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Ford Crown Victoria 1992 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

310Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
10Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
51Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes89 complaints

89 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System56 complaints

56 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V124000.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control39 complaints

39 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 07V336000, 08V051000.

Power Train33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V193000.

Air Bags16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V322000.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 92V023000.

Equipment9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 97V024000.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

07V336000Reported August 3, 2007 - 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 3,600,000 vehicles across all affected models.

08V051000Reported February 4, 2008 - 225,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 225,000 vehicles across all affected models.

92V023000Reported February 19, 1992 - 20 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown Or Other. Recall covering the unknown or other system, reported to NHTSA on February 19, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 20 vehicles across all affected models.

93V193000Reported November 23, 1993 - 16,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 16,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V024000Reported March 4, 1997 - 125,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 125,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V322000Reported December 16, 1998 - 175,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 175,000 vehicles across all affected models.

99V124000Reported May 19, 1999 - 262,695 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 262,695 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP02007Opened August 22, 2002 - Closed December 4, 2002

FUEL-FED FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02025Opened September 6, 2002 - Closed June 30, 2004

SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA94022Opened June 30, 1994 - Closed March 2, 1995

STEERING POWER ASSIST FAIL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA95011Opened March 29, 1995 - Closed January 30, 1997

UNDERCARRIAGE FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE93086Opened October 1, 1993 - Closed February 28, 1994

HOOD FLY-UP WHILE DRIVING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94032Opened April 8, 1994 - Closed June 30, 1994

STEERING POWER ASSIST FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94073Opened October 4, 1994 - Closed December 28, 1994

BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE94077Opened November 4, 1994 - Closed March 29, 1995

FUEL LINE INTERFERENCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ01002Opened September 20, 2001 - Closed September 6, 2002

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 99V124000.

SQ01014Opened November 27, 2001 - Closed October 3, 2002

POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 02I003000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199579
199657
199720
199829
199943
200030
200114
200213
20037
20046
20055
20061
20072
20081
20101
20111
20131
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.