2002 Ford Crown Victoria Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 14%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 14% of the 58 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 with the gas tank problem with the 2002 Crown Victoria. The service manager told the consumer that the civilian vehicles, as opposed to the police and taxi models, were not of the same design thus not subject to the gas tank problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10021575, filed 2003-06“When starting the vehicle a noise was heard coming from the fuel tank area. Dealer found a leak in the neck of the fuel tank which leaked gasoline onto the tires, and the rear driver's side brakes. Also, fuel pump was faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #10042330, filed 2003-10“Reply to concern that privately owned Crown Victoria vehicle's will not receive same retrofit service detailed in the closure resume for sq01-014. Sent a copy of the closing resume and a voq for future use.”
NHTSA complaint #567826, filed 2003-03“Consumer states purchased vehicle on 09/17/02. Saw news report regarding fuel tank collision explosion. Contacted mfr who advised only making modifications for vehicle being used in a police fleet. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019803, filed 2002-09“There was a concern about fords intent to address the gas tanks. The consumer had requested information in reference to Ford shielding the gas tanks. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #568117, filed 2003-03Related 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
- 02V249000Sep 6, 2002On certain natural gas model vehicles, a t-fitting that connects fuel tanks #3 and #4 can develop a leak when the solenoid valves are energized, such as when…Covers: Ford Crown Victoria 2002
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 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsBrakes
7 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology