Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1994 Ford Crown Victoria Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 2%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage: —not reported
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 2% of the 192 complaints for this model year. 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.

“Hood became detached / fell off while driving causing the front windshield to crack / rear view mirror hit passenger which could have resulted in injury. This condition caused poor visibility which could have resulted in severe injuries / accident.”

NHTSA complaint #848256, filed 1999-09

“Door lock assembly failed on three doors. Rear driver side door is frozen in the locked position making door opening impossible. Safety hazard in case of emergency.”

NHTSA complaint #721982, filed 2000-04

Related 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

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2002	1	2%
1998	1	1%
1997	3	1%
1996	6	2%
1995	2	1%
1994	3	2%
1993	5	3%
1992	9	3%
1989	1	1%

Other parts of the 1994 Ford Crown Victoria

Vehicle speed control
28 complaints Suspension
26 complaints Brakes
24 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints Engine cooling
19 complaints Air bags
18 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints Seats
15 complaints Steering
13 complaints Electrical system
11 complaints Exterior lighting
9 complaints Fuel system
7 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