Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Ford Crown Victoria has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15E082000 Steering Shaft May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V472000 FORD/NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02I003000 FORD/FUEL TANK/POLICE VEHICLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V249000 FORD/NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 7 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 7 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5 complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
Of the 58 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 58 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Ford Crown Victoria has notable issues, primarily with its fuel system and steering components, as evidenced by multiple recalls and complaints. These suggest a higher likelihood of costly repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel tank | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| steering shaft | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$600 | common |
| fuel filter | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$250 | occasional |
| brake system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 100,000–130,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil changes every 3,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- cooling system check annually
- air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering vibrations
- frequent refueling
- brake pedal softness
- electrical malfunctions
- fuel odor around vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.