Recall 97V024000: 1992–1997 Ford Crown Victoria
- Report received
- Mar 4, 1997
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 125,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1992–1997
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. The hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
Possible consequence
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1992 Ford Crown Victoria310 complaints
- 1993 Ford Crown Victoria182 complaints
- 1994 Ford Crown Victoria192 complaints
- 1995 Ford Crown Victoria250 complaints
- 1996 Ford Crown Victoria276 complaints
- 1997 Ford Crown Victoria288 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.