1994 Ford Crown Victoria engine problems

Filed Jan 7, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 112,845 miles · OK · fire

After driving 30 miles, I parked the car in the driveway at my home. Approximately 10 minutes later, I was informed that the car was on fire under the engine hood. I attempted to unlatch the hood but was unable to due to the unlatch cable being destroyed by the fire. The fire had melted a big hole in the hood at the left rear corner and had destroyed the windshield in the same area. I was only able to extinguish the fire by using a water hose and squirting the water through the melted hole in the hood hole. I believe that the cruise control had leaked fluid on the engine in the area of the left rear spark plug and had started the fire which had melted all the components in the area on the firewall area. The cruise control was inoperable during my previous drive.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NJ · fire

On the date noted, I parked my 1994 ford crown victoria in my driveway shut it off and went inside to perform some errands. While inside I heard a large boom, followed by a car horn sounding intermittently. I ran to the window expecting to see a vehicle crash by my house and saw flames shooting through the hood on the drivers side near the power booster area ,with a large hole where the hood used to be. The flames were shooting about 10-12 feet into the air and ignited the pitch pine and leaves adjacent to the vehicle. I called 911 to report the fire, ran outside and used my garden hose to contain the fire until fire apparatus arrived. The drivers side under hood area was especially gutted as well as the passenger compartment, destroying various personal items along with the vehicle and some small trees belonging to my neighbors. The local fire marshall did an investigation along with taking numerous photos of the damage and stated it was accidental in nature and started, as my description previously states,in the drivers side engine compartment, and given my lack of insurance coverage for this type of incident, I had no reason to want to destroy my only means of earning a my livelihood.

Filed Jan 31, 2008 · Acceleration, Engine · 160,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007. The speed control was disconnected at that time. The contact has called the dealer several times to find out when the parts will be available for the repair, but has not been given a date within a reasonable amount of time. The contact stated that he smells gas coming from the front of the vehicle. He only notices the smell while inside the passenger compartment. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 160,000. Updated 02/15/08. *lj the consumer also stated fumes were entering the vehicle.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CT · fire

1994 crown victoria caught on fire.*mr

Filed Nov 25, 2003 · Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

While driving the vehicle, the consumer noticed black smoke coming from the engine. The consumer pulled the vehicle over and called a tow truck. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The mechanic informed the owner that the plastic intake manifold failed. Please add any further details.

Filed Jul 16, 2003 · Engine, Lights · 95,000 miles · NY

1- headlight covers turning yellow three times I replaced them 2 -smell of gas after fueling - steering wheel locks when turning.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Engine · CA

While driving, strong gas fumes filled the vehicle. The service dealer could not duplicate the problem. *nlm

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Engine · DE

Engine check light remained on while driving. Dealer has installed a unrottled position sensor to monitor the occurrence. Manufacturer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Mar 17, 2002 · Engine · PA

We know of several police depts who have these cars and similar failures. Yet no dealer is willing to report to ford or ford wont recall a life of a police officer could be ended if this failure is during a chase. No safety defect listed.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Vehicle stalls when stopping at a stop sign, and when engine is hot. With foot on brake the engine will suddenly accelerate on its own.*ak on several occasions while removing the key from the ignition the key would be very warm, the brake pads were replaced at 30000 miles. Nlm