1997 Ford Crown Victoria brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 61 complaints for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle suddenly accelerated after leaving gas station. Unable to stop vehicle in approximately 200 feet. Lost control, resultin gin a crash. 3 passengers were injured. Also, brake failure.
While driving 20-25 MPH, the consumer depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal descended to the floorboard. Afterwards, extended stopping distance was required to stop the vehicle. Once the vehicle was serviced technician determined that the brake line wore out, causing the master cylinder to lose brake fluid. Recall#98I001000. The consumer's vehicle wasn't included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
- Engine 72 complaints
- Suspension 47 complaints
- Exhaust system 38 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Cruise control 23 complaints
- Cooling system 18 complaints