{"vehicle":{"id":"1998_ford_crown-victoria","year":1998,"make":"Ford","model":"Crown Victoria"},"may_apply":true,"as_of":{"us":"2026-10-19","ca":"2026-10-19"},"recalls":[{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2008038","date":"2008-02-06","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258.  As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit, and will not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.  This could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness.","mfr_campaign":"08S01","units":8869,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2008038"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"08V051000","date":"2008-02-04","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL","summary":"FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES.  THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.","mfr_campaign":"08S01","units":225000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":"1992-02-05","built_to":"1997-10-31","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/08V051000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2007258","date":"2007-08-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Electrical","summary":"On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire.  The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28).  This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail.  Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected.  As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.","mfr_campaign":"05S28","units":165447,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2007258"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"07V336000","date":"2007-08-03","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.","mfr_campaign":"05S28","units":3600000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":"1992-02-05","built_to":"1998-02-28","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/07V336000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2003274","date":"2003-11-07","manufacturer":null,"component":"Fuel System","summary":"On certain natural gas vehicles, in the rare circumstance that a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the locally directed flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank thereby reducing the hoop strength of the tank.  If the hoop strength is significantly compromised, the tank could rupture and potentially result in personal injury.  Correction:  Dealer will install an insulator behind the seat back.","mfr_campaign":"03S08","units":278,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2003274"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"03V472000","date":"2003-11-06","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY","summary":"ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK  WEAKENING  THE TANK.","mfr_campaign":"03S08","units":4218,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/03V472000"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"2000158","date":"2000-07-24","manufacturer":null,"component":"Other","summary":"Certain vehicle have jacking instructions which, if followed, may cause the operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel.  If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the wheels are not blocked or chocked, then the jack may yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly with the potential for injury to the operator.  Correction: Owners will be provided with a revised Jack Instruction and Stowage Card and Jack Warning Label and a supplement to the owner guide.  This information moves the jacking location several inches forward of the frame weld and clearly recommends that the diagonally opposite wheel be blocked.","mfr_campaign":"00S13","units":25115,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/2000158"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V200000","date":"2000-07-18","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES.  THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL.  IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL (WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED), THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY.","mfr_campaign":"00S13","units":875000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":"1997-06-18","built_to":"2000-06-15","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V200000"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V157002","date":"2000-06-12","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1,  THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.  THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, \"SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.\"  THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW)  MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000.    SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.","mfr_campaign":"00S16","units":1129,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V157002"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"00V157001","date":"2000-06-12","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1,  THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.  THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, \"SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.\"  THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW)  MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000.    SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL.","mfr_campaign":"00S15","units":1167,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/00V157001"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1999162","date":"1999-09-15","manufacturer":null,"component":"Emissions","summary":"Certain CNG vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions.  The natural gas fuel fill valve may leak due to flaking of the nickel plating inside the valve.  This will allow natural gas to escape into the atmosphere at a rate that exceeds the limits prescribed in the standard.  Correction:  Valve will be replaced with one of an alternative design.","mfr_campaign":"99E03","units":169,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Compliance Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1999162"},{"source":"tc","country":"ca","campaign":"1998251","date":"1998-12-22","manufacturer":null,"component":"Suspension","summary":"Note: 1996-99 crown victoria police, fleet and ngv and lincoln town car limousine equipped with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing and 1990-96 crown victoria police, fleet and ngv and lincoln town car limousine that were serviced with either a ball joint containing an one piece bearing or a front lower control arm with a one piece bearing.\n\nHigh bearing loads can lead to thinning and eventual cracking of the lower control arm ball joint.  This can result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint.  Should this occur, the control arm to which the cap is mounted will drop to the ground.  Should this occur while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could result in a collision.  Correction: Lower control arm ball joints will be replaced.","mfr_campaign":"98S37","units":4856,"do_not_drive":null,"park_outside":null,"notification":"Safety Mfr","match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":null,"built_to":null,"url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/tc/1998251"},{"source":"nhtsa","country":"us","campaign":"98V322000","date":"1998-12-16","manufacturer":"FORD MOTOR COMPANY","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT","summary":"VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:  CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING.  THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK.  THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND.","mfr_campaign":"98S37","units":175000,"do_not_drive":false,"park_outside":false,"notification":null,"match":"exact","models":["CROWN VICTORIA"],"built_from":"1996-03-15","built_to":"1998-12-14","url":"https://open.wenmarpro.com/recalls/nhtsa/98V322000"}],"lookup":{"nhtsa":"https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls","tc":"https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng","maker":null},"attribution":["Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada."]}