1997 Ford Crown Victoria Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,906miles
- 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 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,906 miles. 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.
“While driving my wife's 1997 Ford crown vic at approx 55 MPH the hood flew open. The latch separated from the hood. The only damage was to the car and our nerves. I will have it repaired at a local body shop this week.”
NHTSA complaint #10072901, filed 2004-05, 119,813 milesRelated 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
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
84 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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