Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 12223 | 12/01/1998 | 615484 | For all vehicles with drivers door module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
| BC3511972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51495 | Wind noise from the front door area on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017097230 | 01/23/1997 | 51520 | White stress mark in the door scuff plate, replace with new level part. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017797230 | 01/23/1997 | 51532 | Wind noise from the front door area on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3512972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51496 | Wind noise from the front door area at varying speeds and conditions on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3552972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51508 | A white stress mark in the door scuff plate. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1017897230 | 01/23/1997 | 51533 | Wind noise from the front door area at varying speeds and conditions on affected vehicles. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 17000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford crown victoria. he took his vehicle for inspection and the mechanic told him that the undercarriage was positioned incorrectly, which increases the risk that a fire would occur. (he stated that he could not remember specifically what the mechanic said). he had not taken the vehicle to the dealership or spoken with the manufacturer to-date. the current mileage was approximately 18,000. the failure mileage was approximately 17,000. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Stress crack of the floor board caused the bolts that hold the front drivers seat secure to break resulting in the seat to be unstable and lurch backwards. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/26/1996 | 3 | ||
| Chief of police called to inform of recall notice received concerning ford crown victoria lower ball joint failure. *ak door handles were replaced. rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 18290, front pads and rotors were replaced at 28679 miles, front and rear brake pads replaced at 51031 miles. intake manifold replaced twice. heater hose replaced. passenger side tail light replaced. tire rotations are done every 3000 miles, however tires had to be replaced at approximately 9600 miles and at 600000 miles, no specific tire information given. cooling fant and motor replaced. tpc, pvc, and fuel regulator replaced. *slc | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | 07/15/1996 | |
| Driver's door sticks. qcaw | |||
| 07/31/1996 | 12/16/1995 | ||
| Keyless remote failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Frame rusted out after 5 years next to torque box---south bend indiana police pulled 68 of their squad cars out of service for the same problem | |||
| 4 | |||
| The brake lines have been replaced in 4 of the following vehicles because the frame rubs a hole in the brake line; 2falp71w0tx167988/1996, 2falp71w8sx177944/1995, and 2falp71w8sx177942/1995. not sure of mileage and date. *ak *slc | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 1 | 01/02/1996 | |
| Frame bracket weld that holds steering mechanism broke, causing vehicle to pull to the right. (2nd vehicle on 506509) | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 1 | 01/02/1996 | |
| Left frame bracket broke at weld, causing vehicle to pull to the right when brakes applied. (first vehicle on 601560) *aw | |||