Three problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions, there was a clicking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle coupled with a smell gas then the vehicle began to loose power. The vehicle was towed to dealer who determined the engine computer needed to be replaced. There was an action # pe02071 concerning the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly that the contact believes relates to the problems with the vehicle.
Consumer concerned with the safety of 1998 Crown Victoria gas tank. The manufacturer only covered the cost of replacing retrofit fuel tanks on police cars and limousines. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the parts. He got a Ford dealer to install the parts free.
Consumer was concerned about the possible fuel tank problem regarding his vehicle, however the manufacturer only recalled the police interceptor vehicle's.