1999 Ford Crown Victoria Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,003miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 11% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,003 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Reference odi id 752976 - I had a similar experience and failure of the same equipment and parts described in the refereneced complaint. These are latent design/material/manufacturing defects. I was originally told, under warranty, that the shudder was due to the traction control sensors. This apparently was incorrect. Now that the vehicle is just over 100,000 mi, Ford will do nothing to correct this defect. The dealer to their credit is trying to correct the shudder problem by servicing the transmission with additives. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080584, filed 2004-07“Intertia fuel cut-off activated after rumble strips and a pothole while on interstate exit ramp. Dealer replaced front disk pads that were mismatched and occasionally caused loss of control during moderately hard braking. Steering wheel makes creaking noise that could/possibly be a sign that air bag circuit may not function reliably if needed.”
NHTSA complaint #702951, filed 1999-02“Consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway. While driving noticed a smell coming from underneath the dashboard. Also, brake pedal went all the way down to the floor. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8003915, filed 2002-02“We have over 70 1998 to 2001 Ford Crown Victoria police cars and on every one of them the forward most parking brake cable is being severed where it goes through a hole on its way up to the parking brake pedal assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #745214, filed 2001-05“Brakes went bad, they were rubbing metal to metal and making a winding noise. Also, there was a loud clunking noise because the lower control arm went bad, and they replaced it. When consumer applies brakes vehicle pulls to the left.”
NHTSA complaint #858017, filed 2000-03Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 20% |
| 1996 | 31 | 11% |
| 1995 | 33 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 13% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 74 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
23 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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