10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 2
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 94,520 miles
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Recall and then no available replacement part for 6+ months. I have been told there are over 700 people ahead of me waiting for the replacement part!
- Richmond, VA, USA
The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. He pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the wiring harness was on fire. He attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not restart. The manufacturer stated that they would assume responsibility if he could provide pictures, a police report, and the title because a recall was issued for the speed control. The contact could not locate the police report. The recall number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 99,500 and current mileage was 102,000.
- New Castle, IN, USA
96 Ford Crown Victoria burned while parked in garage for a period of 6 hours. Also, burned house. Fire department determined that the fire started on the cruise control switch that was attached to brake master cylinder. Fire destroyed contents of garage and house as well. This was a police vehicle for police use.
- Crown Point, IN, USA
- Indianapolis, IN, USA