Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

Four problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2001

Turning ignition on and vehicle exploded. Engine of was destroyed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that warranty has expired. Vehicle was repaired by consumer. Please add VIN.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2000

City of pensacola police vehicle a 1996 Crown Victoria, unit 842, caught fire while it was parked and shut off while parked under a carport damaging the rented mobile home and totalling the vehicle. Our jofficer was asleep at the time and was awaken by a neighbor who advised him that the vehicle was on fire. This could have been a fatality . Ity.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1995

Steering failure.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

While driving at 25 mph, vehicle will shut down without prior warning. Dealer is aware of the problem.




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