CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Ford Crown Victoria has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 11 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (47 reports).
1993 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Most common 1993 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Problem areas named in the 182 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 32 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Seats | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Visibility | 9 |
What owners report
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!!!
*BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES, RESULTING GEAR SHIFT TO BE STUCK IN PARK. *CRUISE CONTROL DISABLED. *TR
I WAS DRIVING AND THE FRONT OF THE CAR FELL TO THE GROUND WITH A SEVERE GRINDING NOISE. *TR
I BOUGHT A USED 1993 FORD CROWN VIC APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO, WHILE I EXPECTED I WOULD HAVE TO PUT MONEY INTO REPAIRS THE ONE THING I DIDN'T EXPECT WOULD BE HAVING TO REPAIR A SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET DUE TO POOR WORKMANSHIP & OR MATERIALS. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET AT VARIOUS SITES I FOUND THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO, MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT FRAME SHEARING AWAY FROM THE BOLTS IN CROWN VICS.I TRIED CONTACTING BOTH THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP & THE CORPORATE CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPT WITH NO SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION TO THIS MATTER. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SERIOUS DEFECT FLAW IN CROWN VICS THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS IT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IN AN AC
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.
1993 Ford Crown Victoria questions
Does the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Electrical System; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria?
Based on 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (47), Vehicle Speed Control (38), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (32).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.