1991 Ford Crown Victoria problems & reliability
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
6 complaints report injuries (6 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 1991 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles were involved in 3 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 11 | 20% |
| Electrical System → | 10 | 18% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 11% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 7% |
| Tires | 4 | 7% |
| Steering | 3 | 5% |
| Structure | 3 | 5% |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Your selection options do not have the year of the car, make, model, tire size or tire model so I filled something in to allow me to go further on your options right rear tire went flat on my 1938 studebaker state commander. I was doing approximately 35-40 miles per hour. I did not hit any pot holes or get a puncture…”
Tires · filed Sep 9, 2017
“Dt*: the contact stated while at a stop, the gearshift was shifted into drive and the vehicle accelerated out of control, bounced over a high curb, and was fishtailing. The contact estimated the speed to have reached 70 mph before the ignition was turned off. The vehicle was towed to the service dealer, who determined…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed Oct 20, 2006
“When the vehicle was idling the consumer smelled a heavy scent of oil burning. While driving at 65 mph, the engine began revving at a high rate. Also, the transmission gears would not go into third or fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the bushing was made of plastic…”
Power Train · filed Nov 4, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES
Engineering Analysis EA92002 · opened Jan 15, 1992 · closed May 21, 1992 · led to recall 92V075000
- BRAKE LINE PUNCTURES
Preliminary Evaluation PE91125 · opened Sep 11, 1991 · closed Jan 15, 1992
Technical service bulletins
37 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria. The 10 most recent:
Transfer service tips for the front wiper motor mount bracket and depressed park output arm. *tt
02107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2002
This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch. *tt
01194 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2001
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
01157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001
Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
01156 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2001
This information is a supplement to the wiper system service information provided in the workshop manuals. This service information is intended as an aid to assist in diagnosis and repair of erratic wiper system…
011201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2001
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000
Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb
00213 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 16, 2000
Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000
Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
99222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 1999
Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
99196 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 1999
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Ford Crown Victoria in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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