Ford Crown Victoria

1998–2002 only

98 classified complaints

1998–2002 Ford Crown Victoria models have 98 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Control arms, ball joints and bushings, typically surfacing around 123,895 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Crown Victoria report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1993–1997

1998–2002

2003–2007

2008–2011

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 15 complaints

Median onset: 123,895 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 122,197 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 155,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 150,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 9 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 96,727 miles.

More common in older model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 45,400 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 3 complaints

Median onset: 165,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Ford Crown Victoria report for every year and full specs/safety data.