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1989 Ford Crown Victoria Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 72 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 4% of the 72 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The floor mat on the driver's side moves under the accelerator and brake pedal. This interferes with performance of depressing and accelerating. The floor mat moves with no warning. Consumer having problems with the floor mat moving underneath the accelerator and brake pedals. This interferes with the performance of depressing the accelerator and brake pedals. The floor mats move without warning.”

NHTSA complaint #10049971, filed 2003-12

“Vehicle experiencing problem with cruise control intermittently engaging and causing sudden acceleration for unknown reason. Another problem was the ignition switch which consumer was unable to turn off when needed. Also, air conditioner would give off an odor when turned on. Dealer /manufacturer were not notified at this time. Seeking help from NHTSA in these matters.”

NHTSA complaint #837819, filed 1999-05

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200321%
200112%
200022%
199932%
199710%
199610%
199521%
199411%
199321%
199293%
199124%
198934%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria

Electrical system
24 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology