1998 Ford Crown Victoria fuel system, gasoline problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions, there was a clicking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle coupled with a smell gas then the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle was towed to dealer who determined the engine computer needed to be replaced. There…”
filed Nov 9, 2006
“Consumer concerned with the safety of 1998 crown victoria gas tank. *ts *nm the manufacturer only covered the cost of replacing retrofit fuel tanks on police cars and limousines. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the parts. He got a ford dealer to install the parts free. *nm”
filed Feb 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts. *pe
CSP 08B04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 15, 2008Guidance 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% |
| 1997 Crown Victoria | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 Crown Victoria | 43 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.