1990 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 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.

• 98V322000Dec 16, 1998175,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999, Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999

  Reported issue: 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 police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece…

  Possible consequence: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

  Full campaign details →

• 92V075000May 19, 199225,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1991

  Reported issue: The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.

  Possible consequence: Inadequate clearance can cause abrasion of the brake lineand a leak can develop, resulting in loss of brake fluid to the rear brakesystem and increased stopping distances.

  Remedy: Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• PE92069Steering column firesClosed · Aug 3, 1992
• EA92002Brake line puncturesClosed · Jan 15, 1992
• PE91125Brake line puncturesClosed · Sep 11, 1991

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