1998 Ford Crown Victoria engine problems
28 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While vehicle was parked in the garage overnight it caught on fire in engine compartment. Fire was put out by the fire department. What caused the fire has not been determined. Owner is working with dealership on repairs or replacement.
The intake manifold cracked. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. The spark plugs and wires were replaced. The vehicle continued to run rough. As the vehicle was warmed, the dealer noticed that the intake manifold was leaking gasoline/oxygen fumes.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints