Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗FORD/LOWER CONTROL ARM
- 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.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:METALLIC
- Summary
- THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE VEHICLE UNDERBODY IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING.
- Consequence
- INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINEAND A LEAK CAN DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKESYSTEM AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
- Remedy
- REPAIR ANY BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE AN INDICATION OF CONTACT OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. RELOCATE LINES, IF NECESSARY.
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Owner complaints (43)
43 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 23.3% |
| Air bags | 7 | 16.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 16.3% |
| Fuel system | 5 | 11.6% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 11.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 9.3% |
| Power train | 3 | 7% |
| Structure | 3 | 7% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4.7% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4.7% |
How 1990 compares with other Crown Victoria years
Best and worst Crown Victoria years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 27 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 | 4 |
| 1988 | 42 | 2 |
| 1989 | 72 | 2 |
| 1990 | 43 | 2 |
| 1991 | 55 | 3 |
| 1992 | 310 | 7 |
| 1993 | 182 | 7 |
| 1994 | 193 | 6 |
| 1995 | 251 | 8 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1990 Ford Crown Victoria FAQ
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Crown Victoria have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 98V322000 (suspension), 92V075000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1990 Ford Crown Victoria problems?
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (10), Air bags (7), Vehicle speed control (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1990 Crown Victoria compare with other years?
Among the 1986–1995 Ford Crown Victoria model years at least five years old, the 1986 drew the fewest complaints (27) and the 1992 the most (310). The 1990 drew 43. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.