1992 Ford Crown Victoria Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the air bags of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 5% of the 310 complaints for this model year. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While pulling up to a light consumer hit another vehicle in the back, air bag did not deploy. Seat belts were worn at the time, but shoulder belt did not lock holding occupant. This defect caused occupant sust injuries. Head went through win shield twice, bounced against seat, minor bruises. Ford claims shoulder belts was not working properly, lap belt was working. This defect can cause bodily injuries in case of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #818051, filed 1997-10“Consumer had stroke behind wheel when he fell unconsciously behind the wheel and wound up hitting two parked vhicles frontal impact. The driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Consumer was taken to hospital; treated for stroke, and then found that he had a subdural hematoma (blood clot) due head injury from hitting windshield after aie bag did not depoly. Blood clot began to bleed which caused consumer to need immediate surgry.”
NHTSA complaint #815085, filed 1997-08“The consumer has been experiencing problems with driver's side air bag. When involved in a frontal collision, air bag failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831171, filed 1998-11“Consumer states that air bag warning light remains illuminated. Dealer stated that problem exists within computer system. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #813192, filed 1997-06Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 17% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 16 | 5% |
| 1991 | 11 | 20% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
74 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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