Ford Crown Victoria Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Crown Victoria across 15 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (84). The words owners use most often: “intake manifold” (47% of reports).
- 286engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Intake manifold: mentioned in 134 of 286 complaints (47%)
- Spark plug: mentioned in 16 of 286 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Ford Crown Victoria at $1,600, and half of them between $1,250 and $1,800.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 147 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 286 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 18 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Crown Victoria engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% | 42,021 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% | 62,778 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 2 | 4% | 64,622 |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% | 1,000 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 3 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 8 | 6% | 83,336 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 7 | 3% | 35,200 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 7 | 12% | 74,322 |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 8 | 15% | 121,000 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 19 | 22% | 76,375 |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 23 | 17% | 91,400 |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 29 | 24% | 96,000 |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 84 | 29% | 84,000 |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 81 | 29% | 111,000 |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 12 | 5% | 93,402 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Ford Crown Victoria. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal coolant odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed there was corrosion and a crack near the intake and radiator hose. No warning lights were illuminated. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle overheated without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
My intake manifold for my thermostat is completely broken when i looked up online to see how much the part would cost me to have fixed it said there was a recall on the part because in between the years 1997-2006 ford used generic plastic to make the part i just purchased the car off a guy like 6…
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…
Defective intake manifold is was made of a cheap plastic.. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Crown Victorias have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 286 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Ford Crown Victoria. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Crown Victoria engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Crown Victoria?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,600 (half paid between $1,250 and $1,800), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Crown Victoria?
The most frequent phrase is “intake manifold”, in 134 of 286 complaints, followed by “spark plug” (16).
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