10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,667 miles

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problem #3

Mar 032004

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,000 miles
While parked a fire erupted under the hood. Dealer stated the fire started around the cruise control wiring. No injuries reported. The items under the hood were replaced and there have been no further problems.

- Bishopville, SC, USA

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problem #2

Oct 201999

Crown Victoria

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving taxi to garage transmission would keep slipping, even on the streets. The vehicle caught on fire while in motion & vehicle stopped. Fire department extinguished the flames. Driver was informed location from engine after noticing smoke coming from under the hood.

- New York, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jun 101998

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Police department- East hampton town police: When traveling the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Cause of the fire is undetermined. Vehicle is awaiting service at a Ford dealer.

- East Hampton, NY, USA

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