1997 Ford Crown Victoria cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 23 complaints for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 11 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford crown victoria. The contact's vehicle caught fire. A local mechanic repaired the heater core and manifold, but now there is an oil leak. The contact received a recall notice stating that the speed control could cause a fire. The dealer stated that because the repairs were made by an unauthorized mechanic, the contact would not be reimbursed for the repairs. The failure mileage was 128,705 and current mileage was 98,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
- Engine 72 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Suspension 47 complaints
- Exhaust system 38 complaints
- Fuel system 32 complaints
- Cooling system 18 complaints