1990 Ford Crown Victoria
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. Newest first.
Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs while the vehicle IS moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inadequate clearance can cause abrasion of the brake lineand a leak can develop, resulting in loss of brake fluid to the rear brakesystem and increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary.
Threaded inflator components may have been damaged during assembly which may allow components to separate when inflator receives a signal to deploy the air bag.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inflator component separation allows hot combustion gases to escape into the passenger compartment which could result in injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Replace air bag modules containing potentially defective inflators.
Owner complaints
43 complaints7 involved a crash7 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Consumer stated having the same problems as recall#98v32000 lower control arm. Dealer will not repair because vin IS not incleded. ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer stated the gasket on the oil pan failed causing a serious leak, the dealer replaced the part at no charge, however consumers vehicle has experienced another oil pan gasket leak, consumer IS requesting that the dealer replace the part again.*jb
- Electrical system › Wiring · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
While driving a fire started near fuel pump assembly, causing vehicle to stop because power went out. dealer had to replaced wiring harness and fuel pump sender assembly. *ak
- Air bags
Airbag light blinks constantly. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they told consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 90 e 043 001 due to vin. please provide any further information.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Vehicle has stalled 3 days in a row. dealer will agree to fix vehicle at the consumer's cost. But they cannot guarantee that it won't happen again.*ak the ignition module IS placed too close to the engine resulting in the overheating of the module and causing the engine to stall. *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls in hot weather without prior warning. consumer took vehicle to the dealership. dealership could not duplicated the problem. the problem although infrequent presents any long trips. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 65 mph right rear tire suffered a tread separation. But, tire did not flatten out right away. firestone fr505 p215/70 R15. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Rear brakes went out due to corrosion. This caused a brake fluid leak and loss of rear brakes. Also, fuel return line IS corroding. Dealer repaired the brake line, and problem IS reoccurring. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1ST time-put on brakes, car kept going. Slammed on brakes which locked and screeched, but car kept on going. Rear-ended a vehicle. @Nd time- car kept going faster. Took foot off accelerator but continued to increase speed. Put foot on brakes. Slowed down only a little. As soon as foot off brakes…
1ST time-put on brakes, car kept going. Slammed on brakes which locked and screeched, but car kept on going. Rear-ended a vehicle. @Nd time- car kept going faster. Took foot off accelerator but continued to increase speed. Put foot on brakes. Slowed down only a little. As soon as foot off brakes, continued to accelerate quickly. Put both feet on brakes with only some slowing. Semi-truck stopped, but I couldn't. Swerved just in time. Cross traffic so swerved into mobile gas station. Slower but had to shift into park to avoid running into building. Garage could not find problem. Left at l.j. Ford in colton for 12 days. Also could not find problem. Ford motor co. Said there were no recalls and car past warranty so could do nothing. Car very unsafe. Scared to drive! Need a car. Don't know what to do? Please advise!!! Called aaa who referred me to other agencies who referred me to more agencies who could not help me.slowing.
- Electrical system › Wiring
Car was off and started on fire. starter was attempting to start engine by itself. nobody was in the car. car burned to ground. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Cosumer took vehicle to dealership to have brakes repaired due to hanging up and not braking. at the same time, the overdrive hung up and the vehicle will not start. Dealership's #800-683-5112---world ford dealership, homestead, pa. Consumer. Also, had problems with the fuel gauge not functioning, gauge has been repaired three times, full tank IS registering (e) empty. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While getting into the vehicle and starting the vehicle up, put the gear into drive and the vehicle took off by itself, causing the consumer to hit a pole, and the vehicle stopped.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
While parked engine compartment caught on fire. the consumer said it looked like the fire started around the altenator wiring harness. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer started automobile up and it took off by itself at a very high rate of speed. Vehicle hit a pole, injuring the driver's wife. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
When vehicle was started up and placed into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 40 mph. Consumer lost control and hit a metal pole. Vehicle was totaled. dealer was contacted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Structure › Body › Door · Suspension › Front › Shock absorber · Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Window wiper motor failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission. when putting foot on the accelerator, the vehicle wouldn't change gears unless it was in overdrive. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Whenever trying to buckle the rear safety belt, it will not click into the buckle, sometimes when it will buckle, it just comes unbuckled without any pressure on the release button. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failed, causing failure of radio, clock, air conditioner, turn signals, and windshield wipers.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Wiring harness under dash shorted.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, resulting in loss of control/accident/injuries. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Owner states while driving the airbag warning light comes on, owner IS concerned for her safety; she also notes that dealer said that a kit IS needed to correct the problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Police package, vehicle has sudden acceleration with no warning. When this happens braking becomes very difficult.*ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Vehicle caught on fire in the area of the wiring around the alternator while driving. please describe. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module
Air bag warning light flashes intermittently due to failed sensor/monitor. *Dh
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Steering column fires
There is no summary currently available
- Brake line punctures
There is no summary currently available
- Brake line punctures
There is no summary currently available
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
- 636080Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm.
- 627747This aritlce IS to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 622660This information IS a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. This service information IS intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system conditions.
- 618546Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips.
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613234Information regarding tsb 98-5a-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind recreational vehicles-recommended guidelines) does not list towing information for certain model vehicles. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606451Information on "whining" / "buzzing" noise coming through entertainment or two-way radio speaker caused by the fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 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.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 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.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 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.
- 41025A revised service windshield wiper motor IS now available.
- 39904Revised oil pan gasket.
- 39900Roughness concern during brake application.
- 39717Wiper motor replacement - upgraded service kits.
- 39222New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit.
- 39119Erratic distance-to-empty and fuel gauge readings.
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