Ford / Crown Victoria / 1994
1994 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Owners have filed 252 complaints about the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 11.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of vehicle speed control at 11.5%.
Complaints252
Crashes27
Fires17
Injuries62
Deaths6
What owners report breaking
Suspension 11.9% · 30
Vehicle speed control 11.5% · 29
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.9% · 25
Power train 9.5% · 24
Air bags 8.3% · 21
Engine and engine cooling 7.9% · 20
Visibility 6.3% · 16
Seats 6.3% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire, 62 report an injury and 6 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Ford Crown Victoria in this data, 1994 sits 6th by complaint volume. 1992 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 5 in the last three years against 5 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 112,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle wanders all over the road. Took vehicle to mechanic, and had vehicle aligned, but problem still exists. Consumer took vehicle to Ford. Ford adjusted steering box, and stated that replacing gear box may not correct the problem. *Ak the dealer lowered the tire pressure as a possible solution for the steering problem. The pitman arm and idler arm had been replaced. Suspension
The left front control arm/lower ball joint began to squeak due to lack of grease, no grease fittings were installed in ball joint at time of manufacturing of vehicle. Vehicle has the police package, but apparently is not part of the recall of lower ball joints according to the dealer. Suspension
A squeaking noise was heard while applying the brakes. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably while driving. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that passenger 's side upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…