1989 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1988–1989, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

  Full campaign details →

• 90V151000Aug 21, 1990225 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1989

  Reported issue: Glass element that separates electronic circuitry from pressurized fuel may loosen and create an opening that could allow pressurized fuel to enter body of sensor.

  Possible consequence: Under these conditions of seal deterioration, the housingcover would not contain fuel, causing a fuel leak which, in the presence of asource of ignition, could result in a fire.

  Remedy: Install new optical sensors.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• PE92069Steering column firesClosed · Aug 3, 1992
• PE91125Brake line puncturesClosed · Sep 11, 1991
• PE91081Heat hose restrictor/firesClosed · Jun 3, 1991

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria