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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 0 of 43 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports7 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
43 reports
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST AIR INJECTOR TUBE, LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. TT THIS SITUATION CAUSED BRAKES TO GO OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR INJECTOR TUBE, MOUNTED ALONSIDE THE BRAKE LINE, TO RUB A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, BRAKE LINE WAS REPAIRED, CONSUMER DOESNOT F…
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BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST AIR INJECTOR TUBE, LEAKED BRAKE FLUID. TT THIS SITUATION CAUSED BRAKES TO GO OUT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE AIR INJECTOR TUBE, MOUNTED ALONSIDE THE BRAKE LINE, TO RUB A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE, BRAKE LINE WAS REPAIRED, CONSUMER DOESNOT FEEL HE SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS.*JB
NHTSA ODI #974603
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 1995
Seat Belts
SRS LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WHEN TEMPTURE ABOVE 85 DEGREES. TT
NHTSA ODI #973899
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 1995
Air Bags
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON, NEEDS REPLACING. TT
NHTSA ODI #973488
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 1995
Steering
EXPERIENCING LOOSE STEERING PROBLEM, DEALER CAN NOT FIND THE FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. TT
NHTSA ODI #972277
Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 1995
Fuel System, GasolineFire
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT SPEED OF 30 MPH, FUEL LINE HOSE BROKE, CAUSING UNDER THE HOOD FIRE. TT
NHTSA ODI #967335
Mileage unknown · Jun 6, 1995
Air Bags
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT KEEP COMING ON . TT
NHTSA ODI #966359
Mileage unknown · May 9, 1995
Engine And Engine Cooling
INTERMITTENT STALLING DUE TO EGR VALVE FAILURE (OTHER VEHICLE FROM 486389). *AK
NHTSA ODI #479693
Mileage unknown · Apr 4, 1995
Air BagsCrashInjury
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WAS VIOLENT, CAUSING DRIVER'S ARM TO BE THROWN INTO WINDSHIELD, SHATTERING WINDSHIELD/INJURY. *SKD
NHTSA ODI #489003
Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 1995
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
FRONT BRAKES REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. *SKD
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
3
PE92069 · Steering Column Fires
Opened Aug 3, 1992 · Closed Nov 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
EA92002 · Brake Line Punctures
Opened Jan 15, 1992 · Closed May 21, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91125 · Brake Line Punctures
Opened Sep 11, 1991 · Closed Jan 15, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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