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…”
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.