1999 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 15%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,347miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 15% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,347 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Under normal driving conditions at approximately 25 MPH I began to smell a sweet burning scent that I quickly recognized as coolant. I pulled over & inspected the engine compartment. The first thing I observed after removing the plastic facia from the top of the engine was a crack in the water temperature sensor housing right in front on the top passenger side of the intake manifold. I was less than a block from my home so I drove home and had it towed into harvey's auto the next day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10618158, filed 2014-08, 39,450 miles“My parents picked my daughter up from the school bus and proceeded down my driveway slowly. The vehicle suddenly accelerated even as my father had both feet on the brake. There were visible signs of the front wheels dragging up debris as the front wheels were locking up. He attempted to shift into neutral and turn the key but was unable to do so as the vehicle must have reached a speed in excess of 50 MPH before he slammed it into park and then ran head on into a tree. Both parent were injured severely even with the air bags deploying. The car was destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10479531, filed 2012-10, 150,000 miles“Anytime I put a half a tank in gas in car it smells bad in truck so when this does happen I look in the truck,there's this foam in the back that's co bed with gas,n the small is bad.I don't let me kids in the gas,ntil its gone..will it catch in 🔥.it happens all the time since I bought the car.help plz”
NHTSA complaint #11102907, filed 2018-06“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“Vehicle experienced a loss of power while on the highway, was able to pull off onto the shouder safely, and had vehicle towed to the dealer. Dealer informed consumer that the emergency fuel cut off valve was activated. Consumer was concerned how did it get activated if no one was in the trunk. The right rear seat belt failed.”
NHTSA complaint #866213, filed 2000-07Related 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 1999 Ford Crown Victoria
23 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsBrakes
15 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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