10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Oct 172002

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Consumer stated having the same problem as recall#98V322000 lower control arm. Dealer notified

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 202000

Crown Victoria

  • miles
While driving 60 mph intake manifold cracked and coolants was all over the engine. It was almost inpossible to keep control of vehicle. Lower ball joints were cracked. Technician stated that Ford was fixing this problem on the police vehicles.

- Wellesley, MA, USA

problem #5

Feb 151999

Crown Victoria

  • miles
The front suspension lower control arm ball joint was wore to the point of possible seperation, there was a recall on or 1998 crown vic, but the recall was not made for the 1996 and there was a serious problem

- Millstadt, IL, USA

problem #4

Jul 011998

(reported on)

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Lower control arm broke while driving. Owner notes of investigation on problem.

- Mexico, MO, USA

problem #3

Jun 051998

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lower control arm bushings failed.

- Juno Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 021998

Crown Victoria

  • miles
While driving could hear noise from the front of vehicle (like cracking noise). Was inspecting the vehicle and saw a few cracks on the lower ball joints. Consumer had contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Weaver, AL, USA

problem #1

Aug 091996

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lower control arm weld failure, causing vibration and slight pull when brakes are applied/diminished steering and braking control.

- New Hyde Park, NY, USA