1998 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 7% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 3 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.
“Had my car since 2014 I worked hard to buy it. It drove pretty decide untill electric problems started to occur. Then my passanger side wheel folded in while operating with my kids life or death situation im just a hard working father trying to provide a safe transportation for my family”
NHTSA complaint #11252146, filed 2019-08, 180,000 miles“Takata recall my 98 Ford crown vic head lights turn on and off when I drive. It mainly turn on and off is when I have my high beams when in motion. I dont know wat causes it it recently started happinging”
NHTSA complaint #10923834, filed 2016-11, 3 miles“My 1998 Ford Crown Victoria caught on fire in my driveway after sitting for 12 hours. The fire dept said it started in the electrical wiring under the hood. The car is now completely destroyed. There is a recall for the 98 Crown Victoria for this exact problem, but I am being told that my VIN does not have a recall on it. Ford motor company will not take any responsibility for this. I know that they are adding to the recall everyday. Am I supposed to wait until my car has been added, if it ever gets added?”
NHTSA complaint #10201255, filed 2007-08, 89,000 miles“The headlights and dashboard lights start flashing on and off just like the hazard lights. I was using the automatic feature for the headlights the first time it happened then tried to control them with the manual switch to no avail. I used only the manual feature for a few days and did not have a problem. After about a week , I was coming home a night and after having the lights on for about an hour they started flashing again. …”
NHTSA complaint #761931, filed 2002-05“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10960301, filed 2017-03, 160,000 milesElectrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 17% |
| 2003 | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 12% |
| 1992 | 52 | 17% |
| 1991 | 10 | 18% |
| 1990 | 10 | 23% |
| 1989 | 24 | 33% |
| 1988 | 18 | 43% |
| 1987 | 14 | 34% |
| 1986 | 14 | 52% |
| 1985 | 10 | 48% |
| 1984 | 5 | 83% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
29 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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