Car kept accelerating after I let off. I had to stand on the brakes to make it stop. The front wheels locked up but the car kept moving. Using 250-280 pounds of pressure on the brake pedal I finally stopped without incident. The incident can be viewed at youtube. It is titled ram cam episode 5. It is the last part of the video.
1992 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration problems
39 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 103,500. 7 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 103,500
- crashes
- 7
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Linkages3
- Cruise control3
- Cables3
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Crown Victoria acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
- Risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel-fed fires
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,the federal safety agency 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.
DP02007
Undercarriage fuel line interference
There is no summary currently available
EA95011
Fuel line interference
There is no summary currently available
PE94077
What 1992 Ford Crown Victoria owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that the cruise control would not deactivate when the brakes were depressed and would accelerate instead. The dealer was contacted and they informed him that they would return his call within a few days. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist due to the age of the vehicle. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 103,500. Updated 08/10/11*lj the consumer stated when the cruise control was activated, the vehicle would accelerate instead of decelerate when the brake was applied. Updated 08/12/11
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. While at a local repair shop, the mechanic identified another failure in the fuel line. The dealer informed the contact that they had the parts available and advised her to bring the vehicle in for repair. At the time, she could not drive to the dealer due to the fuel line failure. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The failure and current mileages were 91,000. Updated 07/07/08. *lj water leaked inside the vehicle. Updated
I parked my 1992 ford crown victoria on the street while I was at my home for 45 minutes. I decided to leave to go somewhere else. When I got to my car, I smelled burning and saw wisps of smoke coming from underneath my engine area. I quickly opened my driver's side door and smelled smoke and popped the hood. Inside, there was a small fire (grapefruit size) in front of the steering column. I ran into the house and got some water and doused the flames. I was very lucky, because I seem to have caught the fire within a few minutes of when it started. I took the car into my local ford dealership, and the problem was the cruise control deactivation switch. They replaced the cruise control switch and a wiring harness that had burned (at my expense). They informed me that the problem was fixed. I called ford to discuss this issue, and they informed me that my car was under recall back in 1999, and the problem was fixed on 7/7/1999 when my dad owned the car. This was actually even more concerning to me, because the replacement switch, which supposedly fixed the original spontaneous combustion problem, seems to be defective as well!! So my car is now on its second "fixed" cruise control switch. I am also concerned from my discussion with the federal safety agency representative. He said that no recalls can be issued for vehicles that are over 10 years old. He then told me that my complaint would not do anything since my car was over 10 years old. I don't expect to be reimbursed from my experience with the fire, however, this is disturbing to me knowing that my complaint could be dismissed out of hand. I want to make sure that others don't have this same problem. Especially when dealing with a car setting itself on fire when it is not running. This complaint should be thoroughly evaluated before dismissing it. If the car had been parked in my garage while I slept, it could have easily burned down the house, or killed someone.
Consumer states that he had the very same problem as the recall states for the ford f150 trucks. Consumer vehicle caught on fire. However, this happened in 1992.
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. The consumer was able maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, however the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.*ak the vehicle suddenly accelerated to 80 MPH while the cruise control was activated. The consumer pulled over and turned off the vehicle's ignition. When the vehicle was restarted it continued to accelerate. A recall was issued in 1999 for the 1992 crown victoria's.
While foot was on the brake, consumer started the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated, took off and the brakes were inoperative. *jg
Consumer states of having problems with transmission. Dealer was not contacted. Ts
Consumer states while turning onto the parkway the vehicles transmission stopped operating. *jb the vehicle surge forward and became out of control without warning. The cause was found to be a cable that had snapped and caught itself behind the accelerator.
On numerous occasions vehicle accelerated on own accord, moderately to 40-50 MPH (20 to 30 times). Able to brake and contain. Last two incidents, vehicle accelerates very rapidly, to in excess of 60 MPH, unable to contain with brakes, had to shift into neutral, engine continues to rev for 1 minute.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration
Does the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the acceleration of the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 103,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration?
Yes, 2 recalls: 08V051000, 07V336000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Crown Victoria have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Crown Victoria model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1992 (39 complaints), 1993 (32 complaints) and 1994 (28 complaints).
Other 1992 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Brakes 74Electrical 52Engine 48Transmission 33Fuel system 30Lights 23Body 22Visibility 18Airbags 16Steering 16Seats 15Suspension 13Locks 9Seat belts 5Tires 4Wheels 1
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