10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
111,000 miles

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problem #6

Mar 052020

Crown Victoria

  • 237,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, smoke emitted from the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuse which controls the ignition coils and the powertrain control module under the dashboard blew. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that there was an electrical short to the ground wire for the electrical system the vehicle was not repaired. Bill brown Ford located at (32222 Plymouth rd, livonia, mi 48150 (734) 399-4244) was contacted however, an appointment was not available to have the vehicle diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 237,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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problem #5

Jul 022019

Crown Victoria

  • 180,000 miles
Had my car since 2014 I worked hard to buy it. It drove pretty decide untill electric problems started to occur. Then my passanger side wheel folded in while operating with my kids life or death situation im just a hard working father trying to provide a safe transportation for my family

- Fort Pierce, FL, USA

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problem #4

Feb 132017

Crown Victoria

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

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problem #3

Nov 022016

Crown Victoria

  • 3 miles
Takata recall my 98 Ford crown vic head lights turn on and off when I drive. It mainly turn on and off is when I have my high beams when in motion. I dont know wat causes it it recently started happinging

- Kewanee, IL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 252007

Crown Victoria 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
My 1998 Ford Crown Victoria caught on fire in my driveway after sitting for 12 hours. The fire dept said it started in the electrical wiring under the hood. The car is now completely destroyed. There is a recall for the 98 Crown Victoria for this exact problem, but I am being told that my VIN does not have a recall on it. Ford Motor Company will not take any responsibility for this. I know that they are adding to the recall everyday. Am I supposed to wait until my car has been added, if it ever gets added?

- Carleton, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jul 091998

Crown Victoria

  • miles
Electrical system failure causing loss of lighting.

- Reston, VA, USA

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