Fuel System, GasolineUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC IDENTIFIED ANOTHER FAILURE IN THE FUEL LINE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE AND ADVISED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN F…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC IDENTIFIED ANOTHER FAILURE IN THE FUEL LINE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE AND ADVISED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. AT THE TIME, SHE COULD NOT DRIVE TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE FUEL LINE FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000. UPDATED 07/07/08. *LJ WATER LEAKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPDATED*JB
NHTSA ODI #10221967
120,000 miles · Jan 15, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSuspension
I HAVE THIS CAR FOR 11 YRS AND WAS VERY UPSET WHEN THE TRAN WENT OUT ON VACATION AT 83000 MILES. I HAD NO OTHER WAY OUT BUT TO GET A LIFE TIME WARRANTY ON A NEW TRAN FROM AAMCO KNOWING I WOULD HAVE THE CAR FOR MANY MORE YEARS. IM GLAD I DID BECAUSE AFTER A YEAR IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND AAMCO HAD TO FOOT THE BILL BUT IT CAUSED ME T…
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I HAVE THIS CAR FOR 11 YRS AND WAS VERY UPSET WHEN THE TRAN WENT OUT ON VACATION AT 83000 MILES. I HAD NO OTHER WAY OUT BUT TO GET A LIFE TIME WARRANTY ON A NEW TRAN FROM AAMCO KNOWING I WOULD HAVE THE CAR FOR MANY MORE YEARS. IM GLAD I DID BECAUSE AFTER A YEAR IT WENT OUT AGAIN AND AAMCO HAD TO FOOT THE BILL BUT IT CAUSED ME TIME. THE WINDOW REGULATOR WENT OUT TWICE IN THE FRONT. ONCE IN 1995 AND 2003. PAIN IN THE BUTT IF YOU LIVE IN SO. CAL. WOULD I BUY THE CRN VIC AGAIN? YES.
NHTSA ODI #10069830
Mileage unknown · May 25, 2000
Service Brakes, HydraulicUnknown Or Other
ENGINE--NOISE--WHEN PARKED--NO ONE IN CAR--I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM THAT WAS RECHARGING--DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT TO ME===2 REMOTE ON DRIVER DOOR FOR TRUNK DOES NOT WORK WHEN ENGINE IS OFF--DOESN'T SOUND RIGHT TO ME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #723176
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2000
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipment
CLEARCOAT OF PAINT COMING OFF IN BLOCKS/STRIPS,FLY ONTO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING, PAINT RUSTING. BRAKE PEDAL DOESN'T RETURN UP, POPS UP WHEN TURNING & ROUGH ON ROUGH RD.,WEAR OUT QUICKLY. ELEC. DR. LOCKS DON'T WORK. DRIVER ELEC. SEAT WONT GO BACK,ENGINE:SPARK KNOCK,CAR PULLS LEFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON,SOLENOID REPLACED 3X…
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CLEARCOAT OF PAINT COMING OFF IN BLOCKS/STRIPS,FLY ONTO WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING, PAINT RUSTING. BRAKE PEDAL DOESN'T RETURN UP, POPS UP WHEN TURNING & ROUGH ON ROUGH RD.,WEAR OUT QUICKLY. ELEC. DR. LOCKS DON'T WORK. DRIVER ELEC. SEAT WONT GO BACK,ENGINE:SPARK KNOCK,CAR PULLS LEFT, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT GOES ON,SOLENOID REPLACED 3X,FUSE BLOWS FOR INTERIOR LTS CLUSTER,DIFFICULTY REMOVING KEY FROM IGNIITION,SEAT TRACK COVERS OFF, CLIMATE CONTROL INOPERABLE PRECEEDED BY INITIAL HOT AIR FROM A/C, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES,HOOD LATCH DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #722554
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2000
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #716938
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 1999
Unknown Or Other
PAINT PEELING. NON-SAFETY DEFECT . *AK
NHTSA ODI #710800
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 1999
Unknown Or Other
THE "ANTI-LOCK" LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS YOU DRIVE THE CAR. IT RESETS AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE LIGHT REAPPEARS AFTER USING THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES. THIS SEEMS TO OCURR MORE DURING HOTTER TEMPERATURES. I KNOW, FROM EXPERIENCE, THAT IF THE ANTI-LOCK WARNING LIGHT APPEARS, THE SYSTEM "IS" …
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THE "ANTI-LOCK" LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE DASH AS YOU DRIVE THE CAR. IT RESETS AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE LIGHT REAPPEARS AFTER USING THE BRAKES A FEW TIMES. THIS SEEMS TO OCURR MORE DURING HOTTER TEMPERATURES. I KNOW, FROM EXPERIENCE, THAT IF THE ANTI-LOCK WARNING LIGHT APPEARS, THE SYSTEM "IS" MALFUNCTIONING. MY CONCERN IS THIS. I AM A POLICE OFFICER ALSO. I'VE NOTICED THAT SEVERAL OF OUR FLEET CROWN VICS ARE REGULARLY EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM. SEVERAL OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE AREA ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING THIS SAME CONCERN. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THIS HAS BECOME, OR IS RAPIDLY BECOMING, A CONCUMER CONCERN FOR ORERATORS AND OWNERS OF CROWN VICTORIAS AFTER THE MODEL YEAR 1992. MY PERSONAL CROWN VICTORIA IS JUST NOW REACHING THE MILEAGE OF A SECOND YEAR POLICE VEHICLE. I HAD THOUGHT THE POLICE VEHICLE CONCERN MIGHT BE DUE TO THE WAY THE VEHICLES ARE REGULARLY DRIVEN. BUT, NOW THAT MINE IS DOING THE SAME THING, I WONDER IF THIS ISN'T A MATTER OF DETERIOATION DUE TO AGE. IT WOULD APPEAR TO ME THAT A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL MAY BE IN ORDER. ALSO, AS AN EVOC (EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATIONS COURSE) INSTRUCTOR, I KNOW THERE ARE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WHO ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS WARNING FEATURE AND ARE LEAVING THESE VEHICLES IN ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THIS DASH INDICATOR ACTIVATED. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENTS AND RESEARCH INTO THIS MATTER TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS AN ISOLATED CONCERN OR WIDESPREAD. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHETHER THERE WILL BE ANY COST TO REPAIR RELIEF FOR THE REPAIR OF MY PERSONAL VEHICLE IF THIS IS DETERMINED TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S CONCERN.....THANK YOU
NHTSA ODI #709555
Mileage unknown · Jun 9, 1999
Electrical SystemInterior LightingPower Train
TRANSMISSION REBUILT TWICE. MJS
NHTSA ODI #546064
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 1995
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
MASTER CYLINDER LEAK.
NHTSA ODI #484954
Mileage unknown · Jul 13, 1995
Engine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, HydraulicSteering
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.
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).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
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).
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, CURRENT FLOW CAN HEAT THE CONNECTOR ANDRELEASE FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE UNUSED CONNECTOR AND INSTALL A SEALED HEAT SHRINK CAP OVER THE AFFECTED WIRES.
INCORRECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING ASSEMBLIES IN SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT ACTUATE THE "ANTI-LOCK" BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS 105.THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING.
Remedy: MODIFY THE WIRE ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW ACTUATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS.
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
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EA02025 · Speed Control Deactivation Switch Fires
Opened Sep 6, 2002 · Closed Jun 30, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
BASED ON THE LOW RATE OF FIRE INCIDENTS (2.5 INCIDENTS PER 100,000 VEHICLES SOLD) WHERE FAILURE OF THE SCDS IS INVOLVED AND THE AGE OF THE VEHICLES ? 7 TO 11 YEARS ? A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
DP02007 · FUEL-FED Fires
Opened Aug 22, 2002 · Closed Dec 4, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
THE FARS DATA SHOWS THAT THE RISK OF FIRE FROM IMPACT IN ALL DIRECTIONS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS THE SAME AS ALL OTHER SEDANS.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE NOT OVER REPRESENTED WITH RESPECT TO THE RISK OF FIRE IN REAL-WORLD HIGH-ENERGY CRASHES.A FURTHER DISCUSSION OF ISSUES RELATED TO POST CRASH FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS SET OUT IN THE CLOSING REPORT FOR SQ 01-014 AND THAT REPORT IS IN THE DOCKET FOR THIS PETITION.AFTER REVIEWING THE PETITION AND ITS SUPPORTING MATERIALS, AS WELL AS INFORMATION FURNISHED BY FORD AND GM, AND INFORMATION WITHIN THE AGENCY'S POSSESSION FROM PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIONS,NHTSA HAS CONCLUDED THAT FUTHER INVESTIGATION CONCERNING POST-CRASH FIRES IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS NOT LIKELY TO LEAD TO A DECISION THAT THE VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT.
SQ01014 · Post Rear End Collision Fires
Opened Nov 27, 2001 · Closed Oct 3, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
There is no summary currently available
RQ01002 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Sep 20, 2001 · Closed Sep 6, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
No summary supplied.
EA95011 · Undercarriage Fuel Line Interference
Opened Mar 29, 1995 · Closed Jan 30, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE94077 · Fuel Line Interference
Opened Nov 4, 1994 · Closed Mar 29, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE94073 · Brake Line Punctures
Opened Oct 4, 1994 · Closed Dec 28, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
EA94022 · Steering Power Assist Fail
Opened Jun 30, 1994 · Closed Mar 2, 1995
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE94032 · Steering Power Assist Failure
Opened Apr 8, 1994 · Closed Jun 30, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
There is no summary currently available
PE93086 · Hood FLY-UP While Driving
Opened Oct 1, 1993 · Closed Feb 28, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
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