1992 Ford CROWN VICTORIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
201 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
101,750 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1992 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 201 complaints (10.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 61 | 30.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 14 | 7.0% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 6.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 5.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 5.0% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 |
| Seats | 9 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 20; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 15; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 10; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 9; Seats: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 187 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 78 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 78; 1996: 41; 2000: 30; 2001: 14; 2002: 13; 2003: 7; 2004: 6; 2005: 5; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 61 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 14 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001499 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
WHILE FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE, CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, TOOK OFF AND THE BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE. *JG*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001499 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10072818 · 2004-05-18 (May 18, 2004)
(1.) MY CAR IS A 1992 FORD, CROWN VICTORIA LX. - I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE AND LEANED BACK ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO GET SOMETHING OUT OUT OF MY PANTS POCKET. AS I PRESSED ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT THERE WAS A METALIC "SNAP" SOUND AND THE BACK OF THE SEAT FLOPPED BACK 3 TO 4 INCHES ON THE DRIVER DOOR SIDE. LATER ON VIEWING THE SEAT FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF THE BRAKE PEDDLE I WAS ABLE TO DETERMING THAT A WELDED IN CIRCULAR, THREADED, METAL, TAPPED FASTENER, (A CUSTOM MADE NUT) HAD TORN THROUGH THE PRESSED METAL FRAM THAT ATTACHED IT TO …
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10072818 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019446 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED BECAUSE THE WIRING RUBBED AGAINST THE SENDING UNIT AND BLEW THE FUSE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 197,060 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019446 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10076001 · 2004-08-05 (August 5, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE HOOD FLEW UP AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE LATCH, BUT IT WAS ONLY FOR CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS. *AK RECALL#97V024000. THE FAN BELT HAD GONE OUT ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 81,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10076001 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10139761 · 2005-10-15 (October 15, 2005)
THIS PROBLEM CONCERNS THE STEERING COLUMN OF A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA RUBBING AGAINST A METAL GAS LINE UNTIL LARGE AMOUNTS OF GAS SPILL ONTO THE HOT ENGINE AND CAUSE A SAFETY OF LIFE PROBLEM... AS LONG AS THE ENGINE REMAINS ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WILL CONTINUE TO PUMP GAS ONTO THE FIRE CAUSED BY THE FAULT. PLEASE NOTICE THAT I AM AN ENGINEER AND THIS IS NOT A SMALL MATTER - IT INVOLVES MANY THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES AND AN IDENTICAL VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL - YET FORD HAS NOT HAD A RECALL ON THIS MODEL ALTHOUGH I TOOK THIS ISSUE TO THE TOP …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10139761 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197634 · 2007-07-27 (July 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES HER VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND DEPRESSES THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATES TO 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASE. SHE MUST APPLY THE BRAKES WITH BOTH FEET IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTERWARDS, SHE SMELLS THE SCENT OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE CAUSED BY THE BRAKE PRESSURE SWITCH. HE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT BRAKE FLUID MAY BE FLOWING TO THE SWITCH AND CAUSING THE HEAT TO ACTIVATE. THIS CA…
Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197634 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203191 · 2007-09-17 (September 17, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CROWN VICTORIA. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS RANGING FROM 20 TO 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN IDLING AND ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS, WHICH CAUSED THE FEATURES OF THE STEERING COLUMN NOT TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 232,871 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 03/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 03/24/09*JB
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203191 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011892 · 2003-03-27 (March 27, 2003)
THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE NATION WIDE RECALL TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AROUND CROWN VICTORIA FUEL TANK DOES NOT INCLUDE CIVILIAN VEHICLES, ONLY POLICE VEHICLES. *NLM *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011892 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051106 · 2003-12-26 (December 26, 2003)
ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL (COMPUTER) FAILED TWICE CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051106 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 483133 · 1995-08-01 (August 1, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING/WOULDN'T START. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 483133 at NHTSA ↗