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1998 Ford Crown Victoria

10 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria

Official recalls have been issued for the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Ford service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Ford customer service.

  1. RECALL: Steering Shaft May Separate

    If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 06, 2015
    Vehicles Affected
    1,767

  2. RECALL: Speed Control Deactivation Switch

    As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 04, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    225,000

  4. RECALL: Speed Control Deactivation Switch

    This could result in an underhood fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 03, 2007
    Vehicles Affected
    3,600,000

  5. RECALL: Fuel Leak/Fire

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

    Date Announced
    JUN 13, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    58,640

  6. RECALL: Ford/Natural Gas Fuel Tank

    If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    NOV 06, 2003
    Vehicles Affected
    4,218

  7. RECALL: Ford/Fuel Tank/Police Vehicles

    Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 15, 2002
    Vehicles Affected
    350,000

  8. RECALL: Ford/Jacking Instructions

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

    Date Announced
    JUL 18, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    875,000

  9. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 209/Seat Belt Assemblies

    In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 12, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    1,167

  10. RECALL: Ford/FMVSS 209/Seat Belt Assemblies

    In the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 12, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    1,129

  11. RECALL: Ford/Lower Control Arm

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

    Date Announced
    DEC 16, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    175,000

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