Complaints
138
Crashes
3
Fires
9
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:1
#29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Avg mileage:87,319 mi
#37 complaints
Suspension:Rear
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 9 | — | — | 87,319 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 3 | 133,201 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | 1 | 98,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,319
Suspension:Rear
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
133,201
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,500
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,500
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Ford Crown Victoria — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Ford Crown Victoria has 138 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (9 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (9 complaints, avg 87,319 mi); Suspension:Rear (7 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 1998 Ford Crown Victoria?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,484 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria include 3 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 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 1998 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 Ford Crown Victoria?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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