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1992 Ford Crown Victoria Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control — runs 2.0× the fleet median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.
310Complaints
9Recalls
18Crashes
24Fires
11Injured
3Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Vehicle Speed Control (10.3% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Vehicle Speed Control complaints here are 2.0× the median for that category across the 1731 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Vehicle Speed Control32 · 10.3%RecalledRecall 08V051000 · Recall 07V336000
Power Train:automatic Transmission23 · 7.4%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline20 · 6.5%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip18 · 5.8%RecalledRecall 96I002000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor17 · 5.5%RecalledRecall 96I002000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine15 · 4.8%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP18 · 5.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR17 · 5.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE15 · 4.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13 · 4.2%
SEATS12 · 3.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH12 · 3.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS12 · 3.9%

Percentages are the share of the 310 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 9 campaigns

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

NHTSA campaign 08V051000 · 2008 · reported 02/04/2008

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 2007 · reported 08/03/2007

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 02I003000 · 2002 · reported 10/15/2002

SOME HIGH-SPEED REAR-IMPACT CRASHES HAVE RESULTED IN FUEL TANK PUNCTURES AND FIRES IN CVPI VEHICLES. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 96I002000 · 1996 · reported 03/13/1996

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 99V124000 · 1999 · reported 05/19/1999

A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Unknown Or Other

NHTSA campaign 92V023000 · 1992 · reported 02/19/1992

THE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS OF FMVSS 105.THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE WHEN THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

NHTSA campaign 98V322000 · 1998 · reported 12/16/1998

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust

NHTSA campaign 93V193000 · 1993 · reported 11/23/1993

IF THIS OCCURS, CURRENT FLOW CAN HEAT THE CONNECTOR ANDRELEASE FUMES INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

NHTSA campaign 97V024000 · 1997 · reported 03/04/1997

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKE . TT”NHTSA complaint 972171 — filed 09/15/1995 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“THE CAR ACCELERATED WHEN THE CAR WENT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE UNEXPECTENTLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE.”NHTSA complaint 968819 — filed 07/14/1995 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
“AUTO-TRAN: WHILE PARKED, GEAR LEVEL IN PARK; GOT INSIDE CAR; CLOSED DOOR; CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS; STOPPED AFTER PUMPING BRAKES. TT”NHTSA complaint 967565 — filed 06/22/1995 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

261997367019995225200114920031352005132007322010122013

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?

Vehicle speed control issues are the most-reported category, cited in 32 of 310 NHTSA complaints (10.3%), followed by power train:automatic transmission (23), engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (20), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria have?

310 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.

Does the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?

Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V051000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.