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3 Recalls for 1990 FORD Crown Victoria
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-16 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2). |
| 1992-05-19 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE VEHICLE UNDERBODY IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING. Remedy: REPAIR ANY BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE AN INDICATION OF CONTACT OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. RELOCATE LINES, IF NECESSARY. |
| 1990-10-30 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG. Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1990 FORD Crown Victoria
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55 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1990 FORD Crown Victoria
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-21 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 981038 | |||
| 1995-10-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 973488 | |||
| 1997-02-10 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 808775 | |||
| 1996-06-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 505862 | |||
| 2003-01-23 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 10004513 | |||
| 2002-03-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 8005183 | |||
| 1996-06-11 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 985504 | |||
| 1996-07-22 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 987134 | |||
| 1996-07-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 986679 | |||
| 1996-03-21 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 981038 | |||
| 1996-05-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 983914 | |||
| 1995-10-25 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 973899 | |||
| 1995-10-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 973488 | |||
| 1995-11-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 974603 | |||
| 1995-09-20 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 972277 | |||
| 1995-06-20 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 967335 | |||
| 1995-06-06 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 966359 | |||
| 1995-03-13 |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | WHEELS
ODI Number: 961764 | |||
| 2001-09-04 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 895666 | |||
| 2000-10-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 873918 | |||
| 2000-09-20 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 871098 | |||
| 2000-09-05 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 869596 | |||
| 2000-02-09 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 854887 | |||
| 1999-04-20 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 836919 | |||
| 1999-01-21 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 833894 | |||
| 1999-01-21 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 833841 | |||
| 1998-11-10 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 830516 | |||
| 1999-01-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 834170 | |||
| 1999-02-09 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 833121 | |||
| 1997-09-18 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 816467 | |||
| 1997-02-10 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 808775 | |||
| 1996-08-19 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 801030 | |||
| 1999-08-29 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 710673 | |||
| 1999-06-18 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 707669 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 604267 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 604267 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 604267 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 604267 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ODI Number: 604267 | |||
| 1997-10-14 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 604267 | |||
| 2002-03-01 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 564544 | |||
| 1997-06-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 518411 | |||
| 1997-07-14 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 518109 | |||
| 1997-08-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 510459 | |||
| 1995-01-23 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 480708 | |||
| 1995-01-23 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 480708 | |||
| 1995-05-09 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
ODI Number: 479693 | |||
| 1995-02-05 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 481075 | |||
| 1995-04-04 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 489003 | |||
| 1995-03-20 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 482224 | |||
| 1995-03-20 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 482224 | |||
| 1995-03-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 482567 | |||
| 1995-03-20 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 482567 | |||
| 1996-05-06 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 504151 | |||
| 1996-06-25 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 505862 |
3 Investigations for 1990 FORD Crown Victoria
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-09-11 | 1992-01-15 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |
| 1992-08-03 | 1992-11-30 | STEERING | |
| 1992-01-15 | 1992-05-21 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
39 Service Alerts for 1990 FORD Crown Victoria
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2000-11-13 | 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2000-01-10 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A NEW SILICONE GASKET AND SEALANT. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-10-21 | 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS – FOG/FILM. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-03 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-06-25 | 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THIS INFORMATION IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WIPER SYSTEM SERVICE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE WORKSHOP MANUALS. THIS SERVICE INFORMATION IS INTENDED AS AN AID TO ASSIST IN DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF ERRATIC WIPER SYSTEM CONDITIONS. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1997-03-17 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-06-14 | 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
INFORMATION ON “WHINING” / “BUZZING” NOISE COMING THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT OR TWO-WAY RADIO SPEAKER CAUSED BY THE FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-30 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-02 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-11-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING TSB 98-5A-12 (TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE-VEHICLES TOWED BEHIND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES-RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES) DOES NOT LIST TOWING INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MODEL VEHICLES. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-07-26 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER – LEAK TEST PROCEDURE – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-10-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1999-05-03 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-13 | 190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-04-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
A REVISED SERVICE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2002-05-27 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
TRANSFER SERVICE TIPS FOR THE FRONT WIPER MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND DEPRESSED PARK OUTPUT ARM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-02-01 | 136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT – UPGRADED SERVICE KITS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-04-27 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-08-06 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-12-07 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ – 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2001-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-10-01 | 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-11-18 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING – ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1995-03-01 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ROUGHNESS CONCERN DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1998-03-18 | 034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 1996-12-16 | 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE – TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES – SERVICE TIP. *TW Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |