Complaints
174
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
15
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Wheels:Hub
#27 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:95,886 mi
Fires:1
#36 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:96,009 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels:Hub | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | 1 | 95,886 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 96,009 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 1 | 118,294 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 79,837 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 74,694 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — |
Wheels:Hub
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,886
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,294
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,837
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,694
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,000
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Ford Crown Victoria has 174 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Wheels:Hub with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria?
Top reported problems: Wheels:Hub (8 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (7 complaints, avg 95,886 mi); Engine & Cooling (6 complaints, avg 96,009 mi). 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 1999 Ford Crown Victoria?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 91,709 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria include 9 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 2 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 1999 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 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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