30 of the
482 complaints about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria are about the
fuel system — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
116,666 miles.
A
30
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
930.0%
Tank Assembly
620.0%
Fuel Pump
620.0%
Delivery
413.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline
26.7%
Injectors
13.3%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
13.3%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
13.3%
Fuel & Propulsion across every Ford Crown Victoria year
CAR KEPT ACCELERATING AFTER I LET OFF. I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO MAKE IT STOP. THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP BUT THE CAR KEPT MOVING. USING 250-280 POUNDS OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL I FINALLY STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE INCIDENT CAN BE VIEWED AT YOUTUBE. IT IS TITLED RAM CAM EPISODE 5. IT IS THE LAST PART OF THE VIDEO.
NHTSA complaint #10547143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesErie, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD CROWN VICTORIA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, THE MECHANIC IDENTIFIED ANOTHER FAILURE IN THE FUEL LINE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS AVAILABLE AND ADVISED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. AT THE TIME, SHE COULD NOT DRIVE TO THE DEALER DUE TO THE FUEL LINE FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 91,000. UPDATED 07/07/08. *LJ WATER LEAKED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPDATED
NHTSA complaint #10221967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,666 milesWestbury, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL RETURN LINE FROM ENGINE TO TANK RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING A FUEL LEAK THAT CREATED A FIRE HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10111891 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 11,780 milesHighland, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE LEAK DUE WHERE IT PASSES (PAIRED WITH THE RETURN LINE - ALSO LEAKING) UNDER THE LEFT REAR FRAME ARCH. LINES WERE WORN THROUGH WHERE THEY CONTACTED FRAME (SHOULD HAVE BEEN SHIELDED OR CLAMPED). REPAIRED (SINCE PART IS ONLY AVAILABLE PAIRED WITH BRAKE LINES FOR$400+ FROM DEALER) USING BULK STEEL TUBE WITH COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
NHTSA complaint #10102390 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 197,060 milesEaton, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
THE FUEL PUMP FAILED BECAUSE THE WIRING RUBBED AGAINST THE SENDING UNIT AND BLEW THE FUSE.
NHTSA complaint #10019446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Negaunee, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE NATION WIDE RECALL TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AROUND CROWN VICTORIA FUEL TANK DOES NOT INCLUDE CIVILIAN VEHICLES, ONLY POLICE VEHICLES. *NLM *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10011892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lenexa, KSFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #763504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OLD Hickory, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATED FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK, AND IS VERY DISTURBED BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8007463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Islip, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET TUBE/LINE ON THE FUEL PUMP RUSTED CAUSING GAS LEAKAGE. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #554038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Harwood HE, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL FILTER / FUEL LINE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE.
NHTSA complaint #546417 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AT 25,000 MILES THE FUEL LINE THAT TO GOES TO GAS TANK AND CARBURETOR RUPTURED, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
NHTSA complaint #842400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Northwood, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FUEL LINE RUBBS AGAINST STEERING MECHANISM, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #532990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pasadena, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #535901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
OAK Lawn, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #524811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loretto, KY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FLOAT BRACKET RUBS THROUGH THE WIRING THAT GOES TO THE FUEL PUMP, CAUSED A SHORTAGE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE OWNER HAS CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP.
NHTSA complaint #815360 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.