1993 Ford Crown Victoria: problems, recalls and reliability
9 recalls and 182 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (21% of complaints); the 1991 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Hood latch striker became unatached while driving. Hood rattled and rose up slightly relying soly on safety latch. The car was manufatured in canada and the VIN no. Does not correspond to ford. No recalls sent tous as original owners; although one is on the internet 97v024000!!!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2017
“*brake light switch replaced every few thousand miles, resulting gear shift to be stuck in park. *cruise control disabled. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact was driving 65 mph when the hood latch failed and caused the hood to abruptly fly open, obscuring the contact's vision of the roadway. The contact pulled over and close his hood. The vehicle was towed home. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 142,000.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2011
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“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. While the engine was on with the gear in park the contact noticed that there were blue and black smoke under the hood. Moments later the contact noticed that a fire had begun on the front end of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact noticed prior that ford recall #08v051000, vehicle speed control:cruise control had already been serviced on his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 132905.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that she had been waiting for the recall repair for the cruise control (NHTSA campaign id numbers 07v336000: vehicle speed control) or 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) for a long time. On april 4, 2008, the contact went to the dealer to have the recall part installed. After the repair, she realized that the cruise control no longer functioned at all. The dealer did not provide much assistance. The current mileage was 154,000 and failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 04/28/08. *lj the consumer stated her mechanic was able to get the part and now the cruise control works. Updated”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2008
“Drivers seat leans back, possible broken floor bolt like mentioned in NHTSA action number : pe98041 on a 1993 ford crown vic, also knew of the same problem with a 1992 crown vic which I no longer own. Did they change the seat between 1993 and 1198 models? If they did not then the recall should certainly include older model crown vics. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Apr 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle sporadically veered to the right. The dealer stated that although he was experiencing the same failure as noted in NHTSA campaign id number 95v194000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper arm), the VIN was not included in the recall and they would not repair his vehicle for free. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000 and current mileage was 173,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The vehicle caught fire at the contact's workplace. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact was responsible for the repair. He recently received ford recall letter number 05s28 in march of 2008 for the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The vehicle is currently parked at his residence. The current and failure mileages were 167,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control). His local dealer stated that they did not have the parts available for the recall repair nor did they have the parts to deactivate the cruise control switch. The manufacturer has not been notified. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 110,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007. The deactivation switch was disconnected shortly thereafter. He called ford motor company on several occasions and they stated that the part would be available the fourth quarter of 2007, which was then changed to january of 2008. Currently, ford does not know when the parts will arrive. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 115,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 14 of these complaints and injuries in 14 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 9 campaigns
IN ORDER TO ENHANCE POLICE OFFICE SAFETY, MODEL YEAR 1992-2003 CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR (CVPI) VEHICLES WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH SHIELDS DESIGNED TO HELP PROTECT THE FUEL TANK IN HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES. FORD ALSO WILL BE OFFERING AN OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE SAFE TRANSPORT OF SHARP-EDGED, HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THESE VEHICLES.
Remedy: FORD HAS ADVISED US THAT SHIELD KITS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE LATE OCTOBER AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES AT NO COST. THE OPTIONAL TRANK PACKAGE WILL BE AVAILABLE BY THE END OF 2002. FORD HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW WEB SITE AT WWW.CVPI.COM TO ANSWER ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAFE USE OF CPVI VEHICLES.
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARMS TO THE FRAME MOUNTING BRACKETS CAN LOOSEN AND FRACTURE AT ONE OF THE BOLT HOLES CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL NEGATIVE CAMBER AND STEERING PULL TO THE AFFECTED SIDE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE LEVELS OF THE FOUR UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTING BOLTS, AND IF ANY ARE LOOSE, THE BRACKETS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE. IF DAMAGE IS PRESENT, IT WILL BE REPAIRED.
AN UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR IS POSITIONED ON THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT UNDER THE SEAT. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN COLD WEATHER IN AREAS THAT HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF SALT USED FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL, A PUDDLE OF SALTWATER CAN ACCUMULATE ON THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS, REPEATEDLY WETTING THE CONNECTOR. THIS WILL RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE CONNECTOR, CAUSING A CURRENT TO FLOW BETWEEN THE TERMINALS WITHOUT TRIPPING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED CONNECTOR AND INSTALL A SEALED HEAT SHRINK CAP OVER THE AFFECTED WIRES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED HOOD LATCH STRIKER (VEHICLES WITH 1992 MODEL HOODS) OR REVISED STRIKER PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS (VEHICLES WITH 1993-1997 MODEL HOODS).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE LINES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE A SECTION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINES IF IT IS LEAKING. ALSO THE RUBBER SHIELD ON THE LINE WILL BE INSPECTED TO VERIFY THAT IT IS PROPERLY LOCATED AND IT WILL BE SECURED WITH AN ADDITIONAL WORM-DRIVE TYPE CLAMP.
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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 SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
NHTSA has 182 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria. The most complained-about area is power train (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Ford Crown Victoria problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 121,911 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria have open recalls?
9 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.