1996 Ford Crown Victoria Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,134miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 4% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,134 miles.
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.
“I purchased a used 1996 Ford Crown Victoria from cal worthington Ford in alaska a little less than three years ago. When I purchased the car, I also purchased a premium warranty policy and the vehicle is still under warranty. The vehicle has heated rear-view mirrors. A little over two years ago after a snow storm, the passenger-side rear-view mirror cracked straight down the middle. Snow had covered the mirror and I assume when the mirror heated, it cracked. Four months ago after another snow storm, the driver??s side mirror cracked straight down the middle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010838, filed 2003-03, 31,000 miles“First I would like to say that what I hear about the grand marquis having problem with the fuel tank is rather disturbing to me I am aware now that these cars are capable of catching on fire if hit from behind. I carry three small children to school every morning in "this car" I have contacted the Ford corp. About this problem and they seem to not be bothered about this fact. Now to my other problems. I have just replaced my intake manifold because the one that came with the car cracked while I was driving it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069858, filed 2004-01“The vehicle has many more problems that are not listed and they started shortly after purchase. I have all the records with correct dates, times, mileages, and etc. Of all the problems. I would be more than happy to mail you copies of everything about my vehicle. Please feel free to contact me. // I used a family members computer to send in this complaint form so please contact me by mail or telephone. Thank you for your time and concern in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #706401, filed 1999-05“Windshield wipers fails to work properly when in use. Windshieldwipers stopped working in middle of a downpour. Had to stop vehicle & get out & jiggle wipers to get them working again. This caused havoc with the driver's visibilit. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have them check it.”
NHTSA complaint #850347, filed 1999-10“When driving and trying to use the windshield wipers , windshield wipers work intermittently.sometimes consumer has to pull over to the side of the road until the rain stops in order for the consumer to see.”
NHTSA complaint #836551, filed 1999-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
81 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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