2000 Ford CROWN VICTORIA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
85 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
91,159 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 85 complaints (10.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 11 | 12.9% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 10.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 7.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 3.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 9 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 9; Steering: 7; Suspension: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 5; Tires: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 6
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 55 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2000: 11; 2001: 10; 2002: 12; 2003: 11; 2004: 7; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 3; 2008: 4; 2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 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 10003862 · 2003-01-15 (January 15, 2003)
NAR 01/15/2003. THE IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO IDLE AND STALL IF THE CONSUME DID NOT DRIVE WITH ONE FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE OTHER ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING THE PART, BUT NOT UNDER ANY WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT IF HE TAPS ON THE COMPONET IT WILL WORK FOR AWHILE. ALSO THE LOWER TRIM ON THE WINDSHIELD VIBRATED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PLACE A CARD BOARD BOX BETWEEN THE TRIM AND THE WINDSHIELD TO STOP THE NOISE. THE RIGHT PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN THE SUN HEAT…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10003862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10018391 · 2003-05-07 (May 7, 2003)
CAR CONSTANTLY LOCKS IN THE PARK POSITION. I HAVE CHANGED THE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH 5 TIMES ALREADY. CAN NOT REMOVE FROM PARK POSITION UNTIL BRAKE SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10018391 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071183 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THE ENGINE IN MY 2000 CROWN VICTORIA STALLED AT A STOP SIGN, AND I LOST THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. THE CAR TURNED INTO A TANK AND COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. IT WAS EXTREMELY SCARY BECAUSE I COULD HAVE HIT SOME INNOCENT PEOPLE WHICH WOULD HAVE MEANT ANOTHER LAWSUIT FOR FORD. I HAD TO PUT ONE FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND ONE FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR TO GET THE CAR TO AN AUTO SERVICE CENTER. AT 38,938 MILES, THE CAR NEEDED A NEW IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR, AIR FILTER, AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR. I BELIEVE THAT THESE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND WROTE A L…
Owner-reported narrative. 38,938 miles reported. Look up ODI 10071183 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10487380 · 2012-12-04 (December 4, 2012)
MY WIFE WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM WORK AND SHE CALLED ME SAYING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. SHE SAID IT WAS SWAYING BACK AND FORTH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. SHE MADE IT HOME AND PULLED INTO THE DRIVE WAY. WHEN SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CAR HIT THE GROUND. WHEN I GOT HOME I LOOKED AT IT AND SEEN THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD COME OUT OF THE SOCKET. I LOOKED UP MY VEHICLE ONLINE AND SEEN THAT I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF MY CAR I N…
Owner-reported narrative. 88,317 miles reported. Look up ODI 10487380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015241 · 2003-04-15 (April 15, 2003)
THE CONSUMER FELT OWNERS WITH SAME VEHICLE AS THE POLICE, SHOULD RECEIVE NEW FUEL TANK KITS FREE OF CHARGE. MR SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019457 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)
THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE SAME RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE AS THE POLICE VEHICLES HAD FOR THE FUEL TANK. *SCC *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191269 · 2007-05-20 (May 20, 2007)
I WAS OPERATING MY VEHICLE ON ROUTE 10 IN PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY. THERE IS NO LIGHT ON THIS ROAD. I WAS HAVING A DIFFICULT SEEING. THE HIGH BEAM SEEMED TO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD SUFFICIENTLY. THE LOW BEAMS WERE GOOD FOR CLOSE UP BUT NOT FAR AWAY. I PULLED THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH BACK TO HIGH BEAM (FLASH HIGH) AND HELD IT SO I COULD SEE BETTER. AS I WAS GOING THROUGH AN "S" CURVE THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THE CAR SHUT DOWN. I IMMEDIATELY LET GO OF THE CONTROL AND HIT THE BRAKES. I LOST ALL POWER TO THE CAR. I CAN'T REMEMBER IF THE MOTOR CUT OF…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10191269 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10012372 · 2003-04-03 (April 3, 2003)
WHEN 15 AMP FUSE BLEW, TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARK. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012372 at NHTSA ↗