1992 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1998, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
Reported issue: Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Possible consequence: As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1998, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Possible consequence: This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will…
- Electrical systemCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1993, Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1993, Lincoln Town CAR 1992–1993
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.
Possible consequence: A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999, Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999
Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece…
Possible consequence: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LatchCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1997
Reported issue: Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. The hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Possible consequence: Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjustCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1993
Reported issue: An unused power seat harness connector is positioned on the rubber floor mat under the seat. If the vehicle is operated in cold weather in areas that have large amounts of salt used for snow and ice control, a puddle of saltwater can accumulate on the rubber floor mats, repeatedly wetting the connector. This will result in corrosion of the connector, causing a current to flow between the terminals without tripping…
Possible consequence: If this occurs, current flow can heat the connector andrelease fumes into the passenger compartment, and can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the unused connector and install a sealed heat shrink cap over the affected wires.
- Unknown or otherCovers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992
Reported issue: Incorrect instrument panel wiring assemblies in some vehicles will not actuate the "anti-lock" brake warning lights.
Possible consequence: The vehicles do not meet the specifications of fmvss 105.the driver would not be aware when the anti-lock brake system is malfunctioning.
Remedy: Modify the wire assembly to allow actuation of the anti-lock brake warning lights.
NHTSA investigations
- EA02025Speed control deactivation switch firesClosed · Sep 6, 2002
- DP02007FUEL-FED FIRESClosed · Aug 22, 2002
- SQ01014Post rear end collision firesClosed · Nov 27, 2001
- RQ01002Engine compartment firesClosed · Sep 20, 2001
- EA95011Undercarriage fuel line interferenceClosed · Mar 29, 1995
- PE94077Fuel line interferenceClosed · Nov 4, 1994
- PE94073Brake line puncturesClosed · Oct 4, 1994
- EA94022Steering power assist failClosed · Jun 30, 1994
- PE94032Steering power assist failureClosed · Apr 8, 1994
- PE93086Hood fly-up while drivingClosed · Oct 1, 1993
← 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.