Model year
2001 Ford Crown Victoria
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 53 complaints for the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (8), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE (4), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY (4). NHTSA lists 7 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 85 complaints
- 2001 53 complaints
- 2002 58 complaints
- 2003 249 complaints
- 2004 138 complaints
- 2005 193 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 50 complaints
- 2008 50 complaints
- 2009 44 complaints
- 2010 12 complaints
- 2011 23 complaints
Recalls
03V472000 · Nov 6, 2003
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.
01V227001 · Jul 16, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS…
00V412000 · Dec 6, 2000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES. A RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) OR A SIDE OR FRONT CRASH SENSOR MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE SCREWS THAT MOUNT THE CIRCUIT BOARD IN THE HOUSING MISSING. IF SOME OR ALL OF THE SCREWS ARE MISSING, THE…
00V270000 · Sep 13, 2000
AIR BAGS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIMOUSINES, AND MINI VANS WERE BUILT WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM). IN SOME CASES, THE RCM DOES NOT RECOGNIZE CERTAIN SYSTEM FAULTS THAT COULD RESULT IN AN AIR BAG OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATING DURING THE…
Complaints
53 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 2, injury field 8, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQ01014 | POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | Nov 27, 2001 | Oct 3, 2002 |
| DP02007 | FUEL-FED FIRES · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | Aug 22, 2002 | Dec 4, 2002 |
| PE02071 | CNG TANK EXPLODING IN A FIRE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Oct 1, 2002 | Jan 27, 2003 |
| EA03001 | CNG TANK EXPLOSION · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Jan 27, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| RQ04011 | FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | Oct 22, 2004 | Feb 17, 2005 |
| EA05004 | FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | Feb 17, 2005 | Jul 6, 2005 |
1 more actions are in the file and are not listed in this table.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Victoria · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Crown Victoria CNG · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Natural Gas · CNG | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Crown Victoria Police · 4.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Ford Crown Victoria at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.