Investigation DP02007: 1992–2001 Ford Crown Victoria
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Aug 22, 2002
- Closed
- Dec 4, 2002
- Model years
- 1992–2001
Subject
FUEL-FED FIRES
Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Summary
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,nhtsa has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2001 Ford Crown Victoria53 complaints
- 2000 Ford Crown Victoria85 complaints
- 1999 Ford Crown Victoria134 complaints
- 1998 Ford Crown Victoria119 complaints
- 1997 Ford Crown Victoria288 complaints
- 1996 Ford Crown Victoria276 complaints
- 1995 Ford Crown Victoria250 complaints
- 1994 Ford Crown Victoria192 complaints
- 1993 Ford Crown Victoria182 complaints
- 1992 Ford Crown Victoria310 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.