Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The spark on the engine blew out of the engine and damaged the engine.
We purchased two 1998 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles and both have experienced this failure. To make repairs requires the crank shaft to be removed. Cost plus loss of use of the vehicle makes problem more severe. Law enforcement agencies around the country should be notified of this failure and follow up surveys should be done to assess scope of problem.