Most common 2000 Ford Crown Victoria problems
Share of the 85 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Crown Victoria complaints by model year
Best Crown Victoria years: 2010, 2011, 2006. Years to avoid: 1996, 1997, 2003, 2005, 1999. Compare all years →
2000 Ford Crown Victoria recalls (7)
Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.
Remedy: Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on January 7, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by Ford parts departments from January 1, through June 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by Ford parts departments from January 1, through June 13, 2000. These seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from January 1 through June 13, 2000.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Vehicle description: a windshield wiper control module May not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (I.e., ice, snow, or other debris).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary.
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with the left rear seat belt retractor attaching bolts incorrectly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the retractor mounting bolts to the specified torque.
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Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles May have been built with lower than the intended level of torque on the bolts that attach the air bag electronic crash sensor module to the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the air bag electronic crash sensor attaching bolts.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria:
Post rear end collision fires
There is no summary currently available
Cng tank exploding in a fire
An explosion of a compressed natural gas (cng) tank should not be able to occur, as the tank is fitted with a pressure relief device (prd). This prd should release the cng in the tank, prior to the pressure reaching the tank burst pressure.the prd did not release in the subject wisconsin police cruiser explosion.NHTSA has recovered the prd valve from the tank that exploded and testing will be necessary to establish…
Cng tank explosion
In September 2002, a fuel cylinder in a natural gas powered vehicle (ngv) exploded during a fire.Ford and vrtc test engineers jointly examined the incident vehicle and reviewed testing to determine whether the performance of the pressure relief valve (prd) was proper.the purpose of a prd is to protect a compressed natural gas tank from overpressure by allowing the cng to vent when the temperature reaches a specific…
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On September 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 Ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or…
Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this…
What 2000 Ford Crown Victoria owners say
Engine & cooling all 21 →
I was driving across the causeway when my car started shaking. I turned down the radio and it sounded like it back firing. I pulled over and called my mechanic to meet me where I broked down. H immediately saw the problem but he could not fix it. I had to bring it to another shop to get it repaired. Luckily when this happened I was getting off the causeway because that bridge is 24 miles long.
On 15 nov 2009, my car started spitting and sputtering, I thought it was bad gasoline. On 16 nov 2009, I had my car checked by my garage, was told that #5 spark plug and coil was bad due to leaking coolant at my intake manifold. After contacting my local Ford dealer thinking I could just buy a part vs. A whole manifold (like I was told I needed), I learned that there had been a recall for this problem and repairs were covered by Ford for only 7 years of auto's life. Well naturally, my car is 9 yrs old now and I'm facing a $1100.00 repair bill. I was told the manifold could rupture at any time leaving me and my 2 yr old grandson stranded at any time. I feel like Ford is holding me hostage. With the spitting and sputtering the car was doing, we could have been in a serious accident. I have always driven Ford/Mercury products, but I'm not impressed with what's just happened. …
Fuel & propulsion system
NHTSA#15402-02-I-003-000 fuel tank police vehicles: some high-speed rear impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fire in cpvi-vehicles. Shield designed will be installed at nost: consumer called manufacturer to obtain the shield protector, but it will cost money. Ts
2000 Ford Crown Victoria Ford refused to install the protective package to my cars fuel tank area because it is not a police car. I expressed my concern regarding safety due to fires and deaths of police officers, but they said no civilians killed yet. I did not feel safe driving the car any more and sold it as loss. Ford motor company does not care one iota about their customers. Jan silverman.
Lights
Brought used July 26,2017 first time driving at night headlights flash off and on then go out completely while driving on a main highway.Ford has problem with light module tried getting vkp-31f32-z01 relays but my research found discontinued 2009 I'm screwed by Ford & relay manufacture.May not be in your data base but it's still a safety hazard & previous owner should had this resolved.
While driving at various times electrical problems occur, headlights will go out along with instrument panel. Sometimes the fan on will come on and will cut off even when it is off. When temp is cold heater blows cold air. Hot outside heats works. Ac works fine in both climates. Drivers side window will not come down in certain temperatures. Heads have low visibility and lens cover gets moisture inside. You have to drive at night with high beams to try and see at all. Suspension is definitely a problem on steering car has a swaying motion at times especially in warm weather popping, squeaky notices can also be heard. Vehicle has 92,000 actual miles but is becoming a hazard to drive. Vehicle has been inspected by a reputable repair service who states suspension looks good, parts have grease in joints, etc and heater problem everything was in specs. …
2000 Ford Crown Victoria engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria a good car?
Based on 85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Crown Victoria rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Crown Victoria at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria?
The engine & cooling — 21 complaints, 25% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (12) and lights (11).
How many recalls does the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria have?
There are 7 recalls for the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, the most recent from November 6, 2003 (tank assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Crown Victoria?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2010, 2011 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996, 1997, 2003, 2005 and 1999. See the full Ford Crown Victoria years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Crown Victoria problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 94,000 miles; 37% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.