1992 Ford Crown Victoria Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 24%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 24% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car had continued brake defects from 03/29/01 (our first fire) until the last fire. We spent nearly $4,000 on brakes, each time being told the problem was fixed. Finally, after the last fire in fremont, ny, 3 days after the last repair bill of nearly $800 for brakes, the company found a statement from Ford saying this particular make could have a bad booster (from the factory), which would not slow the car properly after 60 MPH and cause excessive wear and brake failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #765881, filed 2002-08“Engine--noise--when parked--no one in car--I was told it was the anti lock braking system that was recharging--doesn't sound right to me===2 remote on driver door for trunk does not work when engine is off--doesn't sound right to me.”
NHTSA complaint #723176, filed 2000-05“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. When the contact places her vehicle in drive and depresses the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerates to 40 MPH and the engine rpms increase. She must apply the brakes with both feet in order for the vehicle to come to a complete stop. Afterwards, she smells the scent of burning plastic. The mechanic stated that the failure could be caused by the brake pressure switch. He informed the contact that brake fluid may be flowing to the switch and causing the heat to activate. This causes the vehicle to accelerate and could result in a fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197634, filed 2007-07, 33,000 miles“Applying brakes while pulling into a driveway, pedal went right to the floor, and vehicle did not stop right away. This happened because brake line rubbed up against the firewall, which made a hole in the line, causing brake fluid to leak out.brake line was replaced by owner. The incident was reported to Ford. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #866010, filed 2000-07“Air conditioning only works if it's not too hot. Brake rotors keep going out and need to be worked. Seat tracks can come loose any time. Replaced tracks once,worked on twice ,going out again.this has been on-going since purchas of car in aug of 1992. Dealer no longer in business. One in ventura is barber Ford on main street.”
NHTSA complaint #718316, filed 2000-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 20% |
| 1996 | 31 | 11% |
| 1995 | 33 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 13% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 74 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
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 complaintsAir bags
16 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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