Ford Crown Victoria Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Crown Victoria across 14 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “intake manifold” (30% of reports).
- 166fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 62%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 49 of 166 complaints (30%)
- Fuel tank: mentioned in 32 of 166 complaints (19%)
- Consumer concerned: mentioned in 11 of 166 complaints (7%)
- Rear end: mentioned in 10 of 166 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 166 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 5 an injury.
Ford Crown Victoria fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 11 | 25% | 34,902 |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 2 | 4% | 71,330 |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 5 | 3% | 45,820 |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 3 | 2% | 69,250 |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 8 | 3% | 56,500 |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 7 | 12% | — |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 5 | 9% | 67,728 |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 11 | 13% | 15,000 |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 13 | 10% | 63,347 |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 15 | 13% | 36,437 |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 29 | 10% | 99,088 |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 43 | 16% | 108,000 |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 13 | 5% | 79,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Model years: 1995
Problem: The seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel tank straps had fractured, causing the fuel tank to become detach and…
2008 ford intersepter gas tank straps and tank fell. Vehical was towed to a ford.
Heating and defrost failed. Ford service co wanted a $1000 to look at it. I didn't have them look at it. Now, i only drive it in the summer months. This vehicle has an original 70,000 miles on it and now the headlights only work intermittently. In 2010 i had to have the gas tank replaced. I have…
Charleston county sheriff's office marked patrol car. Driver lost control at high speed. Slid across the median.spun 180 degrees was struck in the rear by oncoming vehicle. Continued to skid across the road and struck the guard rail with the front of the vehicle. Vehicle caught fire at the rear and…
Fuel leaking from pin hole in fuel rail. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Crown Victorias have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Ford Crown Victoria?
The most frequent phrase is “intake manifold”, in 49 of 166 complaints, followed by “fuel tank” (32).
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