1993 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 12%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,056miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 12% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,056 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 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.
“- the contact called regarding a fire to her vehicle, which started under the hood of her vehicle, at the time of the incident vehicle was parked. The contact called the fire department and they put out the fire. At the time of the incident contact wasn't aware of NHTSA campaign number 99v124000. The contact is not sure where the fire started but, was informed by the fire dept. That it was an electrical problem. Contact vehicle was totaled by the insurance company and wanted to know if there was anyway she could get reimbursed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176386, filed 2006-12, 121,911 miles“The contact stated brake fluid leaked out of the rear brake line causing the brakes to become inoperative. When the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal went all the way to the floor. There is an NHTSA recall, # 96i002000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 7/14/2006 - the horn pad became stuck. The dealerthe left side horn button. Updated 03/26/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10160972, filed 2006-06, 107,113 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. A week prior to receiving the notice, he noticed a burning smell and the gears would stick when the vehicle was placed in park. The dealer stated that the wiring harness melted due to the switch. Approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred while driving. In order to park the vehicle safely, the contact had to leave the vehicle in neutral and apply the emergency brake. However, the burning smell remained. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206895, filed 2007-10, 93,000 miles“Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer replaced brake calipers and front disc rotors 3 times. Also, wiring harness in the steering column burned out(ignition), causing a fire. In addition, bolt that holds driver's seat to the floor came out which could cause the driver's seat to move unexpectedly. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857322, filed 2000-02“Vehicle does not start up right away. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed that the ignition switch wires had to be replaced due to being burned in & around the column. The heater wires had burned also. The seat anchor bolts had came out of the front seat. Plugs, wires, and brakes had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #842392, filed 1999-07Related 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 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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