Complaints
482
Crashes
22
Fires
29
Injuries
14
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:120,333 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:5
#223 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:200,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#320 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 32 | 4 | 5 | 120,333 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 23 | 1 | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | 3 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 18 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 4 | 100,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 12 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 8 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 9 | — | — | 73,149 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 7 | 2 | — | 81,900 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 7 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 197,060 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 5 | — | — | 81,900 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Unintended Acceleration
32
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Avg Miles
120,333
Automatic Transmission
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
100,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,149
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,900
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
197,060
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,900
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1992 Ford Crown Victoria — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has 482 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (32 complaints, avg 120,333 mi); Automatic Transmission (23 complaints, avg 200,000 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (20 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 126,510 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria include 22 crash-related reports, 29 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1992 Ford Crown Victoria?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1992 Ford Crown Victoria shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Crown Victoria reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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