1997 Ford Crown Victoria engine and engine cooling problems
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving in nj, the manifold blew and made the vehicle inoperative. Luckily, my mechanic came and towed the car to his garage. The mechanic performed a pressure test and determined that the 'plastic manifold' had blown. The origin of the fluid leak was behind the alternator. Then we did some…”
filed Nov 29, 2010
“I own a 1997 crown vic less than 100 thousand miles. Bought the car 2 years ago at dealership in louisville ky. Found out there was recalls on vehicle after purchase was told carmax was good. Now here I sit with a cracked intake manifold which was recalled, but noone every fixed it. Someone should…”
filed Jun 14, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. This program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. The terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the…
05N04 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 14, 2005Charging system limitations. *eh
18351 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0420 and/or p0430. *tt
03245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 8, 2003Some dedicated cng vehicles may exhibit various driveability conditions due to a loss of injector performance, resulting from fuel quality. Loss of power at heavy load, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) for lean fuel…
03206 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Crown Victoria years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Crown Victoria | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 Crown Victoria | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Crown Victoria | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 Crown Victoria | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 Crown Victoria | 7 | 3% |
| 2002 Crown Victoria | 7 | 12% |
| 2001 Crown Victoria | 8 | 15% |
| 2000 Crown Victoria | 19 | 22% |
| 1999 Crown Victoria | 23 | 17% |
| 1998 Crown Victoria | 29 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Crown Victoria
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.