1992 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 10%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,666miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 10% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,666 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car kept accelerating after I let off. I had to stand on the brakes to make it stop. The front wheels locked up but the car kept moving. Using 250-280 pounds of pressure on the brake pedal I finally stopped without incident. The incident can be viewed at youtube. It is titled ram cam episode 5. It is the last part of the video.”
NHTSA complaint #10547143, filed 2013-10, 173,000 miles“High pressure fuel line leak due where it passes (paired with the return line - also leaking) under the left rear frame arch. Lines were worn through where they contacted frame (should have been shielded or clamped). Repaired (since part is only available paired with brake lines for$400+ from dealer) using bulk steel tube with compression fittings.”
NHTSA complaint #10102390, filed 2004-12, 11,780 miles“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. While at a local repair shop, the mechanic identified another failure in the fuel line. The dealer informed the contact that they had the parts available and advised her to bring the vehicle in for repair. At the time, she could not drive to the dealer due to the fuel line failure. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 91,000. Updated 07/07/08. Water leaked inside the vehicle. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10221967, filed 2008-03, 91,000 miles“The consumer is concerned because the nation wide recall to provide shields around Crown Victoria fuel tank does not include civilian vehicles, only police vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10011892, filed 2003-03Related service bulletins
- 10026401May 15, 2008Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 27% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 | 12 | 14% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 46 | 17% |
| 1995 | 14 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 30 | 10% |
| 1991 | 4 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
74 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 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 Nov 1, 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