1994 Ford CROWN VICTORIA NHTSA Investigations
Defect Investigations
The following investigations on the Ford CROWN VICTORIA have been announced by the ODI. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about investigations by the NHTSA.
Recent 1994 CROWN VICTORIA Investigations
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SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1994 CROWN VICTORIA
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: Based on the low rate of fire incidents (2.5 incidents per 100,000 vehicles sold) where failure of the scds is involved and the age of the vehicles ¿ 7 to 11 years ¿ a safety-related defect trend has not been identified and further use of Agency resources does not appear to be warranted. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists. The Agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. For additional information, see the attached closing report.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02025 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on June 30 2004 and no recall was issued.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1994 CROWN VICTORIA
Vehicle Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Summary: Alleged an engine compartment fire can develop during vehicle storage with the engine of and the vehicle unattended
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #RQ01002 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on September 06 2002 and there was a recall ordered: #99V124000
POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1994 CROWN VICTORIA
Vehicle Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Summary: Allege fuel tank can rupture following a high-energy rear collision resulting in severe fires.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #SQ01014 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on October 03 2002 and there was a recall ordered: #02I003000
FUEL-FED FIRES Defect Investigation for the 1994 CROWN VICTORIA
Vehicle Component: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Summary: The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans. The subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes. A further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition. After reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by Ford and GM, and information within the Agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,NHTSA has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
More Details: For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #DP02007 »
Status of Investigation: This investigation was closed on December 04 2002 and no recall was issued.