1992 Ford Crown Victoria Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 15%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,950miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 15% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,950 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have this car for 11 yrs and was very upset when the tran went out on vacation at 83000 miles. I had no other way out but to get a life time warranty on a new tran from aamco knowing I would have the car for many more years. Im glad I did because after a year it went out again and aamco had to foot the bill but it caused me time. The window regulator went out twice in the front. Once in 1995 and 2003. Pain in the butt if you live in so. Cal. Would I buy the crn vic again? Yes.”
NHTSA complaint #10069830, filed 2004-01, 120,000 miles“While driving at 55 MPH, the hood flew up and cracked the windshield. The mechanic examined the vehicle and found there was a recall on the latch, but it was only for Crown Victoria police cars. Recall#97v024000. The fan belt had gone out along with the power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10076001, filed 2004-08, 81,900 miles“Car sat for about 2 weeks in 6 to 30 degrees f with out being started. On 01/03/2001, I started the engine just to run it for awhile. After about six minutes I put the transmission in o.d. Drive with my foot firmly on the brake. The engine immediately accelerated to a high RPM and put the car in motion, I was able to hold the speed down with the brake, but not stop it. After about thirty feet I put the shift lever into park. The engine immediately dropped to normal RPM and the vehicle came to a stop within ten feet of a heavy traveled intersection. This was too close for comfort!”
NHTSA complaint #738740, filed 2001-01“Throttle sticking/back firing/excessive oil loss and front end vibration. The vehicle makes ticking noise when accelerating. The antenna was bent. The wipers gets stuck in the middle of the windshield. The tape player failed. Left turn signal was inoperative. The consumer was trying to take the problem to court.”
NHTSA complaint #880168, filed 2001-02“Received recall notice 99v124000 concerning speed control & contaced dealer. Took vehicle for repairs, in process of repairing, the exhaust manifold was damaged. Was informed by mechanic manifold on national back order & would notifiy when parts are available. Have checked & parts still not available.”
NHTSA complaint #845520, filed 1999-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 8 | 15% |
| 2000 | 19 | 22% |
| 1999 | 23 | 17% |
| 1998 | 29 | 24% |
| 1997 | 84 | 29% |
| 1996 | 81 | 29% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 48 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 13% |
| 1990 | 4 | 9% |
| 1989 | 9 | 13% |
| 1988 | 5 | 12% |
| 1987 | 4 | 10% |
| 1986 | 3 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
74 complaintsElectrical system
52 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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