1982 Ford Crown Victoria recalls & complaints
4 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
4complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Ford Crown Victoria under individual trim or body names rather than "Crown Victoria", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1982 Ford Crown Victoria owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
4complaints
0crashes
2fires
1injuries
2deaths
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
08/30/1999 · Engine · fire
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ENGINE FIRE. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
05/26/1998 · Electrical system
IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT CAUSED FIRE.
05/06/1997 · Electrical system · fire
AN IGNITION SWITCH FIRE RESULTED IN A FATALITY AND INJURIES.
03/10/1997 · Electrical system
THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
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