1986 Ford Crown Victoria
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Owner complaints
27 complaints1 involved a crash12 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition
When traveling on highway vehicle shuts off without prior warning. it takes thirty minutes before starting back up. dealership aware of problem.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving and without any indication vehicle would stall. after vehicle sat for 1/2 hour it would restart. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
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.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
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. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
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…
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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…
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. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicle caught on fire in the steering column area. The manufacturer had an investigator out to inspect the vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Valve cover gaskets failed.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Hesitation when attempting to shift.
- Structure › Body › Hood
While driving vehicle started smelling smoke and got out and the steering column caught on fire due to a faulty ignition switch. *ak
- Electrical system
Electrical short in the steering column caused fire.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle was driven about five miles/ parked, about fifteen minutes upon returning vehicle was engulfed in flames.*ak *slc
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While parked in parking lot, faulty ignition switch caused fire in area of steering column; parked for 5 minutes; no warning; vehicle totaled. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch shorted out, causing fire. *Dh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch shorts, causing guages, cruise control, electrical components to fail. *Dh
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Accelerator cable caused accelerator to stick while traveling about 55 mph. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle was parked, grandson got into vehicle to sit on passenger side, touched gear shift, vehicle suddenly accelerated across st into neighbor's yard. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, male won't latch into female portion. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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. *Ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
An electrical short or shock caused the steering column to catch on fire. please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short or shock in the steering column, causing the wiring harness to burn. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer was driving and the ignition started to smoke. Please describe. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seat belt buckle failed. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brake line punctures
There is no summary currently available
- Engine comp fires
There is no summary currently available
- Fires
Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer has beencontacted. Service bulletin, tsb article no.87-18-13, provides proceduresfor reworking the transmission fluid cooler line coupling to the radiator,where fluid leaks can originate. The tsb states ... The quick disconnectfitting should not be reused because…
Summary of information from manufacturer: manufacturer has beencontacted. Service bulletin, tsb article no.87-18-13, provides proceduresfor reworking the transmission fluid cooler line coupling to the radiator,where fluid leaks can originate. The tsb states ... The quick disconnectfitting should not be reused because it may not reseal properly and canresult in repeat repair.vehicle population1985 19861987 ford 187,300115,600 120,300 mercury151,000101,700 122,800 tot=804,700the one reported injury alledges eye and throat irritation due to smokeand soot. The fires are generally confined to under the hood and precededby loss of power due to leaking of transmission fluid from the vehicle.ford reported no lawsuits, no warranty claims, and odi has received onlyone report since opening this p.e.the relatively small number of complaintsindicates that a defect trend does not exist at this time.proposed action: close this p.e.===
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3012100Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601343A new silicone gasket and sealant.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
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