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Recall List for the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

Official recalls have been issued for the 1996 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
  3. RECALL: Speed Control Deactivation Switch

    This could result in an underhood fire. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 03, 2007
    Vehicles Affected
    3,600,000
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. RECALL: Ford/Brake Line Wear

    This could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 07, 1998
    Vehicles Affected
    167,742
  10. RECALL: Ford/Hood Latch

    Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 04, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    125,000
  11. RECALL: Ford/Steering:Linkages:Arm:Pitman

    Such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. Loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 18, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    72,000
  12. RECALL: Ford/Structure:Door Assembly:Latches And Locks

    The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 22, 1996
    Vehicles Affected
    73,500

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