2001 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“After a rain my 2001 Ford crown vic leaked through the wipers into the gem causing failures of most electrical systems and unwanted electrical activity.”
NHTSA complaint #10330188, filed 2010-05, 150,000 miles“When at a traffic light stopped and the air conditioning is on high the turn signals periodically rapidly flash. The audible clicking of the turn signals clicks fast as well. The bulbs are not blown. It happens randomly or it does happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10861787, filed 2016-04“While attempting to pull into a parking stall, vehicle completely shut down and stopped abruptly. Would not restart, door locks could not be engaged. Driver was thrown into steering column causing bruising. Car was test driven two days later and was working properly. Battery terminals checked - nothing appears loose.”
NHTSA complaint #763516, filed 2002-06“The brake booster failed causing squeaking noise when the pedal is applied, the connection had come loose on the right rear wheel causing the ABS and traction control lights to illuminate. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560934, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
- 10012934Feb 7, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0420 and or p0430.
- 10013321Jan 1, 2005Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip.
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 5 | 11% |
| 2008 | 5 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 11% |
| 2004 | 23 | 17% |
| 2003 | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 | 9 | 16% |
| 2001 | 4 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
| 1998 | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 | 14 | 5% |
| 1996 | 12 | 4% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 11 | 6% |
| 1993 | 22 | 12% |
| 1992 | 52 | 17% |
| 1991 | 10 | 18% |
| 1990 | 10 | 23% |
| 1989 | 24 | 33% |
| 1988 | 18 | 43% |
| 1987 | 14 | 34% |
| 1986 | 14 | 52% |
| 1985 | 10 | 48% |
| 1984 | 5 | 83% |
| 1983 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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