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2002 Ford Crown Victoria Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 58 total for the year
Median mileage
56,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 2% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact opened the hood, but it failed to open automatically. He placed his hand on the fender and the hood suddenly fell and slammed down on his hand. The contact sustained several bruises, cuts, and blisters. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 56,000. Updated 03/18/08. The consumer stated at the time of the incident the hood was raised to the full capacity and vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated struts were replaced at consumer's expense. …”

NHTSA complaint #10219392, filed 2008-02, 56,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200212%
199811%
199731%
199662%
199521%
199432%
199353%
199293%
198911%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria

Electrical system
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
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