Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Crown Victoria


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria

The Automatic Transmission problem

Experiencing vibration-shudder during 2-3 upshift. This is occurring with the fdq 4r70w. The original 4r70w had to be replaced around 50,000 miles.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

At 19 thousand miles transmission was replaced due to a torque converter which need replacing. Also, at 42 thousand and 47 thousand miles transmission was rebuilt. There is a TSB dealing with same type of problem. Dealer has made repairs, and noted the problem was common.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

When electronic transmission is shifting vehicle begins to shutter in between gears. Ford has been contacted.   Read details...


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