1993 Ford Crown Victoria Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 18%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,905miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 18% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,905 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria. The vehicle caught fire at the contact's workplace. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact was responsible for the repair. He recently received Ford recall letter number 05s28 in march of 2008 for the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The vehicle is currently parked at his residence. The current and failure mileages were 167,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10220763, filed 2008-03, 167,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria. While the engine was on with the gear in park the contact noticed that there were blue and black smoke under the hood. Moments later the contact noticed that a fire had begun on the front end of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact noticed prior that Ford recall #08v051000, vehicle speed control:cruise control had already been serviced on his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 132905.”
NHTSA complaint #10298478, filed 2010-01, 132,905 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that she had been waiting for the recall repair for the cruise control (NHTSA campaign id numbers 07v336000: vehicle speed control) or 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) for a long time. On april 4, 2008, the contact went to the dealer to have the recall part installed. After the repair, she realized that the cruise control no longer functioned at all. The dealer did not provide much assistance. The current mileage was 154,000 and failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 04/28/08. …”
NHTSA complaint #10223377, filed 2008-04, 152,000 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“1993 Ford Crown Victoria with a speed control recall. Consumer states that the recall was received in september. Consumer was told the parts would be in, in december, then january. Yet no parts to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10217151, filed 2008-01Related recalls
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford 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…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1998, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1998, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 22% |
| 2007 | 8 | 16% |
| 2006 | 9 | 17% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 23 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 28 | 15% |
| 1993 | 32 | 18% |
| 1992 | 39 | 13% |
| 1991 | 7 | 13% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
| 1989 | 11 | 15% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria
43 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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