1990 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
- Complaints
- 43filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. The part named most often is electrical system, with 10 complaints (23% of the total), followed by air bags (7) and vehicle speed control (7). Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system10 23%
- Air bags7 16%
- Brakes5 12%
- Fuel system5 12%
- Engine cooling4 9.3%
- Body and structure3 7.0%
- Seat belts2 4.7%
- Suspension2 4.7%
Also reported: Tires (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Steering (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Vehicle has stalled 3 days in a row. Dealer will agree to fix vehicle at the consumer's cost. But they cannot guarantee that it won't happen again. The ignition module is placed too close to the engine resulting in the overheating of the module and causing the engine to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #873918, filed 2000-10Air bags: “Airbag light blinks constantly. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they told consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 90 e 043 001 due to VIN. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #895666, filed 2001-09Vehicle speed control: “When vehicle was started up and placed into drive, the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 40 MPH. Consumer lost control and hit a metal pole. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833841, filed 1999-01Brakes: “Brake line was rubbing against air injector tube, leaked brake fluid. Tt this situation caused brakes to go out, it was determined that the right front brake line had ruptured, which was caused by the air injector tube, mounted alonside the brake line, to rub a hole in the brake line, brake line was repaired, consumer doesnot feel he should be responsible for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #974603, filed 1995-11Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V322000Dec 16, 1998Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999, Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999
Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria…
- 92V075000May 19, 1992Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1991
The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.
Recall details for the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE92069Steering column firesClosed · Aug 3, 1992
- EA92002Brake line puncturesClosed · Jan 15, 1992
- PE91125Brake line puncturesClosed · Sep 11, 1991
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria.
Other model years of the Ford Crown Victoria
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 23 | 54,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 12 | 135,000 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 44 | 71,000 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2008 | 50 | 100,500 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 50 | 103,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2006 | 53 | 107,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 193 | 80,086 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 138 | 92,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 249 | 100,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 58 | 50,000 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 53 | 80,000 | 4 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 85 | 91,158 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 134 | 80,048 | 5 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 119 | 88,772 | 7 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 288 | 86,000 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 276 | 103,582 | 9 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 250 | 97,504 | 8 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 192 | 111,500 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 182 | 118,356 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 310 | 101,750 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 55 | 89,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 43 | — | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 72 | 90,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 42 | 63,450 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 41 | 99,477 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 27 | — | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1985 | 21 | 77,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1983 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Crown Victoria model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 10 complaints (23% of the total), followed by air bags with 7.
Has the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.