1986 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 52%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 1986 Ford Crown Victoria, 52% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 9 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.
“Engine stalled while traveling 70 MPH on a very busy highway. My husband barely got the car pulled over with out an accident. There was no power steering or brakes. The car is parked. My husband was an ase certified technician for 20 years. He said the tfi module is the failed part.”
NHTSA complaint #738968, filed 2001-01“Going at any speed, when I make a right turn, the engine stalls and you can hear a whining noise when the wheels turn. . Have been to 2 mechanics and everything checks out good on analyzer. Help please! Before I have accident.”
NHTSA complaint #737431, filed 2000-12“I was driving on the highway going about 40mph when I started to smell a funny odor coming from my car. I was at a traffic light when snoke began to puur into the inside of my car and from under the hood. As soon as the light changed I found a safe place to park my car. I poped the hood and there were flames . I ran to a nearby restaurant and asked them to call the fire department because my car was on fire. When I went back outside to wait for the fire dept. My car was trying to start itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #727935, filed 2000-08“There has been an electrical problem ever since I bought this car. When I apply the brakes, let my windows up or down or adjust my seat (electric), there is interference with the radio and that tells me something is wrong in the electrical system. Also, the right rear window has refused to let up 3 times. After approximately 2-3 months, I am able to raise the window. I have also had a recent problem with my car stalling whenever I am at a stop sign (or light), and sometimes when I slow down to make a turn onto another street. This has almost caused me to have many accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #730132, filed 2000-09“Drove vehicle to restaurant parking lot, went inside restaurant, looked out, vehicle filled with smoke and in flames, sounde like it was starting by itself.”
NHTSA complaint #983932, filed 1996-04Electrical 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 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1986 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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