1991 Ford Crown victoria problems
The Ford Crown Victoria ("Crown Vic") is a full-size sedan that was marketed and manufactured by Ford. The successor to the Ford LTD Crown Victoria, two generations of the model line were produced from the 1992 until the 2012 model years. The Ford counterpart of the Mercury Grand Marquis, the Crown Victoria was the largest sedan marketed by Ford in North America, slotted above the Ford Taurus. The Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (1992–2011) was marketed specifically for law-enforcement use; a long-wheelbase Crown Victoria sedan (2002–2011) was marketed primarily for taxi cab fleets.
The Crown Victoria was produced on the rear-wheel drive, body-on-frame Ford Panther platform, sharing its chassis with the Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car. From 1997 until their 2011 discontinuation, the three model lines were the sole four-door sedans produced in North America with a full-length frame, rear-wheel drive, and a standard V8 engine. While the front and rear crumple zones were engineered into the vehicle, it was one of Ford's products that were not of unibody construction for the entire generation. The Crown Victoria was the last car made using the Ford Panther platform.
For its entire production, the Crown Victoria was produced by Ford Canada alongside the Grand Marquis at St. Thomas Assembly in Southwold, Ontario. From 1991 until 2011, over 1.5 million cars (including Police Interceptors) were produced by St. Thomas Assembly prior to its closure. A 2012 Crown Victoria (intended for Middle East export) was the final vehicle produced by the facility. Following the discontinuation of the model line, the Crown Victoria was not directly replaced, with the full-size Ford Taurus serving as the next basis for Ford police cars.
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Common 1991 Ford Crown victoria problems
Based on the information gathered from the sources provided, here are some common problems with the Ford Crown Victoria 1991 as reported by owners:
- Alternator Concerns:
- Issues with the alternator have been reported, with some owners struggling to determine if it has an internal or external regulator. Proper diagnosis and maintenance of the alternator are essential for the vehicle's electrical system.
- Transmission Overhaul:
- Some owners have had to deal with transmission overhauls, indicating potential issues with the transmission system. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs are crucial to avoid major transmission problems.
These common problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance, proper torque specifications, and using quality replacement parts to ensure the longevity and performance of the Ford Crown Victoria 1991.
What was the worst year for the Crown Victoria?
Reliability has been a staple in the Ford Crown Victoria's reputation over the years. This comes from Ford's sturdy design, emphasizing durability and easy maintenance. However, reliability wasn't always consistent for the car. The worst year for Crown Victoria in terms of reliability was arguably 2008.
How long do Crown Vic engines last?
Anything can happen at any age or mileage, but generally speaking, the 4.6 OHC modular engine as installed in most Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, and Town Cars are good for a minimum of 300K miles with an oil change every 6K miles.
Are Crown Vics expensive to maintain?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Ford Crown Victoria is $1,081, compared to an average of $590 for fullsize cars and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
Are Crown Vics easy to work on?
Why? For one, it is one of the least expensive cars to maintain due to how easy they are to repair. Not only that, finding parts for a Crown Vic is like shooting fish in a barrel. There have been hundred of thousands of Crown Vics built during its production run, most of which are still on the road today.
What was the worst year for the Crown Victoria?
Reliability has been a staple in the Ford Crown Victoria's reputation over the years. This comes from Ford's sturdy design, emphasizing durability and easy maintenance. However, reliability wasn't always consistent for the car. The worst year for Crown Victoria in terms of reliability was arguably 2008.
How long do Crown Vic engines last?
Anything can happen at any age or mileage, but generally speaking, the 4.6 OHC modular engine as installed in most Crown Vics, Grand Marquis, and Town Cars are good for a minimum of 300K miles with an oil change every 6K miles.
Are Crown Vics easy to maintain?
For one, it is one of the least expensive cars to maintain due to how easy they are to repair. Not only that, finding parts for a Crown Vic is like shooting fish in a barrel.
Is a Ford Crown Victoria a good project car?
Crown Victoria's standard V8 engine makes it an easy muscle car to become an excellent project car with some serious potential.
1991 Ford Crown victoria car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Crown victoria problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1991 Ford Crown victoria vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1991 Ford Crown victoria
The NHTSA has received 68 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1991 Ford Crown victoria. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1991 Ford Crown victoria vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-01
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: YOUR SELECTION OPTIONS DO NOT HAVE THE YEAR OF THE CAR, MAKE, MODEL, TIRE SIZE OR TIRE MODEL SO I FILLED SOMETHING IN TO ALLOW ME TO GO FURTHER ON YOUR OPTIONS RIGHT REAR TIRE WENT FLAT ON MY 1938 STUDEBAKER STATE COMMANDER. I WAS DOING APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MILES PER HOUR. I DID NOT HIT ANY POT HOLES OR GET A PUNCTURE. THE INSIDE CORD SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE AND SHREDDED THE INNER TUBE. I CONTACTED THE TIRE MANUFACTURER, MCCREARY TIRE & RUBBER BUT HAVE HAD NO RESPONSE FROM THEM. THIS IS A GENERAL TIRE BRAND AND THE JET AIR MODEL. THE TIRE NUMBER IS CYWMC4D82211. THE TIRE SIZE IS 6.00 X 16. I REALIZE THE TIRE IS SIX YEARS OLD BUT IT ONLY HAS 2000 MILES ON IT AND I AM WORRIED THE OTHER TIRES ON THE CAR CAN HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPEN TOO THEM. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THIS IS A DEFECT ON A SINGLE TIRE OR IS THIS A MFG RUN PROBLEM? THREE POLICE OFFICERS PULLED UP BEHIND ME PUT ON THERE SAFETY LIGHTS AND THEN CHANGED THE TIRE FOR ME. I'M A 71 YEAR OLD DISABLED VET.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-14
- VIN: 2FACP73F5MX
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP, THE GEARSHIFT WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, BOUNCED OVER A HIGH CURB, AND WAS FISHTAILING. THE CONTACT ESTIMATED THE SPEED TO HAVE REACHED 70 MPH BEFORE THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE PEDAL HAD SEIZED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-01
- VIN: 2FACP74F2MX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING THE CONSUMER SMELLED A HEAVY SCENT OF OIL BURNING. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN REVVING AT A HIGH RATE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS WOULD NOT GO INTO THIRD OR FOURTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE BUSHING WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. HOWEVER, THE BUSHING SHOULD BE MADE FROM METAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED. *AK WHEN THE CABLE LINKAGE WAS DISCONNECTED, THE DESTRUCTION OF THE CLUTCH WOULD OCCUR. (LOCKING UP THE HIGHER TWO GEARS, WITHOUT THE LOCK UP ONLY THE FIRST AND SECOND GEAR WOULD WORK) *SCC *JB
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE CONSUMER NOTICED AN INDENTION IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE WAS DAMAGED ON THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE JACK POLE. *SCC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FACP74F6MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALTERNATOR PLUG SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED A HIGH POTENTIONAL OVERLOAD THAT CAUGHT THE ALTERNATOR ON FIRE. THE SHORT DID NOT TRIP ANY FUSE IN VEHICLE. FIRE WAS VERY INTENSE. THE FIRE QUICKLY SPREAD TO ADJACENT COMPONENT AND MELTED PLUG WIRES, WIRE HARNESSES. FIRE ALSO DAMAGED HOOD AND RIGHT FRONT FENDER. THE FIRE WAS QUICKLY SPREADING WHEN HELP ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. AND YET NO FUSE EVER TRIPPED TO ENGINE ELECTRICAL TO STOP SHORT!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-05
- VIN: 2FACP74F0MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AROUND CORNERS OR SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE WOULD STALL, DEALER CONTACTED AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT OWNERS PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTIONED IGNITION.*AK *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- VIN: 2FACT74F3MX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHEN MAKING A TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS. DEALER HAS REPLACED IDLE SENSOR, HAS NOT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FACP74F2MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN DAYS, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND, CAUSE OF FIRE NOT DETERMINED YET. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT FORD ENGINEER TOLD HIM THAT FAULTY COMPONENTS WOULD CAUSE A FIRE. *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-01
- VIN: 2FACP74F9MX
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
- Summary: CAR HAS STARTED TO STALL REPEATEDLY AT IDLE OR NEAR IDLE SPEEDS BUT NOT CONSISTANTLY, OTHERWISE RUNS FINE. AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO BLINKS ON AND OFF 9 TIMES STOPS AND RE STARTS BLINKS CONSISTANTLY, WORKS?*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-10
- VIN: 2FACP74F4MX
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH AND HAD JUST WENT OVER A BRIDGE HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. NOTICED IN REAR VIEW MIRROR THAT TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM RIGHT REAR TIRE AND WAS LEFT ON THE ROAD. 1991, FORD, LTD, P215/70R15 WITH 53,000 MILES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2FACP74F5MX
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE OF VEHICLE, AND HE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WASN'T NOTIFIED, AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-21
- VIN: 12610136639
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL. *MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FACP74F8MX
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FLUIDS ALL OK, FUEL PUMP/FILTER REPLACED, DISTRIBUTOR, STARTER, & ALT REPLACED
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE MANUFACTURER, FORD MOTORS, ADMITS THAT THE PAINT ON ITS 1991 CROWN VICTORIA IS DEFECTIVE, BUT IT OFFERS NO REPAIR OR COMPENSATION FOR THE PROBLEM. IT IS A COSTLY REPAIR TO HAVE THE CAR PROPERLY REPAINTED AND I WOULD LIKE FORD MOTORS TO BEAR THE RESPONSIBILITY.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN GEAR INDICATOR IS PUT INTO DRIVE THE GEAR SHIFT WILL GO ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 1ST GEAR. DEALER REPLACED CABLE LINKAGE AND PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-01
- VIN: 2FACP74F4MX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: NO SUMMARY.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ENGINE SURGES TO 3000 RPMS DURING IDLING FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS, THEN GOES BACK DOWN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FACP77FXMX
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS FLASHING CONSTANTLY. THE OWNERS MANUAL MAKES REFERENCE TO AN INDICATOR THAT IS NOT ON WHEN IT SHOULD BE, OR AN INDICATOR THAT IS CONSTANTLY ON. IN THIS CASE, THE INDICATOR IS FLASHING IN CYCLES; 9 TIMES IN SUCCESSION , A PAUSE, THEN 9 TIMES, A PAUSE, ETC., ETC, ETC. THIS OCCURS WHEN DRIVING THE CAR.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FACP77FXMX
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE LOW FUEL WARNING INDICATOR IS ON AT ALL TIMES WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK. THANK GOODNESS THERE IS A TRIP ODOMETER IN THE CAR AS I USE THAT TO ESTIMATE WHEN TO REFUEL. 200 MILES, OR ONCE A WEEK, SEEMS TO BE A REASONABLE LIMIT. THE INDICATOR ALSO COMES ON, AS IT SHOULD, WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE 'ON' POSITION.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-30
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: PLASTIC GROMMET DETERIORATED CAUSING THE OVER DRIVE TO BURN OUT. YH
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FACP74F4MX
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BALL JOINTS FAILED, RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FACP74F4MX
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS BLINK INTERMITTANTLY.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FACP74F4MX
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: ROCKER ARMS FAILED.
1991 Ford Crown victoria recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1991 Ford Crown victoria.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.
- Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE VEHICLE UNDERBODY IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING.
- Consequence: INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINEAND A LEAK CAN DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKESYSTEM AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy: REPAIR ANY BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE AN INDICATION OF CONTACT OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. RELOCATE LINES, IF NECESSARY.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: THE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A PARK CAM WITH INADEQUATE SURFACE HARDNESS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO PARK DISENGAGEMENT OR NO PARK ENGAGEMENT WHEN THE LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
- Consequence: IF PARK IS NOT ENGAGED AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS OFF, AVEHICLE ROLL-AWAY COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: REPLACE PARK ROD ASSEMBLY ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
- Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASES TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
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