Complaints
103
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:15,000 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#27 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:70,851 mi
#36 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:124,832 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 9 | 2 | 2 | 15,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 70,851 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 124,832 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 46,064 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 62,333 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
15,000
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,851
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,832
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,064
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,333
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
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
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Other:Labels
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Ford Crown Victoria — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Ford Crown Victoria has 103 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (9 complaints, avg 15,000 mi); Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 70,851 mi); Suspension Failures (6 complaints, avg 124,832 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 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,289 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria include 7 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 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 2000 Ford Crown Victoria have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 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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