1992 Ford Crown Victoria Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 3% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“While traveling hood latch striker became detached from hood, flying back, and hitting windshield. Dealer has been notified.please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857308, filed 2000-02“Hood flew up in the air damaging the windshield and impaired visibility. Tt consumer was traveling on highway and hood latch rleased, safety latch did not activate.”
NHTSA complaint #979420, filed 1996-02Related recalls
- 97V024000Mar 4, 1997Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. The hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1997
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSeats
16 complaintsSteering
16 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