1998 Ford Crown Victoria: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Engine · 160,000 miles · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford crown victoria. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and notice flames underneath the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · MI · fire

My 1998 ford crown victoria caught on fire in my driveway after sitting for 12 hours. The fire dept said it started in the electrical wiring under the hood. The car is now completely destroyed. There is a recall for the 98 crown victoria for this exact problem, but I am being told that my VIN does not have a recall on it. Ford motor company will not take any responsibility for this. I know that they are adding to the recall everyday. Am I supposed to wait until my car has been added, if it ever gets added?

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Engine · 159,000 miles · IL

The intake manifold cracked. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle will catch on fire. *ak the spark plugs and wires were replaced. The vehicle continued to run rough. As the vehicle was warmed, the dealer noticed that the intake manifold was leaking gasoline/oxygen fumes.

Filed Dec 26, 2003 · Lights · 43,759 miles · TX

My crown vic has 43759 miles on it. While driving down the highway at night the lights turned off (approximately 1.5 seconds)-flashed on-flashed off. I took the bright lights off & it quit turning off. I kept the brights off the rest of that trip but could still smell an plastic burning smell in the car when the lights were on. I took my car to the ford dealer about 12-4-2003 and they told me it was a light control module--then they told me it was back-ordered nationally and would be 2 weeks before it came in. I called 12-26-2003 & it is still on back order.

Filed Jun 16, 1998 · Engine · TX · fire

While vehicle was parked in the garage overnight it caught on fire in engine compartment. Fire was put out by the fire department. What caused the fire has not been determined. Owner is working with dealership on repairs or replacement.