1997 Ford Crown Victoria fuel system, gasoline problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I experienced the failure of both front hydraulic brake system and rear hydraulic brake system due to corroded(rusted) brake line (piping) within one year. I also experienced fuel tank failure due to rust at tank seam at approximately the same time. Tank failed 11/30/03, front brake system failure…”
filed Jul 11, 2006
“Email fm ellen row (nc) inquiring about the safety of her 1997 ford crown victoria, wants to know why recall was only for the police cars.*mr the consumers vehicle was identical to the police vehicles being recalled for fuel tank problems. The consumer paid to have the repairs made but cannot…”
filed Oct 8, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt
020503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 21, 2005
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Crown Victoria years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 11 | 25% |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 5 | 9% |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 11 | 13% |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 13 | 10% |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 15 | 13% |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 43 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.