1998 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 14%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,437miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, 14% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,437 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer concerned with the safety of 1998 Crown Victoria gas tank. The manufacturer only covered the cost of replacing retrofit fuel tanks on police cars and limousines. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the parts. He got a Ford dealer to install the parts free.”
NHTSA complaint #10151873, filed 2006-04, 36,437 miles“A fuel or brake line drops out of a clip under gas tank. This is not an isolated situation. I've seen this line dragging about 4 above the highway on other Crown Victoria's and mercury grand marquis that I pass on my way to and from work. It could rupture if the undercarriage makes contact with the pavement, such as elevated driveways, parking lot entrances, or pot holes. It could also be torn by road debris. My neighbor put my line back in the clip for me. He thought it was probably a fuel line, but he was not sure. …”
NHTSA complaint #738226, filed 2000-12“While on a trip to arizona I rented a car from hertz. I was driving from sedona to phoenix on i17 when the engine lost power and stopped suddenly. At the time I was passing in the left lane on a grade of about 15 degrees at 70mph. The engine stopped because the fuel shut off switch in the trunk cut off fuel to the engine. I had to pull over to the shoulder of the road, open the trunk and press a red button to proceed. Apparently this is a common enough problem with Ford automobiles that hertz printed a phamplet describing the problem and resolution. This is a dangerous condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #701620, filed 1998-12“The fuel filler tube has a flap in it where the tube connects to the tank to prevent spillage in the event of a collision or upset. The flap has stuck in a partially open position causing the fuel not to flow freely into the tank. In this open position, the flap does not do it job of keeping fuel in tank. Therefore in the event of an overturned vehicle the fuel would leak out creating a fire hazard”
NHTSA complaint #733511, filed 2000-10“The fuel filler tube has a flap in it where the foller tube connects to the fuel tank. The flap is there to prevent spillage in the event of collision or upset. The flap has stuck in a partially open position preventing free flowing of fuel. In addition, in the event of an upset, the fuel would flow out of the tank creating a fire hazard. Inasmuch as safety is involved, I believe Ford motor company should issue a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #733534, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 03V472000Nov 6, 2003On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 1996–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10026401May 15, 2008Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 27% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 14% |
| 2001 | 7 | 13% |
| 2000 | 12 | 14% |
| 1999 | 20 | 15% |
| 1998 | 17 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 46 | 17% |
| 1995 | 14 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 30 | 10% |
| 1991 | 4 | 7% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria
29 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 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.
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