general problems of the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria

Nine problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair was unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 96,739. Updated 02/15/08.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v36000 (vehicle speed control) in August of 2007. He was informed that the part would be available in November. Since that time, he was informed that the part would be unavailable until March of 2008. He would like his vehicle repaired, but has not had the vehicle speed control disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 68,000. Updated 01/07/08. Updated 12/31/07.

3 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The part for the recall repair is unavailable. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 126,000.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact had the dealer remove the speed control on the vehicle. He was informed that it would be replaced by mid December of 2007. As of February 20, 2008, the speed control has yet to be replaced. The contact is currently being informed that the part may be available in approximately may or June of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 44,000. Updated 03/11/08.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2007

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The vehicle caught fire while parked and was destroyed. A police report was filed. The fire is related to the recall for the vehicle speed control. The contact received the recall notice after the fire occurred. The vehicle had an intercepting motor and was towed. The VIN was not legible due to the fire. The engine size and recall number were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

6 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2006

: the contact stated while pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the vehicle lurched forward and crashed into a tree without warning. Although both occupants were wearing their seat belts, minor injuries were sustained. There vehicle was totaled due to the extensive damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. Updated 5/10/2006 -.

7 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 06/30/1999

Fast deceleration from 70-80 km hr over small washboard,caused the fuel reset button to come out, causing a stall. Loss of power brakes/steering. . . If you have heard of this before please let me know.

8 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/29/1997

Sudden acceloration- engine went to full uncontrolled acceloration.

9 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

1997 Ford Crown Victoria with speed control recall. Consumer states that the dealer did not have the part. Dealer told her they were going to order it. She states as of March 14th dealer still does not have the part.


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