1991 Ford Crown Victoria
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1991 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.
The park rod assembly contains a park cam with inadequate surface hardness, which could lead to park disengagement or no park engagement when the lever IS placed in park.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If park IS not engaged and the parking brake IS off, avehicle roll-away could result.
Remedy
Replace park rod assembly on automatic transmissions.
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
55 complaints8 involved a crash5 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Your selection options do not have the year of the car, make, model, tire size or tire model so I filled something in to allow me to go further on your options right rear tire went flat on my 1938 studebaker state commander. I was doing approximately 35-40 miles per hour. I did not hit any pot…
Your selection options do not have the year of the car, make, model, tire size or tire model so I filled something in to allow me to go further on your options right rear tire went flat on my 1938 studebaker state commander. I was doing approximately 35-40 miles per hour. I did not hit any pot holes or get a puncture. The inside cord separated from the rest of the tire and shredded the inner tube. I contacted the tire manufacturer, mccreary tire & rubber but have had no response from them. This IS a general tire brand and the jet air model. The tire number IS cywmc4d82211. The tire size IS 6.00 x 16. I realize the tire IS six years old but it only has 2000 miles on it and I am worried the other tires on the car can have the same problem happen too them. I just want to know if this IS a defect on a single tire or IS this a mfg run problem? three police officers pulled up behind me put on there safety lights and then changed the tire for me. I'm a 71 year old disabled vet.
- Vehicle speed control
Dt*: the contact stated while at a stop, the gearshift was shifted into drive and the vehicle accelerated out of control, bounced over a high curb, and was fishtailing. the contact estimated the speed to have reached 70 mph before the ignition was turned off. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer, who determined that the throttle pedal had seized. the manufacturer was notified. updated 12/5/2006 - *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
When the vehicle was idling the consumer smelled a heavy scent of oil burning. while driving at 65 mph, the engine began revving at a high rate. also, the transmission gears would not go into third or fourth gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the bushing…
When the vehicle was idling the consumer smelled a heavy scent of oil burning. while driving at 65 mph, the engine began revving at a high rate. also, the transmission gears would not go into third or fourth gear. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the bushing was made of plastic. however, the bushing should be made from metal. the manufacturer had been informed. *ak when the cable linkage was disconnected, the destruction of the clutch would occur. (locking up the higher two gears, without the lock up only the first and second gear would work) *scc *jb
- Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
The consumer noticed an indention in the sidewall of the spare tire. the spare tire was damaged on the bracket that holds the jack pole. *scc *jb
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Alternator plug shorted out and caused a high potentional overload that caught the alternator on fire. The short did not trip any fuse in vehicle. Fire was very intense. The fire quickly spread to adjacent component and melted plug wires, wire harnesses. Fire also damaged hood and right front…
Alternator plug shorted out and caused a high potentional overload that caught the alternator on fire. The short did not trip any fuse in vehicle. Fire was very intense. The fire quickly spread to adjacent component and melted plug wires, wire harnesses. Fire also damaged hood and right front fender. The fire was quickly spreading when help arrived to extinguish the fire. And yet no fuse ever tripped to engine electrical to stop short!
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving around corners or slowing down vehicle would stall, dealer contacted and informed consumer that owners problem was caused by a malfunctioned ignition.*ak *slc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
When making a turn in either direction vehicle intermittently stalls. Dealer has replaced idle sensor, has not remedied the problem.*ak
- Electrical system
Vehicle had not been driven in days, it caught on fire and burned to the ground, cause of fire not determined yet. *ak consumer stated that ford engineer told him that faulty components would cause a fire. *Yd
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Car has started to stall repeatedly at idle or near idle speeds but not consistantly, otherwise runs fine. Airbag light also blinks on and off 9 times stops and re starts blinks consistantly, works?*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving 30-40 mph vehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Was traveling 70 mph and had just went over a bridge heard a thumping noise. Started to slow down. Noticed in rear view mirror that tread had separated from right rear tire and was left on the road. 1991, ford, ltd, p215/70r15 with 53,000 miles. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was parked in driveway. Consumer noticed smoke inside of vehicle, and he got out of the vehicle. fire department wasn't notified, and there were no injuries.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Vehicle experienced tread separation on the firestone firehawk tire on the vehicle causing temporary loss of control. *mjs
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Fluids all ok, fuel pump/filter replaced, distributor, starter, & alt replaced
- Structure › Frame and members
The manufacturer, ford motors, admits that the paint on its 1991 crown victoria IS defective, but it offers no repair or compensation for the problem. it IS a costly repair to have the car properly repainted and I would like ford motors to bear the responsibility.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
When gear indicator IS put into drive the gear shift will go all the way down to 1ST gear. Dealer replaced cable linkage and problem IS occurring again. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Engine surges to 3000 rpms during idling for about 10 seconds, then goes back down. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Plastic grommet deteriorated causing the over drive to burn out. yh
- Unknown or other
The low fuel warning indicator IS on at all times while the engine IS running. It doesn't matter how much fuel IS in the tank. Thank goodness there IS a trip odometer in the car as I use that to estimate when to refuel. 200 miles, or once a week, seems to be a reasonable limit. the indicator also comes on, as it should, when the ignition IS turned to the 'on' position.
- Seat belts
The air bag warning indicator in the instrument panel IS flashing constantly. The owners manual makes reference to an indicator that IS not on when it should be, or an indicator that IS constantly on. In this case, the indicator IS flashing in cycles; 9 times in succession , a pause, then 9 times, a pause, etc., etc, etc. This occurs when driving the car.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While exiting vehicle was placed in park, vehicle came out of park and rolled over, injurying passenger. Possible cause transmission cam. *Ak
- Air bags
Air bag warning light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the air bag system. Cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak
- Air bags · Suspension › Front › Control arm
Rocker arms failed.
- Vehicle speed control
I started my car, put it in drive, and the car accelerated at a high rate of speed. the car would not respond to the application of the brake, it wouldn't stop! I hit a parked car. I put the car in re- verse, put the car in park, went to get out of the car and it again accelerated into…
I started my car, put it in drive, and the car accelerated at a high rate of speed. the car would not respond to the application of the brake, it wouldn't stop! I hit a parked car. I put the car in re- verse, put the car in park, went to get out of the car and it again accelerated into another parked vehicle. my car couldn't be stopped by applying the brake. can a car go forward while in park? I have never had a problem with my car until this incident. I'm only guessing at the cost of the damage. it could be a lot less. I'm happy there were no pedestrians around at the time!
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
- 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.
- 603724Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip.
- 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.
- 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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