2002 Ford Crown Victoria Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria, 10% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles. 3 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.
“During highspeed interstate highway travel with cruise control engaged, every time car hit a sharp bump in the road, the cruise control would disengage causing unexpected deceleration, causing dangerous situation from highspeed traffic approaching from behind. This is a continueing, ongoing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10068341, filed 2004-05, 17,200 miles“While parking vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when shiftiting from drive. As a result the consumer's vehicle collided with two other vehicles which damaged front end.”
NHTSA complaint #10037733, filed 2004-01, 25,000 miles“While braking, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The consumer had to shift to neutral to decelerate the vehicle. This problem happened three times.”
NHTSA complaint #10050430, filed 2004-02, 22,000 miles“The contact stated while traveling 55 MPH the cruise control would not disengage. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control at the steering wheel. When that did not work, the brake was applied. The vehicle accelerated and the brake would not stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into someone's yard. There were no injuries sustained and there was a police report filed. There was substantial damage done to the contact's vehicle. Updated 03/03/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10150088, filed 2006-02, 33,180 miles“While driving 2 MPH and without warning, vehicle accelerated on its own about 15 MPH, resulting in an accident. Dealer has been notified about problem on other occasions, and vehicle has not been serviced.”
NHTSA complaint #8010555, filed 2002-05Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 22% |
| 2007 | 8 | 16% |
| 2006 | 9 | 17% |
| 2005 | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 10% |
| 2001 | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 | 6 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 23 | 8% |
| 1996 | 19 | 7% |
| 1995 | 16 | 6% |
| 1994 | 28 | 15% |
| 1993 | 32 | 18% |
| 1992 | 39 | 13% |
| 1991 | 7 | 13% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
| 1989 | 11 | 15% |
| 1988 | 4 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 2 | 7% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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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