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1996 Ford Crown Victoria engine problems

The 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has 88 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

88

Engine complaints

25%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN 2004. SHE NOTICED AN ORANGE FLAME UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND THE FIRE QUICKLY ENGULFED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 29, 2008 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria have?

NHTSA has 88 complaints about the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria engine — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.