1985 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 48%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1985 Ford Crown Victoria, 48% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car stalls at any given time or speed. Mechanic determined that problem was caused by two pieces of metal that connect ignition switch, and do not stay connected, that's why vehicle stalls. Ignition switch have been replaced five times. It appears the problem is due to manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #874998, filed 2000-11“Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway coming into town. And vehicle shut off without prior notice. No brakes/no power steering, vehicle had to be towed to dell's service center. Service center replaced the ignition module and distributor pick up, and they are Ford parts.”
NHTSA complaint #873347, filed 2000-10“Vehicle was parked in the carport, and consumer noticed that vehicle was on fire due to electrical wiring harness failure. Also, consumer's house caught on fire, as well as the other vehicles caught on fire. Dealer was aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #841472, filed 1999-06Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 17% |
| 2003 | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 12% |
| 1992 | 52 | 17% |
| 1991 | 10 | 18% |
| 1990 | 10 | 23% |
| 1989 | 24 | 33% |
| 1988 | 18 | 43% |
| 1987 | 14 | 34% |
| 1986 | 14 | 52% |
| 1985 | 10 | 48% |
| 1984 | 5 | 83% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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