1994 Ford Crown Victoria Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 13%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 13% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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 owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while his brother was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the pedal became spongy. Additionally, the ABS warning light was illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a leak coming from the brake line. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V152000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510995, filed 2023-03, 300,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the front suspension detached at the ball joint. The failure caused the brake dust cover to puncture the tire. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The ball joint was replaced along with the brake dust cover. The contact stated that the failure recurred on the passenger's side of the vehicle while driving at approximately 10 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320144, filed 2020-04, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the antilock braking system continued to lock while driving various speeds. An independent mechanic investigated the failure and found that the braking hardware separated and the emergency brake failure affected the axle. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 94v152000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). The current and failure mileages were less than 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10262028, filed 2009-03, 76,000 miles“Vehicle stalls when stopping at a stop sign, and when engine is hot. With foot on brake the engine will suddenly accelerate on its own. On several occasions while removing the key from the ignition the key would be very warm, the brake pads were replaced at 30000 miles. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #894183, filed 2001-08“When deperessing brakes vehicle would travel to right intermittently. Dealer has been notified, can't fine cause. When traveling at low speed and gently braking to slow down, the vehicle pulls to the right or left strongly. After several miles driving the brakes return normal.”
NHTSA complaint #875921, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 94V152000Aug 9, 1994The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1994, Lincoln Town CAR 1994, Mercury Grand Marquis 1994
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 20% |
| 1996 | 31 | 11% |
| 1995 | 33 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 13% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 74 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria
28 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsSeats
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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