2002 Ford Crown Victoria Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 12%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,449miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 12% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,449 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Bought the car from a fellow friend he advised me that the car has had a issue with the steering where the steering wheel has play to it and its very dangerous when I drive over 50mph im scared I may crash cause the car moves left to right, and the ABS brakes have a problem the brake jump when I hit them idk what to do im low on funds and I want to know if this is a defect these cars are known for steering and brakes defects.....”
NHTSA complaint #10631810, filed 2014-09, 120,898 miles“Fleet of 15 police cars, Crown Victoria had the front brake, rotors and pads replaced every 20,000 miles. There is a premature wear of brake parts. Dealer notified. Please submitted others VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #10048395, filed 2003-11, 20,000 miles“Vehicle has standard brakes, but consumer paid for ABS brakes. Contacted dealer, and they stated it was a typographical error. Consumer is requesting a refund or a new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8011510, filed 2002-06“Consumer paid for ABS brakes, and the vehicle came with standard brakes. Dealer stated it was a misprint. Consumer feels vehicle may not stop properly in an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #8011579, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10017556Jan 1, 2005Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) dtcs, such as c1145, c1155, c1165, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222.
- 10014077Dec 13, 2004Numerous anti-lock brake system (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 57 | 20% |
| 1996 | 31 | 11% |
| 1995 | 33 | 13% |
| 1994 | 24 | 13% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 74 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 12% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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