1989 Ford Crown Victoria Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%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 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 6% 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.
“Side rail of frame is rusting out, dealer notified. . Consumer took vehicle in for a routine rust check and was told no one looked at the frame. Vehicle was brought in for an oil change and was checked for rusting. The frame has holes in it on both sides between the front of the frame and the transmission cross member. There is a small amount of rust in each front fender. Ford told consumer they would refund the cost of the rust proof job (super seal).”
NHTSA complaint #8009939, filed 2002-05“Problems with front door bottom hinge, roller stem and brackets. The consumer believes the front door bottom hinge was poorly designed or made of cheap metal. The roller, stem and bracket have broke many times.”
NHTSA complaint #10053303, filed 2003-12Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 7 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 22 | 7% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
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.
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