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2000 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
7%of 85 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 7% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles.

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.

“Nar 01/15/2003. The idle air control motor failed which caused the vehicle not to idle and stall if the consume did not drive with one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator. The dealer suggested replacing the part, but not under any warranty. The consumer discovered that if he taps on the componet it will work for awhile. Also the lower trim on the windshield vibrated and the consumer had to place a card board box between the trim and the windshield to stop the noise. …”

NHTSA complaint #10003862, filed 2003-01, 22,000 miles

“I was operating my vehicle on route 10 in prince george county. There is no light on this road. I was having a difficult seeing. The high beam seemed to not illuminate the road sufficiently. The low beams were good for close up but not far away. I pulled the high beam switch back to high beam (flash high) and held it so I could see better. As I was going through an s curve the entire electrical system on the car shut down. I immediately let go of the control and hit the brakes. I lost all power to the car. I can't remember if the motor cut off or not. I almost wrecked the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10191269, filed 2007-05

“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving various speeds, the headlights and instrument panel lighting flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10637631, filed 2014-09, 150,000 miles

“While driving at various times electrical problems occur, headlights will go out along with instrument panel. Sometimes the fan on will come on and will cut off even when it is off. When temp is cold heater blows cold air. Hot outside heats works. Ac works fine in both climates. Drivers side window will not come down in certain temperatures. Heads have low visibility and lens cover gets moisture inside. You have to drive at night with high beams to try and see at all. …”

NHTSA complaint #11085086, filed 2018-04

“Headlights shorted out, obstructing view on driver on four occasions.dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. Consumer states both high and low beam have shorted out.”

NHTSA complaint #893964, filed 2001-08

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201114%
201018%
2009511%
2008510%
2007510%
200648%
20052111%
20042317%
2003208%
2002916%
200148%
200067%
1999107%
199887%
1997145%
1996124%
1995166%
1994116%
19932212%
19925217%
19911018%
19901023%
19892433%
19881843%
19871434%
19861452%
19851048%
1984583%
1983360%

Other parts of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria

Engine cooling
19 complaints
Fuel system
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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