2001 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 13%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,728miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria, 13% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,728 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.
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 consumer was concerned about the gas tank shield being installed in police vehicles and not regular consumer vehicles. The fuel tank shield was installed at the consumer's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10024655, filed 2003-06, 15,455 miles“While driving the car, I lost power and had to pull over, upon checking under the hood, we came to the conclusion that the intake manifold (which is plastic) got to hot which caused antifreeze to leak out. I ended up having to have it towed to my house which is where it has set since.”
NHTSA complaint #10672712, filed 2015-01“We are concerned to drive our crown vic because of the alleged fuel tank problems. We live in phoenix, az, and in the past three years four police officers have been either killed or severly injured due to collisions that resulted in the fuel tank catching fire. We would like to know what Ford motor co. Plans to do about this. Is our crown vic safe to drive? If not, what do we need to do? If we retrofit the gas tank right now, we will void our warrenty. We are in a quandry as to what to do.”
NHTSA complaint #763204, filed 2002-06“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that he worked for a company that had six crown victorias and one Ford mustang. The gasket had to be replaced on the fuel tank from the filler pipe. When he filled the vehicle with gasoline, fuel would leak out on top of the hot exhaust. The contact noticed a trend and the company replaced the gaskets on seven vehicles. He is currently waiting for the part for the seventh vehicle, which is on backorder at every dealer in atlanta. He has not consulted the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231588, filed 2008-06, 120,000 miles“This vehicle is equipped with the same fuel tank which has been recalled for police vehicles only. The consumer believes all Crown Victoria's should be recalled, not just the police fleets.”
NHTSA complaint #566605, filed 2003-02Related 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 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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