, 505865, 700771, 714657, 710815.i also found at alldata.com under automotive recalls a tsb no. 98s37 of dec. '98 "recall - front lower control arm ball joint replacement".i called ford on june 8, 2004 and talked to a rep named norman (i.d. No. 2357) and case reference no. [xxx] and he told me that my car [xxx]had no recall notices and therefore it's not a problem.i told him that this defective vehicle situation could cause a fatal vehicle accident and asked to talk to his supervisor.he told me that there wasn't a superior i could take the matter up with.updated 07/25/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer states that there was a recall on his vehicle . He took vehicle to dealer for repair . After repair of vehicle by dealer the condition of the vehicle became worse. 95v-194000. After repair the hood have to be slammed down from full up position to get it latched.
The contact owns 1993 ford crown victoria.the contact stated while driving 70 mph the front driver's side ball joint broke, causing the lower control arm to collaps. The driver's side upper control arm was also damaged as well, causing the contact to lose control of the steering ,which almost caused a crash.the contact had the vehicle towed to his residence.the contact repaired the front passenger side control arm. He referenced therecall for the suspension:front:control arm:upper arm (95v194000) however, his vin was not included in the recall.the contact stated the manufacturer should honor the recall on this vehicle since this is a manufacturer defect.the failure mileage was 150,000.
Rear suspension air bags leak, causing the vehicle to be unable to raise up and the engine to constantly run.
Bearings within the front and rear axles failed causing extensive damage to axles.
On wednesday, april 11, 2001 at approximately 2:15 pm cdt, a firestone passenger car tire ft70c flattened and disintegrated at 70+ mph on interstate 40 eastbound mile marker 262. The vehicle was a 1993 ford crown victoria. The tire was on the right front. I was able to keep control and get to the side of the road without further incident.*aik (dot number: el34tiresize: p215/70r15)
These tires are purportedly good for 3 years or 70,000 miles.they are also suppose to be good up to 112 mph.however, when the previous owner learned of our wreck , he provided me with receipts which showed that two other tires from the original four failed at 153,240 miles and 143,911 miles.he originally bought them at 106562 miles.these tires are touted as good for 70,000 miles and they are going to get someone killed.marvin morris at 281-579-2174 witnessed the tire shredding as did kawal patel at 281-575-4360 (also 281-693-2353). (dot number: 0b34pt0070tiresize: 215/70r15)
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.he stated that his vehicle burned down 3 years ago.he did not know the cause of the fire.the contact felt the fuse box caused the failure.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.there is a recall for the vehicle speed control (nhtsa campaign id #07v336000).
Cup holder spring failed.nlm
While driving on thehighway oil light came on.vehicle made unusuall noises, and didn't want to move. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Oil pump failed to distribute oil in the engine.also, dealer cleaned and repaired oil filter, and replaced front brake rotors and pads.
Unspecified.
Enginecheck light comes on at various mph each time car is driven.mechanics do not know the cause.we have spent over $500 trying to get it fixed.regarding the lights, moisture forms behind the light covers during cool or damp weather.in my estimation, this is a safety hazzard when driving at night due to decreased visibility.
Hood latch striker became unatached while driving. Hood rattled and rose up slightly relying soly on safety latch.the car was manufatured in canada and the vin no. Does not correspond to ford. No recalls sent tous as original owners; although one is on the internet97v024000!!!
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Cruise control is defective.yh
Had rec'd recall notice (399v124000) in the mail & notified dealer. Was informed by mechanic that no parts were available & do not know when they would be. The manufacturer do not know when the parts would be availabe. Had the cruise control wires disabled prior to receiving notice. Owner is disabled & uses the cruise control in order to drive.
Cruise control failed, resembles nhtsa campaign number 99v124000 minus underhood fire. Contacted ford 05-04-00 - response not on their vin list of affected vehicles.referenced in ea02-025
1993 ford crown victoria with speed control recall. Consumer states that the recall repair was made in february 2008. Consumer states that the service was excellent.
Sudden acceleration due to throttle valve failure.
Cruise control is defective.yh
Consumer received manufacturer's recall 99s15, concerning speed control. Contacted dealer, and was informed no parts were available.
1993 ford crown victoria with a speed control recall. Consumer states that the recall was received in september. Consumer was told the parts would be in, in december, then january. Yet no parts to fix the problem.
*brake light switch replaced every few thousand miles, resultinggear shift tobe stuck in park.*cruise control disabled.
Recall # 99v124000 ford/speed control switch;dealer does not have parts to correct recall notice. Owner has waited for two months. Owner has received second notice.ford recall 99s15.
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007.the deactivation switch was disconnected shortly thereafter.he called ford motor company on several occasions and they stated that the part would be available the fourth quarter of 2007, which was then changed to january of 2008.currently, ford does not know when the parts will arrive.there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 115,000.
During recall repair 99v-124 of the spped control deactivation switch consumer feels dealer made additional repairs (drive belt, diagnostic test, t-connector and hose for pcv) that were unneeded.nlm
Cruise control system does not engage. Dealer/manfacturerwere contacted about the problem. Problem has not been corected.
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.the vehicle caught fire at the contact's workplace.the manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact was responsible for the repair.he recently received ford recall letter number 05s28 in march of 2008 for the vehicle speed control.the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer.the vehicle is currently parked at his residence.the current and failure mileages were 167,000.
Wheel sensor replaced. *sd
I have an 1993 ford crown victoria that has many recalls. I took the vehicle to heritage ford (209) 529-5110 to have the cruise control disconnected as per an recall notice i received. I was told that the new cruise control would be connected in october or november. I called the service manager on 11/13/2007 to find out when i can bring the vehicle to have the new cruise control connected. I was told that it won't be until january or february until this will happen. My situation is that as an independent insurance adjuster.i am on the road covering a large area at times & with the price of fuel, i want the cruise control hooked up for fuel savings! there are four other recalls with the vehicle. I will confront the dealership about them after i get this problem taken care of. Thank youcliff miller
Throttle position sensor failed, causing vehicle to hesitate/buck/jerk/surge.
The accelerator stuck while backing out of a parking lot causing the car to hit two other vehicles which were parked, passenger suffered fractured ribs and multiple bruises, driver sustained bruised chest from hitting the steering wheel, vehicle was totaled.nlm
Cruise control was set for 60 mph ,went to disengage,started to accelerate did not disengage, took about 4 minutes in order to slow down or gain control. This defect can result in an accident.
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch.a week prior to receiving the notice, he noticed a burning smell and the gears would stick when the vehicle was placed in park.the dealer stated that the wiring harness melted due to the switch.approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred while driving.in order to park the vehicle safely, the contact had to leave the vehicle in neutral and apply the emergency brake.however, the burning smell remained.he has not yet taken the vehicle back to the dealer or notified the manufacturer.the speed and recall number were unknown.the failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 95,000.updated 01/11/08.*ljthe consumer stated the problem is the wiring on the brake light switch. Which also interlocks the transmission from being moved out of park unless the brake is depressed. Updated
Rough idle/vibration. *sd
Speed control will not desengage upon tapping on brakes.consumer has contacted dealer.
During recall repair 99v-124 of the spped control deactivation switch consumer feels dealer made additional repairs (drive belt, diagnostic test, t-connector and hose for pcv) that were unneeded.nlm
Throttle sensor replaced. *sd
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.the contact stated that she had been waiting for the recall repair for the cruise control (nhtsa campaign id numbers 07v336000: vehicle speed control) or 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) for a long time.on april 4, 2008, the contact went to the dealer to have the recall part installed.after the repair, she realized that the cruise control no longer functioned at all.the dealer did not provide much assistance. The current mileage was 154,000 and failure mileage was 152,000.updated 04/28/08.*ljthe consumer stated her mechanic was able to get the part and now the cruise control works. Updated
Sudden acceleration caused accidents.
High idle problem. (los angeles fire dept) *sd
Vehicles has erratic acceleration and deceleration while driving.tt
Throttle valve replaced. *sd
Vehicles has erratic acceleration and deceleration while driving.tt
While driving and letting off the gas pedal, vehicle continues and won't slow down.please provide further information.
Throttle stuck in reverse.as a result,driver lost control of vehicle and hit a house. Vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a brick wall.
Excessive play in accelerator pedal. *sd
Vehicle was involvoed in a fire while parked in consumer drivway, cause of fire may be due to recent mfr. Recall # 99 s 15 concerning ignition switch. Mfr. Notified and informed consumer vehicle was not under recall. Also vehicle on hold for a week for inspection if needed at cooks salvage 228/392-2288.referenced in ea02-025
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. While the engine was on with the gear in park the contact noticed that there were blue and black smoke under the hood. Moments later the contact noticed that a fire had begun on the front end of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact noticed prior that ford recall #08v051000, vehicle speed control:cruise control had already been serviced on his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 132905.
1993 crown victoria defective speed control deactivation switch caused an under hood fire. ***nar***the consumer was told that his vehicle was not included in therecall(99s15).
The contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control).his local dealer stated that they did not have the parts available for the recall repair nor did they have the parts to deactivate the cruise control switch.the manufacturer has not been notified.there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 110,000.
While applying the brakes vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated,resulting in a collision.
Vehicle does not start up right away. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that the ignition switch wires had to be replaced due to being burned in & around the column. The heater wires had burned also. The seat anchor bolts had came out of the front seat. Plugs, wires, and brakes had to be replaced.*ml
Left/right windows regulator inoperable.
Powerwindow actuator failed twice on driver's side, once left rear passenger's side, and once right front passenger's side.
Power window regulators failed. Mjs
Front driver's sideand rear right side power windows dont slide down or up.
We had to have three of the cars windows worked on - they would not go up or down. Now the driver side window has quit working a second time.we do not excessively use the windows. I am the sole driver of the car and ususally just take it to work 2 miles away from home and back. I use the ac. Each time we have the windows repaired it is $200 or greater.so far we have $600 into the windows. We will probably not fix them anymore when they break. We understand from cruising the internet that this is a common complaint with this make and model and year of car. Is there anything that can be done? when the driver side window quit working for the second time, that was really annoying. Whenever i need to use that window (more frequently than the others)- i have to open the door get out of the car.
Windshield wipers will become inoperable, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Windshield wiper blade replaced due to poor visibility. (los angeles fire dept)*sd
The pulse windshield wiper does not engage at certain settings. At other times, the pulse wiper becomes inoperable when engaging the turn indicator, causing visual problems during rain/snow. Installing a new battery helped for a while, but the same problems eventually returned. It appears to be a short-circuit/grounding problem of some type. The independent front-end suspension problem concerns a cracking sound of metal on the front-passenger side when the wheel is turned sharply to the right. This problem occurs infrequently, but has been noticed since early purchase date.
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