Wiper live 4 in spot eye level cant see in rain replace arm and wiper blade still have spot.
1997 Ford Crown Victoria visibility problems
11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield3
- Power window devices and controls2
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element2
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor1
- Windshield wiper/washer1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Crown Victoria visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Ford Crown Victoria owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer state while traveling 60 MPH notice anti freeze burning smell inside vehicle. Consumer stopped a service station and notice anti freeze all over engine. Vehicle was service by technician and replace intake manifold. Nlm heater hose leaking coolant, also the brake lines were repaired. *yh referenced in rq03-004
This is second time that has accured to my vehicle, ford denied any defect part at my first contact with them about five months ago. I think there is a major component and assembly problem with the electric power window system in this model cars and should be taking care of asap.
Voltage drop to 0 and car will stop working while waiting on red light. When electr. Windows activated, voltage drop and will stop working.
Had a previous problem with always blowing a fuse. Vehicle was parked in driveway. Caught on fire. The cause was a short circuit in the heating system. Dealer was contacted. *ak referenced in ea02-025
All the windows are not working. Consumer brought vehicle into repair shop forseven times, and the dealer couldn't determine the cause.
We have had windshield crack on four of our patrol cars in the last 12 months. Two failures were on 1997 ford crown victoria and two were on 1998 ford crown victorias. All windshields have cracked in the same location (half way up the support pillar). Three have cracked on the drivers side, and went straight across the windshield, the fourth cracked on the passenger's side, halfway up the support pillar and went straight across the windshield.
Windshield wiper fuse failed. Nm
Wiper motor replaced.
Heater control door under the dash failed. Yh
Questions about the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria visibility
Does the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Ford Crown Victoria visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Crown Victoria have the most visibility problems?
The Ford Crown Victoria model years with the most visibility complaints are 1992 (18 complaints), 1994 (16 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).
Other 1997 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Engine 85Brakes 57Suspension 45Fuel system 29Acceleration 23Electrical 14Steering 11Lights 10Body 8Transmission 7Locks 3Seats 3Tires 3Airbags 2Seat belts 2Wheels 2
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