While driving at 25 MPH, vehicle will shut down without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem. *ak
1996 Ford Crown Victoria engine complaints
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The consumer has experienced problems with electrical wiring. Vehicle was parked for 24 hours before it burst into fire. The consumer put the fire out. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak consumer states there were signs of a short under the front right fender by the trailer wires, a ford mechanic informed consumer that he did not believe the fire was caused by the trailer wires. *adj referenced in ea02-025
Car has been in the shop 2 times for gas vapors inside the car, the second time they replace a gas line o-ring but that did not help.I will be sending it back for the same problem this is the third time. The car engine shuts down at any speed and has done it four times, and this will be the second time for this problem, last time my car was in the shop for 5 days and they were unable to find any thing wrong with it.no gas vapors or the engine shutting down.
Catalytic converter has failed several times.
Chief of police called to inform of recall notice received concerning ford crown victoria lower ball joint failure. *ak door handles were replaced. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 18290, front pads and rotors were replaced at 28679 miles, front and rear brake pads replaced at 51031 miles. Intake manifold replaced twice. Heater hose replaced. Passenger side tail light replaced. Tire rotations are done every 3000 miles, however tires had to be replaced at approximately 9600 miles and at 600000 miles, no specific tire information given. Cooling fant and motor replaced. Tpc, pvc, and fuel regulator replaced.
Steering failure.
Plastic intake manifolds split, causing coolant to leak.
Plastic intake manifolds are splitting, causing a loss of coolant.
Plastic intake manifolds are splitting, causing a loss of coolant.
Intake manifold cracked.
Gasket replaced due to oil leak.
Intermittent stalling when brakes are applied.
Engine shuts down, when brakes are applied.
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