1997 Ford Crown Victoria Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 4% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“This is second time that has accured to my vehicle, Ford denied any defect part at my first contact with them about five months ago. I think there is a major component and assembly problem with the electric power window system in this model cars and should be taking care of asap.”
NHTSA complaint #730746, filed 2000-09“We have had windshield crack on four of our patrol cars in the last 12 months. Two failures were on 1997 Ford Crown Victoria and two were on 1998 Ford crown victorias. All windshields have cracked in the same location (half way up the support pillar). Three have cracked on the drivers side, and went straight across the windshield, the fourth cracked on the passenger's side, halfway up the support pillar and went straight across the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #705800, filed 1999-04“Consumer state while traveling 60 MPH notice anti freeze burning smell inside vehicle. Consumer stopped a service station and notice anti freeze all over engine. Vehicle was service by technician and replace intake manifold. Nlm heater hose leaking coolant, also the brake lines were repaired. Referenced in rq03-004”
NHTSA complaint #8006620, filed 2002-03“Had a previous problem with always blowing a fuse. Vehicle was parked in driveway. Caught on fire. The cause was a short circuit in the heating system. Dealer was contacted. Referenced in ea02-025”
NHTSA complaint #848502, filed 1999-09Visibility (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 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
84 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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