1991 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 18%of 55 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria, 18% of the 55 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Alternator plug shorted out and caused a high potentional overload that caught the alternator on fire. The short did not trip any fuse in vehicle. Fire was very intense. The fire quickly spread to adjacent component and melted plug wires, wire harnesses. Fire also damaged hood and right front fender. The fire was quickly spreading when help arrived to extinguish the fire. And yet no fuse ever tripped to engine electrical to stop short!”
NHTSA complaint #761507, filed 2002-05“Th elecetrical harness keep blowing a fuse . Consumer statesthere is an electricial problem dome lights, cloc, radio no trunk l ight or hood light also cigar light lighter is unhooked, consumer keeps installing fuses but they keep on going out, mechanic stated wires were installed wrong also radio light was burned out.”
NHTSA complaint #804739, filed 1996-11“Vehicle had not been driven in days, it caught on fire and burned to the ground, cause of fire not determined yet. Consumer stated that Ford engineer told him that faulty components would cause a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #8001026, filed 2001-12“While driving around corners or slowing down vehicle would stall, dealer contacted and informed consumer that owners problem was caused by a malfunctioned ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #8003299, filed 2002-01“Vehicle was parked in driveway. Consumer noticed smoke inside of vehicle, and he got out of the vehicle. Fire department wasn't notified, and there were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #872380, filed 2000-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 17% |
| 2003 | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 12% |
| 1992 | 52 | 17% |
| 1991 | 10 | 18% |
| 1990 | 10 | 23% |
| 1989 | 24 | 33% |
| 1988 | 18 | 43% |
| 1987 | 14 | 34% |
| 1986 | 14 | 52% |
| 1985 | 10 | 48% |
| 1984 | 5 | 83% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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