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2000 Ford Crown Victoria Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 94,000 miles). It is 4th of 12 Crown Victoria model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2000 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Engine
21 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
: the contact stated an independent service mechanic found a milky substance in the radiator coolant reservoir indicating a problem with the intake manifold. The engine temperature was running high as well. A service dealer offered to check for leaks, but informed the contact the warranty had expired.
Defective plastic intake manifold prone to cracking and leaking coolant. This item was previously reported to NHTSA and Ford was required to pay for repairs already done and to extend warranty. I'm told that warranty expired for something that a recall should have taken care of. I'm told that cost to repair is in…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: storage.
Nhtsa#15402-02-I-003-000 fuel tank police vehicles: some high-speed rear impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fire in cpvi-vehicles. Shield designed will be installed at nost: consumer called manufacturer to obtain the shield protector, but it will cost money. Ts .
Lights
11 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving various speeds, the headlights and instrument panel lighting flickered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Brought used july 26,2017 first time driving at night headlights flash off and on then go out completely while driving on a main highway.Ford has problem with light module tried getting vkp-31f32-z01 relays but my research found discontinued 2009 I'm screwed by Ford & relay manufacture.may not be in your data base but…
Suspension
9 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a loud bang. The vehicle was pulled over and upon examination he noticed that the front passenger side tire was slanted inward toward the vehicle. In addition, the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle…
My wife was on her way home from work and she called me saying that something was wrong with the car. She said it was swaying back and forth on the highway and was very difficult to drive. She made it home and pulled into the drive way. When she turned the steering wheel strait the front driver side of the car hit the…
Steering
8 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
Was steering into an isle of parking spots when suddenly and without warning, the steering wheel began to spin freely and effortlessly. I immediately stopped the car because it could do nothing but go in the direction the tires were turned at the time of the steering failure, which in my case, would have been right…
I was making a right hand turn at a slow speed (>10mph) when the intermediate steering shaft separated from the lower steering shaft, resulting in a loss of steering.
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall.
Brakes
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: foundation components, conventional, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Speed control
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: linkages, accelerator pedal, cruise control.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 65 MPH, the cruise control failed to activate. Approximately one month ago, the cruise control failed while driving downhill. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately seven times for this failure. The cruise control no longer works. The current…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Ford Crown Victoria recalls
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on january 7, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Full defect summary
On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.
Equipment: integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Risk: If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.
Seat belts: anchorage
Risk: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
Risk: This condition could result in inoperative wipers with no advance warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In the event of a crash, the vehicle occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.
Air bags: frontal
Risk: A loose module could result in a delayed air bag deployment in the event of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles may have been built with lower than the intended level of torque on the bolts that attach the air bag electronic crash sensor module to the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Summary
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehi
Cng tank explosion
Summary
In september 2002, a fuel cylinder in a natural gas powered vehicle (ngv) exploded during a fire.ford and vrtc test engineers jointly examined the incident vehicle and reviewed testing to determine whether the performance of the pressure relief valve (prd) was proper.the purpose of a prd is to protect a compressed natural gas tank from overpressure by allowing the cng to vent when the temperature reaches a specific point.the prd was removed from the failed tank and subjected to a yield temperature determination test. It was concluded that a direct flame (from the interior of the vehicle) onto the cylinder (located behind the rear seat in the trunk)compromised the hoop strength of the natural
Cng tank exploding in a fire
Summary
An explosion of a compressed natural gas (cng) tank should not be able to occur, as the tank is fitted with a pressure relief device (prd). This prd should release the cng in the tank, prior to the pressure reaching the tank burst pressure.the prd did not release in the subject wisconsin police cruiser explosion.NHTSA has recovered the prd valve from the tank that exploded and testing will be necessary to establish why this tank safety valve did not release in the very high temperature fire that occurred in the police cruiser.there is only the single known event, but due to the catastropic force of such an explosion and the potential for injury and loss of life, this investigation is being u
Fuel-fed fires
Summary
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,NHTSA has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash
Post rear end collision fires
Summary
There is no summary currently available
Questions about the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (21 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles); fuel system (12 complaints); lights (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 6, 2003 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Ford Crown Victoria?
- It is 4th of 12 Crown Victoria model years by number of complaints, with 85 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.