1993 Ford Crown Victoria Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 3% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 70 MPH, the rivets from the hood latch loosened and the hood flew up and crashed through the windshield. The windshield shattered and splinters of glass struck the contact's face. The hood also placed a dent in the top of the vehicle, which would cost $200 to repair. She was able to pull the vehicle off the road and tied the hood down. She drove the vehicle to a body shop. The body shop replaced the windshield and the hood was replaced with a used hood that was a different color than the vehicle. The repair cost was $519. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206317, filed 2007-10, 138,000 miles“Consumer states that there was a recall on his vehicle . He took vehicle to dealer for repair . After repair of vehicle by dealer the condition of the vehicle became worse. 95v-194000. After repair the hood have to be slammed down from full up position to get it latched.”
NHTSA complaint #814104, filed 1997-07Related 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 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 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.
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