1997 Ford Crown Victoria service brakes, hydraulic problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford crown victoria that is equipped with a police interceptor. While driving approximately 2-3 mph the brakes failed. She applied pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle but it did not stop. When the vehicle did stop in the middle of the street it had to be…”
filed Nov 16, 2010
“Steel brake line on 1997 ford crown victoria rusted out. Brake fluid leaked out making the brakes inoperative. Had repairs done at local mechanic who said this is a frequent occurrence. This is definitely a safety issue. *tr”
filed Aug 6, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE…Campaign 05V086000 · Mar 14, 2005
Related service bulletins
Abrasion of the rear brake tube near the floor pan stiffening rib and the #3 transmission cross member. Advance notice-customer satisfaction program 04b26. *tt
04B26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Crown Victoria years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 6 | 11% |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 14 | 10% |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 29 | 11% |
| 1995 Crown Victoria | 28 | 11% |
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.