1993 Ford Crown Victoria Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 24%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 24% of the 182 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission and brake failure/lock-up on a vehicle that has been babyed and meticulously maintained is outrageous. I cannot get Ford motor co. To return my calls. I can only imaginr what kind of horrific accident would have occurred if we had been driving at highway speeds. Dealer's shop also had a 95, 97, & 98 crown vics. W/ transmission failure. I suspect Ford is trying to cover up a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #712385, filed 1999-09“On 12/4/96 my vehicle's transmission started slipping.it was still under warranty at that time.it was taken into the Ford dealership,where we were told that they had been having problems torque converters on these vehicles.a tork flush was performed and they told us everything would be ok.the vehicle has 30,000 at that time.on 6/2/99 we started experiencing the same problem.it again was taken into the Ford dealership,where again they stated the tork converter was bad and they told us again that a tork flush would be needed.the vehicle at this time had 70,000.I addressed the problem at that…”
NHTSA complaint #738489, filed 2000-12“While the vehicle was in park, with no keys in the ignition, a small child grabbed the gear shifter. With only slight pressure, the vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled backwards down a hill, wedging a 16 year old female in the rear driver's side door, then pinning the female between two vehicles. The female was pronounced dead at a local hospital several hours later, as a result of the injuries received from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #761428, filed 2002-05“While in park position with key out of the ignition, and emergency parking brake activated, vehicle suddenly moved forward and caused a crash. After the crash, the occupant could not start vehicle and move it out of park position. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #857993, filed 2000-03“In october 1995 torque converter had to be replaced. Ford paid 50 %, there was a TSB 931211 on it. Currently, same thing has happened again. Ford refused to assist in repair expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #877881, filed 2001-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 7 | 16% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 5% |
| 1994 | 22 | 11% |
| 1993 | 43 | 24% |
| 1992 | 33 | 11% |
| 1991 | 6 | 11% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 7% |
| 1988 | 3 | 7% |
| 1987 | 4 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
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 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.
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