Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA
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Fuel system 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.
12
Latest May 31, 2023
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.
27%
of 44 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.
2
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 fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2009 Ford Crown Victoria submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 12 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 fuel system
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Fuel system
Filed May 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel tank straps had fractured, causing the fuel tank to become detach and drag on the ground. The fuel tank was temporarily reattached, and the vehicle was driven home. The contact later discovered that fuel had leaked from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000.
NHTSA ID
11524630
Incident
May 1, 2023
Mileage
164,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 11, 2017
LEALKING FUEL FROM THE QUICK DICONNECT ON THE RETURN FULE LINE. THAT IS CAUSING A DRIING BY THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE AND A GASOLINE SMELL AROUND THE VEHICLE
NHTSA ID
11022584
Incident
Sep 8, 2017
Mileage
112,800 mi
AirbagsFuel system
Filed Apr 16, 2012
Crash reportedFire reported
CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MARKED PATROL CAR. DRIVER LOST CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED. SLID ACROSS THE MEDIAN.SPUN 180 DEGREES WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ONCOMING VEHICLE. CONTINUED TO SKID ACROSS THE ROAD AND STRUCK THE GUARD RAIL WITH THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AT THE REAR AND BURNED. *JS
NHTSA ID
10455359
Incident
Apr 2, 2012
Fuel system
Filed Jul 6, 2011
VEHICLE STOPPED RUNNING. WOULD NOT RESTART. *TR
NHTSA ID
10410693
Incident
Jul 5, 2011
Mileage
37,098 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER, SHUT DOWN IN ROADWAYS, POTENTIAL FOR CRASH DUE TO SUDDEN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED AND SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. FORD REPLACES IN-WARRANTY, BUT BLAMES THE FUEL QUALITY WHEN OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10342172
Incident
Jun 25, 2010
Mileage
36,792 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER, SHUT DOWN IN ROADWAYS, POTENTIAL FOR CRASH DUE TO SUDDEN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED AND SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. FORD REPLACES IN-WARRANTY, BUT BLAMES THE FUEL QUALITY WHEN OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10342170
Incident
Jun 15, 2010
Mileage
34,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER, SHUT DOWN IN ROADWAYS, POTENTIAL FOR CRASH DUE TO SUDDEN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED AND SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. FORD REPLACES IN-WARRANTY, BUT BLAMES THE FUEL QUALITY WHEN OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10342164
Incident
Jun 15, 2010
Mileage
27,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER, SHUT DOWN IN ROADWAYS, POTENTIAL FOR CRASH DUE TO SUDDEN INCREASED STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED AND SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. FORD REPLACES IN-WARRANTY, BUT BLAMES THE FUEL QUALITY WHEN OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ID
10342163
Incident
Jun 15, 2010
Mileage
19,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 9, 2010
FORD CROWN VICTORIA FUEL PUMP FAILURES.ERRATIC FUEL PUMP OPERATION AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER AND VEHICLE STOPPING IN ROADWAY. 17 SHERIFF'S DEPUTY PATROL CARS HAVE HAD SUDDEN FUEL PUMP FAILURES SINCE 6/1/2010. ALL 17 FUEL PUMPS HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. FORD REPLACE 4 IN WARRANTY. IN THE PAST 3 YEARS WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE APPROXIMATELY 100 FUEL PUMPS IN CROWN VICTORIA POLICE CARS. FORD ALWAYS BLAMES THE FUEL WHEN THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT REPLACES THE PUMPS WHEN IN WARRANTY. ETHANOL IN FUEL IS THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. FORD SHOULD DESIGN A PUMP THAT CAN PUMP ETHANOL AND LAST AT LEAST 100,000 MILES. AS WITH ANY SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER IN THE ROADWAY THERE IS THE RISK OF A AND ACCIDENT DUE TO SUDDEN INCREASE STEERING EFFORT REQUIRED, SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
NHTSA ID
10342157
Incident
Jun 11, 2010
Mileage
30,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE-STOPS RUNNING. *TR
NHTSA ID
10324693
Incident
Apr 9, 2010
Mileage
34,902 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE- STOPS RUNNING. *TR
NHTSA ID
10324689
Incident
Apr 6, 2010
Mileage
38,878 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 9, 2010
FUEL PUMP FAILURE- VEHICLE STOPS RUNNING. *TR
NHTSA ID
10324688
Incident
Mar 19, 2010
Mileage
34,902 mi
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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