1989 Ford Crown Victoria Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria, 15% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“While driving 65 MPH with cruise control set consumer applied the brakes but vehicle would not come out of the cruise control. A few years later while driving with cruise control on throttle linkages stuck. As a result, transmission began to slip.”
NHTSA complaint #10089531, filed 2004-08, 143,000 miles“While my mechanic worked on my car, I borrowed his 1989 Crown Victoria. On the third day I had it, while driving in a 45 MPH zone, the gas pedal suddenly pulled away from my foot and went all the way to the floor. I was not using cruise control so I tried pulling the pedal up by placing my foot under it and pulling up. That didn't work so I hit the gas pedal a few times, believing it was stuck somehow. When that didn't work I hit the brakes to pull the car over. The car was quickly gaining speed as I did all of these things and hitting the brakes didn't do anything at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168567, filed 2006-09“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“While driving accelerator pedal got stuck, causing sudden acceleration, braking system wouldn't slow down vehicle. Had to lift up the pedal, and vehicle slowed down. Cause unknown. Common problem, dealer notified and owner had cruise control disengaged in hopes of preventing further incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #834831, filed 1999-02“While pulling out of driveway consumer tried to accelerate and gas pedal stuck to the floor, causing vehicle to accelerate up to 50 MPH at a stop position. Consumer had to step on brakes alot to stop vehicle from accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #8006882, filed 2002-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 22% |
| 2007 | 8 | 16% |
| 2006 | 9 | 17% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 23 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 28 | 15% |
| 1993 | 32 | 18% |
| 1992 | 39 | 13% |
| 1991 | 7 | 13% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
| 1989 | 11 | 15% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
24 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
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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