1995 Ford Crown Victoria problems
NHTSA has received 318 complaints about the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria, and 35% of them involve steering. After that come brakes (12%) and suspension (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 318 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 35% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 22 and 14
- Injuries and deaths
- 19 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Among the 48 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 96,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 22 complaints mention a crash; 14 complaints mention a fire; 19 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1995 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 21 model years of the Ford Crown Victoria with enough data (187 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 8 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
The vehicle suddenly accelerated after pulling out of a drive way at approximately 20MPH, vehicle stopped after hitting a pole and both air bags deployed. Tt
Recall 96v135000 ; the pittman arm was not lubricated enough which caused the ball joints to become corroded. Called manufacturer, but this vehicle is not included in the recall.
Drivers airbag did not deploy upon impact; airbags deployed after officer existed vehicle; driver's shoulder/seat belt did not hold; hit a tractor trailer
July 2006 my crown victoria caught on fire due to a brake switch and cruise control wiring problem I notified ford motor company to see if there was any recall or problem with such happenings they told me no. August 2007- I received a recall notice for my crown victoria that this problem does exist= I almost lost my car to this fire I had it repaired at my mechanic in july they same day the fire happened I had it flatbedded to his garage.
Driver side seat belt is inoperative. Belt will either, not fasten or will release while fastened. Cause of the failure is undetermined. Also hile driving and brake pedal depressed, the pedal will "surge against driver's feet". When this occurs vehicle fails to stop, causing extended stopping distance.