2000 Ford Crown Victoria Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 85 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 6% of the 85 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. When the contact deactivates the windshield wipers, they will not completely return to the off position. The wipers remained upright on the windshield. The defect began sporadically, but now occurs whenever the wipers are activated. The dealer stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign id number 00v138000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall and nothing could be done. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10214011, filed 2008-01, 84,000 miles“Windshield wipers failed durning heavy rain. Ford dealer could not locate cause of failure as wipers started to work again after car sat idle for 15 minutes in Ford serivice bay. Ford dealer said they could only correct if they failed and stayed broken. Not good adivice when your driving 65 miles on an interstate in heavy rain. I think this is a mojor safty item. You have to be able to see.”
NHTSA complaint #759291, filed 2002-03“Windshield wiper on driver's side is jumping across windshield intermittently when used. Vehicle been in and out of dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Consumer is waiting to hear from the dispute settlement board.”
NHTSA complaint #885075, filed 2001-04“Driver's side one touch auto down power window feature does not function when the outside temp.erature is below 40 degress. Dealership has verified the problem and they have installed many parts inside l.f. Door. All to no available. They are still trying.”
NHTSA complaint #738172, filed 2000-12“The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that the original windshield had some cracks and chips, so he decided to have the windshield replaced. The contact stated that the replacement windshield impaired his vision while driving because he could not see the road clearly. The contact stated that the windshield had a foggy, hazy smoke screen and was not clear. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where the windshield was purchased; however, no defect was noticed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11255160, filed 2019-09Related recalls
- 00V138000May 17, 2000Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2000, Mercury Grand Marquis 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 11 | 4% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 16 | 8% |
| 1993 | 9 | 5% |
| 1992 | 18 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
19 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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