1992 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 17%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 17% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 9 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 60 MPH the brake sensor light came on and the vehicle began smoking without warning. When the consumer pulled off the road he noticed that flames were coming from the front end. As a result the vehicle was considered a total loss. The fire department indicated it was a electrical fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10113077, filed 2005-03, 100,000 miles“My father bought a used 1992 Ford Crown Victoria ls. When you turn on the park or driving lights, the entire dashboard is so dim you can hardly read the speedometer. I have been driving the car for my father and it is an accident waiting to happen. In the evening, the problem resolves itself, it is during the day.”
NHTSA complaint #10118788, filed 2005-05“Car stalls at all speeds when gas isnt being applied-same diagnosis for 1991' models recalled! I believe my 1992 is early model w/same exact symptoms!”
NHTSA complaint #761696, filed 2002-05“1.riding one night headlights just go off on the highway,smelled plastic burning/ 2.headlight switch overheating melting plug connected to wiring/ happens all the time/ fire or even cause a wreck or get a traffic violation. 3.changed switch changed plug same thing happened again &again,looked at parts on other cars same model same year different model different year same problem in the same spot!! [ the Ford 1992 Crown Victoria].”
NHTSA complaint #10307687, filed 2010-02“Consumers cruise control deactivation switch did not call for replacement under recall 99v-124 because it was a vacuum switch. Consumer is concerned that since this switch was not replaced it may have caused a underhood fire which totally destoyed the vehicle. Prior to the fire consumer experienced cruise control, turn indicator and brake light failure. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552130, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 99V124000May 19, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1993, Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1993, Lincoln Town CAR 1992–1993
Electrical 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 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
74 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology