Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Feb 28, 2015
*BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPLACED EVERY FEW THOUSAND MILES, RESULTING GEAR SHIFT TO BE STUCK IN PARK. *CRUISE CONTROL DISABLED. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10691250
- Incident
- Jan 14, 2014
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Electrical Problems
Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA
Data refreshed
Electrical reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
20
Latest Feb 28, 2015
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
11%
of 182 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
5
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0
What this page shows
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 20 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming electrical
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed Oct 25, 2007
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10206895
- Incident
- Sep 6, 2007
- Mileage
- 93,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Dec 18, 2006
Fire reported
TL*- THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A FIRE TO HER VEHICLE, WHICH STARTED UNDER THE HOOD OF HER VEHICLE, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY PUT OUT THE FIRE. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT CONTACT WASN'T AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99V124000. THE CONTACT IS NOT SURE WHERE THE FIRE STARTED BUT, WAS INFORMED BY THE FIRE DEPT. THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. CONTACT VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS ANYWAY SHE COULD GET REIMBURSED. THE CONTACT CAN ALSO PROVIDE A FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT AND PICTURES IF NEEDED.
- NHTSA ID
- 10176386
- Incident
- Dec 14, 2006
- Mileage
- 121,911 mi
BrakesElectrical
Filed Jun 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 96I002000, REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 7/14/2006 - THE HORN PAD BECAME STUCK. THE DEALERTHE LEFT SIDE HORN BUTTON. *NM UPDATED 03/26/07.*JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10160972
- Incident
- Jun 28, 2006
- Mileage
- 107,113 mi
Electrical
Filed Aug 8, 2002
VEHICLE WOULD START INTERMITTENTLY,AND SPARKS WOULD BE SEEN WHEN SWITCHING ON. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 8015881
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2001
BrakesElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Feb 22, 2000
Crash reportedFire reported
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER REPLACED BRAKE CALIPERS AND FRONT DISC ROTORS 3 TIMES. ALSO, WIRING HARNESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN BURNED OUT(IGNITION), CAUSING A FIRE. IN ADDITION, BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE FLOOR CAME OUT WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 857322
- Incident
- Jun 1, 1999
ElectricalInterior & seatsSteering
Filed Oct 29, 1999
BOLTS PULL OUT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 549407
ElectricalSteering
Filed Oct 28, 1999
PIN WHITIN THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. WHEN PUTTING THE KEY INTO IGNITION, THE IGNITION KEPT GOING AROUND, AND THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. BUT, ENGINE KEPT RUNNING.
- NHTSA ID
- 852081
- Incident
- Oct 26, 1999
ElectricalInterior & seats
Filed Oct 25, 1999
Fire reported
WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 549179
Driver assistanceElectricalEngine+1 more
Filed Oct 1, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL IS DEFECTIVE. YH
- NHTSA ID
- 548846
Electrical
Filed Aug 11, 1999
NO PARTS AVAILABLE FOR RECALL REPAIR OF SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. NLM (RECALL #99S15)
- NHTSA ID
- 547905
- Incident
- May 1, 1999
BrakesElectricalInterior & seats+1 more
Filed Jul 15, 1999
VEHICLE DOES NOT START UP RIGHT AWAY. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BEING BURNED IN & AROUND THE COLUMN. THE HEATER WIRES HAD BURNED ALSO. THE SEAT ANCHOR BOLTS HAD CAME OUT OF THE FRONT SEAT. PLUGS, WIRES, AND BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *ML
- NHTSA ID
- 842392
- Incident
- Jul 14, 1997
Electrical
Filed Jul 12, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH NEARLY RESULTED IN COLLISION. POSSIBLE SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY HAVE CAUSED FAILURE, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-124). *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 547223
- Incident
- Jul 2, 1999
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Mar 17, 1998
LOCATION OF STARTER ALLOWS CONNECTING WIRES TO BE EXPOSED TO RAIN, SNOW ETC.,PREVENTNG VEHICLE FROM STARTING.
- NHTSA ID
- 532685
ElectricalEngine
Filed Oct 15, 1997
INTERMITTENT STALLING, ONCE ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
- NHTSA ID
- 523771
Electrical
Filed Apr 24, 1996
HORN IS LOCATED IN A BAD SPOT, WHEN STEERING WHEEL TURNS CANT FIND HORN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 983434
ElectricalTransmission
Filed Feb 24, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 502263
- Incident
- Apr 1, 1995
BrakesElectrical
Filed Sep 6, 1995
Fire reported
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, MASTER CYLINDER PROBABLY CAUSED FIRE, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE BEFORE FIRE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 971626
- Incident
- Sep 6, 1995
Electrical
Filed Aug 23, 1995
DISCOVERD DETACHED WIRING THAT CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH AND VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER START. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 970920
- Incident
- Aug 22, 1995
BrakesElectricalTransmission
Filed Aug 7, 1995
WHILE DRIVING RAINY WEATHER, LOST ALL VEHICLE POWER; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR; VEHICLE JERKED; NO EMERGENCY BRAKE, SHIFTED GEARS, NO RESPONSE. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 969926
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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