1993 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration problems

32 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 132,905. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 18%
typical mileage: 132,905
crashes: 2
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Cruise control
4
Accelerator pedal
3
Linkages
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Crown Victoria acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

Vehicle speed control: cruise controlReported February 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles affected

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 controlReported August 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles affected

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 firesOpened August 22, 2002, closed December 4, 2002

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.

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What 1993 Ford Crown Victoria owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

*brake light switch replaced every few thousand miles, resulting gear shift to be stuck in park. *cruise control disabled.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Acceleration · 132,905 miles · MS · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. While the engine was on with the gear in park the contact noticed that there were blue and black smoke under the hood. Moments later the contact noticed that a fire had begun on the front end of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact noticed prior that ford recall #08v051000, vehicle speed control:cruise control had already been serviced on his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 132905.

Filed Apr 4, 2008 · Acceleration · MA

1993 ford crown victoria with speed control recall. Consumer states that the recall repair was made in february 2008. Consumer states that the service was excellent.

Filed Apr 4, 2008 · Acceleration · 152,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that she had been waiting for the recall repair for the cruise control (the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 07v336000: vehicle speed control) or 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) for a long time. On april 4, 2008, the contact went to the dealer to have the recall part installed. After the repair, she realized that the cruise control no longer functioned at all. The dealer did not provide much assistance. The current mileage was 154,000 and failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 04/28/08. *lj the consumer stated her mechanic was able to get the part and now the cruise control works. Updated

Filed Mar 11, 2008 · Acceleration · 167,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The vehicle caught fire at the contact's workplace. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the contact was responsible for the repair. He recently received ford recall letter number 05s28 in march of 2008 for the vehicle speed control. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The vehicle is currently parked at his residence. The current and failure mileages were 167,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2008 · Acceleration · CA

1993 ford crown victoria with a speed control recall. Consumer states that the recall was received in september. Consumer was told the parts would be in, in december, then january. Yet no parts to fix the problem.

Filed Jan 14, 2008 · Acceleration · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28 in august of 2007. The deactivation switch was disconnected shortly thereafter. He called ford motor company on several occasions and they stated that the part would be available the fourth quarter of 2007, which was then changed to january of 2008. Currently, ford does not know when the parts will arrive. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Acceleration · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control). His local dealer stated that they did not have the parts available for the recall repair nor did they have the parts to deactivate the cruise control switch. The manufacturer has not been notified. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2007 · Acceleration · CA

I have an 1993 ford crown victoria that has many recalls. I took the vehicle to heritage ford (209) 529-5110 to have the cruise control disconnected as per an recall notice I received. I was told that the new cruise control would be connected in october or november. I called the service manager on 11/13/2007 to find out when I can bring the vehicle to have the new cruise control connected. I was told that it won't be until january or february until this will happen. My situation is that as an independent insurance adjuster. I am on the road covering a large area at times & with the price of fuel, I want the cruise control hooked up for fuel savings! There are four other recalls with the vehicle. I will confront the dealership about them after I get this problem taken care of. Thank you cliff miller

Filed Oct 25, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. A week prior to receiving the notice, he noticed a burning smell and the gears would stick when the vehicle was placed in park. The dealer stated that the wiring harness melted due to the switch. Approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred while driving. In order to park the vehicle safely, the contact had to leave the vehicle in neutral and apply the emergency brake. However, the burning smell remained. He has not yet taken the vehicle back to the dealer or notified the manufacturer. The speed and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem is the wiring on the brake light switch. Which also interlocks the transmission from being moved out of park unless the brake is depressed. Updated

Questions about the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration

Does the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the acceleration of the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria, 18% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1993 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 132,905 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1993 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).