2002 Ford Crown Victoria Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Crown Victoria years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. That ranks 10th out of 17 Crown Victoria model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 16%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 58owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 16% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 12% | 74,322 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 10% | 23,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 9% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 9% | 129,449 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 7% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 37,041 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 117,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | 45,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 120,898 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Ford Crown Victoria recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.
Risk: If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on january 7, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain natural gas model vehicles, a t-fitting that connects fuel tanks #3 and #4 can develop a leak when the solenoid valves are energized, such as when the ignition switch is in the on position or during refueling.
Risk: A gas leak of sufficient quantity concentrated in an area to create a combustible mixture and in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a redesigned "t" fitting on #4 fuel tank and tested for leakage. Owner notification began september 13, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Cng tank explosion (EA03001) — opened Jan 27, 2003, closed Nov 19, 2003, led to recall 03V472000.
- Cng tank exploding in a fire (PE02071) — opened Oct 1, 2002, closed Jan 27, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Driving down the roadway at 55 mph a spark plug in cylinder 2 blow out. The car started making a popping noise and started to lose power. After a while the car shut off. The car was able to restart and be driven home. Upon inspection by a mechanic they found the spark plug had came dislodged and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 45 mph and attempting to make a turn, the turn signals and headlights failed to work, except when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact also noticed that the tail lights did not work and the dashboard was blacked out…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the headlamps did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lighting control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford crown victoria. While driving 35 mph and proceeding to stop at a red light, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after numerous attempts. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer…
Other Ford Crown Victoria years
← 2001 Crown Victoria · 2003 Crown Victoria →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Crown Victoria | 23 | 2 |
| 2010 Crown Victoria | 12 | 2 |
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 44 | 2 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 50 | 3 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 50 | 4 |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 53 | 2 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 193 | 5 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 138 | 2 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 249 | 5 |
| 2002 | 58 | 2 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 53 | 4 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 85 | 7 |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 134 | 5 |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 119 | 7 |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 288 | 8 |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 276 | 9 |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 250 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crown Victoria model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.