CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 11 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (21 reports).
1988 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Most common 1988 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 42 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
I RAN OVER A PIECE OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ON THE FREEWAY AND WRECKED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AND WHEEL. I FOUND THAT I COULD NOT REMOVE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS USING THE LUG WRENCH FURNISHED WITH THE CAR. I SUCCEEDED IN CHANGING THE TIRE BY USING THE BREAKER BAR INCLUDED WITH MY HALF INCH DRIVE SOCKET SET THAT I HAPPENED TO HAVE IN THE TRUNK. TWENTY YEARS LATER FORD WAS STILL FURNISHING WITH THEIR CARS SHORT ARM (EFFECTIVE LENGTH ABOUT 9 INCHES) LUG WRENCHES THAT COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE USED TO CHANGE A TIRE. *TR
1988 FORD CROWN VICTORIA 5.0 LITER 302 CUBIC INCH ENGINE (FUEL INJECTED). SECOND GENERATION (2G) ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
NHTSA# 96-V-071-000: THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO VIN# DEALER NOTIFIED. *TR
CAR ALMOST GOT ME KILLED. THE THROTTLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WOULDN'T LET UP. TO KEEP FROM CRASHING INTO OTHERS WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND RUIN THE TRANSMISSION BEFORE THE CAR WOULD STOP.*AK
THE OIL PAN CORRODED AND BEGAN TO LEAK OIL, CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *SLC
1988 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria: Electrical System:Ignition; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (21), Seat Belts (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.