1999 Ford Crown Victoria Recalls

What To Do If Your Crown Victoria Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1999 Crown Victoria take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1999 Crown Victoria Recalls

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced JUNE 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E056000
  • Number Affected 58,640

  Summary: Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, P/N F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect design, the quick connectors may not fully seat with the tube interface, even though the person making the connection may believe that the quick connector is fully attached.

  Consequence: Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  Fix: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters usa at 800-230-5876.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E056000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 06 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V472000
  • Number Affected 4,218

  Summary: On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.

  Consequence: If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Fix: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on January 7, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V472000 »

• FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 15 2002
  • NHTSA Reference #02I003000
  • Number Affected 350,000

  Summary: In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. Ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe Transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.

  Consequence: Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.

  Fix: Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late October and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. Ford has established a new web site at www. Cvpi. Com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #02I003000 »

• EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:JACKS Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced JULY 18 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V200000
  • Number Affected 875,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. If the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.

  Consequence: If this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

  Fix: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V200000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced JUNE 12 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V157001
  • Number Affected 1,167

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by Ford parts departments from January 1, through June 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, and T 9217, built by TRW vehicle safety systems, Inc. (TRW) manufactured from June 1, 1998 through May 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.

  Consequence: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V157001 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced JUNE 12 2000
  • NHTSA Reference #00V157002
  • Number Affected 1,129

  Summary: Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by Ford parts departments from January 1, through June 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, and T 9217, built by TRW vehicle safety systems, Inc. (TRW) manufactured from June 1, 1998 through May 21, 2000. Some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.

  Consequence: In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V157002 »

• SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT Recall for 1999 Ford Crown Victoria

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 16 1998
  • NHTSA Reference #98V322000
  • Number Affected 175,000

  Summary: Vehicle description: Certain 1996-1999 Ford Crown Victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 Ford Crown Victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 Lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.

  Consequence: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V322000 »